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Lantern FestivalFloating lantern ceremony on the Sumida River near Senso-ji Temple.
KantoAugustModerate crowd
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61 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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61 listed festivals
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Related planning pages
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 FestivalEarly-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.