This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Oct 5-6
Autumn Celebrations, Festivals, And Fun In The City
Autumn in Japan is all about indulging in delicious food, marveling at gorgeous scenery, and immersing into culture and art. This first week of October has plenty of that from traditional tea ceremonies to music festivals, food fairs and great opportunities for the kids to come out and play. Here are our top event picks!
Waterfront Date
Tennozu Autumn Canal Fest
Tennozu, Tokyo’s hip waterfront area in eastern Shinagawa, is inviting visitors to "find a new hobby" this weekend at its artsy and foreign-inspired open marche festival that has pretty much anything you could imagine. Browse through the food and drink market, watch live music shows or Star Wars and Dumbo on a massive open-air cinema screen, let the kids try out bouldering or join a dance battle, and have a stroll down the canal. All while some delicious bits and bites, this is the perfect event for a full day date.
- Date
- FRI, OCT. 4-SUN, OCT. 6, 2019
- Time
- 5 P.M.-9 P.M. (FRI), 11 A.M.-9 P.M. (SAT), 11 A.M.-7 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- ALONG TENNOZU ISLE
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, ARTISTS, FRIENDS, FOODIES
Roses Are Red
Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Rose Festival
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!
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 5-SUN, OCT. 27, 2019
- Time
- 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
- Location
- KYU-FURUKAWA GARDENS, 1 NISHIGAHARA, KITA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥150 (GENERAL), ¥70 (OVER 65)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: NATURE LOVERS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, DATES
Traditional Tea
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
An annual event held to promote the beauty of traditional Japanese culture and the performing arts, the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony is a large-scale tea ceremony festival which is open for participation to the general public. With live shamisen tunes floating in the background, professionals will teach the step-by-step basics of tea ceremonies to beginners in English and in Japanese. The event welcomes anyone who loves Japanese tea and the art behind its making.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 5-SUN, OCT. 6, 2019
- Time
- 9:50 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
- Location
- EDO TOKYO OPEN AIR ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM, 3-7-1 SAKURA-CHO KOGANEI-SHI, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY, WORKSHOPS FROM ¥300-¥700, CHILDREN WORKSHOP ¥200
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE, TEA LOVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
Latin Sways
Bolivia Festival
Your one-day free pass to the country of passion—Bolivia! Plunge into the rhythms of charango, quena flutes, and Caporales sexy moves all day long right in the center of Tokyo. Get in a groovy mood and enjoy the stage heat!
- Date
- SUN, OCT. 6, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- SHIBA PARK, 3-4 SHIBA-KOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO Fee
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FANS OF LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE, FRIENDS
UK Tour in Japan
The Bodyguard The Musical
Based on the 1992 film, "The Bodyguard", this musical is about a popular singer, Rachel Maron, who gets caught up with a mysterious stalker which leads her to hire Frank Farmer, a bodyguard. The show will be swayed with complex emotions about love, friendship, fear, jealousy, and desire. The score features songs recorded by Whitney Houston including "One Moment in Time", "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", and her cover version of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You". This weekend is your last chance to see it!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 6, 2019
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥5,500-¥14,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, MUSICAL FANS, WHITNEY HOUSTON FANS
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, OCT. 3-SUN, OCT. 6, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-7 P.M. (UNTIL 6 P.M. ON SUNDAY)
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, EVENT SQUARE, 2-1 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, SWEET TOOTHS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES
Ai To Heiwa
Love, Peace and Music Festival
Tokyo’s music festival of love and peace aims for people to enjoy music together barrier-free. The spirit and power of music is used to convey hopes, dreams, and inspiration to the diverse audience. The festival also wishes to send a message of “love and peace” for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games for 2020, to then continue forever after.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 5-SUN, OCT. 6, 2019
- Time
- FROM 9 A.M.
- Location
- HIBIYA OPEN AIR CONCERT HALL AND HIBIYA PARK
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY, ¥3,500 FOR SOME STAGES
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES
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!
- Date
- SUN, OCT. 6, 2019
- Time
- 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM EVENT SPACE, 3-5-1 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: TREASURE HUNTERS
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.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 5, 2019
- Time
- 7 P.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- AROUND FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA RYOKUCHI UNDOJO, 1-3-5 KAMATA, SETAGAYA, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Tea Cocktails
Matcha Hi Festival
Head over to the Shibuya Cast Garden this weekend to try out the new and refreshing kind of chu-hi: the matcha-hi, a cocktail made with matcha and shochu (Japanese vodka). These matcha-hi’s don’t contain any carbohydrates or purines, so they can be enjoyed even by those who care about their health. A great way to feel the buzz without the guilty after taste.
- Date
- THU, OCT. 3-SAT, OCT. 5, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- SHIBUYA CAST GARDEN, 1-23-21 SHIBUYA, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MATCHA LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES, GIRLS NIGHT
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