This Week: Tokyo Area Events for July 3 – 9
The Start of Summer
Festivals are back in full swing! This week, head to neighboring Kanagawa and Chiba Prefecture to enjoy a revival of beloved summer festivities. For those who want to stay in Tokyo, there's also the Shitamachi Tanabata Festival happening around Asakusa. We hope you enjoy this week's event lineup.
Love And Stars
Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival
The largest Tanabata event in the Kanto area, this three-day festival is jam-packed with lively events, including its famous 1,000-people-parade, giant dinosaur robot displays, rock-climbing for kids and lots and lots of food. The Shonan Star Mall shopping area will also be decorated with large colorful streamers that cascade from the ceiling, making it an amazing photo spot. Crowded for sure, but definitely worth visiting. Stay safe!
- Date
- FRI, JUL. 7-SUN, JUL. 9, 2023
- Time
- ALL DAY UNTIL 8 P.M. (UNTIL 7 P.M. ON SUNDAY)
- Location
- THE AREA AROUND JR HIRATSUKA STATION'S NORTH EXIT - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, MATSURI FANS
© Photo by Ocean PeoplesFor The Love Of The Ocean
Ocean Peoples
This annual sea-themed festival in Yoyogi Park is packed with around 30 food booths, beer gardens, live dance and music performances, and a beach culture market, where you can buy everything you need for your summer getaway. Shop as you groove to the live ocean tunes by local and international artists.
- Date
- SAT, JUL. 8-SUN, JUL. 9, 2023
- Time
- 11 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: OCEAN LOVERS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, KIDS, COUPLES
© Photo by Sakura CityFlower Labyrinth
Windmill Sunflower Garden
It's a labyrinth you wouldn't want to escape from! Plunge into the sea of 15,000 blooming sunflowers, take some great shots and even bring home two sunflowers each (¥100 per sunflower)!
- Date
- Sat, Jul. 8 - Sun, Jul. 23, 2023
- Time
- 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- Sakura Furusato Square, 2714 Usuida, Sakura City, Chiba - Map
- Fee
- Free entry
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES
Spiritual Parade
Narita Gion Festival
With a history of over 300 years, this festival attracts 450,000 annual visitors from all over the country and the world for its extravagant floats, portable shrines, and stunning decorations down Omotesando Road in Narita.
- Date
- FRI, JUL. 7-SUN, JUL. 9, 2023
- Time
- FROM 1:30 P.M. (FRI), FROM 9 A.M. (SAT) AND FROM 1 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- NARITASAN SHINSHOJI TEMPLE, 1 NARITA, CHIBA PREFECTURE - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MATSURI FANS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS
Local Star Wishes
Shitamachi Tanabata Festival
Located near Asakusa, this event is another festival inspired by the Tanabata love story. The highlight of the festival is the exciting parade held throughout the weekend. Enjoy the street performances, marching bands, and dance parades. There will also be plenty of food stalls, craft markets, and other festival games.
- Date
- SAT, JULY 8-SUN, JULY 9, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M.-7 P.M. (SAT), 10 A.M.-7 P.M (SUN)
- Location
- KAPPA BRIDGE MAIN STREET, THE ROAD BETWEEN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE AND ASAKUSA STATION - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
Dress Code: All-White Cocktail
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Soiree Blanche
Put your best white outfit on and join the most popular summer soiree in the city! There will be plenty of free-flowing champagne along with all-you-can-eat exquisite food and desserts, great upbeat music and quite a few photo ops. One of the best summer events in Tokyo—don't miss this fabulous evening!
- Date
- SAT, JULY 8, 2023
- Time
- 7 P.M.-10 P.M.
- Location
- 2F GRAND HYATT TOKYO, 6-10-3 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥13,200 (REGULAR PLAN), ¥9,350 (STANDING PLAN)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, GIRLS NIGHT OUT
© Photo by https://www.artizon.museum/en/A Brief History in Abstraction
Abstraction: The Genesis and Evolution of Abstract Painting Cézanne, Fauvism, Cubism and on to Today
Belle Époque was a time in France that happened during a period of peace after World War I. It was during this time that artists felt inspired to create and thus different art forms were born and eventually so was abstraction. Visitors to this exhibit are guided through the history and evolution of the art form through the different paintings on display.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Aug. 20, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
- Location
- Artizon Museum, 1-7-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Tickets from ¥1,800
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, ART LOVERS
© Photo by iStock: JGalioneTraditional Etiquette
Learn How To Properly Visit A Japanese Shrine
Avoid etiquette faux pas at Japanese shrines with this helpful guide! Whether you’re visiting Japan for the first time or have been living here for some time, there are some things that take getting used to when it comes to Japanese traditional culture.
- Date
- ANYTIME
- Location
- VARIOUS
- Fee
- VARIOUS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS
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