* The event information below has been collected for about six months from now to better facilitate tour planning.
Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri
June 8 to 10, 2009 (Namiyoke Inari Jinja Shrine, Tsukiji)
Since the mid 17th century, the Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri has celebrated the completion of the Tokyo Bay land reclamation project during the Edo Era. The festival is famous for the ohaguro-jishi float, a head of a female lion whose teeth have been painted black.
Access:
Tsukiji Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Tsukijishijo Station (Toei Oedo Line)
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jun.html
Iriya Morning Glory Festival
July 18 to 20, 2009 (Iriya Kishibojin: Shingenji Temple, Shitaya)
A festival that started in the late Edo Era, the Iriya Morning Glory Festival brings over 600,000 visitors to Shingenji Temple to tour the well over 100,000 Morning Glory throughout the grounds.
Access:
Uguisudani Station (JR Yamanote Line)
Iriya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jul.html
Antique Jamboree
July 26 & 27, 2009 (TOKYO BIG SIGHT, Odaiba)
The Odaiba Antique Jamboree brings together many of Tokyo’s antique dealers and enthusiasts. Visitors can expect Japanese and Western ceramics, crafts, historical objects, collectibles and toys.
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jul.html
http://home.att.ne.jp/sun/jambokun/antique/e.html
Tanabata
July 7, 2009
Every summer, shrines and stations around Tokyo are covered with tanzaku or wishes written on paper in celebration of Tanabata, or the Star Festival. This festival honors the legend of Altair and Vega, lovers separated by the Milky Way and allowed to meet only on July 7th each year.
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/history/traditionalevents/
a69a_fes_tanabata.html
http://web-jpn.org/kidsweb/explore/calendar/july/tanabata.html
Sumida River Fireworks
July 26, 2009 (Sumida River)
Summer in Tokyo brings with it the many fireworks festivals that take place throughout the city. These are spectacular displays that literally light up the night sky. With an estimated 1 million spectators and over 20,000 fireworks there are none bigger or more dazzling than the Sumida River Fireworks.
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jul.html
http://sumidagawa-hanabi.com/index_eg.html
Kagurazaka Matsuri
July 23 ? 26, 2009 (Kagurazaka)
Kagurazaka is one of Tokyo’s most emblematic neighborhoods. Its atmospheric backstreets still evoke the Edo Era, with cobblestones and geisha going about their business. During the Kagurazaka Matsuri, the whole area is filled with music, food and awaodori dancing.
Access:
Kagurazaka Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
UshigomeKagurazaka Station (Toei Oedo Line)
JR Iidabashi Station (JR Sobu Line)
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jul.html
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