10-October (Jyu-gatsu)
Oeshiki Festival at Kuonji Temple in Mt. Minobusan | Oct. 11 - 13, 2025
The Oeshiki is a Buddhist memorial service on the anniversary of the holy priest Nichiren’s death. In Japan, there are many temples associated with Nichiren, and it has been said the Kuonji is the head temple.
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.
Oedo Mikoshi Competition Festival Oct. 12, 2025
A large event featuring traditional festival performances. Mikoshi (portable Shinto shrines) and the groups of bearers across the Tokyo area will take part and show their performance.
TOKYO GUNDAM FESTIVAL Odaiba In October and November 2025
During the event, high school students will serve as your English tour guides, showing you around the life-size Unicorn Gundam statue and the waterfront of Odaiba.
Yabusame Horseback Archery at Takadanobaba Oct.13, 2025
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, 2025
A historic temple in Edogawa City holds this chrysanthemum (Kiku flower) exhibition and market.
Toshogu Shrine Autumn Festival in Nikko
Oct. 16 - 17, 2025
One of the biggest festivals in the historic area of Nikko is held at the Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Grab-a-drink Festival in Shin-Koiwa Park | Oct. 17 - 19, 2025
Food and drink stalls inspired by the lively vibe of downtown Tokyo will pop up in the park. You can kick back with some original whisky sodas and beers at the standing bar while enjoying live performances.
All Japan Model & Hobby Show
Oct. (17), 18 and 19, 2025
A hobby kit exhibition showcasing various hobby products: plastic model kits, model trains, character figures, and more.
Hibiya Gardening Show
Oct. 18. - 26, 2025
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.
Tokyo Market Meat Festival
Oct. 18 - 19, 2025
This food festival will take place at Tokyo Meat Market in Shinagawa, Tokyo.
SANCHA DE DAIDOGEI in Setagaya
Oct. 18 and 19. 2025
Sangenjaya city will turn to Art Town! This is an art event where street performers, locals, volunteers, and visitors can enjoy themselves as one.
Kawagoe Festival
Oct. 18 - 19, 2025
A two-day festival that will transport you back in time to the traditional aesthetic streets of Edo-period Japan
Autumn Rose Festival at Yoyogi Park
Oct. 19, 2025
Walkable from JR Harajuku Station in Shibuya. 68 varieties of 700 roses will be in full bloom at gardens in Yoyogi Park.
Nihonbashi Bettara Market Oct. 19. & 20
The Bettara-ich is a traditional street market that takes place annually on October 19th and 20th, centering around the Takarada Ebisu Shrine in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.
AUTUMN GINZA | Oct. 2025
A lineup of events to experience the tradition and the culture of Ginza: an open-air tea ceremony, the Diners Club’s Ginza Restaurant Week, and walking tours to visit temples and shrines in Ginza.
TASTE of TOKYO Ajiwai Festa 2025
Oct. 24 - 26,. 2025
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.
Asagaya Jazz Street Festival
Oct. 24 and 25. 2025
Asagaya town in Suginami city has held this friendly, local music event since 1995.
Old book Street Market in Kanda
Oct. 24 - Nov. 3, 2025
Tokyo's largest book market is held on the streets in Jinbocho, a historic book town. Every year, numerous book enthusiasts visit the market to search for unique books.
Chrysanthemum festival at Kameido Tenjin
Oct..25 - Nov 23, 2025
Kameido Tenjin Shrine holds a local festival and displays various Chrysanthemum flowers.
North Japan Culture Fest in Nakano City, Tokyo
Oct. 25 - 26, 2025
This is an event celebrating the friendship between the Tohoku prefectures and Nakano City in Tokyo. This festival features a variety of special foods and promotes tourism, culture, and other attractions from each Tohoku prefecture and the Nakano.
