Ishioka Festival
MatsuriFloats, distinctive covered lion carts and a portable shrine parade through Ishioka.
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.
93 listed festivals
Floats, distinctive covered lion carts and a portable shrine parade through Ishioka.
Dancers with faces painted on their bellies bring a playful procession to Shibukawa.
Tokyo's version of the Yosakoi dance festival held in Harajuku.