digi-joho Tokyo Travel LOCAL EVENTS
Yabusame Horseback Archery at Takadanobaba | Oct.14, 2024
Yabusame is the art of shooting arrows on horseback, performed as a traditional ceremony that derives from horse riding exercises for Samurai warriors.
Chrysanthemum show & market at Zenyouji Temple
Mid. Oct. - Late Nov, 2024
A historic temple in Edogawa City holds this chrysanthemum (Kiku flower) exhibition and market.
Oeshiki Festival at Kishibojin Temple | Oct. 16-18.
The Oeshiki is a Buddhist memorial service on the anniversary of the holy priest Nichiren’s death and is also a festival dedicated to the goddess Kishibojin (Hariti). During the Oeshiki many food stalls line around the temple and thousands of people parade on the streets there.
Toshogu Shrine Autumn Festival in Nikko
Oct. 16 - 17, 2024
One of the biggest festivals in the historic area of Nikko is held at the Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Tokyo Market Meat Festival
Oct. 19 - 20, 2024
The food festival will take place at Tokyo Meat Market in Shinagawa, Tokyo.
Hachioji Food Festival
Oct. 19. & 20, 2024
A local food festival held in Hachioji City of Tokyo Prefecture. During this 2-day festival, many food stalls will offer special local food. Tokyo-made food products will also be sold there.
Maple Leaf Festival in Komoro
Oct. 19 - Nov.17, 2024
Kaikoen Garden, the former castle site of Komoro city, is one of the best places to enjoy autumn leaves in Nagano prefecture. The former Komoro castle site has been selected as one of the best 100 castles in Japan.
SANCHA DE DAIDOGEI in Setagaya
Oct. 19 and 20. 2024
Sangenjaya city will turn to Art Town! This is an art event where street performers, locals, volunteers, and visitors can enjoy themselves as one.
Sumida street jazz festival
Oct. 19 and 20,. 2024
Get the groove on the street. Sumida City, a town of music in Tokyo, has held this annual music event for over ten years, supported by people in the town and volunteers. Admission Free.
Hibiya Gardening Show
Oct. 19. - 27, 2024
A gardening exhibition will take place at Hibiya Park in Tokyo with various events, including a gardening competition, flower arrangement workshop, outdoor activities, and more. Admission Free.
Chrysanthemum festival at Kameido Tenjin
Oct. 20 - Nov. 23, 2024
Kameido Tenjin Shrine holds a local festival and displays various Chrysanthemum flowers.
TOKYO OUTDOOR MARKET | Oct. 21 - 22, 2023
Camping gear, outdoor outfits, food, SUVs, and more. You will find everything for outdoor activities. Food stalls like curry food and craft beer will be there, and musicians will perform on stage.
Asagaya Jazz Street Festival
Oct. 25 and 26. 2024
Asagaya town in Suginami city has held this friendly, local music event since 1995.
TASTE of TOKYO Ajiwai Festa 2024
Oct. 25 - 27,. 2024
Come and enjoy fresh, quality food from Tokyo. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold this event to discover the diverse charms of "agriculture" and "food" in Tokyo through tasting and experiencing dishes prepared by world-class restaurants and chefs.
North Japan Culture Fest in Nakano City, Tokyo
Oct. 26 - 27, 2024
This is an event for the friendship between the Tohoku prefectures and Nakano City in Tokyo. This festival showcases and offers various special foods and promotes tourism, culture, and other attractions from each Tohoku prefecture and the Nakano.
CAT EXPO 2024
Oct. 26, 2024
Cat exhibition for all cat lovers. Fluffy cats are waiting for you
Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival (Oedo Kakki Parade)
Oct. 27, 2024
This festival is held in the Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas near JR Tokyo Station. It features a large parade with approximately 2,000 participants marching down Chuo Dori Street.
Record market - Kaigan Record Fair | Oct. 27, 2024
This market event for used records offers a chance to find rare, unique, and vintage copies that have been well-preserved throughout Japan.
Kiku Flower (Chrysanthemum) Festival at Takahatafudo Temple
Oct. 28 - Nov.17. 2024
Takahata-fudo temple annually holds various flower festivals. This flower festival of Kiku or chrysanthemum is the largest in Tama area of Tokyo, displays many different types of Kiku flowers.
Tokyo International Film Festival
Oct.28 - Nov.6. 2024
The Only FIAPF-Accredited International Film Festival in Japan