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Kanto Festivals

93 festivals in this region

The Kanto region, home to Tokyo and Yokohama, hosts an incredible variety of festivals year-round. From the grand Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa to the Chichibu Night Festival with its elaborate floats, the area blends centuries of Edo-period tradition with modern celebrations. Summer fireworks over Sumida River and autumn harvest festivals in Saitama attract millions of visitors annually.

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93 listed festivals

Before adding this to your itinerary

Start with travel base, evening schedule, and rail access before adding a regional festival to the route.
Large metro regions offer more choices, but crowd control and station exits matter as much as the event itself.
If this region has fewer listings, compare adjacent regions and the monthly calendar before forcing a weak plan.

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Sanja MatsuriMay Asakusa anchor for raw Edo energy, mikoshi routes, and a Tokyo-base spring weekend.Sumida River FireworksLate-July Tokyo night anchor when you need one summer image without changing hotels.Chichibu Night Festival

Yokohama Oktoberfest - Food Festival

Yokohama Oktoberfest

Japan's largest German beer festival at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.

KantoSep 18, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026Crowded

Tsukimi - Seasonal

Tsukimi

Moon viewing tradition with dango offerings and pampas grass decorations.

KantoOct 1, 2026Low crowd

Matsudo Festival grounds (2024)

Matsudo Festival

Stages and stalls fill the streets around Matsudo Station during this community autumn festival.

KantoOct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Matsudo Festival grounds (2024)Higa4 · CC0 · Resized / reformatted

Early-winter Saitama route for lantern floats, fireworks, and a Tokyo day-trip extension.

Tokyo festivals guideUse this to sequence Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, and Chichibu without changing bases.

Traditional matsuriStart here for shrine processions, mikoshi, local streets, and the classic festival atmosphere.

Fireworks festivalsUseful when the region is part of a summer route and evening crowd planning matters.

July festivalsA good comparison month for Gion, Tenjin, Tanabata, fireworks, and early Obon events.

Matsuri planning guideCheck etiquette, crowd flow, clothing, and what to prepare before your first festival.

Kanuma Autumn Festival heritage event

Kanuma Autumn Festival

Elaborately carved wooden floats parade through Kanuma and exchange lively festival music.

KantoOct 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Kanuma Autumn Festival heritage eventMiyuki Meinaka · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized / reformatted

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Maebashi Festival

Danbee dancing, mikoshi and Gion floats bring an autumn celebration to central Maebashi.

KantoOct 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Tokyo Ramen Show - Food Festival

Tokyo Ramen Show

Annual ramen festival in Komazawa Olympic Park, Tokyo. Oct 22–Nov 3, 2026. 36 shops from across Japan serve limited-edition bowls.

KantoOct 22, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026Crowded

Tori no Ichi - Seasonal

Tori no Ichi

November rooster fair at Otori Shrine, Tokyo. Nov 5, 17, 29, 2026. Buy ornate kumade rakes for good luck. Street food, lively atmosphere.

KantoNov 5, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Crowded

Tsuchiura Fireworks - Fireworks

Tsuchiura Fireworks

National fireworks competition in Tsuchiura, one of Japan's top three.

KantoNov 7, 2026Extremely crowded

Marunouchi Illumination - Illumination

Marunouchi Illumination

Champagne gold LED illumination along Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue.

KantoNov 12, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Crowded

Tokyo Midtown Illumination - Illumination

Tokyo Midtown Illumination

Elegant winter illumination at Tokyo Midtown with a starlight garden.

KantoNov 12, 2026 – Feb 23, 2027Crowded

Sagamiko Illumination - Illumination

Sagamiko Illumination

Massive illumination at Sagamiko Resort with over 6 million lights.

KantoNov 14, 2026 – May 9, 2027Crowded

Shichi-Go-San - Seasonal

Shichi-Go-San

Children's rite of passage at ages 3, 5, and 7, celebrated at shrines.

KantoNov 15, 2026Moderate crowd

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas - Illumination

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas

German-style Christmas market with illumination at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.

KantoNov 20, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026Crowded

Enoshima Illumination - Illumination

Enoshima Illumination

Winter illumination at Enoshima Island with ocean views.

KantoNov 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Moderate crowd

Niiname-sai - Seasonal

Niiname-sai

Imperial harvest thanksgiving ritual held at the Imperial Palace.

KantoNov 23, 2026Low crowd

Omotesando Illumination - Illumination

Omotesando Illumination

Holiday illumination along Tokyo's chic Omotesando Avenue.

KantoDec 1, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027Crowded

Chichibu Night Festival - Matsuri

Chichibu Night Festival

One of Japan's three great float festivals, featuring massive illuminated floats and fireworks.

KantoDec 2, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026Extremely crowded

Toshikoshi Soba - Seasonal

Toshikoshi Soba

New Year's Eve tradition of eating buckwheat noodles for longevity.

KantoDec 31, 2026Low crowd

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Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival

Rows of small illuminated snow huts light the riverside in the snowy hot spring village.

KantoJan 29, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027

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Hitachi Otsu Ofune Festival

A wooden boat carrying a mikoshi is hauled through Otsu to pray for fishing and maritime safety.

KantoMay 2, 2029 – May 3, 2029

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