If you're visiting Japan in the summer, head to a summer festival! 9 summer festivals in Tokyo

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• Table of Contents
• Mitama Festival (Yasukuni Shrine)
• Sanno Festival (Hie Shrine)
• Azabu-Juban Summer Festival
• Kagurazaka Festival
• Asakusa Samba Carnival
• Sumida River Fireworks Festival
• Fireworks at Showa Memorial Park
• Itabashi Fireworks Festival
• Edogawa Fireworks Festival
• Why not experience being photographed by a professional photographer while attending a summer festival?

Mitama Festival (Yasukuni Shrine)

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The Mitama Matsuri is a festival that began in 1947 to console the souls of those who died in the war and is held at Yasukuni Shrine . In 2024, it is scheduled to be held from July 13th to 15th .

Over 30,000 lanterns are hung in the grounds, creating a spectacular view at night. In addition, there will be a nighttime courtyard worship service only during this period, food trucks and other events planned.

Sanno Festival (Hie Shrine)

Sanno Festival Official Website https://www.tenkamatsuri.jp/

The Sanno Festival at Hie Shrine is one of the three major festivals in Japan and is held every June .

The Shinko Festival, held once every two years as one of the Sanno Festivals, sees people dressed in dynasty costumes parade through the skyscrapers of central Tokyo. It's a mysterious sight, as if time has flowed from long ago amidst the modern scenery... Many people from Japan and abroad visit to see this rare sight.

Azabu-Juban Summer Festival

Azabu-Juban is home to many long-established shops and has a streetscape that still retains the atmosphere of a downtown area. The Azabu -Juban Summer Festival is a festival that has been held in the Azabu-Juban shopping district for over 50 years.

Not only is it lined with stalls from long-established shops and popular restaurants, but it also has stalls that are typical of Japanese summer festivals, such as goldfish scooping and shaved ice, making it a popular festival that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders. In 2024, it will be held from August 24th to 25th .

Kagurazaka Festival

The Kagurazaka Festival, scheduled to be held for four days from July 24th to 27th in 2024, is a festival held on Kagurazaka Street and the surrounding area. The first two days will be the "Hozuki Market", which is bustling with food stalls from nearby restaurants and cafes, and the last two days will be the "Awa Odori Festival", a traditional Japanese dance.

This popular festival is known for being the place where you can see the Awa Odori dance live in the heart of Tokyo, and attracts around 50,000 people every year. It starts in the evening, so you can enjoy it safely even during the hot Japanese summer.

Asakusa Samba Carnival

Asakusa Samba Carnival Official Website https://www.asakusa-samba.org

Samba is a typical Brazilian music genre and is famous for being featured in the Rio Carnival, but did you know that a Samba Carnival is also held every year in Asakusa, Tokyo?

Asakusa Samba Carnival , held in Asakusa, a major tourist attraction in Tokyo that attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad every day, is one of the largest samba carnivals outside of Brazil. Like the Rio Carnival, it is a contest in which each team is scored for their performance and competes for ranking, so it is a fierce and serious competition.

In 2024, the event is scheduled to be held on September 15th .

Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Sumida River Fireworks Festival Official Website https://www.sumidagawa-hanabi.com

The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival held on the riverbed along the Sumida River, and is one of Tokyo's most famous fireworks festivals, with around 20,000 fireworks launched. The 2024 festival is scheduled to be held on July 27th . Not only the Sumida River, but also the collaboration between the fireworks and the Skytree is a highlight.

Because this fireworks display takes place in the city center, there aren't many spaces to sit and enjoy the view, so you'll mostly be watching while walking. If you want to enjoy the view at your own pace, we recommend reserving a hotel in the area near the fireworks or applying for a paid seat.

Fireworks at Showa Memorial Park

Showa Memorial Park Fireworks Festival Official Website https://hanabi.tokyo-tachikawa.org

The Tachikawa Festival Fireworks Display at the National Showa Memorial Park in Tachikawa, Tokyo, is a spectacular fireworks display featuring large fireworks called "shakudama," which are rarely seen at fireworks displays in Tokyo. In 2024, it will be held on July 27th .

You can relax and enjoy the festival on the vast lawns of Showa Memorial Park. Admission will be free after 6:00 p.m. on the day of the festival. If you want to be sure to sit down and enjoy the festival, we recommend reserving a paid seat in advance.

Itabashi Fireworks Festival

Itabashi Fireworks Festival Official Website https://itabashihanabi.jp

The Itabashi Fireworks Festival , held on the banks of the Arakawa River in Tokyo, is one of the largest fireworks festivals in the city, with around 15,000 fireworks launched. It's not just the number that makes it so popular, but also the splendor of the fireworks, including fireworks that are 360 ​​meters in diameter and fireworks that look like a waterfall stretching 300 meters wide.

The 2024 event will be held on August 3rd . Paid seats are available on the English website, so even those who do not understand Japanese can purchase tickets with peace of mind. Seats are limited, so it is best to purchase your tickets early.

Edogawa Fireworks Festival

Edogawa City Fireworks Festival Official Website https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/hanabi/

The Edogawa Ward Fireworks Festival is a large-scale fireworks festival held on the Edogawa riverbed, with a total of about 14,000 fireworks. Along with the Sumida River Fireworks Festival introduced earlier, it is counted as one of the two major fireworks festivals in Tokyo.

It will be held simultaneously in Ichikawa City on the opposite bank, and is scheduled to take place on August 24, 2024. It is made up of seven programs, and is a spectacular fireworks display with 1,000 shots launched in the opening five seconds.

Why not experience being photographed by a professional photographer while attending a summer festival?

Would you like to experience having your photo taken by a professional photographer in Tokyo this summer?

With " Capture My Japan ," you can experience being photographed by a professional not only in Tokyo, but anywhere in Japan. Photographers who can speak English, Chinese, and other languages ​​will communicate closely with you while you take the photos, so even those who are not confident in their Japanese will have no problem.

It is expected that taking photos at the summer festival venue will be difficult due to the crowds, but it is often possible to take photos a little further away from the venue. There may be hidden photo spots that only photographers living in Japan know about...!!

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