As lively as ever, Japan’s capital is full of live events, pop-up shops, exhibitions and more. Check out the best things to do in Tokyo this weekend.
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events
Ashikaga Flower Park
Ashikaga Flower Park Great Wisteria Festival 2025
Witness one of the world's most impressive expanses of wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park. Throughout April and May, the iconic park turns violet with the great wisteria in full-bloom, and special illuminations make the park glow in the evenings. The park is open year-round, and other flowers will be visible during festival dates, including azaleas.
| Date & Time | Apr 12-May 18・09:00-20:30・Opening Hours Vary |
| Price | Up to ¥2,300 |
| Location | Ashikaga Flower Park |
| More Info | Prices vary throughout the season |
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Witness the expanse of shibazakura (turf cherry blossoms) color Yamanashi Prefecture's Fuji Motosuko Resort in a carpet of bright pink, with a backdrop of the magnificent Mount Fuji. Check the resort's official Instagram for live updates on blooming conditions.
| Date & Time | Apr 12-May 25・08:00-16:00 |
| Price | ¥1,300 |
| Location | Fuji Motosuko Resort |
| More Info | Price varies throughout the season |
Midtown Blossom 2025
Enjoy sakura season at Tokyo Midtown with relaxing hanami spaces, exclusive seasonal menus, art exhibits, workshops and shopping events.
| Date & Time | Mar 14-Apr 13・ |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown |
Hibiya Blossom 2025
The shopping area of Hibiya, along with its open-plan space, will be sporting all sorts of flowery delights. These include a 15,000-artificial flower-filled dome inspired by the hit musical "Wicked," to a gorgeous flower-filled corridor.
| Date & Time | Mar 05-Apr 18・11:00~ |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya |
Sunshine 60 Observatory Sakura Festival
The Tembo Park Sakura Festival brings cherry blossom season indoors. Enjoy a sakura celebration with amazing cityscapes, workshops and a picnic from 251 meters above.
| Date & Time | Feb 27-May 11・ |
| Price | ¥700 |
| Location | Sunshine 60 Observatory Tembo Park |
Showa Kinen Park Flower Festival 2025
Enjoy spring in Japan with a beautiful flower festival at Showa Kinen Park. Highlights include the tulip garden and nemophila field, and an outdoor barbecue and seasonal dishes and sweets are available in the park restaurants during the event.
| Date & Time | Mar 20-May 25・09:00-17:00 |
| Price | ¥450 |
| Location | Showa Kinen Park |
| More Info | Admission free on some days |
My Melody & Kuromi Anniversary Party at Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland
To celebrate My Melody's 50th anniversary and Kuromi's 20th anniversary, Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland theme parks will have new attractions, entertainment, photo spots, merchandise and food.
| Date & Time | Jan 17-Dec 31・・Specific event and attraction dates may vary |
| Price | |
| Location | Sanrio Puroland |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events
Synchronicity Festival 2025
Back for its 20th year, Synchronicity is a weekend festival held across several venues in Shibuya. The urban music and art festival features over 50 artists including Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, Mass of the Fermenting Dregs and w.o.d.
| Date & Time | Apr 12-13・13:00-21:30 |
| Price | ¥16,800 |
| Location | Shibuya |
| More Info | Single Day tickets available for cheaper |
Tokyo Spring Festival 2025
As the cherry blossoms bloom, Tokyo’s largest classical music festival, Tokyo Spring Music Festival, returns to Ueno for its 21st edition.
| Date & Time | Mar 14-Apr 20・10:00~・Times vary, see website for details |
| Price | ¥2000 |
| Location | Tokyo Bunka Kaikan |
| More Info | Price varies according to date and venue. Please check website for more details. |
Tokyo Community and Performative Events
Shooting for the Stars: AUW Fundraising Event
The Japan Committee for Asian University for Women is honored to invite you to this year’s fundraising event, Shooting for the Stars, on April 10 at the Tokyo American Club, featuring guest speaker and pioneering astronaut Naoko Yamazaki.
| Date & Time | Apr 10, 2025・18:30-21:30 |
| Price | U30 ¥8,500 | GENERAL ¥15,000 |
| Location | Tokyo American Club |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
JOJO Day Stage
New details on the highly anticipated JOJO Day Stage, a special festival celebrating the beloved JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime.
| Date & Time | Apr 12, 2025・18:00~ |
| Price | ¥5,900 for PPV streaming outside Japan |
| Location | Yoyogi 2nd National Gymnasium |
| More Info | ¥9,900 for venue tickets in Japan |
The Apothecary Diaries Art Exhibition
The Apothecary Diaries have been a hot favorite this year due to its blend of wit, humor and intriguing mysteries. Uncover it all at "The Apothecary Diaries' Exhibition" that will feature famous scenes from the series and video exhibitions. This event marks the very first public showing of some of the anime production materials such as original drawings, storyboards and art pieces.
| Date & Time | Mar 26-Apr 14・11:00-20:00 |
| Price | ¥1,800 Adults | ¥900 High School Students | ¥700 Middle School Students | ¥500 Primary School Students |
| Location | Matsuya Ginza |
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Trigun Stampede Exhibition
To celebrate the second anniversary of the anime Trigun Stampede, Animate's flagship Ikebukuro store is hosting a special exhibition with concept art pieces of characters, cityscapes and weaponry.
| Date & Time | Mar 21-Apr 14・11:00-21:00・Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:00-20:00; the exhibit will close at 17:00 on April 14th |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Animate Ikebukuro Main Store |
| More Info | The exhibit is located on the 8th floor of Ikebukuro Animate |
Dandadan Limited Time Cafe
A Dandadan cafe is coming to Tokyo for five weeks. Treat yourself to a "Psychic Parfait" and wash it down with an Okuran-inspired Melon Soda! The cafe will be in Tokyo for only five weeks before moving to Osaka and Miyaga, so catch it while you can. You can book online to reserve your space in this limited time anime cafe.
| Date & Time | Mar 13-Apr 20・ |
| Price | Free |
| Location | BOX cafe&space |
Full Metal Alchemist x Yomi No Tsugai Cafe
This cafe combines two beloved series into one unforgettable dining experience. Expect items themed after dishes from the steampunk world of Full Metal Alchemist and the murky shadow realms of Yomi no Tsugai. Limited edition merch will also be available!
| Date & Time | Jan 29-Apr 20・ |
| Price | Free |
| Location | MOTTO Cafe Ikebukuro |
| More Info | Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately |
ONE PIECE ONLY
This unique One Piece exhibit will allow fans of the series to experience never-before-seen aspects from the manga.
| Date & Time | Oct 9, 2024-May 13, 2025・10:00-18:00 |
| Price | From ¥800 |
| Location | Tachikawa Play! Museum |
Osamu Tezuka's "Phoenix" Exhibition
This exhibition will cover Phoenix, a manga series that was famously unfinished by the celebrated manga author but is known for its unique themes. The aim of this exhibition is to interpret the meaning of the Phoenix through the manga which carries heavy themes of life and its relation to the universe.
| Date & Time | Mar 07-May 25・10:00-22:00・Entry tickets accepted until 21:00 |
| Price | ¥2500 (General Admission) |
| Location | Tokyo City View |
| More Info | See tickets link for additional pricing information |
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows
Andaz x Hebru Brantley Present 'Away We Go'
Multimedia artist Hebru Brantley is teaming up with Andaz hotels this spring to create a capsule collection titled "Away We Go."
| Date & Time | Apr 13-23・ |
| Price | From ¥347,512 per night |
| Location | Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills |
| More Info | Based on double occupancy (10% consumption tax included and subject to 15% service charge and city tax) |
Polygon1993's 'Paradigm Shifters'
Paradigm Shifters embodies the Web3 ethos of empowering artists by breaking away from traditional art hierarchies. It places the artist at the center, bypassing intermediaries to elevate voices that have historically been marginalized or overlooked. This shift is about redefining the creative landscape and supporting innovation.
| Date & Time | Mar 21-Apr 13・・Hours depend on the day |
| Price | Free |
| Location | The Harmonyst |
Art Exhibition: Half Made Heaven
In her second solo exhibition, Swedish artist Josephine Rossing explores the intersection of landscape and poerty at the Hiromart Gallery.
| Date & Time | Mar 19-Apr 20・13:00-19:00・Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and National Holidays |
| Price | |
| Location | Hiromart Gallery |
Joan Miró Exhibition
From March 1 to July 6, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will host a retrospective dedicated to Joan Miró, one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists.
| Date & Time | Mar 01-Jul 06・09:30-17:30・Fridays open until 8:00 p.m. / Last entry 30 minutes before closing / Closed: Mondays (except April 28 and May 5) and May 7 |
| Price | ¥2,300 / ¥1,300 for University Students / ¥1,600 for people over 65 years old |
| Location | Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events
Shochu 100 Event at Maruyama, K5
The Maruyama izakaya at the K5 hotel will be hosting recurring shochu events with the first one set to take place on April 13.
| Date & Time | Apr 13, 2025・13:00-20:00 |
| Price | ¥3,500 [Set of 5 Tickets] |
| Location | Maruyama, K5 |
| More Info | Cashless payment only |
Hanami Premium View Plan at Rooftop Bar Andaz Tokyo
For a limited time, 18 groups per day can enjoy the Hanami Premium View Plan with stunning views at Rooftop Bar Andaz Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Apr 04-20・17:30-23:00 |
| Price | ¥8,800-¥15,400 |
| Location | Rooftop Bar Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills |
| More Info | Prices are inclusive of consumption tax and subject to 15% service charge |
Hangyodon 40th Anniversary Cafe
Hangyodon, Sanrio's popular fish-like character, is turning 40 this year. To celebrate, a pop-up cafe is serving Chinese-inspired dishes, treats, drinks and exclusive merchandise.
| Date & Time | Mar 06-Apr 20・11:00-21:15・Tokyo store dates and times. Other cafes vary by location |
| Price | ￥660 |
| Location | Box Cafe & Space |
| More Info | Reservations can be made online |
Rooftop Bar's Sakura Mixology Cocktails
This spring, the Rooftop Bar is serving three exclusive Sakura Mixology Cocktails, blending creativity with unexpected ingredients.
| Date & Time | Mar 01-Apr 30・17:00~ |
| Price | ¥2,750 per cocktail |
| Location | Rooftop Bar Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills |
The Tavern - Grill & Lounge Sakura Afternoon Tea
Celebrate the beauty of cherry blossom season with a limited-time Sakura Afternoon Tea at The Tavern - Grill & Lounge.
| Date & Time | Mar 01-Apr 30・12:00-17:00 |
| Price | ¥7,500 |
| Location | The Tavern - Grill & Lounge |
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Cabin Nakameguro's Hanami Menu
Cabin Nakameguro is rolling out its seasonal "Hanami at Cabin," which includes its signature cherry blossom cocktail.
| Date & Time | Mar 24-Apr 30・18:00~ |
| Price | Cocktails start at ¥1,900 |
| Location | Cabin Nakameguro |
The Belcomo's 'Fingershoot' Cocktail Program
The Belcomo is now offering "Fingershoot," a new cocktail program that combines five appetizers with five drinks.
| Date & Time | Feb 17-May 16・17:00-23:00・Will close at 24:00 from March 1 |
| Price | ¥7,000 for five glasses |
| Location | The Belcomo, The Aoyama Grand Hotel |
Chinaroom Hosts Renowned Cantonese Chef Jacob Huang
For one week only this February, Chinaroom is welcoming acclaimed Michelin-Starred Chef Jacob Huang to Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Feb 25-May 31・11:30-14:30・Dinner: 17:30-20:30 |
| Price | Dinner: ¥17,600, Lunch: ¥8,800 |
| Location | Chinaroom |
Jade Garden Special Chef Collaboration Event
For around two months, Chef Kent Jin Qiang is presenting a special menu at Jade Garden, Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Mar 20-May 31・11:30-22:00・Lunch: 11:30-15:00, Dinner: 17:30-22:00 |
| Price | ¥10,120-¥22,770 |
| Location | Jade Garden |
| More Info | All prices include 15% service charge and tax |
The Oak Door Bar’s Sakurao Cocktails
With hanami season approaching, Grand Hyatt Tokyo is exploring the complex flavors of Sakurao Gin through a range of cocktails.
| Date & Time | Mar 20-May 31・11:30-23:30・Until 0:30 on Fridays and Saturdays |
| Price | ¥2,300-¥2,500 |
| Location | The OakDoor |
Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival
The Food & Wine Festival returns for a second year at Tokyo DisneySea. Guests can sample a variety of dishes and exclusive seasonal beverages.
| Date & Time | Apr 08-Jun 30・・Specific menu and merchandise sale dates may vary |
| Price | |
| Location | Tokyo DisneySea |
Le Petit Chef
ANA InterContinental Tokyo recently announced the opening of Le Petit Chef, a cinema dining restaurant with projection mapping.
| Date & Time | Feb 07-Jul 31・12:00-22:00・Three Seatings |
| Price | ¥14,000-¥21,000 |
| Location | ANA InerContinental Tokyo |
Tokyo Game Events
Bandai Namco's 'Tales of' Series 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Bandai Namco Entertainment's "Tales of" role-playing video game franchise is commemorating its 30th anniversary this year. This special exhibit will feature character and scenery artwork, tribute illustrations and original drawings.
| Date & Time | Apr 04-20・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | ¥1000 |
| Location | Yurakucho Marui Event Space |
