Japanese Festivals
Best Japanese Celebrations In Tokyo
It's a good idea to Plan your time in Tokyo according to the Japanese festivals.
Why?
This is the Authentic Japan. The Real Japan you came to see. The Japan you know from "The Last Samurai" Movie. It's one of the Best things to do in Tokyo, and will leave you with lifetime memories.
I still vividly remember Traditional Tokyo Festivals I participated in 20 years ago.
There are many Japanese celebrations throughout the year. This page gives you a Brief introduction to them.
If you're in a bit of a hurry you can quickly check
Best 3 Japanese celebrations in Tokyo.
This will give you an idea about the main festivals in Tokyo.
This is by no means a complete list of Japanese celebrations. They are just my personal favorites.
For a full list check
Traditional Festivals.
Traveling with kids?
Check
Thing To Do with kids in Tokyo
for a full list of Japan Festivals that will make your children happy.
Some of these Tokyo events can even be attractive for teens in Tokyo too.
Traditional Japanese Festivals
Japanese people are very proud of their unique customs and work hard to preserve them.
Did you know that the Gregorian calendar (the Christian way of numbering years) has been introduced to Japan in 1873?
Before 1873 the Japanese calendar was a lunar calendar, based on the cycle of the moon.
The years of the
Japanese calendar
were numbered beginning with the new emperor taking over.
Click here for 15 beautiful
Traditional Japanese Festivals.
Check if your Tokyo vacation luckily falls on one of these Major Tokyo events.
How Do Japanese National Holidays Affect Your Tokyo Hotel Price?
Here are some Tokyo facts on
Japanese national holidays.
As expected, Tokyo Festivals create Peak Travel Seasons. Many tourists arrive especially to join Japanese celebrations in Tokyo.
Tokyo hotels can be fully booked at these times, so do your booking as early as possible.
The weekends before and after major Japan festivals are also likely to be crowded on trains and in Narita Airport.
On the other hand, since many locals leave the city it becomes less crowded. It's a custom for the Japanese people to visit their home towns during the holidays.
The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
When is the best time to visit Tokyo to catch this short lasting Bloom?
The start of the season can change from year to year by as much as two weeks.
Every year, around this time, the weather forecasts follow the 'Japan cherry blossom front' as it slowly proceeds.
In Tokyo, the festival takes place around the end of March and beginning of April. If the weather during the months before the season was mild, Sakura –
Cherry Blossom flower
will open earlier.
What are the Best Tokyo places to find it?
Hanami, the national Cherry Blossom festival viewing, includes some great traditional activities.
Locals celebrate and picnic with food, beer, and hot sake (rice wine). The atmosphere is very relaxed and happy.
Click here to find Best Tokyo places for
Cherry Blossom Festival
viewing.
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