4-April (Shi-gatsu)
Fukagawa Old town Sakura Festival Mar.20 - Apr. 12, 2026
Fukagawa is a historic town that thrived as a canal town. Cherry blossom viewing spots along Fukagawa's rivers and canals host this local event each season annually.
Tokyo Art & Antiques Apr. 23. - 25. 2026
The art event takes place at art galleries between Nihonbashi and Kyobashi districts
Teruhime Princess Festival Apr. 26, 2026
Locals in traditional Japanese dress and in Samurai costume parade along streets. A dance performance is also held in Shakuji-koen Park.
CYCLE MODE TOKYO Apr. 25 - 26, 2026
The largest sports bicycle festival in Japan is set to take place at Tokyo Big Sight. This event is a general exhibition and test ride for sports bicycles, showcasing the latest models of sports bicycles, frames, parts, and clothing. Visitors also have the opportunity to try out the products on display.
Darkness Festival - Kurayami Matsuri May 5 (Apr.30 - May 6) 2026
A traditional festival held at Ookunitamajinja Shrine in Fuchu, in western Tokyo. Has a history of over 1,000 years and draws over 700,000 people during the festival period. The highlight is the parade of Mikoshi (portable shrines) carrying and the drumming ceremony.
Mashiko Spring Pottery Market
Apr. 29. - May 6. 2026
More than 500 pottery stalls will take place at this market and sell various types of potteries. You will find teacups, rice bowls, ramen bowls and more - all designed in a traditional/modern Japanese style. Walking around pottery stalls to find favorite ones will be an attraction.
Flea Market in Yanaka
Enmei-in, the temple in the warm and friendly historic town of Yanaka, will hold antique markets three times during March to May.
Kasama Tsutsuji (Azalea) Festival Apr.11. - May.6, 2026
Kasama, a historic town known for its pottery production, holds a large garden located on a hilltop, blessed with stunning views of 8500 Azalea trees.
