10-October (Jyu-gatsu)

Toshogu Shrine Autumn Festival in Nikko | Oct. 16 - 17, 2023
One of the biggest festivals in the historic area of Nikko is held at the Nikko Toshogu Shrine.

Free admissions on Tokyo Citizens' Day (Tomin-no-hi) | Oct 1st
Ueno Zoo, Rikugien Garden, Hamarikyu Garden and more.

Asagaya Jazz Street Festival | Oct. 20 and 21. 2023
Asagaya town in Suginami city has held this friendly, local music event since 1995.

AUTUMN GINZA | Oct. 20 - Nov. 5, 2023
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, Kid's Kabuki, and walking tours to visit temples and shrines in Ginza.

Setagaya Ward Tamagawa Fireworks Festival | Oct. 21, 2023
The fireworks festival in Setagaya City is aimed at bringing smiles to the future.

Hibiya Gardening Show | Oct. 21. - 29, 2023
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 is free.

SANCHA DE DAIDOGEI in Setagaya | Oct. 21 and 22. 2023
Sangenjaya city will turn to Art Town! This is an art event where street performers, locals, volunteers, and visitors can enjoy themselves as one.

Maple Leaf Festival in Komoro | Oct. 21 - Nov.19, 2023
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.

Tokyo International Film Festival | Oct.23 - Nov.1. 2023
The Only FIAPF-Accredited International Film Festival in Japan

TASTE of TOKYO Ajiwai Festa 2023 | Oct. 27 - 29,. 2023
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. 28 - 29, 2023
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.

Kiku Flower (Chrysanthemum) Festival at Takahatafudo Temple | Oct. 28 - Nov.17. 2023
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 Heritage Weeks (Tokyo Bunkazai Week) | Oct.28 - Nov.5 2023
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..

Izu Shirahama-jinja Shrine Festival | Oct.28-30
Shirahama-jinja, the oldest shrine in the Izu region, holds a traditional festival annually. The three-day festival features various events, including bonfires and fireworks dedicated to the gods of the seven Izu islands.

Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival (Oedo Kakki Parade) | Oct. 29, 2023
This festival is held in the Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas near JR Tokyo Station. It features a large parade with approximately 3,000 participants marching down Chuo Dori Street.

Hachioji Food Festival | Oct. 28. & 29. 2023
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.

Han-no Matsuri Festival, Saitama | Nov. 4 - 5. 2023
A traditional festival held in Hanno City. People from towns in the Hanno gather with their gorgeous floats and parade on the streets.