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
Poland Festival
Visitors to the Roppongi Hills Arena on Saturday, May 17 will be welcome to celebrate all things Polish at the annual Poland Festival.
| Date & Time | May 17, 2025・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Roppongi Hills Arena |
Asakusa Sanja Matsuri 2025
One of Tokyo's biggest festivals, Sanja Matsuri is held over three days and centered around Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine, with the main festivities taking place over the weekend. Featuring over 100 mikoshi floats and dances by shrine maidens, taiko drumming, traditional festival stalls and more, this legendary matsuri is considered one of the three Great Festivals of Edo — being held in various forms for over 1000 years.
| Date & Time | May 16-18・13:00~・Starting times vary by day |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Sensoji Temple |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Keisei Rose Garden 'The Queen of Heart's Tree Castle'
Experience the Keisei Rose Garden's spring festival, "The Queen of Heart's Tree Castle," where the garden turns into a rose-filled theme park. Throughout the festival period, guests can enjoy tea in the small castle inside the garden, and ride a merry-go-round or the self-driving car to explore the garden premises.
| Date & Time | Apr 19-Jun 15・09:00-18:00 |
| Price | ¥1,800 |
| Location | Keisei Rose Garden |
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
Emo Night Tokyo
The Saddest Party in Tokyo returns May 17! Join Emo Night in Kabukicho for an angsty celebration with Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, live bands and a nostalgic DJ set.
| Date & Time | May 17, 2025・17:00-22:00 |
| Price | ¥5000-¥5800 |
| Location | 新宿ACB HALL |
Angura Presents: 'Pop Peach Planet'
Angura's next event features four exciting and creative pop acts in Japanese indie like Puff and Wang Dang Doodle, and some top-class DJs.
| Date & Time | May 14, 2025・19:00~・Doors open 18:30 |
| Price | ¥3,200 (inc 1D |
| Location | Shinjuku Marz |
Boyz II Men Japan
Boyz II Men touch down in Japan for a three-date arena tour, taking in Osaka and Nagoya before moving onto Tokyo for a final date.
| Date & Time | May 16, 2025・19:00~・Doors open 18:00 |
| Price | from ¥15,000 |
| Location | Tokyo Garden Theater |
Tokyo Community and Performative Events
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Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
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
Yamada Koki's Nahar Exhibition
Wildlife photographer Koki Yamada's latest exhibition displays shots of the Bengal Tigers in their natural habitat.
| Date & Time | Apr 26-May 17・10:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Daikanyama Hillside Forum |
Yuko Nishikawa: Moshi-Moshi Karuta
New York-based artist Yuko Nishikawa fills Calm & Punk Gallery's lofty space with ethereal mobiles inspired by the traditional Japanese poetic card game "Iroha Karuta."
| Date & Time | May 02-25・13:00-19:00・Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Calm & Punk Gallery |
Daido Moriyama and Sayre Gomez: "Hellooooo" Exhibition
Daido Moriyama’s Tokyo street photography meets the sharp grit of Sayre Gomez’s photorealistic Los Angeles paintings in this exhibition.
| Date & Time | Apr 12-May 31・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Taka Ishii Gallery Kyobashi |
| More Info | Closed Sunday, Monday, Holidays |
Ukiyo-e In Play Exhibition
Explore the evolution of traditional Japanese woodcut printing at the Contemporary Ukiyo-e Exhibition, featuring 85 artists reimagining the timeless art of ukiyo-e.
| Date & Time | Apr 22-Jun 15・09:30-17:00 |
| Price | ¥1000 |
| Location | Tokyo National Museum |
Love Fashion: In Search of Myself Exhibition
A fashion exhibition from the archives of the Kyoto Costume, exploring clothing through our dreams and desires. From luxurious historical garments to iconic contemporary pieces from Alexander McQueen to Yohji Yamamoto, the show covers centuries of style to examine the deep connection that clothing has with human nature and the self.
| Date & Time | Apr 16-Jun 22・11:00-19:00・Closed on Mondays |
| Price | ¥1600 |
| Location | Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery |
Living Modernity: 1920s–1970s Architecture Exhibition
"Living Modernity" explores the home as an innovative space of beauty, and the 20th century ideals that shaped how we live today. Showcasing projects from Japan, Europe, America and Brazil, the exhibition includes an impressive name-call of iconic architects, and shares how Japan responded to modernism with a focus on natural materials. With display objects spanning graphic art, models and immersive experiences, this exhibition is sure to delight fans of interior and architectural design, alongside anyone who has ever taken pleasure in a Zillow scrolling session.
| Date & Time | Mar 19-Jun 30・10:00-18:00・Closed on Tuesdays |
| Price | ¥1800 |
| Location | The National Art Center, Roppongi |
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
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 |
The Tavern Secret Kitchen Is Back
The Tavern Secret Kitchen is secretly back with two unforgettable evenings on Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, 2025.
| Date & Time | May 16-17・19:00~・Welcome drink from 18:30 |
| Price | ¥24,200 |
| Location | The Tavern - Grill & Lounge |
| More Info | ¥9,900 for wine pairing |
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 |
Sapporo Beer The Perfect Black Label Wagon Event
Sapporo's Perfect Black Label Wagon is touring at 13 stops celebrating their flagship draft beer around the country. Guests can enjoy Sapporo beer and other exclusive goods at the event.
| Date & Time | Apr 09-Aug 24・・Please check event details for each venue |
| Price | Experience passes: ¥1200 (Tokyo), ¥1000 (other locations) |
| Location | Roppongi Hills Arena |
Mori no Beer Garden's 40th Edition
Mori no Beer Garden is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat barbecue and an all-you-can-eat drinks menu.
| Date & Time | Apr 15-Sep 23・16:30-22:00・Weekends and Holidays: 12:00-22:00. From July 19 to August 31: 14:00-22:30, Weekends and Holidays: 12:00-22:30 |
| Price | ¥6,000-¥7,000 for adults |
| Location | Niko Niko Park, Meiji Jingu Gaien |
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Bills Spring-Summer 2025 Menu
The all-day dining restaurant Bills (stylized as bills) starts its spring-summer 2025 menu at all eight locations in Japan from April 22.
| Date & Time | Apr 22-Oct 15・ |
| Price | Breakfast-Brunch ¥3,000-¥3,999 |
| Location | bills Ginza |
| More Info | Dinner ¥5,000-¥5,999 |
Tokyo Game Events
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