Centered on the theme “Sky × Sakura,” the observation deck (Floors 350 and 340) will be adorned with cherry blossom decorations incorporating traditional Japanese motifs. Visitors can enjoy beautifully designed photo spots where sakura harmonizes with the sweeping city views below. Some areas feature elegant Japanese patterns and full-bloom cherry blossoms, others evoke petals drifting in the spring breeze, and one special spot frames the scenery through a round window reminiscent of shoji screens. On clear days, you may even capture Mt. Fuji alongside the blossoms.

The nighttime-only SKYTREE ROUND THEATER® will screen a special three-minute visual program expressing the fleeting beauty and delicate elegance of Japanese cherry blossoms. Using 13 speakers and 24 projectors, the windows become a panoramic screen 350 meters in the air, creating an immersive sakura experience unlike anywhere else in Tokyo.

At SKYTREE CAFE on Floor 350, limited-edition sakura-inspired drinks and sweets will be available. Highlights include sake-based cocktails layered with cherry blossom flavors, sherbet-style sakura drinks, spring-colored milk beverages, and vegan, gluten-free donuts in sakura mochi and sakura vanilla flavors. These photogenic treats are designed to be enjoyed alongside the spectacular view.

A special spring illumination, “Sakura SKY (桜宙),” will also light up the tower. Inspired by cherry blossoms blooming across the vast spring sky, the lighting design evokes petals drifting upward in the wind. Illumination times vary by date between 6:15 PM and 10 PM, so check the official website for the full schedule.

From January 14 to March 2, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland hosts the fifth Disney Pal-Palooza event, Minnie’s Funderland. The park transforms into a pop and cute world inspired by Minnie Mouse, filled with hearts, ribbons, and playful colors.

A nighttime feature, Fundernight, debuts this year. After dark, Cinderella Castle and surrounding areas glow pink, with projection effects set to music from past Minnie-themed events. Each session lasts about 20 minutes, with short projection scenes appearing every few minutes, up to three times per evening.

Special goods are now on sale, including postcards, stickers, pin badges, and plush badge charms featuring Minnie in her Minnie’s Funderland costume. Group-friendly items such as heart-shaped rings that rattle in rhythm and glowing pink accessories are perfect for photos and nighttime fun.

Special menus are also now being served. Highlights include a heart-shaped strawberry choux pastry, a Minnie-inspired pink bun sandwich with mustard chicken and sweet potato, and a warm berry drink topped with dried strawberries.

Hina Matsuri, or Girls’ Day, is celebrated each year on March 3. Families display ornate hina dolls dressed in Heian-era court costumes, symbolizing wishes for the health and happiness of young girls. Traditionally accompanied by seasonal sweets and decorations in soft spring colors, the holiday also marks the gentle arrival of early March and the start of Japan’s cherry blossom season atmosphere. Several special events are held around this day; see the link below for details.

Held every spring at Takao-san Yakuo-in Temple in the outskirts of Hachioji, Tokyo, the Fire-Walking Festival is a powerful Buddhist ritual. In Japanese Buddhism, fire is believed to purify misfortunes, and during the ceremony, ascetic monks pray for world peace and good health before stepping barefoot into the blazing flames, chanting as they walk through. Once the fire dies down, visitors are invited to walk the same path, receiving blessings without having to endure the flames themselves. The mesmerizing ritual draws thousands of spectators each year, as simply witnessing the event is believed to bring good fortune.

Additionally, yamabushi (mountain monks) carry a sacred mikoshi adorned with Bonten talismans (available for purchase on the day for 500 yen), walking around the fire to ward off misfortune and pray for safety.

Held at Jindaiji Temple in Chofu, one of Tokyo’s oldest temples, the Daruma Market is one of Japan’s three major Daruma doll markets. Officially known as the Yakuyoke Ganzandaishi Grand Festival, this event dates back to the mid-Edo period and honors Jikei Daishi, a revered monk from Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei.

The temple grounds come alive with around 300 vendor stalls, with Daruma doll sellers at the center of the festivities. Throughout the event, Goma prayer rituals for warding off misfortune and granting wishes are held approximately every 30 minutes from 9:30 AM to 1 PM, with a final session at 3 PM.

At 1:45 PM, a procession takes place, followed by the traditional Hyakumi Kuyo ritual at 2 PM, where tea and sweets are offered before the sacred image of Ganzandaishi. Visitors can also participate in the Daruma eye-painting ritual (9 AM – 5 PM) at the Daruma Eye-Painting Station, where Jindaiji monks inscribe the character "Ah" (阿) in the left eye to signify a new beginning and "Un" (吽) in the right eye when the wish is fulfilled. Limited-edition festival Goshuin stamps (500 yen) are also available.

Held at Takao Baigo, a well-known plum blossom viewing spot, this festival celebrates the arrival of spring with stunning floral displays. Takao Baigo refers to a 4.5 km stretch along the Old Koshu Highway and Kobutsu River, where eight plum groves are home to around 10,000 red and white plum trees in full bloom. Visitors can enjoy a scenic walk from Yuhodo Plum Grove, near the Takao Station and Takaosanguchi Station area, all the way to Kobutsu Plum Grove, the farthest point on the trail.

Each year, the festival features food stalls, a stamp rally across the groves, Yosakoi dance performances, open-air tea ceremonies, and koto music performances. The best time to see the blossoms is mid-February to early March, though bloom timing varies by location.

The Honzon Jigen-e is a traditional ceremony held at Sensoji Temple, commemorating its legendary founding. According to history, on March 18, 628, two fishermen casting their nets in the Sumida River unexpectedly pulled up a sacred Buddhist statue. They brought it to Haji no Nakatomo, the village chief, who identified it as the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. Moved by its significance, he became a monk and enshrined the statue, marking the beginnings of Sensoji Temple.

On the day of the event, the head priest leads a ceremonial procession from Denbo-in Temple, passing through Nakamise Street before reaching the main hall of Sensoji. At 2 PM, a special Buddhist service is held in honor of the temple’s founding.

A highlight of the celebration is the Golden Dragon Dance (Kinryu no Mai), performed on the temple grounds. This dynamic and elegant dance is inspired by a legend that says when the sacred statue was pulled from the Sumida River, a golden dragon descended from the heavens, creating a thousand pine trees overnight. A massive 18-meter-long, 88-kilogram golden dragon is paraded through the air, bringing the myth to life.

Additionally, on the evening of March 17, a sacred ritual between Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine takes place. The deities of Asakusa Shrine visit Kannon Bodhisattva, enshrined at Sensoji. The three portable shrines (mikoshi) used in the Sanja Matsuri are purified and placed inside Sensoji’s main hall for the night in a ritual known as Dounage (hall placement), illuminated by torchlight. On March 18, the Dousage (hall removal) ceremony is performed, where the mikoshi are taken back to Asakusa Shrine.

After a four-year renovation, the Edo-Tokyo Museum reopens on March 31, 2026, introducing a renewed way to experience the city’s past. First opened in 1993, the museum has long guided visitors through nearly 400 years of history, from the samurai-era city of Edo to today’s global metropolis.

“Edo” was Tokyo’s former name and the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate from 1603 to 1868. During this period, many cultural traditions associated with Japan took shape, from sushi and tempura to kabuki theater and ukiyo-e prints. The museum brings this transformation to life, showing how a castle town evolved into modern Tokyo.

The redesign was overseen by architect Shohei Shigematsu, with a stronger focus on immersion. A bold entrance installation inspired by a torii gate marks the transition from present-day Tokyo into the world of Edo. Inside, dynamic projections and large-scale visuals create a more atmospheric experience, blending Edo-era scenes with contemporary skyline imagery.

A highlight is the expanded Edo streetscape, complete with recreated market stalls such as a morning glory vendor and tempura stand. Visitors can also step inside a reconstruction of the historic Nakamuraza kabuki theater, offering a vivid glimpse into early urban entertainment.

NAKED, INC. presents an official exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death. Timed with the completion of the Sagrada Família’s Jesus Tower, this immersive show combines rare archival materials with NAKED’s signature digital and spatial effects, allowing visitors to experience Gaudí’s architecture, art, and philosophy through all five senses.

The experience extends beyond the exhibition hall into the wider Tennozu area through special collaborations with Terada Warehouse venues and along nearby transit lines. Highlights include architecture-focused displays, themed food and drinks, and even accommodation plans that bundle exhibition tickets with a stay, turning a museum visit into a full-day or overnight cultural outing.

A key tie-up takes place at WHAT MUSEUM, where the Architecture Warehouse will host a special model of the viaduct inside Gaudí’s Park Güell. Visitors who show their NAKED meets Gaudí ticket receive a 500-yen discount on admission. Nearby, WHAT CAFE serves Gaudí-inspired menu items, while the floating art hotel PETALS TOKYO offers accommodation plans that include exhibition tickets.

Held once every three years, Roppongi Crossing is a landmark exhibition that captures a snapshot of Japan’s contemporary art scene. For its eighth edition, Mori Art Museum teams up with two internationally active Asian guest curators to explore the theme of time through the work of 21 artists and artist groups.

The exhibition brings together more than 100 works spanning painting, sculpture, video, immersive installations, ceramics, embroidery, zines, and community-based projects. Highlights include boundary-pushing installations by A.A. Murakami, bold large-scale ceramics by Kuwata Takuro, a new sound work by Hosoi Miyu, and intricately stitched, painting-like embroidery by Oki Junko.

Located atop Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, the museum offers a comfortable, weather-proof cultural stop, making this exhibition ideal for rainy, hot, or cold days in Tokyo.

Tokyo’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade has become an annual spring tradition, bringing a lively celebration of Irish culture to the streets of Omotesando. First held in 1992 by Irish Network Japan with support from the Embassy of Ireland, the event introduces Irish traditions to Japan in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. Featuring marching bands, Irish dancers, and even Irish Wolfhounds and Setters dressed in green, the parade is a multicultural gathering of locals and international visitors alike.

Held on March 15, 2026, the parade is part of the larger Green Ireland Festival, Japan’s biggest Irish celebration. Alongside the parade, the festival at Yoyogi Park (March 14–15) will offer traditional Irish music, dance performances, and Irish food and drinks. The event welcomes over 100,000 visitors each year, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to experience Ireland’s vibrant culture in Tokyo.

AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world's largest anime events, returns to Tokyo Big Sight. Last year, the event set a new record with over 152,000 attendees, making headlines as the biggest edition yet.

With over 110 exhibitor booths, including major studios like Toei Animation, known for Detective Butt and other popular titles, AnimeJapan 2026 is a must-visit for anime fans. Exclusive merchandise will be available, including the AJ Gacha, featuring original key visual illustrations created specifically for the event.

The event also boasts exciting stage programs, such as one Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and a pre-broadcast special for the return of the One Piece anime, making it an unforgettable experience for attendees.

March in Tokyo is filled with plum blossom festivals, seasonal celebrations, and traditional events that welcome the arrival of spring. While the days can be warm, mornings and evenings may still be chilly, so be sure to bring some extra layers when heading out!