1. Torigoe Matsuri

Dates: June 7-9, 2025
Admission: Free

Experience Tokyo’s most impressive portable shrine procession!
The Torigoe Festival features the city’s largest mikoshi, weighing an incredible 4 tons.
This traditional festival draws thousands of participants and spectators, making it one of Tokyo’s premier June celebrations.

https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/event/kanko/torikoematsuri.html

2. Free Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa

Dates: June 7, 14, 21 (Saturdays)

Performance Times:
Session 1: 1:00-1:40 PM
Session 2: 2:30-3:10 PM

Admission: Free

A rare opportunity to witness authentic geisha performances in Tokyo! These traditional female entertainers, with over 250 years of history, showcase their skills in singing, dancing, and traditional games. Participate in activities for a chance to win prizes, including photos with the geisha.

浅草芸妓のお座敷おどり 2025春夏 4/12 6/7•14•21. 7/5•12 土曜日開催 - 浅草観光連盟

浅草芸妓のお座敷おどり 幇間芸 お座敷遊び を無料でお楽しみいただけます。 開催場所：浅草文化観光センター 開

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3. Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival

Period: June 10-15, 2025

Join the entire Tsukiji district as they celebrate at Namiyoke Shrine!
What sets this festival apart from other mikoshi processions are the magnificent giant lion heads carried alongside the portable shrines, creating a unique and powerful spectacle through the historic fish market area.

つきじ獅子祭 | 一般社団法人中央区観光協会

つきじ獅子祭 開催期間：6月10日（火）～6月15日（日） 夏越し大祭 つきじ獅子祭3年に一度の本祭り！波除神社「千貫宮神輿」が出来て百年、記念の年の奉祝大祭です。 全体の日程 6月10日（火） 大祭式（神社 年一度の重儀） 6月11日（水...

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4. Oku Asakusa Bon Odori Festival

Date: June 28, 2025
Venue: Yamaya-bori Plaza, Sumida Park

Experience the spiritual beauty of Bon Odori, a traditional dance performed to honor deceased ancestors and help their spirits achieve Buddhist enlightenment.
Dancers move in circles around a lantern-decorated yagura scaffold, accompanied by taiko drums and delicious festival food stalls.

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5. Kodo Performance: Everlasting

Period: June 25-29, 2025
Tickets: General ¥7,500, Under 25 ¥3,500 (Limited seating)

Don’t miss this extraordinary performance by Kodo, the world-renowned taiko drum ensemble from Sado Island.
This special “Everlasting” show explores themes of continuity through a mesmerizing blend of traditional Japanese percussion and contemporary musical arrangements.

鼓童 浅草公演 2025 「とこしえ －Everlasting－」 - 太鼓芸能集団 鼓童

www.kodo.or.jp

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