Tokyo in February 2027 — Festivals & Events

6 events in Tokyo during February. Rooms near the biggest events go first, so book your stay as soon as your dates are set.

🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Setsubun at Sensoji Temple

February 3, 2027 (Setsubun)

Setsubun-e at Sensoji is held on Setsubun, the day before the start of spring (February 3 in 2027). Temple priests and selected toshi-otoko march from Denboin to the Main Hall and throw beans from a stage on its east side, followed by the Fukuju-no-mai, the Seven Lucky Gods dance. Because no demons are said to stand before Kannon, the call is 'Senshu banzai, fuku wa uchi' rather than 'oni wa soto'. Celebrities with ties to Asakusa also throw beans at an event organised by the Asakusa Tourism Federation.

Access: Asakusa Station (Ginza Line / Toei Asakusa Line) — 5 min walk

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🗓 Dates filled in: Wed, Feb 3 → Thu, Feb 4 (1 night)

Bunkyo Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival) at Yushima Tenmangu

Early February to early March (2027 dates not yet announced)

The Bunkyo Ume Matsuri takes place at Yushima Tenmangu (Yushima Tenjin) shrine in Bunkyo City and centers on about 300 plum trees, most of them white. Bunkyo City says it is held every year from early February to early March, and the 2025 and 2026 editions both ended on March 8. The program has included taiko drumming, outdoor tea ceremonies, a mikoshi procession and regional product fairs.

Access: Yushima Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line), Exit 3, about 2 minutes on foot

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Hari-kuyo Needle Memorial Service at Sensoji

February 8

Hari-kuyo is a memorial service for broken and rusted needles, held at Sensoji in Asakusa on February 8. The temple says women who regularly do needlework are the main participants, and they stick needles into tofu in the hall and pray. An event listing places the service at Awashimado within the temple grounds, with a start from 11:00.

Access: About 5 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station

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Setsubun Tsuina Ceremony at Zojoji

February 3

Zojoji Temple in Minato Ward holds a Setsubun bean-throwing ceremony on February 3 to drive away misfortune and invite good luck. At the 2026 edition, people born in the current zodiac year led a procession in front of the Sangedatsumon Gate, an Important Cultural Property, mochi was pounded on a stage, and preschool children performed an Oni-Mondo ceremony. The main bean-tossing is done by celebrities, including sumo wrestlers, stable masters, athletes and entertainers.

Access: Onarimon Station (Mita Line) Exit A1, 3 minutes on foot; Daimon Station (Oedo and Asakusa lines) Exit A6, 7 minutes on foot

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❄️ Winter & Illuminations

Marunouchi Illumination (Tokyo)

November 12, 2026 – February 14, 2027 (16:00–23:00; until 24:00 in December)

Marunouchi Illumination 2026 lights up the street trees of the Marunouchi district next to Tokyo Station from November 12, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Lights are on from 16:00 to 23:00, and until 24:00 throughout December. Viewing is free.

Access: Tokyo Station (JR), Marunouchi South Exit — 1 min walk

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TOKYO SNOW DOME CITY (Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination)

November 19, 2026 – February 28, 2027 (lit nightly)

TOKYO SNOW DOME CITY is the winter illumination at Tokyo Dome City, running from November 19, 2026 to February 28, 2027. Lights are on from 17:00 to 24:00 with free admission, and the organisers say more than one million bulbs are used. This season features Sanrio's Cinnamoroll, a roughly 15 m LED tree called WONDER SNOW TREE and a 3.9 m illuminated dome called LUMINOUS SNOW DOME.

Access: Suidobashi Station (JR Sobu Line / Toei Mita Line) or Korakuen Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi / Namboku Line), about 3 min walk

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