Japanese festival "Matsuri" held in August

1 August 2017, 2 August 2017 (7:00PM - 9:00PM)
Join the two to three rings of dancers, with the tower in its center, in this free-participation Bon Odori (Bon festival) dance. The dance is accompanied by music from the Shinjuku Taiko Kai (Shinjuku Drum Club).

1 August 2017 (7:40PM - 8:30PM)
While it is smaller in scale, the crowds at this Festival are relatively small, allowing you to enjoy the fireworks in a relaxed environment.

2 August 2017 - 4 August 2017 (7:00PM - 9:00PM), 5 August 2017 (6:00PM - 8:30PM)
Dance to the sounds of Tsukiji Ondo dance song and other traditional songs in front of the tower build within the precincts of the Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple. This event has been selected as one of the Top 8 Nighttime Scenes in Chuo Ward .

4 August 2017 (4:50PM - 6:15PM)
This festival paints the streets of Shibuya Center-gai with the authentic atmosphere of the original Sendai Tanabata Festival. Complete with a colorful parade, the streets of Center-gai come to life like never before.

5 August 2017 (7:00PM - 8:30PM)
This Fireworks Festival is famous for its “Niagara Falls” set piece, a display which is one of the longest in the Kanto area. It ends with a spectacular grand finale featuring bursts as large as 400 meters in size .

5 August 2017 (7:15PM - 8:30PM)
This show is famous for its production elements, which include an opening with 1,000 bursts in five seconds and a set piece where gold and silver lines drape in the shape of a crown. The show also takes advantage of its wide launch area, allowing visitors to enjoy fireworks that emphasize width and breadth.

11 August 2017 - 15 August 2017 (9:00AM - 9:00PM)
This massive historic event is one of the three major traditional festivals of Feudal Tokyo. Visitors will witness a 2km long parade with 53 Mikoshi (sacred palanquin), each carried by bearers shouting the traditional call of “Wasshoi, Wasshoi.”

19 August 2017 (7:00PM - 8:00PM)
Taking place on the riverbeds of the Tama River, this historic Fireworks Festival was first held in 1929. At 6,000 rounds, it is smaller than most but features many fun set pieces.

20 August 2017 (7:30PM - 8:30PM)
This festival’s selling point is the appearance of a wide variety of splendid guests and live music. As it takes place in the center of Tokyo, it’s also easy to access with public transportation.

25 August 2017, 26 August 2017 (6:00PM - 9:00PM)
This much-loved Bon Odori (Bon festival) dance held in the heart of downtown Tokyo is the only dance festival that carries the traditions of the original dances to the present day.

26 August 2017 (10:00AM - 8:00PM), 27 August 2017 (10:00AM - 5:30PM)
Set against the backdrop of Meiji Jingu Shrine, Harajuku’s Omotesando, and Yoyogi Park, this Yosakoi Festival is attended by over 100 teams from across Japan, including many from Kochi, the birthplace of Yosakoi. It’s a perfect chance to witness the incredible diversity and unique qualities of the Yosakoi Naruko Dance.