This Week: Tokyo Area Events for July 10 – 16

This week, head to all the different summer festivals happening around Tokyo. From Ueno to Hibiya to Yoyogi, there's always something brewing. If you'd rather stay indoors, check out our list of best art museums to visit! Have a good one.

Beer It On

Hibiya Oktoberfest 2023

Craving for beer and sausages? The iconic German festival is coming back to Symbol Promenade Park this spring! Enjoy a weekend full of imported German beer and live music. Eat, drink and sing your heart away — no one's gonna hear you anyways!

Date

Fri, Jul. 7 - Sun, Jul. 17, 2023

Time

4 p.m.-10 p.m. (From 11 a.m. from Jul. 8))

Location

HIBIYA PARK, 1-6 HIBIIYA-KOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥500 entry

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RECOMMENDED FOR: Foodies, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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© Photo by Wei-Te Wong

Local Festival

Ueno Summer Festival

Spread across two weeks, this summer festival boasts of attractions for every age group. Expect an antique market near Shinobazu Pond, a monkey show and live musical performances. There will also be delicious festival snacks at food booths and other entertaining events for the crowd!

Date

SAT, JUL. 15 - SUN, JUL. 30, 2023

Time

3 P.M.-8 P.M.

Location

UENO PARK, 2 UENO KOEN, TAITO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, JAPANESE CULTURE FANS

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© Photo by Manish Prabhune

Shrine Lights

Mitama Festival 2023

The Mitama Festival honors the souls of all dead people and features a variety of performances, food stalls, traditional stages and games—all with a background of some 30,000 yellow lanterns lighting up the shrine, forming a breathtaking sight.

Date

Thu, Jul. 13 - Sun, Jul. 16, 2023

Time

From 6 p.m.

Location

Yasukuni Shrine, 3-1-1 Kudankita Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, JAPANESE CULTURE FANS

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Summer in full swing

Eco Edo Nihonbashi Festival 2023

Head over to Nihonbashi for some summer feels. Savor traditional Japanese sweets as you stroll the streets of this historic district donned in a kimono. You can also take the night cruise, see 200 wind chimes line the streets leading up to Fukutoku Shrine and spend time cooling down at the Immersive Museum. Experience summer to the fullest with a day around Nihonbashi.

Date

Fri, JUL. 7-Mon Sep. 3, 2023

Time

11 A.M.-8 P.M.

Location

AROUND JR NIHONBASHI STATION AND OTHER - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMMERS

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Cruising in style

Tokyo Bay Noryosen

Escape the summer heat by cooling down with a river cruise at night. The newly opened Tokyo Bay Noryosen cruise will have you sail around Tokyo Bay as you look out onto the city skyline. Make the evening even more special by donning on a yukata which will give you a ¥500 discount.

Date

FRI, JUL. 7-THU, SEP. 18, 2023

Time

FROM 7:15 P.M.

Location

1-16-3 Kaigan, Minato-ku Tokyo - Map

Fee

FROM ¥1,500

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, TOURISTS

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Best of both worlds

Curry and Music Japan 2023

Held across one weekend in July, Curry and Music Japan is an annual event that takes place across from the iconic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama. As the name suggests, expect to sample different varieties of curry alongside musical performances from the likes of Phono Tones and Rhymester among many others.

Date

SAT, JUL. 15-MON JUL. 17, 2023

Time

11 A.M.-7 P.M.

Location

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse - Map

Fee

TICKETS FROM ¥1,000

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: CURRY LOVERS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, TOURISTS

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Cultural Carnival

Festival Brasil 2023

This year's annual Brazil Festival will be even hotter than last year's. Join local and international artists in celebrating the country's culture, cuisine and music. Expect a large crowd as it is one of the most popular cultural festivals in Yoyogi Park — for a good reason.

Date

SAT, JUL. 15 - SUN, JUL. 16, 2023

Time

11 A.M.-7 P.M.

Location

YOYOGI PARK, 2-3 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE

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An Updated List For Your Tokyo Art Excursions

Visit Tokyo’s Top 10 Art Museums

A popular form of leisure and loved by many Tokyo residents is a trip to the museum. You can find people of all ages gazing at paintings or walking through contemporary installations. Whether on a date, a school trip or simply spending time with yourself, art museums are a welcoming space. We present our top 10 picks for Tokyo’s best art institutions.

Date

ANYTIME

Location

VARIOUS

Fee

VARIOUS

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Art lovers

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