Tokyo Events For October 2024

Walks, Galleries & Workshops for An Artful Fall

10 Autumn Art Events in Tokyo You’ll Want To Visit

This time of year, you’ll find exhibitions that celebrate the season’s harvest, ikebana or textile works that harness fall plants and flowers, or hands-on workshops that, much like the season, inspire creative change.Here’s a look at some autumn art events inspiring an artful fall in Tokyo this year.

Roses Are Red

Kyu-Furukawa Garden Roses Bloom

Although the annual Rose Festival is canceled this year, the park still invites guests to take a pleasant stroll amid plenty of beautiful roses at this Western-style Japanese garden. The venue is well known for its infusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics; the western-style building brings back the 1900s British taste, while the garden reflects the authenticity of the Japanese Wa spirit. All of this amidst the sight and scent of gorgeous roses! Don't forget to book online beforehand.

Spooky Tokyo

Tokyo Tower's Halloween Horror Night

Tokyo Tower is inviting guests to experience a slightly different version of Halloween this year with a breathtaking projection mapping of playing ghosts and monsters (cute ones, though) at its observatory deck.

Street Dancing

Salsa Street Festival

Grab a shot of tequila and a hot chilly taco and get ready to groove to the latest salsa tunes with fellow dance lovers in Ueno Park. Latin American handicraft and salsa workshop booths will also be available in case you want to take something back home.

Flowers In The Sky

Tamagawa Fireworks

If you missed the fireworks this summer, don't worry! You still have the chance to see these bright flowers lighting up the sky in all shapes and forms this weekend at this famed and historic fireworks event. Held for the 41st time, this year's Tamagawa fireworks display promises another night of beautiful lights, romantic vibes, and hot summer moments.

Old Is Gold

Oedo Antique Market

Inspired by traditional flea markets in Europe, this treasure hunting event brings together serious antique collectors and handmade artists displaying rare objects for bargain prices. The market was closed from July to September but opens up again this weekend! As a general rule, the Oedo Antique Market will be open every first and third Sunday. Stop by to find your own new gem for your home and wardrobe!

Trick or Treat

Halloween Party at YumenoShima Dome

While Halloween isn't as big of an event in Japan, there are still ways you can have your little ones celebrate it. Get into the Halloween spirit with an afternoon at YumenoShima Tropical Greenhouse Dome. There's a pumpkin patch, photo spot and even festive flower arrangement classes.

Taste The North

Hokkaido Fair in Yoyogi Park

Also known as Japan's food paradise, Hokkaido has the best of the best when it comes to fresh ingredients, seafood, dairy, and meat. From Sapporo Ramen to fresh seafood bowls straight from the northern waters, head to Yoyogi Park this weekend for a taste of authentic autumn Hokkaido food.

Hot Summer Nights

WildBeach Lumine EST

If you can't find time to make it to the beach this summer, then head to Wildbeach in Lumine EST Shinjuku. Located on the rooftop, here you can experience a similar atmosphere without leaving the heart of Tokyo. There are several plans for barbecue courses, white sand and plenty of seating to accommodate big groups. Happy grilling!

Calm Your Mind

Open Zen Experience at Engakuji Temple

Join this Zen experience held in English at Engakuji Temple in Kamakura. Forge connections that encourage openness, mindfulness and compassion. The session begins with a Suizen Performance by Lenzan Kudo, followed by Dozen (Moving Meditation) and Shakyo (Sutra Writing) overseen by Rev. Soin Fujio. Reserve in advance to secure your slot.

Umakamon!

Kyushu Fair in Yoyogi Park

This food festival brings local Japanese dishes from all around Kyushu to Tokyo. You can taste and enjoy a variety of regional Kyushu dishes in Yoyogi Park. The perfect opportunity to enjoy plenty of unique Japanese cuisine with friends and family.

Art And The City

Tokyo Midtown Design Touch 2024

All That Jazz

Yokohama Jazz Promenade

A major music event tracing its origins back to 1993, Yokohama Jazz Promenade attracts over 120,000 visitors each year to its numerous jazz clubs, bars, and streets where fans of the musical genre will be celebrating along with musicians from around the world. This year most performances will be streamed online so you can also enjoy it safe at home. If you've been missing street music in Japan, this is your event!

Children's Paradise

Kodomo No Kuni Kids Autumn Festival

Kodomo no Kuni (lit, The Children Republic), one of Japan's largest amusement parks for the little ones, is hosting its annual autumn festival offering children three full days of various events and chances to go out and play. There will be group sports, craft-making, heroes live shows and so much more.

21,837 Steps For Mental Health

TELL Step Up Challenge 2024

Following massive success in their past Tokyo Tower Climb events, TELL is back with a new step up walking challenge, and yes, you are all encouraged to jump in and help support the organization’s cause: prevent suicide and provide mental health support to Japan’s international community. See their website for more info about participation.

Open-Air Cinema

Hibiya Cinema Festival

If you’ve been looking for a socially distanced, open-air return to cinemas, look no further: Hibiya Cinema Festival returns this fall in its fifth edition. To grab a good seat make sure to get there early as its first come first serve. This year's movie line up includes Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Goonies and more.

Cheers To The Weekend

Yokohama Oktoberfest

The romantic city of Yokohama invites you for a sip of Paulaner, Krombacher, Warsteiner or whatever else you prefer. We warn you that the inviting atmosphere doesn't come cheap, but, hey, drinking and exchanging cups among fellow beer lovers is (almost) priceless.

Cultural Celebrations

Vietnam Festival 2024

Enjoy tons of great Vietnamese food, traditional arts, live music from popular artists and a lot of souvenirs to take back home. Some 150,000 people are predicted to attend the festival, so be prepared for a big crowd!

Indonesia Friendship Festival

This festival brings the best of sunny Indonesia to Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park through various food and drink stalls, live stages, music, dancing and a lot of kid-friendly events. Come and spend an exciting day immersed in modern and traditional Indonesian culture, arts and food!

Park Fiesta

Colombia Festival

Another fall fiesta from sunny Latin America to mark on your calendar! Feel the cool autumn breeze at the Colombia festival with plenty of delicious South American food, hot Colombian music and traditional folkloric dance performances.

Open Future

Tokyo Motor Show

If you love passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, Carrozzeria, vehicle bodies, parts, machinery and tools as well as mobility-related services this event in Odaiba, which is only held once every two years, is for you! The Tokyo Motor Show will be having multiple special exhibitions that focus on the future, enabling guests to see for themselves what mobility may look like in the coming years.

Celebrating Artists

Komogomo Exhibition and Art Market

Organized by graduates of Tokyo University of the Arts, Komogomo is an art event that offers several art exhibitions, concerts and workshops held in Ueno Park. The art market's main goal is to help budding artists display their work through dance and music performances and by creating a community between artists and their audiences.

The Sound of Music

Shibuya Music Scramble

Shibuya's largest street music festival, this event opens the city's doors to diversity, uniqueness and inspiration. Think of a street festival from back home and you'll get the picture.

Flowers And Sunshine

Hibiya Gardening Show

Enjoy a floral adventure, which begins with an exhibit of majestic gardening works of the competition's winners. You can also enjoy watching concerts and dance performances that are set to happen all over Hibiya Park.

Local Adventures

Nerima Festival

If you've been secretly wondering about this Tokyo residential neighborhood, this is the weekend to visit and see where it's ‘cool’ comes from. This annual family-oriented festival features a giant market, various live performances and music shows, taiko drums, hula dance, and lots of food stalls.

Spice It Up

Shimokitazawa Curry Festival

Craving some curry this autumn? Known for good music and plenty of small curry shops, Shimokitazawa brings back the curry festival with 124 stores participating this year. From Mexican and pink curry, to original Indian curry—grab your “Curry Map” and conquer them all!

Spooky Shots

Kichijoji Halloween 2024

Take part in one of the most unique parades of the capital where mommies can dress their mini witches and warlocks and show them off online with other familes. Be sure to browse through the stores you want to snag some candy from during the Candy Rally and which parade you’d like to participate in ahead of time!

Gold Hunt

Akasaka's Antique Market

A classy flea market for those of you who are interested in digging up some unique vintage pieces. Here you can find one-of-a-kind jewelry and home decor items you won’t see elsewhere. Enjoy a Sunday full of bargains and treasure hunting. There will also be food trucks located near the venue just in case your stomachs rumbles.

Reconnecting With Nature

Earth Garden Autumn 2024

Join ecologists and free minded Tokyo hippies for a yet another celebration of Earth Garden, one of the best known eco-conscious events in the capital. Bring your own cups and plates, or buy some at the venue for discounts. This year's autumn Earth Garden festival is all about reconnecting to the feeling of being up in the mountains. Browse through the different booths with an assortment of festival food ranging from hot dogs to craft beer and so much more.

Tea Time

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony

For those who live closer to the city center, this tea ceremony event may be more convenient. This annual event is held to spread Japanese traditional culture and performing arts and welcomes anyone who loves Japanese tea and the art behind its making. Experienced professionals will teach beginners step by step in English and in Japanese with live shamisen tunes playing in the background. A great event for anyone interested in Japanese traditional culture.

Cosplay Fever

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival

No area in Tokyo can perform better than Ikebukuro when it comes to cosplaying, so it makes perfect sense that one of the largest Halloween festivals is held here. This event features everything from a cosplay flea market, live stages, a parade, a red carpet to walk along with fellow cosplayers, cafes, photo booths and even a free costume-mending stall in case (parts of) your shoulders fall off.

Ghosts And Pumpkins

Omotesando Halloween Parade

Tokyo’s No. 1 spot for parades and celebrations—the streets of Omotesando—host a massive 1 km long procession for Halloween, inviting everyone from kids to adults (and celebrities) to join in. It’s one of the most kid-friendly Halloween events in Tokyo, and you’ll find a number of shops in Omotesando Hills and other areas offering trick-or-treat surprises and gifts for the little ones.

Noodles Galore

Tokyo Ramen Festival

Back for yet another year, Tokyo Ramen Festival serves us the best bowls of Japan's soul food as selected from around the country. Divided into two parts, each round features 18 booths of noodles of all kinds and tastes. Classic shoyu ramen? Hakata pork broth ramen? Sea urchin ramen? Come hungry and check them all out!

German Feast

Deutschland Fest 2024

In an event held annually to celebrate the friendship between Japan and Germany, Roppongi welcomes anyone for sausages, pretzels, bread, and of course, beer. The highlights of the event are the Jodlerin performance and the popular beer glass lifting competition. Free and paid workshops are also available, where you can learn more about craft beer and candle making.

Tradition Meets Street Dance

Dream Yosakoi Matsuri

One of Japan's most powerful and colorful traditional dance is now known worldwide, and this event aims to further spread the joy of Yosakoi. The festival celebrates its 18th anniversary this year with over 6,000 dancers taking it to the streets of Odaiba and other locations. Come witness the 80 teams from all around the nation gather to perform in one of Japan's largest yosakoi festivals―you might even get a chance to dance with them!

Loaves of Happiness

Setagaya Bread Festival

Come smell and taste the bakery-filled atmosphere at this popular annual bread festival in Setagaya. There will be over 100 booths selling delicious bread of all kinds, as well as live performances and music to get you in the mood for tasting.

Cinema Days

Tokyo International Film Festival 2024

The only Japanese film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations is back again this year, bringing films from around the world to Tokyo. Around 200 cinema pieces are divided into over 20 categories, featuring the latest releases and some old tributes. Indulge yourself in the beautiful world of films this weekend. All movies are screened with English subtitles!

In All Shapes and Colors

Sunshine City Aquarium: Poisonous Animals Exhibit

Back by popular demand, this poisonous animals exhibit at the Sunshine City Aquarium is once again available for all to enjoy. Check out 30 kinds of poisonous animals categorized into different levels of poison potency. If you can't get enough, why not snack on the different sweets they have inspired by the exhibit like cotton candy.