Things to Do in Kanto, Japan

Tokyo and its surroundings, from neon districts to the temples of Nikko and the coast of Kamakura.

216 destinations across 7 prefectures

Festivals in Kanto

Tsuchiura Fireworks

7 November 2026

Ibaraki · Fireworks festival

Koedo Kawagoe Fireworks

21 November 2026

Saitama · Fireworks festival

Chichibu Yomatsuri

2 to 3 December 2026

Saitama · Float procession

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Comiket

29 to 31 December 2026

Tokyo · Festival

Sanja Matsuri

14 to 16 May 2027

Tokyo · Float procession

Sumida River Fireworks

31 July 2027

Tokyo · Fireworks festival

Joso Kinugawa Fireworks

Expected September 2027

Ibaraki · Fireworks festival

Kounosu Fireworks

Expected October 2027

Saitama · Fireworks festival

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