2026 Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival

April 11, 2026

April 12, 2026

Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW

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About The Event

From April 11-12, the 2026 Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival – the nation’s largest celebration of Japanese culture, will bring Japan into the heart of the Nation’s Capitol. Stretching from 3rd to 7th Streets NW on Pennsylvania Ave at the base of Capitol Hill, the festival features over 24 hours of Japanese cultural performances, authentic Japanese food and beverages, handmade Japanese crafts, and so much more. This year, Sakura Usagi, is the official mascot of the festival;. As a rabbit, Sakura Usagi symbolizes springtime, harmony, and good luck in Japan.

Details

Cost: $20 – $30. Click HERE to learn more about pricing packages and purchase your tickets.
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Penn Quarter Station (Green/Yellow lines).

For more information, please visit the festival’s website HERE.

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