Tokyo in March 2027 — Festivals & Events

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

🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Chiyoda Sakura Festival (Chidorigafuchi)

Late March to April, following the cherry blossoms (2026: March 5 to April 22, illumination March 26 to April 6; 2027 dates not yet announced)

The Chiyoda Sakura Festival is a collective name for spring events across Chiyoda Ward, centred on the Chidorigafuchi walkway, which the official page describes as about 700 metres long. It is organised by Chiyoda City and the Chiyoda City Tourism Association. In 2026 it ran from March 5 to April 22, with the night illumination from March 26 to April 6.

Access: Entrances to the Chidorigafuchi walkway on the Kudanshita side and the Hanzomon side; the official page advises public transport because there is no parking.

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Ueno Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Mid-March to early April (2027 dates not yet announced)

Ueno Sakura Matsuri is the cherry blossom festival of Ueno Park in Tokyo, organized by the Ueno Tourism Federation. Tokyo's official tourism site notes 800 Somei-yoshino cherry trees along the main path, which is lit by 800 hanging lanterns during the festival. The 2026 edition ran from mid-March to early April; the dates follow the cherry blossom season and 2027 dates have not been announced.

Access: Ueno Station, about 8 minutes on foot; Yushima Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line), about 6 minutes on foot

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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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Spring Night Special Viewing at Rikugien Gardens

About one week between mid- and late March (2027 dates not yet announced)

Rikugien Gardens in Bunkyo City opens in the evening for a spring night viewing centered on its illuminated weeping cherry tree, which is about 15 m tall and 20 m wide. In 2026 the viewing ran for about one consecutive week between mid- and late March, with the dates set by the bloom and announced about a week ahead. A special night-viewing ticket was required, and the 2027 dates have not been announced.

Access: Komagome Station (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Namboku Line), about 7 minutes on foot; Sengoku Station (Toei Mita Line), about 10 minutes on foot

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