Ginza in March 2025: Highlights, Events & Festivals
Tokyo in March transitions from winter's chill, with warmer daytime temperatures becoming more frequent. Late March brings cherry blossoms, and shop windows embrace spring designs.
Ginza, a popular tourist destination, becomes increasingly vibrant with spring's arrival. While known for its sophisticated, stylish image, Ginza also offers natural spaces where visitors can enjoy spring flowers.
The area hosts various events spanning art, sports, and nature. Here's a guide to March 2025 Ginza events, including highlights and access information for your travel planning.
Traditional Ginza Events - March 2025
March Kabuki Performance "Kanadehon Chushingura"
Source:Official website
Here's the faithful translation with incorporated Ginza events for March 2025:
"Kabuki" is a traditional Japanese performing art combining singing, dancing, and technical skills (waza). It features elaborate costume designs, makeup, and distinctive grand movements, with dynamic stage rotations being another captivating element.
While preserving inherited traditions, Kabuki incorporates contemporary elements. One fascinating aspect is how long-established plays are arranged to reflect current styles.
"Kanadehon Chushingura," performed as March's main attraction at Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza, is one of Kabuki's three masterpieces. Based on a real incident from the Edo period, it features compelling sword fight scenes and human drama interweaving various emotions. Don't miss this beloved Kabuki production that has endured for over 200 years.
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Dates: March 4-27, 2025
Access: Direct access from Exit 3 of Higashi-Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line/Toei Asakusa Line)
Ticket prices: Check official website
Website: https://www.kabukiweb.net/theatres/kabukiza/kabukiza-information/
Tokyo Marathon 2025
Source:Tokyo Shimbun
The Tokyo Marathon, held since 2007, is a premier spring event in Tokyo. Known for its highly competitive entry lottery, it's a dream race for amateur runners.
The course, which passes through tourist spots like Asakusa, Ginza, and Tokyo Station, attracts many international runners. You can cheer on famous elite runners and celebrities up close.
The general entry category is open to all regardless of gender or nationality. The event offers various participation options, including the "Family Run" where parents and children run the final kilometer together.
While this year's registration has closed, come support the runners as they race through Tokyo's streets!
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Date: March 2, 2025
Course: Throughout Tokyo
Website: https://www.marathon.tokyo/about/outline/
Hina Doll Exhibition
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In Japan, March 3rd is known as "Hinamatsuri" (Doll's Festival), a tradition celebrating the healthy growth of young girls. Families display Hina dolls, believed to protect children from illness and injury.
The prestigious Japanese confectionery store "Minamoto Kitchoan Ginza Main Store" is hosting a Hina doll exhibition on its second floor. The display features luxurious dolls arranged on eight-tiered platforms and 4,000 hanging decorative dolls called "tsurushi bina" - a spectacular sight only available in March that draws many international visitors. Take time to observe the detailed expressions and kimonos of each carefully crafted doll.
The first floor retail space is adorned with elaborate hanging decorations, creating a festive atmosphere unique to this season. Don't miss their seasonal Japanese sweets themed around Hinamatsuri and "sakuramochi" (cherry blossom rice cakes wrapped in pickled cherry leaves).
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Dates: Through March 3, 2025
Access: Direct access from Exit A3 of Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro)
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.kitchoan.co.jp/
Special Experience in Ginza - March 2025
Imperial Theater Exhibition
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The Imperial Theater, Japan's first Western-style theater built in 1911, will close in February 2025 for reconstruction due to aging. While it will be reborn as a new building, the farewell to this beloved theater marks the end of an era.
To commemorate this, Ginza Mitsukoshi is hosting the "Imperial Theater Exhibition" in March 2025, celebrating the theater's history and connecting memories to the future.
Exhibition details and merchandise information will be announced soon. Admission requires time-specific tickets - please check the official website for advance reservations.
Recommended for those interested in Japanese theater and entertainment.
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Date: March 29 - April 27, 2025
Access: Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 7F / 1-minute walk from Ginza Station (Ginza, Hibiya, Marunouchi Lines), Exit 4-chome intersection
Admission: Check official website
Website: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/event/ginza_e/teigeki_51
Natural Attractions in Ginza - March 2025
Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing)
Hanami is a Japanese spring tradition of enjoying food and drinks while viewing cherry blossoms with family and friends.
Hibiya Park Cherry Blossoms
Japan's first Western-style park (1903) offers cherry blossom viewing in the heart of Tokyo's business district. While featuring only 40 trees, the contrast with surrounding skyscrapers creates a unique urban hanami experience.
Highlights:
* Various cherry species (Somei Yoshino, Mountain Cherry, Weeping Cherry)
* Abundant seating for relaxed viewing
* Additional spring flowers including rapeseed and tulips
* Close to Imperial Hotel
* Features historic Matsumotoro Restaurant
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Date: Late March - Early April 2025
Access: Direct from Kasumigaseki Station (Marunouchi, Chiyoda Lines), Exit B2
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/hibiya/index.html
Hama-rikyu Gardens Cherry Blossoms
This traditional stroll garden features seawater ponds connected to Tokyo Bay. Offers 80 cherry trees of 26 varieties, blooming from late March. Enjoy Japanese sweets and tea at the teahouse while viewing blossoms.
Highlights:
* Evening illumination
* Traditional Japanese landscape elements
* Peony garden with 800+ plants
* Original souvenirs available
* Regular market events
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Date: Late March - Early April 2025
Access: 7-minute walk from Tsukiji Market Station or Shiodome Station (Oedo Line)
Admission: ¥300 (Free for elementary school students and younger)
Website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/hama-rikyu/index.html
Art Events in Ginza - March 2025
ART FAIR TOKYO
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ART FAIR TOKYO is Japan's largest art event, featuring over 130 galleries from Japan and abroad in a combined exhibition and sale. One advantage is the ability to compare galleries and prices in one location. The event serves as a platform for the art market and clearly showcases yearly trends.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this event facilitates exchange between Japanese and international art scenes. The diverse collection of artworks attracts overseas collectors and dealers.
Exhibition categories include:
* Antique Art
* Modern Art
* Japanese Paintings
* Crafts
* Contemporary Art
Don't miss this excellent opportunity to experience global art in Ginza this March 2025!
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Dates: March 13-23, 2025
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station International Forum Exit
Tickets: Check official website
Website: https://artfairtokyo.com/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artfairtokyo/
Tokyo Creative Salon 2025
Source:Official website
Tokyo Creative Salon is Japan's largest fashion and design festival. With the concept "Making Tokyo the World's Most Creative City," this event takes place across 10 trendy Tokyo locations:
* Ginza
* Harajuku
* Shibuya
* Shinjuku
* Roppongi
* Marunouchi
* Akasaka
* Nihonbashi
* Yurakucho
* Haneda
The 2024 event featured various activities, from popular creators' vintage clothing remake workshops to exhibitions using furoshiki (traditional Japanese wrapping cloth).
The window display murals reflect each area's unique characteristics. Take time to explore these creative installations throughout the city.
Enjoy 10 days of creative transformation across Tokyo!
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Dates: March 13-23, 2025
Access: Various locations in Tokyo
Tickets: Varies by event
Website: https://tokyo-creativesalon.com/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyocreativesalon/
Pop Culture Events in Ginza March 2025
"Blue Exorcist" Exhibition at Matsuya Ginza
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Starting March 11th at Matsuya Ginza, an original artwork exhibition of the popular manga "Blue Exorcist" will be held. "Blue Exorcist" follows the story of protagonists who are exorcists fighting against demons. The series, known through manga, anime, and films, has received high acclaim internationally, even ranking first in "Anime Most Recommended by Foreign Anime Fans."
Celebrating the manga's 15th anniversary in monthly serialization, this exhibition's highlight includes the first public display of original manuscripts and production materials by the author.
Additionally, fans can enjoy exclusive merchandise available only here and photo spots that immerse you in the series' world.
Note: Time-slot reservations are required for opening day and weekends/holidays. Please check the official website!
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Dates: March 11-24, 2025
Access: Directly connected to Ginza Station Exit A12 (Tokyo Metro Ginza, Marunouchi, and Hibiya Lines)
Tickets: Check official ticket reservation website (https://aoex-ten.com/ticket)
Website: https://www.matsuya.com/ginza/events/2025/0110/aoex-ten/
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"Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku" Exhibition at Matsuya Ginza
Source:Official website/PR TIMES
Concurrent with the "Blue Exorcist" exhibition, Matsuya Ginza hosts the "Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku" exhibition.
This romantic comedy, which has exceeded 12 million copies in circulation, was also adapted into a live-action film in Japan. Popular among international anime fans, it's affectionately known as "Wotakoi."
Celebrating the series' 10th anniversary, this exhibition features original manuscripts of memorable scenes, color illustrations, and anime footage. A special manga story created exclusively for this exhibition will also be displayed.
An author signing session is scheduled for March 15th. Please check the official website for details!
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Dates: March 11-24, 2025
Access: Directly connected to Ginza Station Exit A12 (Tokyo Metro Ginza, Marunouchi, and Hibiya Lines)
Tickets: General ¥1,300, High School Students ¥1,100, Elementary/Junior High Students ¥800 (Check website for advance ticket prices)
Website: https://wotakoi-ten.jp/