10-October (Jyu-gatsu)
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.
Sumida street jazz festival
Oct. 18 and 19,. 2025
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. Don’t miss the Beer & Gibier food event that will also take place there..
Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival (Oedo Kakki Parade)
Oct. 26, 2025
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.
TOKYO MASK FESTIVAL
Nov. 3. 2025
This is an event for mask lovers by mask lovers who are fascinated by creating/wearing masks, headgear, hoods, helmets, goggles, or anything to put on the head.
JAPAN TEA EXPO 2025 Oct. 11, 12, 2025
Discover the tea cultures from around the world. Here, tradition meets innovation, creating an unparalleled tea experience for tea lovers..
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
Oct. 4-5, 18-19, 2025
This tea ceremony event will take place at two sites in Tokyo, in order to introduce the Japanese traditional tea culture. You can enjoy a bowl of tea at elegant venues, even if you are not familiar with the tea ceremony.
Cat Festival in Yushima town
Sep.17 - Oct.13 2025
This local event takes place at Yushima, an old town in Bunkyo-ku ward, has streets where cats often walk around at a leisurely pace. During this event, some of the shops and cafes in the area will offer specials all related to cats or Neco.
Maker Faire Tokyo 2025
Sep. Oct. 4 - 5, 2025
O'Reilly Japan, Inc., publishers of MAKE: magazine in Japan, presents Maker Faire, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth, a celebration of creativity, invention, and resourcefulness.
Tokyo Heritage Weeks (Tokyo Bunkazai Week)
Oct.1 - Nov.30, 2025
Tokyo Heritage Weeks, also known as Tokyo Bunkazai Week, is a significant event for Tokyo residents. It provides them with a unique chance to explore the cultural heritage preserved in Tokyo and appreciate the value of preserving it..
Free admissions on Tokyo Citizens' Day (Tomin-no-hi) | Oct 1st
Ueno Zoo, Rikugien Garden, Hamarikyu Garden and more.
Organic Lifestyle EXPO EAST in Tokyo
Oct. 2 - 4, 2025
A tradeshow to meet and communicate for creating a global organic platform.
Setagaya City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival
Oct. 4, 2025
The fireworks festival in Setagaya City is aimed at bringing smiles to the future.
Asakusa Kappabashi Market Festival
Oct. 7 - 13, 2025
Kappabashi Kitchenware Street in Asakusa holds this special market annually. About 130 specialty stores offer quality and distinctive cooking utensils, tableware, food samples, and more.
Autumn Rose Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens
Oct.7 - Nov.24. 2025
The gardens boast 5100 roses of 274 different varieties that bloom in both spring and autumn.
Tsukemen Ramen Festival
Oct.8 - Nov.24. 2025
The largest food festival featuring Tsukemen (dipping) Ramen will take place at Okubo-koen in Shinjuku. Visitors can enjoy Tsukemen Ramen from famous restaurants across Japan during the festival..
Sawara-no Taisai Festival in autumn
Oct. 10 - 12. 2025
During the 3-day festival, various events are staged on streets in Sawara old town, featuring the parade of Dashi floats decorated with giant Samurai dolls, accompanied of traditional festival music "Sawara-bayashi".
HIBIYA PARK TERRACE Oct. 10 - 13, 2025
With the theme "Enjoy Gorogoro on the Lawn" or "Wind Down and Have Fun on the Lawn," they offer a variety of programs, including film screenings, a market, food trucks, storytelling, and workshops.
Autumn Rose Festival at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Oct. 11 - 17
The Kyu-Furukawa Gardens features a Western-style garden adorned with approximately 200 roses of 100 different varieties, as well as a Japanese garden designed by the legendary gardener Jihei Ogawa.
Oeshiki Festival at Ikegami Honmonji Temple | Oct.11-13
Oeshiki is a Buddhist memorial service held on the anniversary of the holy priest Nichiren’s death.
Nezu Sendagi Town Festival
Oct. 11 & 12. 2025
A local festival held at Nezu Shrine and the nearby area, an old, friendly district in Tokyo.
