This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Feb 23-24
Colors, Games, And Fun In The City
The last weekend of February will be blessed with sunshine and plenty of family- and kid-friendly events, so grab a jacket and enjoy a weekend outside! Here are our top picks of the coolest things to do in Tokyo this week(end)! Enjoy!
Season of Plums
Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival
From Japanese instrumental performances, rice cake pounding and a haiku workshop to a tea ceremony, plum-infused foods and sweets — this festival offers a wide variety of events that you can enjoy by yourself, with your family or friends. Get yourself energized for spring by admiring the 650 red-and-white plum trees blossoming at the beautiful Hanegi Park!
- Date
- Now through SUN, MARCH 3, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
- Location
- HANEGI PARK, 4-38-52 DAITA, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, INSTAGRAMMERS, COUPLES
Play Wonderland
KidZfest Tokyo
This newly launched event is all about non-stop playing, exploration and creativity for the kids; two full days enjoyed through various events and workshops. There will be game and play areas, kids performances and even a dance party for the little ones. Talk shows by Japanese celebrities and former athletes on various child-rearing topics are also on the agenda! See website for full schedule details.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 23-Sun, Feb 24, 2019
- Time
- 1:30 p.m.-9 p.m. (Sat), 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Location
- Shibuya Hikarie, Hikarie Hall 9F, 2-21-2 Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥2,500 (Adults), ¥1,000 (Kids between 2 and 15), Free for kids under 2. (Tickets include access to all play areas and entertainment. Some workshops will be charged.)
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Kids
For Mental And Physical Balance
Temple Pilates
It's no wonder that the temple fitness trend has been recently on the rise in Japan — it provides both the serenity of a traditional religious institution and professional guidance to achieve mental and physical relaxation through exercising. This time, the Toyokawa Inari Temple in Minato Ward is organizing an afternoon pilates session for ten people at its premises. Book in advance, bring a towel and fitness wear and enjoy the experience!
- Date
- Sat, Feb 23, 2019 (And Tue, Feb 26, 2019)
- Time
- 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (6 p.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday)
- Location
- TOYOKAWA INARI TOKYO BETSUIN, 1-4-7 MOTOAKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥2,000 (INCLUDES A BOTTLE OF WATER)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PILATES FANS, PEOPLE IN NEED OF SOME RELAXATION AND PEACE
All You Can Eat
Strawberry Picking Morning in Setagaya
The ultimate parent-child bonding event, strawberry picking is a fun way to start your Sunday — you get all that Vitamin C and your kids will love picking the fruit one after another! The Setagaya Ichigo Juku greenhouse lets you pick and eat as many strawberries as you can for 30 minutes on the site, take photos and have as much fun as you can. Make sure to be there exactly at 10 though, as they close as soon as the house is full!
- Date
- SUN, FEB 24, 2019
- Time
- 10 a.m.
- Location
- Setagaya Ichigo Juku, 4-32-1 Nakamachi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. 10-min walk from Kaminoge Station.
- Fee
- ¥2,000 (Adults), ¥1,700 (Kids)
- Info
- Recommended for: Families with kids, Couples
Dance Along
Japan Regional Arts Festival
Seven prefectures from across Japan will be performing their best known regional dances at this traditional art festival. The theme this year is "Dance: For the body and soul."
- Date
- SUN, FEB 24, 2019
- Time
- 2:30 p.m.
- Location
- NHK Hall, 2-2-1 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free admission
- Info
- Recommended for: Fans of Japanese culture, Families, Solo dates, Couples, Friends
Treasure Hunt
Yoyogi Oedo Antique Market
Set in the south side of Yoyogi Park, this treasure hunting spot is a smaller one than its parent market, the Oedo Antique Market, which is held at the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho. Yet, with 150 stalls, it is large enough to find what you're looking for, so don't hesitate to drop by. Most of the goods are Japanese, antique, vintage and old.
- Date
- SUN, FEB 24, 2019
- Time
- 8 A.M.- 4 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK KEYAKI-NAMIKI, JINNAN 2 CHOME, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- Recommended for: FAMILIES, TREASURE HUNTERS, FOLKS ON A TIGHT BUDGET
Through Pink Glasses
"Ichigo Love" Strawberry Afternoon Tea
Enjoy juicy and sweet strawberry delights including luscious cakes, fruit preserves, savory sandwiches, and the iconic Peninsula scones with homemade clotted cream, served on an elegant silver tiered stand. The strawberries come from Murata farm in Ibaraki, a place known for its truly delicious fruits!
- Date
- Now until March 14, 2019
- Time
- 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Location
- The Peninsula Tokyo 1F, The Lobby, 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥5,400
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILies, Solo Dates
Snow Fever
Sagamiko Resort's Snow Park
We saw some snow in Tokyo recently but it wasn't enough to make a snowman or take the sleds out. Sagamiko Resort in Kanagawa, however, has got us covered — its Snow Park is a vast area (6,000 sq. meters) covered in snow where kids can play all day long, ride they sleds (or tubes!), build snowmen and enjoy the winter weather to the fullest. Best thing? It's so close to Tokyo that you can easily make it a day trip!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH THE END OF MARCH 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- SAKAMIKO RESORT, 1634 WAKAYANAGI, MIDORI-KU, SAGAMIHARA-SHI, KANAGAWA
- Fee
- ¥500 FOR THE PARK, ¥1,700 (ADULTS), ¥1,000 (KIDS) TO ENTER THE RESORT.
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, CHILDREN
Cutest Lunch In Tokyo
Pop-Up Store: Penelope Cafe
A cute pop-up cafe dedicated to Penelope, the beloved French 3-year old blue koala character, this cafe is the cutest things that's happened to Tokyo in a while. The food is also good and prices are highly reasonable — for lunch, you get a decent meal, a slice of cake and a drink for just ¥1,480. There's also a photo booth corner and even a store to buy some goods on your way back home! The perfect place to brunch with the kids over the weekend.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Mar 31, 2019
- Time
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Location
- Marronnier Gate Ginza 1/4F, 2-2-14 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Drinks from ¥900, Lunch from ¥1,480, Cakes from ¥750
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Kids, Couples, Social Media Influencers
A Stairway to Paradise
Musical: American in Paris
Tokyo welcomes the award-winning musical once again to heat up the winter blues and get our motivation high for the new year. With George Gershwin's music and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, the show will leave you tapping your feet until the very end.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH FRI, MARCH 8, 2019
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥3,240-¥11,880
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ROMANTIC DATES, MUSICAL FANS
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