Tokyo Events For October 2025
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Cooler weather is finally here to stay. Check out these events to fill up your fall social calendar.
It’s finally cool in Tokyo. As we transition into autumn, now’s the best time to explore without breaking a sweat. From food festivals and treasure hunting, here are our top picks for Tokyo events for October 2025!
October 27 – November 2

Noodles Galore
Tokyo Ramen Festival
Back for yet another year, Tokyo Ramen Festival serves us the best bowls of Japan's soul food as selected from around the country. Divided into two parts, each round features several booths of noodles of all kinds and tastes. Classic shoyu ramen? Hakata pork broth ramen? Sea urchin ramen? Come hungry and check them all out!
- Date
- MON, OCT. 27-THURS, OCT. 30, 2025
- Time
- 12 P.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- KOMAZAWA OLYMPIC PARK CENTRAL ARENA, 1-1 KOMAZAWA KOEN, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY, ¥1,100 PER BOWL
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, PEOPLE WHO CAN EAT A LOT
© Photo by https://www.japan-mobility-show.com/Open Future
Tokyo Motor Show
If you love cars, commercial vehicles and mobility-related services this event is for you! The Tokyo Motor Show will be having multiple special exhibitions that focus on the future, enabling guests to see for themselves what mobility may look like in the coming years.
- Date
- THURS, OCT. 30 - SUN, NOV. 9,2025
- Time
- 9 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Location
- 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥3,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MOTOR FANS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS

German Feast
Deutschland Fest 2025
Detuschland Fest is an event held annually to celebrate the friendship between Japan and Germany. It's the perfect weekend event for anyone in the mood for sausages, pretzels, bread and of course, beer.
- Date
- FRI OCT. 31-MON, NOV. 3, 2025
- Time
- (FRI) 3 P.M.-9 P.M., (SAT AND SUN) 11 A.M.-9 P.M.(MON) 11 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- TORITSU AOYAMA PARK, 7-23 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: BEER FANS, FRIENDS, FOODIES

Tradition Meets Street Dance
Dream Yosakoi Matsuri
One of Japan's most powerful and colorful traditional dance is now known worldwide, and this event aims to further spread the joy of Yosakoi. See thousands of dancers taking it to the streets of Odaiba and other locations. Come witness the teams from all around the nation gather to perform in one of Japan's largest yosakoi festivals―you might even get a chance to dance with them!
- Date
- SUN, NOV. 2-MON, NOV. 3, 2025
- Time
- 11 A.M.-8 P.M. (SAT), 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- AROUND THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, DIVER CITY AND FUJI TV HEADQUARTERS - Map
- Fee
- FREE but if you want to reserve seats, tickets start from ¥3,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: DANCERS, JAPANESE CULTURE FANS, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

Loaves of Happiness
Setagaya Bread Festival
Come smell and taste the bakery-filled atmosphere at this popular annual bread festival in Setagaya. There will be tons of booths selling delicious bread of all kinds, as well as live performances and music to get you in the mood for tasting.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 1- SUN, NOV. 2, 2025
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- Mostly around Setagaya Municipal Park, 1-5-27 Ikejiri, Setagaya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE to enter
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: BREAD LOVERS, FAMILIES WITH KIDS, SOLO DATES (SO NO ONE CAN JUDGE YOU)

Cinema Days
Tokyo International Film Festival 2025
The only Japanese film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations is back again this year, bringing films from around the world to Tokyo. Indulge in the beautiful world of films this weekend.
- Date
- MON OCT. 27 - WED NOV. 11, 2025
- Time
- VARIOUS DEPENDING ON SCREENING
- Location
- Hibiya-Yurakucho-Marunouchi-Ginza area
- Fee
- Price varies from ¥800 to ¥2,600
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FILM FANS, COUPLES, SOLO DATES
September 29 – October 5

Worth a Thousand Words
Ephemere Photo Fest
Held for a little over a week, Ephemere is a photo festival that aims to showcase works by photographers from around the world. Alongside the exhibit, there will be workshops, guest speakers and an open call for entries. Don't miss this special opportunity to immerse yourself in the works of talented artists.
- Date
- Wed Oct. 1 - Sun Oct. 12, 2025
- Time
- 11 A.M. - 8 P.M.
- Location
- GALLERY・CONCEAL・SHIBUYA,4F Fujishoji Bldg., 1−11−4 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, PHOTOGRAPHERS, PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS

Spooky Tokyo
Tokyo Tower's City Light Fantasia Halloween 2025
Tokyo Tower is inviting guests to experience a slightly different version of Halloween this year with a breathtaking projection mapping of playing ghosts and monsters (cute ones, though) at its observatory deck.
- Date
- Now through Fri, Oct. 31, 2025
- Time
- Projection mapping: 5:30 p.m. until closing
- Location
- Tokyo Tower second floor, Main Deck - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,500
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Couples, Social Media Influencers

Street Dancing
Salsa Street Festival
Grab a shot of tequila and a hot chilly taco and get ready to groove to the latest salsa tunes with fellow dance lovers in Ueno Park. Latin American handicraft and salsa workshop booths will also be available in case you want to take something back home.
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 4 – Sun, Oct. 5, 2025
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 7 P.M.
- Location
- (Takenodai Square) 5-20 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Salsa dancers, Friends, Couples

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.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 4, 2025
- Time
- FROM 6 P.M.
- Location
- AROUND FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA RYOKUCHI UNDOJO, 1-3-5 KAMATA, SETAGAYA, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES
© Photo by YumenoShima Tropical Greenhouse DomeHappy Halloween!
Halloween Garden at Yumenoshima
While Halloween isn't as big of an event in Japan, there are still ways you can have your little ones celebrate it. Get into the Halloween spirit with an afternoon at Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome. There's a pumpkin patch, photo spot and even festive flower arrangement classes.
- Date
- Tue, Sept. 30 - MON, NOV. 3, 2025
- Time
- 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
- Location
- 2-1-2 Yumenoshima, Koto City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Admission Fee: ¥250
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES

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. 2 - SUN, OCT. 5, 2025
- 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
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, SWEET TOOTHS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES
October 6 – 12

Umakamon!
Kyushu Fair in Yoyogi Park
This food festival brings local Japanese dishes from all around Kyushu to Tokyo. You can taste and enjoy a variety of regional Kyushu dishes in Yoyogi Park. The perfect opportunity to enjoy plenty of unique Japanese cuisine with friends and family.
- Date
- Fri, Oct. 10 - Mon, Oct. 13, 2025
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, SWEET TOOTHS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES
© Photo by https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/Art And The City
Tokyo Midtown Design Live 2025
Love art and design? Then check out the different talks, exhibits and workshops at Tokyo Midtown Design Live. Featuring works by top designers in Japan, this event aims to showcase how we interact with design in our daily lives and beyond. Discover new artists and connect with others who love good design just as much as you do!
- Date
- FRI, OCT. 10 - Wed, Nov. 5, 2025
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION
© Photo by https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/Open-Air Cinema
Hibiya Cinema Festival
If you’ve been looking for a socially distanced, open-air return to cinemas, look no further: Hibiya Cinema Festival returns this fall. To grab a good seat make sure to get there early as its first come first serve. This year's movie line up includes Harry Potter, The Godfather and Spiderman.
- Date
- FRI OCT. 10 - SUN, OCT. 26, 2025
- Time
- VARIED
- Location
- Hibiya Step Plaza, 1-4 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FILM LOVERS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS

Roses Are Red
Kyu-Furukawa Garden Rose Festival
The Rose Festival invites guests to 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. 11 - Fri, Nov. 7, 2025
- Time
- 9 A.M.- 5 P.M.
- Location
- KYU-FURUKAWA GARDENS, 1 NISHIGAHARA, KITA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥150 (GENERAL), ¥70 (OVER 65)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: NATURE LOVERS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, DATES

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. Stop by to find your own new gem for your home and wardrobe!
- Date
- Mon, OCT. 13, 2025
- Time
- 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM EVENT SPACE, 3-5-1 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: TREASURE HUNTERS

All That Jazz
Yokohama Jazz Promenade
A major music event tracing its origins back to 1993, Yokohama Jazz Promenade attracts over 120,000 visitors each year to its numerous jazz clubs, bars, and streets where fans of the musical genre will be celebrating along with musicians from around the world. If you've been missing street music in Japan, this is your event!
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 11-SUN, OCT. 12, 2025
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- ONLINE, MUSIC HALLS, JAZZ BARS, AND OPEN AREAS AROUND YOKOHAMA (SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DETAILS) - Map
- Fee
- Tickets from ¥4,000 to ¥5,000 on the day
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, JAZZ LOVERS, MUSICIANS, ARTISTS
October 13 – 19

Indonesia Friendship Festival
This festival brings the best of sunny Indonesia to Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park through various food and drink stalls, live stages, music, dancing and a lot of kid-friendly events. Come and spend an exciting day immersed in modern and traditional Indonesian culture, arts and food!
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 18-SUN, OCT. 19, 2025
- Time
- 10 A.M.- 8 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK EVENT SQUARE, 2-1 JINNAN, SHIBUYA, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, INDONESIA FANS AND FORMER EXPATS, PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOREIGN CULTURES
© Photo by www.komogomoten.comCelebrating Artists
Komogomo Exhibition and Art Market
Organized by graduates of Tokyo University of the Arts, Komogomo is an art event that offers several art exhibitions, concerts and workshops held in Ueno Park. The art market's main goal is to help budding artists display their work through dance and music performances and by creating a community between artists and their audiences.
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 18 - Sun, Oct. 19, 2025
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
- Location
- Takenodai Square, 5-6 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, ART ENTHUSIASTS

The Sound of Music
Shibuya Music Scramble
Shibuya's largest street music festival, this event opens the city's doors to diversity, uniqueness and inspiration. Think of a street festival from back home and you'll get the picture.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 18 - SUN, OCT. 19, 2025
- Time
- FROM 4:30 P.M.
- Location
- LINE CUBE SHIBUYA - Map
- Fee
- ¥8,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, MUSIC LOVERS, FAMILIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

Flowers And Sunshine
Hibiya Gardening Show
Enjoy a floral adventure, which begins with an exhibit of majestic gardening works of the competition's winners. You can also enjoy watching concerts and dance performances that are set to happen all over Hibiya Park.
- Date
- SAT OCT. 18- SUN, OCT. 26, 2025
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
- Location
- 1-6 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PEOPLE WHO LOVE FLOWERS AND PLANTS

Local Adventures
Nerima Festival
If you've been secretly wondering about this Tokyo residential neighborhood, this is the weekend to visit and see where it's ‘cool’ comes from. This annual family-oriented festival features a giant market, various live performances and music shows, taiko drums, hula dance and lots of food stalls.
- Date
- SUN, OCT. 19, 2025
- Time
- 10 A.M.-3 P.M.
- Location
- 1-17 Nerima, Nerima City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS
October 20 – 26

Spice It Up
Shimokitazawa Curry Festival
Craving some curry this autumn? Known for good music and plenty of small curry shops, Shimokitazawa brings back the curry festival. From Mexican and pink curry, to original Indian curry—grab your “Curry Map” and conquer them all!
- Date
- THURS OCT. 9 - SUN OCT. 26
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- AROUND SHIMOKITAZAWA STATION - Map
- Fee
- FREE! (Price of curry varies per establishment)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CURRY LOVERS, FRIENDS
© Photo by https://kichijoji-halloween.net/Spooky Shots
Kichijoji Halloween 2025
Take part in a fun, family friendly halloween event in Kichijoji! Dress your little ones up to celebrate the occasion. Join in on the photo contest for a chance to win an Amazon gift certificate of up to ¥3,000!
- Date
- FRI, OCT. 24 - SUN, OCT. 26, 2025
- Time
- ANY TIME from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Location
- Jo-ji PLAZA, 2-4-14 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- To be announced
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COSPLAYERS, FAMILIES

Reconnecting With Nature
Earth Garden Autumn 2025
Join ecologists and free minded Tokyo hippies for a yet another celebration of Earth Garden, one of the best known eco-conscious events in the capital.
- Date
- Sat, OCT. 25 - Sun, OCT. 26, 2025
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday)
- Location
- Yoyogi Park Event Space, 2-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES AND CULTURE

Gold Hunt
Akasaka's Antique Market
A classy flea market for those of you who are interested in digging up some unique vintage pieces. Here you can find one-of-a-kind jewelry and home decor items you won’t see elsewhere. Enjoy a Sunday full of bargains and treasure hunting. There will also be food trucks located near the venue just in case your stomachs rumbles.
- Date
- SUN, OCT. 26, 2025
- Time
- 11 A.M.- 5 P.M.
- Location
- ARK Hills ARK・Karajan Platz, 1-12-32 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, tourists, flea market lovers, Families
© Photo by kxn4t_Cosplay Fever
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival
No area in Tokyo can perform better than Ikebukuro when it comes to cosplaying, so it makes perfect sense that one of the largest Halloween festivals is held here. Dress up in your best costume and celebrate Halloween with your friends and family!
- Date
- Fri, Oct 24-Sun, Oct 26, 2025
- Time
- 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- JR Ikebukuro station, east exit area, Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Park - Map
- Fee
- Tickets from ¥2,980 per day
- Info
- Recommended for: Cosplayers, Friends, Couples, Social Media Influencers

Ghosts And Pumpkins
Omotesando Halloween Parade
Tokyo’s No. 1 spot for parades and celebrations—the streets of Omotesando—hosts a massive 1 km long procession for Halloween, inviting everyone from kids to adults (and celebrities) to join in. It’s one of the most kid-friendly Halloween events in Tokyo. Reserve your ticket early if you want to join in!
- Date
- SUN, OCT. 26, 2025
- Time
- 11 A.M.–4:30 P.M.
- Location
- 6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES AND KIDS
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