Tokyo’ Spring
Mid- March
s 4 Distinct Seasons
Spring is the season when the cherry blossoms bloom. In Tokyo, there are many popular spots for viewing cherry blossoms such as Chidorigafuchi and Sumida River, along with various locations such as Ueno Park, where cherry blossom festivals are held.
Mt. Takao Firewalking Festival Location: Mt.Takao Yakuo-in temple p.53
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A mountain priest and participants line up and walk across the remaining fires of a Homa ritual with their bare feet in prayer for good health and the safety of their families.
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Early March
Sanja Festival Location: Asakusa Shrine p.21
Early May
A major festival that attracts about 1.5 million visitors during its three-day period. Portable shrines are carried around Asakusa and you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo Period.
5 Jindaiji Temple
A fair dating back to the Edo era, where a Buddhist monk writes your wish on the left eye of your new Dharma doll in Siddham script.
Sea Bathing Location: Islands of Tokyo pp.55‒58
Dharma Doll Fair Location: Jindaiji Temple p.51
6 August Late 7 August
Go to the Tokyo Islands area with its blue sky and blue water to enjoy marine sports. Surfing can be enjoyed, as well as sea bathing.
Omote Sando Genki Festival
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Location: Around Harajuku and Omote Sando p.15
About 90 teams gather from around the country to perform powerful dances. The “Jiman-ichi” market, where famous local products of various locations throughout Japan can be found, is also held here.
Grand Marunouchi Ondo Bon Dance Festival Mid-
Location: Hibiya Park pp.19・41 The largest Bon dance festival in Tokyo, surrounding the huge fountain in Hibiya Park. Anyone is free to participate.
August
July to
Grand fireworks light up the sky in the summer. Fireworks festivals are held at various locations including Tokyo Bay, Sumida River, and Jingu Gaien, and the streets are lively with fireworks and festivities.
October 11 to 13
Japan has four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Even in Tokyo, where everything is so urbanized, seasonal festivals and events add color to peo- ples’ lives. Why not join in as well and feel the seasons here in Tokyo?
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Ikegami Honmonji Temple - Oeshiki Location: Ikegami Honmonji Temple p.47
Over 300,000 worshippers visit every year for the Buddhist memorial service commemorating the anniversary of High Priest Nichiren's death. The hundred Mando lanterns are a breathtaking sight.
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Tori Days in
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Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
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Location: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum p.51 Hama-rikyu Gardens pp.19・29
A grand tea ceremony held in an elegant location. Visitors can freely enjoy traditional Japanese tea ceremony here.
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October
A festival offering thanks for a safe year and wishes of happiness for the coming year. The rakes sold here are popular as lucky charms for good business.
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Tori-no-ichi Fair Location: Throughout Tokyo
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Winter
First Shrine Visit of the Year Location: Throughout Tokyo
(various temples and shrines)
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Tokyo Marathon Location: Throughout Tokyo A huge citizens’
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End of Winter Location:
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Throughout Tokyo
about 36,000 runners all start at the Metropoli- tan Government building and run through the city.
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At shrines and temples, roasted soybeans are traditionally scattered to ward off evil spirits during the changing of seasons.
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Shrines and temples are crowded with worshippers giving thanks for the past year and praying for safety and happiness in the coming year.
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January 1
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