This Week: Tokyo Area Events for July 3 – 9

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!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, MATSURI FANS

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© Photo by Ocean Peoples

For 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

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© Photo by Sakura City

Flower 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

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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

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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

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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

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© 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

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© Photo by iStock: JGalione

Traditional 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

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