This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Sep. 25 – Oct. 1

While the temperature hasn't completely cooled off, here are some events to look forward to. The Cosmos Flower Festival out in Tachikawa is perfect for a chill hang with friends but if you can't make it out there, why not hop on over to Hibiya Park for something similar? Check out this week's roundup for a fun-filled weekend ahead.

Run for a Cause

Relay For Life 2023

This weekend take on the challenge of joining a relay for a great cause. Relay for Life is an organization that supports cancer patients and their families through facing cancer as a community. This charity event is throughout the year. Strap on your running shoes and get going!

Date

Sun Sep. 30, 2023

Time

From 10 A.M.

Location

Ueno Onshi Park Takenodai Square (Fountain Square), 5-6 Ueno Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥1,000

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, RUNNERS

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Garden Terrace

Hibiya Park Terrace 120

To celebrate cooler days ahead, why not drop by Hibiya Park this weekend? Enjoy eye catching flower installations all throughout the last week of September. Come October, get ready for outdoor concerts and movies! For now, check out the exhibit by Midori no Plaza will hold an exhibition that unravels the role played by Midori no Plaza which celebrates Hibiya Park's 120 year history. Learn about the Western-style park that has blended into Japanese culture. Fall is just around the corner.

Date

Sat, Sep. 23 - Mon, Oct.1, 2023

Time

Anytime!

Location

1 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, TOURISTS

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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.

Date

THU, SEP. 28 - SUN, OCT. 1, 2023

Time

10 A.M.-7 P.M. (UNTIL 6 P.M. ON SUNDAY)

Location

YOYOGI PARK, EVENT SQUARE, 2-1 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, SWEET TOOTHS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES

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Flowers in the Sky

Shibuya Sky Botanical View

See the top of the Tokyo from a different perspective. This limited time event by Shibuya Sky features beautiful plants of all shapes, colors and sizes to liven up your view of the greater Tokyo area. It's perfect for date nights, Instagram photos and seeing Tokyo at its finest.

Date

Now through Sun, Oct. 1, 2023

Time

10 A.M.–10:30 P.M.

Location

Shibuya Scramble Square 14F, 45F, 46F 2-24-12 Shibuya, Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥2,200

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, TOURISTS, PLANT LOVERS

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© Photo by artaquarium.jp

Under 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

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, TOURISTS, ART LOVERS

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Worth The Climb

Takao Beer Mount

Just a short walk from the end of the Mount Takao cable car station, the Mount Takao Beer Mount will open again this year at an observation facility with an altitude of 488 meters. There will be all-you-can-drink beer, wine and cocktails available for up to 120 minutes and an all-you-can-eat buffet, too!

Date

NOW THROUGH SAT, OCT 15, 2023

Time

1 P.M.-9 P.M.

Location

BEER MOUNT, 2205 TAKAOMACHI, HACHIOJI, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥4,300 (ADULTS)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS AND FAMILIES

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Lemon Space

Cosmos Flower Festival 2023

Showa Memorial Park is a wonderful place throughout the year, but it's in autumn when it embraces some of its most picturesque looks. The park's lovely cosmos flowers are now in full bloom—set your eyes on the endless carpet of colorful flora.

Date

Sat Sep. 16– Sun Oct. 23, 2023

Time

9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. (SUN FROM 8:30 A.M.-6 P.M.)

Location

SHOWA MEMORIAL PARK, 3173 MIDORI-CHO, TACHIKAWA-SHI, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥450

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS

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© Photo by sunshinecity.jp

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 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)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, ANIMAL LOVERS

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