Summer festivals
Where to get into the spirit of the sweaty season
On a sunny summer day, Tokyo can be absolutely amazing – especially if the weather isn't mind-numbingly hot and humid and you know where to go to avoid the suffocating crowds. Terrace bars and restaurants show their best sides, the public pools are open, the beer gardens are buzzing and the parks are full of happy Tokyoites riding their bicycles, having a picnic or just hanging out.
In short, outdoor Tokyo is the best part of Tokyo. So whether you want to see some open-air art, dig for finds at a flea market, pamper yourself at a hotel pool or just escape to a beach near the city, it’s all in our guide to Tokyo’s great outdoors.
