Ginza in July 2025: Highlights, Events & Festivals
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Introduction
In July, Tokyo is wrapped in a truly summer-like climate with intensifying heat. With strong daytime sunshine and many clear days, various outdoor events are held throughout Tokyo. There are numerous events where you can enjoy Japanese-style festivals, food stalls, and traditional dances.
Ginza offers not only famous restaurants and commercial facilities but also plenty of spots to enjoy events. In this article, we introduce events and festivals held in the Ginza area during summer. We will also introduce highlights, basic information, event periods, and access to venues, so if you're planning a trip to Japan in summer, please use this as a reference.
Special Experiences Only Available in Ginza in July 2025
Planetaria TOKYO "Starry Sky Summer Festival"
Source:PR TIMES
At the "Starry Sky Summer Festival" held at Planetaria TOKYO, you can enjoy images of shooting stars shining in the night sky and colorful fireworks rising in the planetarium dome. The immersive images of stars and light create an extraordinary space.
In addition to regular seats, bed seats where you can watch while lying down are also available in the dome. This is recommended for those who want to spend time relaxing.
Food stalls are lined up at the event, where you can enjoy okonomiyaki and candy apples (a classic Japanese festival sweet made by coating apples with candy). Why not experience the summer festival atmosphere in a cool indoor space? The Ginza Event in July 2025 will provide a wonderful opportunity for tourists to experience Japanese culture.
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- Schedule: TBD (In 2024, it was held from July 26 (Fri) to September 23 (Mon))
- Access: 2-minute walk from the Central Exit of JR Yamanote Line "Yurakucho Station", 2-minute walk from Exit C4 of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line/Hibiya Line "Ginza Station"
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/event/matsuri2024/
Immersive Planetarium Van Gogh
Source:Official website
This is a currently popular event being held at Planetaria TOKYO. Images of Van Gogh's masterpieces such as "The Starry Night" and "Sunflowers" flow across the entire 15m diameter planetarium dome, allowing you to experience Van Gogh's world with your whole body.
The painting images are composed of 13 different scenes arranged by the era and seasons Van Gogh spent. Why not immerse yourself in the artist's feelings while imagining the landscapes Van Gogh saw?
Food, drinks, and photography are permitted inside the dome. Enjoy the world of his artwork with donuts and drinks inspired by Van Gogh's paintings.
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- Schedule: January 18, 2025 (Sat) - July 6, 2025 (Sun)
- Access: 2-minute walk from the Central Exit of JR Yamanote Line "Yurakucho Station", 2-minute walk from Exit C4 of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line/Hibiya Line "Ginza Station"
- Admission: 2,500 yen
- Website: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/immersive_van_gogh/
Renoir × Cézanne: Two Masters Who Pioneered Modern Art
Source:Official website
Works by Pierre-Auguste RENOIR, the master of French Impressionism, and Paul Cézanne, famous for Post-Impressionism, have been brought together in Tokyo with the cooperation of the Orangerie Museum and Musée d'Orsay in Paris. This exhibition is a precious world touring exhibition being held at only one location in Japan.
The exhibition also features works by Pablo Picasso, who was influenced by these two painters. Visitors can enjoy the contrast between the soft depictions of Impressionism and the constructive expressions of Cubism. Let's appreciate these world-class art pieces in the classical atmosphere of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.
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- Dates: May 29 (Thu), 2025 - September 7 (Sun), 2025
- Access: 6-minute walk from Yurakucho Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) Exit D3/D5, 3-minute walk from Hibiya Station (Toei Mita Line) Exit B7
- Admission: General ¥2,500, University Students ¥1,500, High School Students ¥1,300, Elementary/Junior High School Students Free
- Website: https://mimt.jp/ex/renoir-cezanne/
Olympic Concert 2025
Source:PR TIMES
The "Olympic Concert 2025" allows you to enjoy a full orchestra performance accompanied by Olympic footage. The video shows memorable scenes from past Olympic Games. The content traces Japan's Olympic history leading up to the "Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games."
There are few opportunities to experience Japan's passionate Olympic spirit and its background. This event offers a valuable and fresh experience to reconsider the Olympics and sports from a Japanese perspective. It's a recommended event for both sports enthusiasts and orchestra fans.
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- Date: July 12 (Sat), 2025
- Access: 2-minute walk from Yurakucho Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line), 4-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
- Admission: S Seats ¥6,800 / A Seats ¥5,200 / B Seats ¥3,500 (All reserved seating, tax included)
- Website: https://www.harmonyjapan.com/joc2025/
Honey Festa
Source:FASHION PRESS
Honey Festa is an event that brings together more than 100 types of honey collected not only from Japan but from around the world. A delightful aspect is being able to taste and select honey from various mountains and flowers. Purchasing honey produced in Japan as a souvenir is also a good idea.
Various workshops are held at the event. Making dressings, candles, and soaps using honey are activities that both adults and children can enjoy together. Let's participate in this event to create travel memories while enjoying the fragrant aroma of honey.
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- Dates: TBD (In 2024, it was held from July 26 (Fri) to 28 (Sun))
- Access: 1-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Toei Asakusa Line) Exit A8, 4-minute walk from Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) Exit A12
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://83m.info/apps/note/2024-honeyfesta/
Must-See Events in July 2025 in Chiyoda Ward, Home to Ginza
Mitama Matsuri
Source:PR TIMES
Mitama Matsuri is a festival held to console those who died in war. It is held every July at Yasukuni Shrine and has been cherished for many years as a traditional Tokyo event. Upon entering the shrine grounds, approximately 30,000 lanterns are displayed along both sides of the pathway. At night, these lanterns glow golden, adding a more vibrant atmosphere to the festival scenery.
At Mitama Matsuri, traditional Japanese events such as "Nebuta" from Aomori Prefecture and "Awa Odori" from Tokushima Prefecture are showcased. For those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture and festival scenes, this event is highly recommended.
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- Dates: July 13 (Sun) - 16 (Wed), 2025
- Access: 5-minute walk from Kudanshita Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line/Hanzomon Line, Toei Shinjuku Line) Exit 1
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.yasukuni.or.jp/
Lantern Festival at Chidorigafuchi 2025
Source:Chiyoda City
The Lantern Festival is an event where 2000 lanterns (lighting fixtures made by attaching paper or cloth to frames made of bamboo or wood) are set afloat on the water over two days, with prayers for peace, hope, and gratitude. Held at Chidorigafuchi surrounding the Imperial Palace, a magical scene unfolds as orange lanterns float on the water's surface embraced by the night's tranquility.
The appealing aspect of this event is that while being in a bustling city surrounded by buildings, you can feel both nature and serenity. If you'd like to enjoy a walk in the summer night while feeling the refreshing breeze, please consider participating. You'll certainly be moved by the mystical scenery of floating lanterns.
For tourists visiting Tokyo in July 2025, this is a perfect opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture. After attending this event, you might consider exploring nearby Ginza for some evening shopping or dining.
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- Dates: Late July 2025 (In 2024, it was held on July 24-25)
- Access: 10-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Tozai Line/Hanzomon Line/Toei Shinjuku Line "Kudanshita Station" Exit 2, or 10-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line "Hanzomon Station" Exit 5
- Admission: 10,000 yen per boat (includes 3 lanterns and boat usage fee)/Free to watch
- Website: https://visit-chiyoda.tokyo/floating.lantern/
Tanabata Wish Festival at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine
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At Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, where deities of business prosperity and good relationships are enshrined, the "Tanabata Wish Festival" is held every year on July 7th. Tanabata is considered a romantic day when two brilliantly shining stars come close to each other only once a year on the night of July 7th. In Japan, there is a traditional event where wishes are written on colored papers called "tanzaku" and hung on bamboo branches for prayer.
On this day, many tanzaku are displayed at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. During the nighttime illumination, a magical atmosphere spreads as bamboo leaves illuminated by light sway in the wind. Enjoy the heartwarming Tanabata night while looking at the colorful tanzaku.
This July 2025 event offers a special experience for tourists near the Ginza area of Tokyo, combining spiritual traditions with beautiful seasonal decorations.
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- Date: July 7, 2025
- Access: 3-minute walk from JR Chuo/Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Yurakucho Line, Namboku Line, Toei Oedo Line "Iidabashi Station"
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.tokyodaijingu.or.jp/saiten/
Kanda Shrine Tanabata Festival
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At the Kanda Shrine Tanabata Festival held on July 7th, you can enjoy viewing colorful tanzaku and various bamboo decorations filled with wishes displayed in the beautiful vermilion shrine grounds. Kanda Shrine, which has a quiet and solemn atmosphere despite being in the city, is an ideal spot to spend time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The sight of colorful tanzaku swaying in the wind during Tanabata will give you a peaceful feeling.
At the Tanabata Festival, "Enmusubi Omamori" (relationship good luck charms) filled with wishes for good relationships are sold in limited quantities. If you want to encounter a good meeting, please consider purchasing one.
Visitors exploring Tokyo in July 2025 can easily combine this cultural event with shopping in the nearby Ginza district for a well-rounded Japanese experience.
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- Date: July 7, 2025
- Access: 5-minute walk from Chuo Line/Sobu Line "Ochanomizu Station" Hijiri Bridge Exit, or 7-minute walk from Keihin-Tohoku Line/Yamanote Line "Akihabara Station" Electric Town Exit
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/
To enjoy summer in Tokyo, it's recommended to have a local guide show you around in a comfortable private car
This is a private tour of Tokyo's major spots with an English-proficient guide. The fee includes all costs for meals, drinks, and transportation with no additional charges.
On the tour, you can experience the diverse faces of Tokyo by visiting places such as Meiji Shrine with its solemn atmosphere, lively Tsukiji, and the Shibuya Scramble Crossing crowded with many people. Let's fully enjoy Tokyo's popular tourist spots while riding in a stress-free private car.
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- Meeting point: Your hotel or designated meeting place
- Tour areas: Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji, Asakusa or Akihabara, Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Start time: 9:00
Great Access! Must-See July Events Within 30 Minutes from Ginza
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival
Source:Official website
The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival is Tokyo's largest fireworks display. Set along the Sumida River with two venues (Venue 1 and Venue 2), it features a spectacular show of 20,000 fireworks. Around one million spectators gather for this event, creating a vibrant atmosphere around the venues.
Many visitors spread sheets at open areas around the venues from early afternoon to enjoy the festival. If you want to comfortably view the fireworks, it's recommended to secure your spot with a blue tarp in advance.
Numerous food stalls line the area around the venues. Enjoy the dynamic fireworks illuminating the night sky while savoring drinks and street food. This is one of the most anticipated Ginza events in July 2025 that will attract a diverse audience of both locals and tourists.
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- Date: July 26, 2025
- Access: <Venue 1> 13-minute walk from Asakusa Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line <Venue 2> 5-minute walk from Kuramae Station on Toei Oedo Line
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.sumidagawa-hanabi.com/
Shitamachi Tanabata Festival
Source:Asakusa Tourism Federation
The Shitamachi Tanabata Festival takes place on "Kappabashi Hondori," a street famous for selling various cooking utensils from household to professional use. Colorful Tanabata decorations adorn the approximately 1.2km shopping street, creating a lively atmosphere.
During the event, traditional Japanese dances such as the "Awa Odori" from Tokushima Prefecture and "Sado Okesa" from Niigata Prefecture are performed. The sight of dancers gracefully moving to music played on drums and flutes is truly impressive. The audience at this July 2025 event near Ginza will experience authentic Japanese cultural traditions in a welcoming environment.
Enjoy Japanese festivals in this friendly downtown area with its distinctive shitamachi charm.
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- Date: TBD (In 2024, it was held from July 4 to 8)
- Access: 3-minute walk from Asakusa Station on Tsukuba Express, 5-minute walk from Iriya Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, 5-minute walk from Tawaramachi/Inaricho Stations on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://shitamachi-tanabata.com/
Zojoji Tanabata Festival
Source:Official website
At the Zojoji Tanabata Festival, in addition to Tanabata decorations with written wishes, you can enjoy illuminations of candles covered with Japanese paper throughout the temple grounds. When night falls, approximately 2,000 candles are lit, enveloping the grounds in a magical atmosphere.
Tokyo Tower stands behind Zojoji Temple. The combination of the illuminated Tokyo Tower against the night sky and the candles creates a beautiful scene that you'll want to gaze at endlessly. This Ginza area event in July 2025 offers tourists a perfect opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture with modern Tokyo as a backdrop.
Why not enjoy a night walk while viewing the illuminations and feeling the refreshing breeze?
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- Date: July 7, 2025
- Access: 10-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station on JR Line/Tokyo Monorail, 3-minute walk from Onarimon Station on Toei Subway Mita Line, 5-minute walk from Daimon Station on Toei Subway Asakusa/Oedo Lines
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.zojoji.or.jp/
Ueno Summer Festival
Source:TAITO Odekake Navi
The Ueno Summer Festival is a month-long summer celebration held in Ueno Park. At the lotus-viewing deck adorned with approximately 2,000 wind chimes, visitors can enjoy the scenery of lotus flowers and the refreshing sound of wind chimes. You can enjoy traditional Japanese festival games, eat delicious food and drink beer at food stalls, fully experiencing the atmosphere of a Japanese festival.
Throughout the month-long event period, various events are held including taiko drum performances, haunted houses, and antique markets. Why not visit multiple times while exploring the Ueno area and immerse yourself in the lively festival atmosphere? Similar to popular events in Ginza that will be held in July 2025, this festival attracts many tourists seeking authentic Japanese cultural experiences.
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- Date: TBD (In 2024, it was held from July 12 to August 12)
- Access: 2-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Main Line, 5-minute walk from Ueno Station on JR Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, or Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://ueno.or.jp/summerfes2024/
When visiting Ginza, don't forget to enjoy Japan's finest cuisine
Here, we introduce two Magical Trip tours where you can enjoy the finest Japanese cuisine. Enjoy the chefs' skills and exquisite dining at lively counter seats. These exclusive experiences will be highlighted during special Ginza events in July 2025 for tourists wanting to explore Japanese culinary arts.
Finest Quality Sushi & Tempura Dining Experience in Ginza
This is a tour where you can enjoy a gourmet experience by visiting high-end sushi and tempura restaurants in Ginza.
The guide will teach you about the types of fish and eating etiquette, so you can enjoy the course meal with peace of mind. Sitting at the counter, watch the craftsmanship of chefs with decades of experience while enjoying extremely fresh fish dishes.
Reviews include praise such as "The most delicious food I've ever eaten" and "I spent a special time with wonderful cuisine."
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- Meeting point: Near the lion statue at Ginza Mitsukoshi near Exit A8 of Ginza Station (The building across is Seiko House Ginza Clock Tower)
- Tour area: Ginza
- Start time: 16:30
Wagyu Beef & Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Ginza
This tour is perfect for those who love wagyu beef and Japanese sake.
After enjoying sake tasting at a specialty shop from Nara Prefecture, enjoy a meal at a teppanyaki restaurant that serves the highest quality wagyu. The wagyu steak, with its perfect balance of fat and lean meat, features a refreshing aftertaste. You will be captivated by the umami flavor of wagyu that spreads in your mouth.
Reviews mention satisfaction with the wide variety of Japanese sake and the high quality of wagyu. If you want to enjoy authentic meat dishes and sake, please join this tour. This culinary experience will be a featured highlight during the Ginza Event in July 2025, offering tourists an unforgettable taste of Japan's finest cuisine.
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- Meeting point: In front of the black pillar near SAZA Coffee inside Ecute Edition Shinbashi, at the north exit of JR Shinbashi Station
- Tour area: Shinbashi/Ginza
- Start time: 17:00
