Shibuya in March 2025: Highlights, Events & Festivals

In Japan, as March arrives, the harsh winter gradually subsides, giving way to warmer days. With maximum temperatures around 16°C, it's still quite cool, and the temperature difference between day and night makes outerwear essential.

Nevertheless, the spring atmosphere envelops the city, bringing a vibrant energy to the streets. Particularly in Shibuya, a hub for fashion and cultural trends, various events are held celebrating the arrival of spring, making the area even more lively for the Shibuya Event March 2025 season.

As befitting a fashion epicenter, grand fashion shows are held, and events exploring Japan's globally recognized subculture are planned. Additionally, numerous seasonal festivals related to cherry blossoms, an essential part of Japanese spring, are organized.

In this guide, we'll introduce you to events and highlights that will help you thoroughly enjoy Shibuya's spring!

Table of Content
● Traditional Events in Shibuya for March 2025
● Special March Experiences in Shibuya
● Shibuya's March Seasonal Events

Traditional Events in Shibuya for March 2025

Konnoumaru Festival

Source: Official website

Shibuya Konnou Hachimangu Shrine, located about 6 minutes on foot from JR Shibuya Station, is considered the birthplace of "Shibuya." It was established in 1092 by the Shibuya clan who ruled this land at the time.

The Konnoumaru Festival, commemorating the heroic figure of Konnoumaru Tsunemitsu, the former lord of Shibuya Castle, has become one of the traditional spring events. During this time only, a wooden statue that he allegedly carved of himself and left for his mother is specially displayed.

The Konno Cherry Tree, planted beside the shrine hall, hosts cherry blossom viewing parties. This rare cherry tree, featuring both single and double blossoms, is counted as one of the three famous cherry trees of Edo (Tokyo's former name).

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Date: March 29, 2025
Access: 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station Exit C1 (JR, Tokyo Metro, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Den-en-toshi Line, Keio Inokashira Line)
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.konno-hachimangu.jp/

Konno Cherry Blossom Festival

Source: Shibuya Keizai Shimbun

The Konno Cherry Blossom Festival is held grandly alongside the Konnoumaru Festival. Each year, food trucks, vendors, street performers, and local mascots appear, making it a lively celebration. Previous years featured cultural performances including opera dedications, koto and jazz performances, as well as modern food stalls serving hearty American sandwiches and roast beef bowls, matcha stands, and karaoke.

While the details for 2025 are yet to be confirmed, visitors can expect another exciting lineup of activities.

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Dates: March 30-31, 2024
Access: 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station Exit C1 (JR, Tokyo Metro, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Den-en-toshi Line, Keio Inokashira Line)
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.konno-hachimangu.jp/

Special March Experiences in Shibuya

SAHAKU

Source: Official website

The specialized sauna exposition, abbreviated as "SAHAKU," will be held again in 2025 following its previous successful event. In recent years, Japan has been experiencing an unprecedented sauna boom, from traditional public bathhouses to modern facilities. "SAHAKU" emerged from this growing sauna popularity.

"SAHAKU" is an event where various sauna-related cultures come together. Last year's highlights included popular sauna facilities, the "SAMESHI" area featuring curry, and "SADAI" (Sauna University) where attendees could learn deeply about sauna culture from distinguished cultural figures. The 2025 event promises to be even more engaging and powerful with enhanced content and pop culture elements.

<Information> *Information from 2024 event
Dates: March 30-31, 2024
Access: 5-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station West Exit
Admission: Free
Website: https://sahaku.jp/

Subculture Market

Source: PR TIMES

"Subculture" was originally a term referring to niche, somewhat cult-following cultures contrasting with mainstream culture. Today, it has established itself as a cultural genre encompassing manga, anime, and other passionate interests. It has gained recognition as one of Japan's representative cultures and commands respect internationally.

The "Subculture Market" is an event celebrating this subculture theme. Visitors can enjoy a market featuring unique shops selling manga, old books, art, accessories, and fortune-telling services. The event also offers manga artist autograph sessions, portrait drawing workshops, and talk events, ensuring a fulfilling day for attendees.

<Information> *Information from 2024 event
Dates: March 23-24, 2024
Access: 5-minute walk from Daikanyama Station on Tokyu Toyoko Line, or directly at Daikanyama T-Site stop via Tokyu TRANSSE bus (via Aobadai 2-chome/Daikanyama Station entrance)
Admission: Free
Website: https://store.tsite.jp/daikanyama/

St. Patrick's Day Parade Tokyo

Source: PR TIMES

The "St. Patrick's Day Parade Tokyo," established in 1992, aims to promote Irish culture to a broader audience. Celebrating Ireland's biggest holiday, it's the longest-running and largest parade of its kind in Asia.

The parade features musicians, dancers, and marching bands dressed in the key color green, proceeding through Harajuku and Omotesando. The event attracts up to 50,000 spectators along the route. It brings together people not only from Ireland but also from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries, making it a truly international celebration.

<Information> *Information from 2024 event
Date: March 17, 2024
Access: Direct access from Omotesando Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Chiyoda Line, Hanzomon Line)
Admission: Free
Website: https://inj.or.jp/

ROMAFEST GYPSY FESTIVAL

Source: Official website

"ROMAFEST GYPSY FESTIVAL" is a precious event where visitors can experience the expressions of the Gypsy/Roma people, who don't have a written culture. In March 2025, this festival will celebrate its 14th year. The previous event featured 250 dancers and musicians, showing how the scale has been gradually expanding.
Dancers and musicians gather not only from all over Japan but also from abroad, offering diverse performances and costumes that are truly spectacular. Even if you're not familiar with Roma culture, you can simply enjoy watching and listening to the internationally diverse content.

<Information> *Information from 2024 event
Date: March 10, 2024
Access: 10-minute walk from Yoyogi Koen Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line), 7-minute walk from Sangubashi Station (Odakyu Odawara Line)
Admission: 5,000 yen
Website: https://www.folklorereport.com/romafest

SHIBUYA FASHION WEEK

Source: PR TIMES

"SHIBUYA FASHION WEEK" is a biannual fashion event held in spring and autumn, centered around Shibuya, an area known for generating diverse lifestyle cultures. This big event involves major commercial facilities around Shibuya Station and connects with art and music.
The "SHIBUYA RUNWAY," which transforms Shibuya's streets into a runway, is always a hot topic and represents Shibuya's status as a trend-setting district. Current students from Japan's leading fashion schools showcase new fashion values for future society. It's a valuable opportunity to experience Tokyo's latest fashion trends firsthand.

<Information> *Information from 2024 event
Date: March 15-24, 2024
Access: Directly accessible from Shibuya Station (JR, Tokyo Metro, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Den-en-toshi Line, Keio Inokashira Line)
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.shibuya-fw.com/

Shibuya's March Seasonal Events

Cherry Blossom Viewing

The greatest joy of Japanese spring is undoubtedly cherry blossom viewing. The ethereal beauty of delicate pink cherry blossoms has been cherished since ancient times. Whether enjoying the contrast of colors against the blue sky during full bloom or being enchanted by illuminated night blossoms, here are carefully selected spots around Shibuya to fully enjoy cherry blossoms.

Shibuya Sakuraoka Cherry Blossom Festival

Source: SHIBUYA +FUN PROJECT

From mid-February to early April each year, two cherry blossom festivals are held near Shibuya Station. The most recommended is the "Shibuya Sakuraoka Cherry Blossom Festival" on the west side of Shibuya Station. 250 lanterns illuminate Sakura Slope near the high-rise buildings around Shibuya Station, creating a spectacular view. The Someiyoshino cherry trees (a representative cherry blossom variety) are also illuminated, allowing visitors to enjoy their fleeting beauty. The surrounding venue features food stalls and performance events, making it a lively spring festival.

<Information> *Information from 2024 event
Date: March 10 - April 10, 2024
Access: About 5 minutes walk from Shibuya Station West Exit
Admission: Free
Website: http://www.shibuyakyoueikai.com/ (Shibuya Station Front Cooperative Association)

Yoyogi Park

Source: Shibuya Keizai Shimbun

Yoyogi Park, while located in central Tokyo, serves as a surprisingly lush oasis of greenery. It offers the most expansive sky view in central Tokyo, and as the weather warms up, many people enjoy leisurely picnics here. During the cherry blossom season, Yoyogi Park becomes one of Tokyo's premier cherry blossom viewing destinations. The park features approximately 700 cherry trees, including about 500 Somei Yoshino trees, along with Yamazakura trees that showcase varying pink and white hues, and white Oshima-zakura. The early-blooming Kawazu-zakura starts flowering from late February, and with different varieties blooming at slightly different times, visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms for an extended period - a unique feature of Yoyogi Park.

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Schedule: Cherry Blossom Season/Late February - Mid-April 2025
Access: 3-minute walk from JR "Harajuku" Station
‐ 3-minute walk from "Yoyogi-koen" Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
‐ 3-minute walk from "Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku)" Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin Lines
‐ 6-minute walk from "Yoyogi-hachiman" Station on Odakyu Line
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/yoyogi/index.html

Konno Hachimangu Shrine

Source: Yahoo! News

At Konno Hachimangu Shrine in Shibuya, visitors can admire rare cherry blossom varieties. The "Konno-zakura," a natural monument blooming in the shrine grounds, is a precious Choshu-hikura variety and is counted as one of the three famous cherry trees of Edo. The Konno-zakura uniquely features both single-petal (hitoe-zakura) and double-petal (yae-zakura) blossoms on the same branch. Its beauty is said to make one forget the sorrows of the floating world (ukiyo), earning it the name "Usa-wasure no Sakura" (Sorrow-Forgetting Cherry Blossom). During this season, the shrine's ema (votive tablets) and omikuji (fortune slips) feature the Konno-zakura motif, creating an all-cherry-blossom world.

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Schedule: Cherry Blossom Season/Late March - April 2025
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit C1 of Shibuya Station (JR, Tokyo Metro, Tokyu Toyoko, Den-en-toshi, and Keio Inokashira Lines)
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.konno-hachimangu.jp/

Meiji Jingu Gaien

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While Meiji Jingu Gaien is famous for its ginkgo tree avenue, it's also a spectacular cherry blossom viewing spot. Approximately 340 cherry trees line the walkways, including varieties such as Somei Yoshino, Shidarezakura (weeping cherry), Yaezakura (double-flowered cherry), and Yamazakura, all competing in their beautiful displays. During the blooming season, cherry petals flutter down ethereally, creating a breathtaking carpet of petals on the walkways, presenting a uniquely solemn beauty. Visitors can also enjoy a panoramic view of the cherry blossoms from the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery at the northern entrance of Meiji Jingu Gaien.

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Schedule: Cherry Blossom Season/Late March - April 2025
Access: Directly accessible from Shinanomachi Station and Sendagaya Station (JR Chuo-Sobu Line), Gaienmae Station and Aoyama-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line), Aoyama-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line), Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station and Aoyama-itchome Station (Toei Oedo Line)
Website: http://www.meijijingugaien.jp/