10 Best Events in Tokyo in August 2025
List of Seasonal Events in Tokyo in August 2025
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August in Tokyo is a time of celebration of cultural and traditional events for the summer. Several big events and festivals are celebrated in this month. And this article contains the main events in Tokyo this August 2025: the places, dates, and some information related to the events.
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Tokyo in August
Tokyo is one of the favorite destinations of many foreign tourists because of the amazing activities and events that take place year-long. August is one of the best times to visit Tokyo where you can witness the countless big festivals that are celebrated during summer and unique attractions in some parts of the cities of Tokyo. Each city has a different style and preparation for related summer events.
Here, you can read about the different types of events that are held with cultural festivals that have been celebrated for a long time until now, such as the fireworks festivals and the summer festivals. There are also food events related to summer such as beer gardens, barbeques, etc.
And if you are planning to visit Tokyo this summer, this article will help you to guide and provide some information about the best events in August 2025.
Best Events in Tokyo in August
1. Fireworks Festivals
The Fireworks Festival or “Hanabi Taikai” in Japanese is a part of the celebration in Japan during summer. The events typically feature around 10,000 or more fireworks with different colors and shapes being displayed. And there are some popular fireworks festivals held in Tokyo such as the following events below.
–Edogawa Fireworks Festival
Location: Edogawa River bank
Dates: August 2, 2025
Website: https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/hanabi/index.html
–Koto Fireworks Festival
Location: Arakawa Sunamachi Riverside Park
Dates: August 11, 2025
Website: https://koto-hanabi.com/
–Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival
Location: Meiji Jingu Gaien
Dates: August 16, 2025
Website: https://www.jinguhanabi.com/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
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2. Summer Festivals
The Summer Festival, or “Natsu Matsuri” in Japanese, is a cultural and traditional summer celebration in Japan where every festival has a different meaning apart from celebrating summer. Some events last for several days and include other ways of celebrating such as dancing, wearing traditional Japanese costumes, and colorful parades. In some cases, these Summer festivals are held together with the firework festivals.
Genre: Tsukiji Honganji Temple Bon Odori Festival
Location: Tsukiji Honganji
Dates: July 30 to August 2, 2025
Website: https://tsukijihongwanji.jp/
Genre: Fukagawa Festival
Location: Tomioka Hachiman-Gu Shrine
Dates: around August 15 every year
Website: https://fukagawa-web.com/
Genre: Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi
Location: Harajuku/Omotesando Area
Dates: August 23 and 24, 2025
Website: https://www.super-yosakoi.tokyo/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎10 Best Summer Festivals in Tokyo
3. Summer Event at Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disney Resort will be holding a special summer event “Summer Cool Off at Tokyo Disney Resort,” where you can enjoy a refreshing summer filled with incredibly happy moments.
Location: Tokyo Disney Resort
Dates: July 2 to September 15, 2025
Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/
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10 minutes walk from Maihama Station. |
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4. Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition
An exciting exhibition event, especially for anime fans, this exhibition features a unique and memorable experience from Studio Ghibli films and characters. It showcases posters and the history of the films, various life-size sculptures of the popular character, and scenes. You can also enjoy other activities, shops, and exclusive merchandise.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Tokyo Tennozu Warehouse Terada B&C HALL/E HALL
Date: May 27 to September 23, 2025
Website: https://rittai-ghibli.com/
5. Beer Gardens
Beer gardens are a part of summer in Japan and a well-known summertime event. It’s so refreshing and relaxing to drink a cold beer in the hot weather after a busy day at work. various establishments in Tokyo are offering beer garden-related events. Here are some events that will take place in the Tokyo area.
Genre: Shinjuku BBQ Beer Garden Hello
Location: Lumine Shinjuku LUMINE 1
Dates: April 4 to October 31, 2025
Website: https://hello-bbq.tokyo/
Genre: Forest Beer Garden
Location: Meiji Jingu Gaien Nikoniko Park
Dates: April 15 to September 23, 2025
Website: https://mbg.rkfs.co.jp/
Genre: Beer Festa 2025
Location: 4F Sky Arena Tokyo Skytree Town
Dates: June 20 to September 7, 2025
Website: https://sky-arena-beer-garden.com/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
6. Naked Exhibitions
The Naked Exhibitions are digital art exhibitions that feature various events using modern technology, colorful lighting, displays, and art to boost at make it realistic. And this season, there are many summer-related naked exhibitions in Tokyo like the events below.
–TOKYO TOWER CITY LIGHT FANTASIA ～Summer landscape 2025～
Location: Tokyo Tower
Dates: May 12 to September 7, 2025
Website: https://naked.co.jp/works/25180
–Naked Hanabi Aquarium 2025
Location: Maxell Aquapark Shinagawa (Tokyo)
Dates: July 5 to August 24, 2025
Website:https://naked.co.jp/works/25759
7. Yomiuri Land’s Pool WAI (Water Amusement Island)
An annual event every summer at the Yomiuriland Pool, the water amusement island one of the greatest water parks in Tokyo to beat the heat and enjoy summer. Offering a variety of pools for kids and adults with cool amenities and thrilling water rides.
Genre: Summer Event
Location: Yomiuriland
Dates: June 28 to September 15, 2025
Website: https://www.yomiuriland.com/en/pool-wai/
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26 minutes from Yumiuriland-mae Station then take a (BUS) Shinmeisha-mae (bus) to Yomiuriland. |
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8. Roppongi Gourmet Burger Grand Prix 2025
The Roppongi gourmet burger grand prix 2025 event started in 2014, offering different special varieties of burgers. With over 30 stores in Roppongi Hills participating, hamburger specialty stores, steak houses, and some stores offer unique burgers.
Genre: Food Event
Location: Roppongi Hills
Dates: June 28 to August 31, 2025
Website: https://www.roppongihills.com/
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1 minute from Roppongi Station. |
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9. Summer Sonic 2025
Summer Sonic is a summer music festival in Japan that started in the year 2000 in August and combines artists from both Japan and other countries. Held in the two major cities Osaka and Tokyo. And this August, the most exciting festival will again be held in Tokyo, featuring various artist collaborations.
Genre: Music Event
Location: ZOZO Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe
Dates: August 16 to 17, 2025
Website: https://www.summersonic.com/
10. TOY STORY SKY in Tokyo Skytree
A collaboration between Disney’s popular anime series Toy Story and Tokyo Skytree showcases various activities and attractions with the characters, including decorations across the observation space, a special film on a panorama screen, lightning with colours inspired by the characters, limited-time cafe menu and original merchandise.
Genre: Anime Character Event
Location: Tokyo Skytree (MAP)
Dates:July 17 to 31 October, 2025
Website:https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/special/toystory/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎Tokyo Skytree x Toy Story Collaboration Event in 2025 Summer
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10 minutes walk from Oshiage Station (SKYTREE) |
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