5-May (Go-gatsu)

Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden Free admission day | April 20, 2024

In commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening to the public, the garden will offer free admission to everyone on April 20th.

The Giant Japanese Wisteria in Mikawashima Town will be in bloom around late April

Darkness Festival - Kurayami Matsuri Festival
May 5 (Apr.30 - May 6) 2024

A traditional festival held at Ookunitamajinja Shrine in Fuchu, in the west Tokyo. Has a history of over 1000 years, nearly 700 thousand people come to this festival every year. The highlight is the parade of Mikoshi (portable shrines) carrying and the drumming ceremony.

Chiba Boso-no-Mura Spring Festival
May 2 - 6 2024

Boso-no-Mura is an open-air museum operated by Chiba prefecture, has a park with exhibits of Japanese buildings backing to the old Japan of 150 years ago. A number of hands-on events are held during this festival, good for families.

Flower Market Festival in Edogawa City
May 3 and 4. 2024

This is a promotional event with flowers and fresh vegetables for sale.

Samurai Festival at Odawara Castle (near Hakone)
May. 3. 2024

The largest festival in Odawara City, held in honour of the Hojo Samurai Family, the 5 lords of Odawara Castle who developed the castle town.  

Omiya Bonsai Festival
May. 3 - 5. 2024

A large Bonsai Festival held at Omiya Bonsai village in Omiya. During the festival, masterpieces of Bonsai works are exhibited, and Bonsai plants and pots are also sold there.

Spring Rose Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens
May 8 - Jun 2, 2024

The Jindai Botanical Gardens (神代植物公園) is one of Tokyo Metropolitan Parks located in Chofu city. The gardens have 5200 roses in 400 different varieties, blooming in spring and autumn.

Hobby Round Portal
May. 11. 2024

This is a local tradeshow featuring hobby products - anime figures, plastic models and more.

Adachi Fish Market Public Open Day
(Will be on) May. 11. 2024

Adachi Fish Market opens to the public on a Saturday (usually on the second Saturday) every two months. 
Open from 9:00 to 11:00 AM

Poppy festival in Konosu city
May 11 - 19, 2024

Home to Japan's largest poppy field (12.5 hectares), Konosu holds this local event during the flower season.

Samurai festival- Yorii Hojo Festival
May 12, 2024

This is an event to play the scene of a Samurai battle that occurred in the Yorii area back in 1590. About 500 people in Samurai costume join and perform as warriors.

Sanja Matsuri Festival in Asakusa
May.17 - 19, 2024

With a history of over 700 years, Sanja Matsuri is one of the three great Edo(Tokyo) Matsuri festivals.

Toshogu Shrine Spring Festival in Nikko
May 17 - 18. 2024

The largest festival will be held at Nikko Toshogu Shrine in the historic area of Nikko. This event takes place in spring and autumn. The highlight is Yabusame Horseback Archery put on at the approach to the Toshogu Shrine and the Samurai parade.

Tokyo Port Festival - Minato Matsuri
May 18 - 19, 2024

In this event, the Tokyo Fire Department will put on a performance to demonstrate firefighting in the air and on the sea.

DESIGN FESTA vol.59
May.18 - 19, 2024

Six thousand five hundred participants will showcase their artwork!

Arakawa Rose Market
May 18, 2024

A rose market is held in Arakawa City, one of Tokyo's 23 wards. The market this year will take place at Arakawa Amusement Park during Arakawa Rose Week from May.10(Fri) to 25th(Sat).

Jazz festival in Ikebukuro | May 18 and 19, 2024

A street festival in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Musicians, both professional and amateur, perform live jazz in open-air venues.

Yokosuka Curry Fes. | May. 18 - 19, 2024

There will be a local food event in Yokosuka, Kanagawa prefecture that will showcase Japanese curry dishes. Yokosuka is known for its signature food - Japanese curry, which has been served at the Yokosuka navy base. During the event, a variety of curry dishes will be served.

Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour
May. 18 and 19, 2024

A series of traditional performing arts will take place at Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple, Kagurazaka-dori street, and the stone-paved alleys of the Kagurazaka district.