Visiting Tokyo in February? Lucky you! From spring festivals Setsubun 節分 to the start of plum blossom season, there are many wonderful Tokyo February events and festivals.
Show some ‘love’ for Tokyo Valentine’s Day 2026, take part in the Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival or wander through a wide array of winter illuminations like the Marunouchi Winter Illuminations – there are many epic events to enjoy in February 2026 in Tokyo.
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Or jump on the train from Tokyo to nearby Yokohama to see the Chinese New Year celebrations in Japan’s largest Chinatown.
Tokyo concerts in March 2026 include My Bloody Valentine, Unison Square Garden and Josh Groban.
Here is our pick of the best Tokyo events in February 2026.
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Japan / Tokyo national holidays in February 2026
Please note are two official public / national holidays in Japan / Tokyo in February:
11 February 2026 is National Foundation Commemoration Day.
23 February 2026 is the Emperor’s Birthday.
3 February 2026 is also celebrated as the beginning of spring (setsubun) and is celebrated at temples but is not a national holiday.
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Tokyo February 2026 Festivals and Events
From blossom festivals to ‘setsubun’ spring celebrations, there is lots to enjoy in Tokyo in February:
Setsubun
3 February 2026
Early February sees the official start of spring in Tokyo and Japan, known as Setsubun 節分 – in 2026, it is confirmed as 3 February.
Based on the old Japanese Lunar Calendar, Setsubun 節分 literally means ‘seasonal division’ and marks the passing of winter and the arrival of spring (keep an eye out for the cherry blossom / sakura and plum blossoms).
It’s a traditional celebration (not a public holiday) that is celebrated by many (especially elderly Japanese) at shrines and temples or in their own homes.
Setsubun ceremonies are said to repel evil spirits and welcome good fortune with activities like throwing roasted soy beans at the devil (Mamemaki) and eating Ehomaki, an epic sushi roll that is long and meant to be eaten in silence.
Popular Tokyo temples to see in Setsubun include Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Okunitama-jinja Shrine and Zojoji Temple.
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Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival 2026
3 February 2026
Shimokitazawa is one of our favourite Tokyo neighborhoods and often under the radar for many travellers – so if you are visiting Tokyo in February, it is the perfect time to visit and combine it with the Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival.
The streets of Shimokitazawa come alive with more Setsubun celebrations, again marking the start of Spring in Japan as well-wishers throw mamekami (roasted soy beans) at evil spirits / tengu (easy to spot with their giant goblin masks and devious devil faces).
The 2026 Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival takes place at the start of February and will see lots of people taking part in parades, street food stalls and colourful celebrations at the local Shimokitazawa shrines and Tokyo temples.
Yokohama Chinatown celebrations
Early to mid February 2026
An easy day trip from Tokyo, Yokohama is home to the largest Chinatown 横浜中華街 in Japan, and one of the top things to do in Yokohama.
Yokohama’s Chinatown developed near the harbor after Yokohama’s port opened to foreign trade in 1859 which attracted many thousands of Chinese settlers to the city. It is now one of the best and busiest places to visit in Japan’s second biggest city.
Special celebrations take place along packed streets in early February including lion dances and special ceremonies in temples like Mazu Miao and Kuan Ti Miao temple.
Yamashitachō Park also plays host to a festival with a colorful parade that takes in several Yokohama streets featuring acrobats, dancers and performances.
The best way to reach Yokohama from Tokyo is to take the Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed rail from Tokyo Station to Shin-Yokohama Station. The journey takes just 18 minutes and the trains leave every 15-30 minutes.
Tokyo Valentine’s Day
14 February 2026
Love is in the air! A popular Tokyo event in February, Valentine’s Day is a fun ‘affair’ but a little different in Japan.
It is a little different as in Japan, Valentine’s Day is traditionally when women / girls give gifts to their husbands / boyfriends like jewellery and chocolates, especially white chocolate. Pocky is a particularly popular Valentine’s gift – they even have special gift sets and seasonal flavors for this very occasion.
Then on 14 March (a month later), it is ‘White Day’ in Japan when it becomes the men’s turn to buy their favourite female gifts in return. Too cute!
We also expect lots of wonderful window displays showing Valentine’s day gifts and specials in Tokyo shopping areas like Ginza.
Tokyo Cherry Blossom / Plum Blossom
February 2026
It is a little too early to forecast the 2026 Tokyo cherry blossom and plum blossom dates yet but they often appear sometime in late February – however, peak cherry blossom bloom in Tokyo is usually starting in March.
Plum blossoms (ume) usually start a little earlier than cherry blossoms and early plum blossom festivals in Tokyo in February 2026 include Setagaya Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival) せたがや梅まつりin Hanegi Park (Setagaya), Fucho Kyodonomori Park Plum Festival 2026 and Bunkyo Ume Matsuri festival.
That said, we saw plum blossoms last year as early as December (at Himeji Castle) so who knows when it will be fully in bloom.
Some of the best spots for Tokyo cherry blossom / plum blossom are Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park and Chidorigafuchi Park.
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Ice skating & Christmas lights at Tokyo Midtown 2025 / 2026
Until late February 2026
An annual Tokyo Christmas tradition, the Tokyo Midtown Christmas ice-skating rink and winter illuminations has popped up every winter for over 15 years and is a n-’ice’ thing to do!
It is one of the biggest outdoor Christmas skating rinks in Tokyo with ice-skating sessions available daily from 11am to 9pm.
If you don’t like skating or would rather just enjoy the winter lights, Hinochiko Park next door plays host to a massive winter illumination trail which is free to visit.
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Marunouchi Winter Illuminations
Until mid February 2026
A very merry Christmas awaits in Marunouchi’s Nakadori Avenue – see over 1 million LED lights strung into the trees in this famous shopping area near Ginza in downtown Tokyo.
The walk along the whole illuminated street takes around 15 to 20 minutes with lots of seating spots and coffee / cafe pop-ups along the way.
Read our guide to the Marunouchi illuminations >
Tokyo 57th Ohme 30 and 10 km Road Race
16 February 2025
Not so much a Tokyo festival but please be aware the area around Kabe Station on the JR Ome Line will be very busy on 16 February 2026 with many road closures – or go along and cheer the runners!
Tokyo Concerts and Gigs in February 2026
My Bloody Valentine
6 February 2026 at Tokyo Garden Theater
Winter Jazz Festival Tokyo 2026
7 February 2026 at WWW X, Shibuya
Unison Square Garden
11 February 2026 at Toyota Arena Tokyo
Mac DeMarco
21 and 22 February 2026 at Kanda Square Hall
Josh Groban
21 and 22 February 2026 at Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Shibuya)
Dream Theater
25 February 2026 at Nippon Budokan
Upcoming Tokyo March 2026 events, festivals and concerts
- Tokyo Marathon on 1 March 2026
- Hina Matsuri Doll Festival in Asakusa
- Jindaiji Daruma‑ichi Festival (Daruma Doll Fair) on 3 and 4 March 2026
- Bad Bunny plays Tokyo (March 2026 TBC)
- Loads of Tokyo cherry blossom and plum blossom festivals in March 2026
- Golden Dragon Dance at Tokyo Sensōji Temple (Asakusa) on 18 March 2026
- Nagatoro Fire Festival 2026 in Seitama (two hours from Tokyo)
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