This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events For March 3-4
Celebrations, Spring Blossoms, And Fun In The City
We're happy to welcome March and its hints of spring with a list of events for everyone in the family, including a Hina Matsuri event, an antique goods show, a daruma (good luck doll) fair, another plum-viewing opportunity, a bread festival, and more. It's a fresh month to rethink your ambitions and become more active — and this weekend’s activities can surely help us prepare for that. Enjoy!
Girls' Day Celebration
Hyakudan Hina Doll Festival
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo in Meguro is celebrating Hina Matsuri (Girls' Day) with a stunning display of ornaments set up at eight of its most graceful rooms. The annual decoration, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, features around 500 dolls on display, collected from across Japan.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Mar 11, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location
- Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, 1-8-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,500
- Info
- Recommended for: Families with kids (especially girls), Instagrammers, Couples, Fans of Japanese Culture and History
Season of Plums
Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival
From Japanese instrumental performances, rice cake pounding and a haiku workshop to a tea ceremony, plum-infused foods and sweets — this festival offers a wide variety of events that you can enjoy by yourself, with your family or friends. It’s a great option to get you energized for spring by admiring the 650 red-and-white plum trees blossoming in Hanegi Park.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, MAR. 4, 2018
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
- Location
- Hanegi Park, 4-38-52 Daita, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Instagrammers, Couples
Make a Wish
Daruma Doll Fair
Jindaiji Temple in Chofu will be hosting one of the biggest daruma doll markets in Japan with over 300 stalls selling the iconic red and round traditional good luck figures. The unique scenery featuring dolls scattered across the temple's grounds and in front of its gates is a must-see event for visitors and residents alike. Experience this traditional Japanese festival that dates back to the Edo period.
- Date
- SAT, MAR. 3-SUN, MAR. 4, 2018
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
- Location
- Jindaiji Temple, 5-15-1 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Couples, Fans of Japanese culture
Let's Get in Shape
Freelectics Japan Newbie Session
Freelectics is a community of athletes who gather and practice body weight training, which is a very effective way of working out. They believe that you can train anytime and anywhere as long as you are motivated. This Sunday, they are organizing a free sport session in Hibiya Park. The event is open to anyone who wants to burn some calories. Put on your training shoes, grab some friends (if you need more motivation) and get in shape this Sunday.
- Date
- SUN, MAR. 4, 2018
- Time
- 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
- Location
- Hibiya Park, Hibiya koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: friends, couples, fitness enthusiasts
Bread is Life
Yokohama Bread Festival
If you love the smell of freshly baked bread, you have to attend Yokohama’s Pan no Fest (Bread Festival) — the largest of its kind in Japan with over 80 bakeries from across the nation selling warm, freshly-baked bread. The festival takes places at the famous Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and it's perfect for anyone into food, cooking and creative bread chunks.
- Date
- FRI, MAR. 2-Sun, MAR. 4, 2018
- Time
- 11 A.M. TO 7 P.M. (UNTIL 5 P.M. ON SUNDAY)
- Location
- Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama
- Fee
- Free entrance
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Friends, Bread lovers
Get Inspired by Music
Pipes of Peace Vol. 47
This weekend, Yoyogi Park is hosting another volume of the outdoor live event “Pipes of Pierce.” For all music lovers, this is the perfect opportunity to discover underground artists from the Japanese music scene. The purpose of the concert is to connect people through experiencing indie music under the open sky. Bands such as Weird Cats and Thunder Family will be performing at the event.
- Date
- SUN, MAR. 4, 2018
- Time
- 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
- Location
- Yoyogi Park Amphitheater, 2-1, Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Friends, Music Enthusiasts
Time after Time
Heiwajima Antiques Fair
The Heiwajima Antique Fair is the oldest and most famous antique fair in Japan. It dates back to 1978 and each year gathers over 280 vendors from all over the country. The event takes place five times per year (March, May, June, September and December) and displays a massive selection of Japanese, Asian and Western antique goods during its three-day run. You can find anything from furniture, ceramics, baskets and dolls to kimono, vintage clothes, jewelry and more.
- Date
- FRI, MAR. 2-SUN, MAR. 4, 2018
- Time
- 10 A.M TO 5 P.M.
- Location
- Heiwajima Ryutsu Center Building, 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Treasure hunters, Families
Fresh & Healthy Veggies
Earth Day Market
Earth Day Market is one of the more established and recognized fresh produce markets in Tokyo. It aims to connect producers and consumers with great mutual — and healthy — deals for all on vegetables, fruit, bread and snacks at much more reasonable prices than your local supermarket. Nothing compares to the feeling of buying fresh fruit and vegetables at a true farmer's market early on a early Sunday morning!
- Date
- SUN, MAR. 4, 2018
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
- Location
- Yoyogi Park Keyaki Namiki Street, 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free admission
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Friends, Vegans, Vegetarians
Bringing the Community Together
Yoshino-Baigo Citizen Festival
This festival is held every year to welcome the plum season in the Yoshino Baigo (Plum Village) neighborhood in Ome city, an area famous for the early spring blossoms. The event is a very lively one, including traditional dances, Japanese orchestral performances and many other interesting attractions. The festival's parade, where the local police will be riding horses and warriors will perform wearing handmade helmets and Japanese armor, is a must-see! If you’re in the mood for some sightseeing, you can also visit popular nearby plum blossom sites such Ume-no Koen or Nakamichi plum farms.
- Date
- SUN, MAR. 4, 2018
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
- Location
- Kamishirobashi Street, Hinatawada, Ome-shi, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Matsuri lovers, Fans of Japanese culture, Families, Couples, Friends, Instagrammers
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