Asakusa Hanayashiki will stay open until 21:00 from August 1 to 23
Ten rides will operate in the evening, with comedy on weekends and holidays and street performances on weekdays.
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Vacant shops in Kiyokawa will reopen for one day on July 26
The Kitarhythm Stamp Rally will link a flea market, workshops, and food around the Asahi shopping street in northern Asakusa.
Taikouya renewed its wagashi shop near Kaminarimon on July 13
The Asakusa shop has introduced a redesigned interior with stage-art elements and will hold a renewal event on July 18.
9th Edo Machi Taito Geirakusai opens in Asakusa on August 30
A teenage theater program at Kaminari 5656 Kaikan begins a series of theater, film, and performing-arts events running into February 2027.
Stamp Festival ’26 comes to Asakusa Taito-kan on July 18-19
The event brings together 60 makers from Japan and overseas, with a hands-on area offering more than 700 stamps to try.
Summer Music Festival 2026 brings a free Beethoven Ninth concert to Asakusa Public Hall on July 26
Shuto Philharmonic Orchestra and its chorus will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.
Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center opens summer craft classes for elementary students on August 21-22
Each 60-minute class lets children make either a bamboo-blind coaster or a leather key holder with a craftsperson; applications close July 31.
Furusato Exchange Shop Taito switches to Tako Town on July 9
The weekly rotating antenna shop in Senzoku-dori Shopping Street will feature Chiba Prefecture's Tako Town through July 14.
Taito's shopping-street Machizemi opened applications on July 3
Small-group classes led by local shop owners are planned across Taito, including areas useful for Asakusa and Kuramae readers.
Asakusa Hanayashiki starts a Keroro Gunso collaboration on July 15
The park will run a keyword rally, limited goods, collaboration food, and other programs through August 31.
Taito City will open family fireworks areas at parks in Asakusa, Kuramae, and Yanaka from August 7
Hand-held fireworks will be allowed at Sumida Park Sanyabori Hiroba, Kuramae Park, and one other park through August 23.
Chansudo opens in Asakusa on July 4 with takoyaki and lemon sours
A new casual food-and-drink spot has opened near Asakusa Rokku, centered on takoyaki and lemon sours.
Asakusa Hanayashiki opens a water-play area from July 19
A summer water-play space will appear at Panda Car Plaza inside the park.
Tokyo DollsHouse Miniatures Show comes to Asakusa Taito-kan on July 11-12
The sales and exhibition event will use a paid 6F area and a free 7F area for miniatures and dollhouses.
Sumida River lantern floating is listed for August 15 near Azumabashi
Taito City's official tourism site has posted the 2026 date for the Asakusa-side summer event.
All Japan Record & CD Disc Carnival in Asakusa runs July 4-5
Record shops from across Japan will gather at Taito-kan for a used record and CD sales event.
Bird Fes Asakusa 2026 Summer runs July 4-5 at Taito-kan
The Kotoricafe-organized market for bird-themed goods and care items is adding a summer Asakusa edition.
Cross Suites Tokyo Asakusa is scheduled to open on July 3
The first CROSS Suites apartment hotel is taking reservations within walking distance of Sensoji.
Asakusa Public Hall will revise hall-use fees from July 2026 use
The facility fee page and a June 10 notice direct users to the new hall fee table.
Sensoji has posted its 2026 notice for Shimanrokusen-nichi and the hozuki market on July 9 and 10
The notice covers limited amulets, prayer schedules, and practical details for the two-day observance.
Asakusa Hanayashiki has started its rainy-season discount through July 13
The park has launched a weather-based campaign that can reduce admission to free, depending on the Tokyo rain forecast announced at 5:00 p.m. the day before.
English-language comedy show OWARAI ASAKUSA is coming to Asakusa Toyokan from July 10
The Toyokan theater in Asakusa Rokku is scheduled to host a fully English-language live comedy program for inbound visitors in two blocks, in July and September.
Tavernetta Salvatore Asakusa reopened at Asakusa ROX 3G on June 17
The Italian restaurant on the first floor of ROX 3G has resumed business under a new name, with a one-week takeaway offer posted on the official site.
Apartment hotel Minn Oku-Asakusa opened on May 29 in Oku-Asakusa
A new group-friendly hotel for up to nine guests has joined Asakusa 3-chome.
Asakusa Shrine will host the night program Asakusa Nights: Music in Shrines on June 17 and 25
A candlelit evening program mixing Buddhist chant, jazz, and shrine dance is scheduled in the Asakusa Shrine grounds.
Premium MONday Asakusa I opened in Nishi-Asakusa on June 1
An all-suite residence-style hotel has joined the Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station area.
EN The HOUSE Asakusa Nitenmon is set to open near Senso-ji’s Nitenmon Gate on June 24
A stay-style apartment hotel with kitchens and washing machines is joining Asakusa 2-chome.
Asakusa Hanayashiki says its Roller Coaster and Sky Ship are out of service into July
The amusement park has posted extended suspension periods for two rides because of scheduled maintenance.
Kodo will bring its 45th anniversary Haruka program to Asakusa Public Hall from June 24
The taiko group’s new stage work is scheduled for five days in Asakusa from June 24 to 28.
North Megurin on the Asakusa loop will detour on June 7 for the Imado Shrine festival
Three stops around Imado will be skipped during morning and evening traffic controls.
Asakusa Kagai Beer Zashiki is set for July 4 and August 22
The summer event at Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku includes hospitality from Asakusa geisha and taikomochi performers.
Nagahama City's Kita-Omi Toyotomi exhibition opens at Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center on June 6
A free PR panel exhibition tied to Nagahama City's Toyotomi-themed program will run on the seventh floor in Asakusa.
Asakusa Hanayashiki starts its Coaster Uncle treasure hunt event through June 29
A participatory game using the usually off-limits Ochinoma area has started during the roller coaster maintenance period.
Ajisai Festival is set for Senzoku-dori and Hisago-dori in Oku-Asakusa on June 20 and 21
The shopping street event is announced with a prize lottery, a digital stamp rally, and hydrangea displays.
Shugo Chara! collaboration is running at Asakusa Hanayashiki through June 29
A limited-time event with park decorations, a collaboration version of Panorama Jikan Ryoko, and special ticket options is continuing in Asakusa.
Metro Sento Stamp Rally 2026 starts June 15 with Asakusa Station on the route
A circulation event linking Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station, public baths in Taito City, and nearby visitor spots starts this month.
WAGYU SUKIYAKI GOKU is set to open in Asakusa Rokku on June 4
A sukiyaki specialty restaurant centered on one-pot-per-person wagyu service is joining the area near Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station.
NyanGu Expo vol.2 is coming to Asakusa on June 20 and 21 at Taito-kan
The market is announced with cat-themed stationery and goods, plus cat items newly added this time.
BOTTLE SHARE BAR near Asakusa adds more than 150 wines and sake from April
The Honjo-Azumabashi wine bar has expanded its bottle-share lineup.
Chinowa-kuguri will be held at Asakusa Shrine and other Taito sites on June 30
Taito City has listed local places for the summer purification ritual.
Asakusa Geisha Ozashiki Odori announces June and July Saturday dates
The paid performances at Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center include seasonal pieces and ozashiki play.
Asakusa Ofuji-san Plant Market has its late-June dates on June 27 and 28
Plant stalls line streets around Asakusa 4 and 5 chome for this early-summer market.
Origami sessions are held on third Tuesdays at Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
The free, no-reservation program is aimed at international visitors.
The 41st Asakusa Samba Carnival is scheduled for August 29
The parade contest is planned along Umamichi-dori and Kaminarimon-dori in Asakusa.
Shitamachi Tanabata Festival runs July 3-7 along Kappabashi Hondori
The roughly 1.2 km street from the Asakusa side toward Ueno will be decorated for Tanabata.