Although the summer days will continue into September and beyond, summer festivals and fireworks displays are mainly held in August, and we will introduce you to the best spots to make summer memories from August 8 (Fri.) to 31 (Sun.)!
1, Kanda Myojin Noryo Festival (August 8-10)
The summer tradition in Akihabara will be held again this year. The festival is unique in that you can enjoy anime song Bon Odori dancing in collaboration with characters and live performances by invited artists, etc. Anime song Bon Odori dancing on August 8 from 16:30 to 20:30, Bon Odori dancing on August 9 by the Chiyoda Ward Community Dance Federation and Bon Odori dancing on August 10 by the Hamacho Ondo Preservation Society will be held from 17:30 to 20:30. ～The Bon Odori dance by the Chiyoda Ward Community Dance Federation on August 9 and the Bon Odori dance by the Hamacho Ondo Preservation Society on August 10 will be held from 17:30 to 20:30. Many food stalls will be set up during the festival.
📍 Kanda Shrine (2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
👉Official website🚇About 5 minutes walk from Ochanomizu Station, about 7 minutes walk from Akihabara Station
🎟️ Free of charge to participate
2, Azabudai Hills Noryo Matsuri 2025 (August 8 – 11)
The Azabudai Hills Noryo Matsuri 2025 will be held in conjunction with the Bon Odori dance held at the adjacent Nishikubo-Hachiman Shrine. The central plaza will be decorated with lanterns, and 12 stores from Azabudai Hills will open stalls. Along with the Bon Odori dance at the shrine, the entire community will be in a festive mood.
📍 Azabudai Hills Central Square
Azabudai Hills is directly connected to Kamiyacho Station (Exit 5) and about 2 minutes walk from Roppongi-itchome Station (Exit 4).
🎟️ Admission free
3, Night Pool Event @ Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa (8 days from August 1 to 23)
A night pool event will be held at “Sky Pool” for 8 days only on August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23. The “NIGHT CINEMA” will show “Big Fish” and “Stand by Me,” “DJ NIGHT” will play city pop numbers arranged from Showa era songs, and “BUBBLE SHOW” will be open to children. BUBBLE SHOW” for children to enjoy when the midday heat eases .
📍 3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku
👉Official website🚇About 5 minutes walk from Takanawa Exit of Shinagawa Station, about 3 minutes walk from Takanawadai Station
🎟️ Visitor ¥ 10,000, Children free
4, 2025 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival (August 16)
Since 2011, the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival has been supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake by donating a portion of the proceeds to the areas affected by the disaster. The event will be held again this year to raise funds for the recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake.
📍 Jingu Stadium (Doors open at 16:00, Concert starts at 17:00), Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium (Doors open at 15:00, Concert starts at 16:00)
👉Official website🚇To Jingu Stadium: 5-minute walk from Gaienmae Station. To Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium: 5 min. walkfrom Gaienmae Sta. or 10 min. walk from Aoyama-itchome Sta.
🎟️ Jingu Stadium (all seats reserved): Arena SS seats ¥14,000, Arena S seats ¥11,000, Arena A seats ¥10,000, Stand S seats ¥11,000, Stand A seats ¥10,000 Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium: (all seats reserved) Stand seats ¥7,000
5, The 74th Edo Hobby Noryo Festival and Ueno Summer Festival (July 11-August 11)
Tokyo’s summer festival will be held for one month. Many attractions will be prepared for visitors to enjoy summer to the fullest, including a fair where visitors can enjoy target shooting, ring tossing, and gourmet food, which will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays during the festival period, and a wind-bell corridor where the “Hasumi Deck” will be covered with 3,000 wind-bells.
📍 Ueno Park Shinobazu Pond area, Water Music Hall
Ueno Park Shinobazu Pond area, Waterfront Music Hall 👉Official website
🚇Funobazu Pond 5 min. walk from Shinobazu Exit of Ueno Stn.
🎟️ Participation is free!
6, The 59th Azabu-juban Noryo Festival (August 23 and 24)
The Azabu Juban Summer Festival is held by the Azabu Juban shopping district and is known as the most crowded summer festival in Tokyo. Every year, popular restaurants in the neighborhood open their stalls, and traditional night stalls are lined up, including cotton candy, shaved ice, target practice, goldfish scooping, and more. Families are often in attendance.
📍 Azabu Juban Shopping Street
👉Official website🚇Located near Azabu-juban Station
🎟️ Participation is free!
7, The 66th Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori (August 23 and 24)
A summer tradition in Koenji with 10,000 people dancing and one million people cheering, this festival started in 1957 in the shopping district in search of a more lively town, and has since expanded to neighboring shopping districts, neighborhood associations, and residents’ associations in the area, becoming a major event in Koenji. A sponsorship fee of ¥15,000 (Chuo Enbujo) or ¥10,000 (Junjo Enbujo, Momoyen Enbujo, or Minami Enbujo) until 11:59 p.m. on the day before the event will also entitle the sponsor to a ticket for a special plank seat.
📍 Koenji Station North-South Shopping Street and Konan Street
👉Official website🚇Located near Koenji Station
🎟️ Free of charge to participate
8, Yaesu Night Market (August 29 – September 7)
Yaesu Night Market, an event at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu where you can enjoy live music, food and drinks, will be held again this year. This year, the third year of the event, it will be held on weekdays as well. It is recommended to drop by on weekends or after work. A total of 12 artists will participate in the “Yaesu Sound Party (Otoutage),” a free live music and DJ event that brings together a variety of artists every year, and from Monday, September 1 to Wednesday, September 3, a DJ night will be held as a space to enjoy time after work.
📍 Tokyo Midtown Yaesu 1F Galleria, Atrium, etc.
🚇Tokyo Midtown Yaesu is directly connected to Tokyo Station underground
🎟️ Free of charge / Entrance and exit are free of charge / Cancelled in case of stormy weather