This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Aug. 28 – Sep. 3
Art exhibits, festivals and night pools in Tokyo
Summer is far from over. If you're looking for an escape from all the crowded summer festivals, why not head to a nearby museum or take a dip at a night pool to cool off? We hope you've been enjoying the sunny weather. There's definitely more to come!
© Photo by artaquarium.jpUnder The Sea
Summer Art Aquarium
To comemmorate the Summer Art Aquarium Exhibition called Goldfish in Ginza, Art Aquarium is hosting a photo contest! The theme for the photo contest is 'Cool' in all shapes and sizes. Take photos of the fishes or fish tank accents and post it on your social media for a chance to win an awesome prize.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE SEP. 26, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 7 P.M.
- Location
- Ginza Mitsukoshi, 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- TICKET PRICES FROM ¥2,300
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, TOURISTS, ART LOVERS
© Photo by https://www.taiwanfesta.com/Authentic Flavors
Taiwan Festival in Makuhari
Ready to indulge in the finest Taiwanese cuisine? Head to Makuhari in Chiba to savor the authentic flavors of your favorite Taiwanese food. From drinks like high quality Taiwanese beer to beef noodles and rice toppings, you might just discover even more tasty treats. It's never too hot for soup dumplings, right?
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN SEP. 10, 2023
- Time
- 11 A.M. - 8 P.M.
- Location
- 1-12 Toyosuna, Mihama Ward, Chiba Prefecture - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, FRIENDS, FOODIES
© Photo by www.sogo-seibu.jpPlaying With Light
Magical Art Museum
Looking to try something new? Feel like a kid again with a trip to the Sogo Museum of Art. Here, you'll play with lights and shadows at this fun filled, interactive exhibit for kids and kids at heart.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN SEP. 10, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 8 P.M.
- Location
- Sogo Museum of Art, 2-18-1 Takashima, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa - Map
- Fee
- TICKET PRICES FROM ¥1,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS
© Photo by https://dijp2023.com/A Whole New World
Disney Immersive Experience
For Disney lovers of all ages. Produced in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios and Lighthouse Immersive Studios, head to Mori Tower in Roppongi and experience this all encompassing exhibit. Featuring early masterpieces to the latest movies, walk around, listen to the different soundtracks and take in the sights as if you were really there!
- Date
- Now through Thu, Aug. 31, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M.-10 P.M.
- Location
- Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 52F, 6−10−1, Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥3,000-¥3,900
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, DISNEY FANS
© Photo by iStock:BCFCTake a Dip
Yomiuriland Night Pool
For only a few nights, Yomiuriland in Inagi city holds an annual night pool event for summer. Aside from their staple water attractions like their slides or wave pools, expect a light up event to shine all through the night. Spend your evening with friends with a ride down the lazy river while the season lasts.
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 2 - SUN, SEP. 3, 2023
- Time
- 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
- Location
- 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥2,200
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES
Spice Up Your Summer
Gekikara Gourmet Festival 2023
Find how much spice you need in your life at this festival of everything from ultra hot curry rice to ramen, spicy chicken and the like served to you by prominent cooks from all over the world. Head to Okubo Park and see how well you can handle spice.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, OCT. 2, 2023
- Time
- 11 A.M. - 9 P.M.
- Location
- 2-43 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: SPICY LOVERS
© Photo by tokyotower.co.jpCount The Stars
Tokyo Tower's Milky Way Illumination
Have you ever dreamed of watching the Milky Way unveil before your eyes across the night sky? Well, this summer, although not exactly the actual thing, you can see this in the heart of Tokyo. This weekend, follow the 600-step, star-studded outer staircase up to Tokyo Tower’s main observatory for a 360° Milky Way illumination. Inspired by the Tanabata love story legend, this is the perfect place to take that special someone out this summer.
- Date
- Fri, Jun. 16 - Sun, Sep. 24, 2023
- Time
- 9 A.M.-11 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO TOWER, FIRST FLOOR OF MAIN OBSERVATORY, 4-2-8, SHIBAKOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,200 (GENERAL)
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Instagrammers
© Photo by sunshinecity.jpIn 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 25 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 including Dokdoku Candy. Come early and you might even go home with a prize.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Nov. 11, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. (8 P.M. on weekends)
- Location
- Sunshine City Aquarium, 3-1 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥600 (Just the exhibit)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, ANIMAL LOVERS
What are your plans for the weekend? If you’re organizing a fun or interesting online event, or you know someone who is, contact us to get it listed!
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