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Mito Natto Festival
Food FestivalFestival celebrating Mito's famous natto (fermented soybeans).
KantoUsually in MarchModerate crowd
FreeKanto 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
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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 FestivalEarly-winter Saitama route for lantern floats, fireworks, and a Tokyo day-trip extension.
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Narita Gion Festival
MatsuriFloats and portable shrines parade along the approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.
KantoDate unconfirmed
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Nikko Autumn Leaves Festival
Nature FestivalVibrant autumn colors around Nikko's World Heritage shrines and temples.
KantoUsually in OctoberCrowded
Free
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Numata Festival
MatsuriPortable shrines and floats bring summer celebrations to the former castle town of Numata.
KantoDate unconfirmed
