【Updated March 27, 2026】
The city of Tokyo is fully embracing spring, though the air still carries a slight chill. It’s the perfect season to take a stroll and soak it all in.
Japan and cherry blossoms — an iconic duo! In this article, we’ve handpicked some of the best spring outings Tokyo has to offer. Don’t miss this fleeting season while it lasts.
1. Iconic Cherry Blossom Festivals
Bokutei Sakura Festival (44th Edition)
- Dates: March 20 (Fri/Holiday) – April 5 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Sumida Koen & Sakurabashi Deck Square, Mukojima
- Highlights: Mukojima Geisha Tea House, Sumida specialty stalls, local neighborhood food stalls.
- Night Illumination: 18:30–21:00 daily throughout the festival period.
- Access: 6 min walk from Honjo-Azumabashi St. (Toei Asakusa Line) / 9 min walk from Asakusa St.
- Admission: Free
- URL: https://visit-sumida.jp/event/sakuramatsuri2026/
Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival (40th Edition)
- Dates: March 28 (Sat) & 29 (Sun), 2026 (Event days)
- Venue: Goryuten Asobihiroba, Tado Hiroba Koen, Tado Fureai Bashi area
- Highlights: Food stalls & various events.
- Night Illumination:
- Nakameguro Area: Late March – early April, 17:00–20:00.
- Gotanda Area: March 19 – April 12, 17:00–21:00 (Color lighting shows at 18:00, 19:00 & 20:00).
- Access: 2 min walk from Nakameguro St. (Tokyu/Tokyo Metro)
- Admission: Free
- URL: https://nakamegu.com/archives/2581
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival (77th Edition)
- Dates: March 14 (Sat) – April 5 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Ueno Onshi Koen & Shinobazu Ike area
- Highlights: Food stalls, live stage, open-air antique market, performance by Nikko Saru Gundan, and charity bar stalls.
- Night Illumination: March 20 – April 19 (planned), sunset until approx. 20:00–21:00.
- Access: 3 min walk from Ueno St. (JR), Koen-guchi exit.
- Admission: Free
- URL: https://enjoy.ueno.or.jp/sakurafes2026/
2. Flowers, Music & Markets
Bunkyo Azalea Festival (55th Edition) — Nezu Jinja
- Dates: April 1 (Wed) – April 30 (Thu), 2026, 9:00–17:30
- Venue: Nezu Jinja Tsutsuji-en, Bunkyo
- Highlights: Approx. 3,000 azaleas (100 varieties), antique market, food trucks, and traditional performing arts.
- Admission: ¥500–¥1,000 (Free for children)
- Access: 5 min walk from Nezu St. (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
- URL: https://nedujinja.or.jp/tsutsuji/
Tokyo Haru Ongaku-sai 2026 (Spring Festival in Tokyo)
- Dates: March 13 (Fri) – April 19 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan & various venues within Ueno Koen
- Highlights: Classical music festival featuring opera, orchestra, and chamber music.
- Tickets: Paid (varies by performance)
- URL: https://www.tokyo-harusai.com/
Oedo Antique Market
- Dates: April 11 (Sat) & April 18 (Sat), 2026
- Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Chijyo Hiroba, Marunouchi
- Hours: 9:00–16:00
- Stalls: Approx. 250 vendors
- Admission: Free
- Access: 1 min walk from Yurakucho St. (JR)
- URL: https://www.antique-market.jp/
Oi Keibajo Flea Market — Tokyo City Flea Market
- Dates: Most weekends in March–April 2026
- Venue: Oi Keibajo, Shinagawa
- Hours: 9:00–14:30
- Admission: Free
- Access: 2 min walk from Oi-Keibajomae St. (Tokyo Monorail)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyocity_fleamarket/
Spring Love 春風 2026
【NEW】
An outdoor music festival featuring techno and psychedelic trance, with art and food. A two-day open-air party in the heart of Tokyo.
- Date: March 28–29, 2026
- Venue: Yoyogi Park Event Plaza, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Admission: Free
- Organizer: Spring Love 春風 Executive Committee
- Access: 3 min walk from JR “Harajuku Station” or Tokyo Metro “Yoyogi-koen Station”
Outdoor Day Japan Tokyo 2026
【NEW】
One of Japan’s largest hands-on outdoor events, organized by the Japan Auto Camping Association. Explore the latest camping gear, outdoor equipment, apparel, cars, and bikes — all in one place. Activities and workshops also available.
- Date: April 4–5, 2026, 10:00–17:00
- Venue: Yoyogi Park Event Plaza & Keyaki-namiki, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Admission: Free / Pets welcome / Held rain or shine
- Official website: https://outdoorday.jp/tokyo/
- Access:
- 5 min walk from JR Yamanote Line “Harajuku Station” or Tokyo Metro “Meiji-jingumae Station”
- 7 min walk from Tokyo Metro “Yoyogi-koen Station”
3. Day Trips
Kanamara Matsuri — Kanayama Jinja
- Date: April 5 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Kanayama Jinja, Kawasaki
- Highlights: Mikoshi procession and unique traditional stalls. A famous and quirky festival popular with international visitors.
- Access: Direct from Kawasaki Daishi St. (Keikyu Daishi Line)
- Admission: Free
Rainbow Disco Club 2026
- Dates: April 17 (Fri) – 19 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Higashi-Izu Cross Country Course, Shizuoka
- Highlights: Outdoor house & techno music festival in a natural setting.
- Tickets: Paid (Advance purchase required)
- URL: https://rainbowdiscoclub.com/
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