
Things to do in July 2025 near Tokyo
Looking for things to do in July near Tokyo? It’s the hot summer season, but there are many fun or cooler activities available near Tokyo.
平家大祭(日光市)
DATE
TIME & SCHEDULE
7th June (Sat) 2025
8:15 pm - Taiko Drumming
Place : Yunishigawa District Center
8:30 pm - Parade
Place : Yunishigawa Onsen town
Cost to watch:: Free
8th June (Sun) 2025
Place : 'Heike no Sato'
10:00 am - Ceremony
10:30 am - Demonstration : Biwa Music & Taiko drumming perfomance
1:00 pm - Noblewoman paying homage ceremony
2:00 pm - Demonstration : Biwa Music & Taiko drumming perfomance
Cost to watch : There is an entrance fee to enter 'Heike no Sato' (8:30am-5:00pm) Adult 510 yen, Child ( 6 to 15 years old) 250 yen
COST
Please see above
⚔️ Join the tale at the Heike Taisai festival in Yunishigawa Onsen, where the 800 year history comes alive!✨
👘 In early June, more than 200 samurai warriors and noble princesses parade through this charming town in stunning period costumes (and you can too!). 🏯
🎎 Watch as the streets fill with samurai and princesses, 🎶 enjoy traditional music performances and the colorful lights reflecting off the river, taking you back to the Heike era.
✨ Don’t miss this fairytale-like setting where history, culture, and nature combine for a magical day! 🎉 (If you are staying in Yunishigawa Onsen, contact your hotel to see if you can join the parade!)
This area is a famous Onsen (Hot spring) town so there are many nice Onsen Ryokans (Japanese Style Hotels with a hot spring).
This area is a popular hot spring destination. There are many Hotels with Western style rooms that cater towards western guests.
There not many Guesthouses and holiday homes in this area, but there are many Hotels and Ryokans with hot springs.
Public Transport
2hrs 40min train ride from Tokyo (Asakusa).
Car
3hrs 15min drive from Tokyo by car.
Heike no Sato
平家の里
1042 Yunishigawa Onsen, Nikko City, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-2601
〒321-2601 栃木県日光市湯西川温泉1042
TEL:0288-98-0126
By Public Transport
Via Yunishigawa Onsen Station (Yagan Tetsudo Line/Kinugawa Line)
Take the bus to Yunishigawa Onsen. After a 25-minute ride, get off at the Yunishigawa Onsen (the last bus stop).
*You can also take a bus from Kinugawa Onsen Station if you are staying in Kinugawa Onsen.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Nikko-Utsunomiya Road Imaichi IC
75 mins drive from Nikko-Utsunomiya Road Imaichi IC (via route 121 and route 249)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Public Transport
Car
3hrs 10min drive from Tokyo by car.
Yunishigawa District Center
日光市役所 湯西川地区センター
709 Yunishigawa, Nikko City, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-2601
〒321-2601 栃木県日光市湯西川709
TEL:0288-98-0026
By Public Transport
Via Yunishigawa Onsen Station (Yagan Tetsudo/Kinugawa Line)
Take the bus towards Yunishigawa Onsen. After 20 mins ride, get off at Yamashiroya Hotel Mae Bus stop.
*You can also take a bus from Kinugawa Onsen Station if you are staying in Kinugawa Onsen.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Nikko-Utsunomiya Road Imaichi IC
70 mins drive from Nikko-Utsunomiya Road Imaichi IC (via route 121 and route 249)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
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