digi-joho Tokyo Travel LOCAL EVENTS
Azalea viewing at Komuroyama Park - mid. April
Has a hundred thousand of Azalea flower in 40 different varieties, covers the 35000 square meter garden at Komuroyama Park, Izu.
Samurai Festival at Odawara Castle (near Hakone) May. 3. 2026
The largest festival in Odawara City, held in honor of the Hojo Samurai Family, the 5 lords of Odawara Castle who developed the castle town.
Spring Rose Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens May 2 - May 31, 2026
The Jindai Botanical Gardens is one of the Tokyo Metropolitan Parks in Chofu City. The gardens feature 5200 roses across 400 different varieties, blooming in spring and autumn.
Tokyo Old Book Market by Aishokai
May 9 and 10, 2025
An old/secondhand book exhibition and sale will be held at Kosho Kaikan Building in Kanda. Various kind of books will be sold at this market, including books on Japanese art, academic literature, traditional Manga, and magazine. Goold for those looking for something unique written in Japanese.
Spring Music Festival in Tokyo
Mar.13 - Apr.19, 2026
The largest music festival event will take place in Ueno, Tokyo. During this festival, a number of classical music concerts will be held at the public facilities - museums, music halls, and public spaces around Ueno Park.
Fussa Sakura Festival
Mar. 20 - Apr. 19, 2026
The Sakura blossoms of 500 trees along the 2.5km-long riverside of Tamagawa river in Fussa City, Tokyo
antique grande Spring - Apr. 3 - 5, 2026
One of the biggest antique showcases in Japan, featuring Japanese and Western antiques and old toys.
World Stamp Show 2026
Apr. 10 - 12. 2026
A large collection of stamps will be on display at the tradeshow in Asakusa.
Stationery & Letter writing supply Market Apr. 10 - 11. 2026
Explore an extensive collection of stationery to make your letter-writing fun! Forty-four companies, including established brands and new creators, will showcase their products - letter paper, stamps, and more..
Shinagawa canal festival Apr. 11 - 12, 2026
A local event for people in Shinagawa City. This event will take place in the rooftop gardens along the canal.
Narita Taiko (Drum) Festival - Apr. 18-19. 2026
One of the largest drum festivals in Japan. A number of drumming groups gather at Narita Shinshoji Temple and perform powerful Taiko drumming.
Yabusame Horseback Archery at Asakusa Sumida-koen Park April 18, 2026
Yabusame is the art of shooting arrows on horseback, performed as a traditional ceremony that derives from horse riding exercises for Samurai Warriors.
Boating event at Kyu-Nakagawa River Apr. 19. 2026
A hands-on water sports experience for locals. This event will also hold a dragon boat race.
JAPAN HOBBY SHOW May. 8 - 10 2026
The Regatta - The Waseda and Keio Boat Race | Apr. 19, 2026
The Regatta is an annual rowing contest between crews from Waseda and Keio University Rowing Clubs.
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.
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Fukuroda Falls in Winter
Midwinter, the cascade water freezes over, being like ice walls.
Location: Ibaraki Prefecture
Viewing season: Late January -
Tokyo Budokan | The arena for traditional Japanese martial arts
The public garden near the arena has many Sakura trees that bloom in late March.
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Ushiku Daibutsu Great Buddha Statue
In April, the gardens at the foot of Great Buddha are filled with Sakura blossoms.
