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Events

Festivals, fireworks, illuminations, snow festivals and more to enjoy during your trip. Dates are checked against official sources.

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Thu, Nov 19

Tori-no-Ichi Fair, Otori ShrineFestivalsOtori Shrine, Asakusa, Tokyo · KantoMidnight to midnight · Free
An all-day fair selling decorated bamboo rakes for good fortune in business. No third day in 2026.
Go there Official site

Wed, Dec 2

Chichibu Night FestivalFestivalsChichibu Shrine and town center, Saitama · KantoWed, Dec 2 – Thu, Dec 3 · Partly paid · After dark

Dates, times and details can change, for example because of the weather. Please check the official information before you go.

One of Japan's three great float festivals, with ornate floats pulled through town at night.

Traffic restrictions apply. Please check the official site for whether fireworks are held in 2026.

Go there Official site

Thu, Dec 17

Hagoita-ichi Fair at Senso-jiFestivalsSenso-ji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo · KantoThu, Dec 17 – Sat, Dec 19 · Free
A year-end fair selling decorative battledores with padded-cloth portraits.
Go there Official site

FestivalsSoon
Thu, Nov 19Midnight to midnight
Tori-no-Ichi Fair, Otori Shrine
Otori Shrine, Asakusa, Tokyo · Kanto
Free
An all-day fair selling decorated bamboo rakes for good fortune in business. No third day in 2026.
Go there Official site
Festivals
Wed, Dec 2 – Thu, Dec 3
Chichibu Night Festival
Chichibu Shrine and town center, Saitama · Kanto
Partly paidAfter dark
One of Japan's three great float festivals, with ornate floats pulled through town at night.
Traffic restrictions apply. Please check the official site for whether fireworks are held in 2026.
Go there Official site
Festivals
Thu, Dec 17 – Sat, Dec 19
Hagoita-ichi Fair at Senso-ji
Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo · Kanto
Free
A year-end fair selling decorative battledores with padded-cloth portraits.
Go there Official site