Tokyo, Japan
Sanja Matsuri 2026
May 15, 2026Estimated dates
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Overview
Shinto mikoshi festival Typical timing: May. Status: Established recurring event; exact dates may change annually.
Festive Calendar
16 festive events in Tokyo.
Japan
16 eventsKanda Matsuri
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo · Tentative dates
May 15, 2026
Obon
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo · Tentative dates
Jul 15, 2026
Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Arts & Culture · Tokyo · Estimated dates
Jul 15, 2026
Tanabata
Heritage & Folk · Tokyo · Tentative dates
Jul 15, 2026
Autumn matsuri / harvest festivals
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo · Estimated dates
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
Shichi-Go-San
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo · Estimated dates
Nov 15, 2026
New Year / Shōgatsu
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo
Jan 1–3, 2027
Setsubun
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo
Feb 3, 2027
Hanami / Cherry Blossom festivals
Arts & Culture · Tokyo · Tentative dates
Mar 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027
Kanda Matsuri
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo · Tentative dates
May 15, 2027
Sanja Matsuri
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo · Tentative dates
May 15, 2027
Obon
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo · Tentative dates
Jul 15, 2027
Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Arts & Culture · Tokyo · Tentative dates
Jul 15, 2027
Tanabata
Heritage & Folk · Tokyo · Tentative dates
Jul 15, 2027
Autumn matsuri / harvest festivals
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo · Tentative dates
Sep 1, 2027 – Nov 30, 2027
Shichi-Go-San
Religious & Cultural · Tokyo
Nov 15, 2027