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
Marunouchi Street Park Illumination and Christmas Market 2024
Around 286 trees in the Marunouchi area will be adorned with approximately 820,000 sparkling champagne gold LED bulbs. Stroll through the Christmas Market and ice skate under the sparkling lights.
| Date & Time | Nov 14-Dec 25・11:00-22:00・Event days and times vary, check the website for individual attractions |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Marunouchi Naka-Dori Avenue |
Yebisu Garden Place Winter Illumination and Christmas Marche
Yebisu Garden Place is celebrating their 30th anniversary and the holiday season with a special illumination display. Over 100,000 champagne gold lights will illuminate the area. Enjoy the lights and Christmas markets for decor, gifts, food and drinks.
| Date & Time | Nov 09-Dec 25・・Event days and times vary, check the website for individual attractions |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Yebisu Garden Place |
Tokyo Solamachi Christmas Market
This winter, Tokyo Skytree Town is decorated with approximately 500,000 sparkling illuminations, featuring a free Christmas Market on the fourth floor and live Christmas music throughout the season.
| Date & Time | Nov 07-Dec 25・11:00-22:00・Last Orders 21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Solamachi |
Azabudai Hills Christmas 2024
Get in the holiday spirit and celebrate the Christmas magic at the Azabudai Hills Christmas Market with a pop-up village of 17 different food, beverage and retail shops.
| Date & Time | Nov 23-Dec 25・11:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Azabudai Hills |
Tokyo Christmas Market 2024 in Meiji Jingu Gaien
Meiji Jingu Gaien's Christmas Market (located a 10-minute walk from Gaienmae Station) is set once again to be one of the most popular and liveliest markets in Japan.
| Date & Time | Nov 19-Dec 25・11:00-21:30・Last admission is 20:30. Hours are 16:00-21:30 on the first day. |
| Price | ¥1,000 on weekdays/ ¥1,500 on weekends and holidays/ ¥500 for elementary school students |
| Location | Meiji Jingu Gaien |
| More Info | Standard tickets are available on the door |
Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the annual Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse will include 58 stores selling a variety of Christmas-themed dishes, drinks and trinkets.
| Date & Time | Nov 22-Dec 25・11:00-21:00・From December 7th to 25th the event ends at 22:00. |
| Price | Regular admission ticket ¥500 available on the door |
| Location | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square |
| More Info | Tickets with a limited-edition mug also available for presale |
Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Pop-Up Market Tour
In celebration of Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary, a special pop-up market will be touring across Japan. This large-scale shopping event features exclusive products including tote bags, keychains, dorayaki and castella.
| Date & Time | Oct 2, 2024-Jan 5, 2025・・Business hours and closing days are on the website of each department store |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Mitsukoshi Ginza |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events
Médecins du Monde Charity Concert
Experience Gen Tomuro live at “Bridging Hope,” supporting Médecins du Monde Japan’s medical aid in crisis zones worldwide. Donations welcome.
| Date & Time | Dec 18, 2024・19:00-08:30・Doors open at 6 p.m. |
| Price | ¥5,000 |
| Location | International House of Japan |
| More Info | Pre-school children are not permitted. |
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Christmas - Around the World with Chelsea Renee, Ahmed Zou and Bie Yuting
Celebrate Christmas with soulful R&B, jazz, and Broadway hits performed by dynamic vocalists and talented musicians in Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Dec 21, 2024・18:30~ |
| Price | ¥6,000 (+1 drink) tax included |
| Location | E-LOUNGE |
Tokyo Community and Performative Events
Keyakizaka Illumination 2024
Watch some 800,000 lights glitter along the elegant streets of Roppongi, as the whole complex is ablaze with light trails.
| Date & Time | Nov 07-Dec 25・17:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Keyakizaka |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
Gundam SEED FREEDOM × Tower Records Cafe
Commemorate the release of the Blu-ray and DVD versions of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM with an exclusive collaboration cafe. Held in conjunction with the Tower Records cafe, fans will be able to enjoy a collaboration menu inspired by the world of Gundam SEED, as well as receive novelty gifts.
| Date & Time | Nov 28-Dec 20・10:30-21:00 |
| Price | From ¥800 |
| Location | Tower Records Café Shibuya |
| More Info | Food and drinks are not included in the reservation fee and must be purchased separately |
Jujutsu Kaisen x Skytree Exhibit
Jujutsu Kaisen is having a collaboration exhibit at Tokyo Skytree. You'll be able to take photos with characters, experience collaboration-only menus and purchase exclusive limited goods! The windows of the observation deck will transform into a Jujutsu Kaisen visual extravaganza.
| Date & Time | Sep 25-Dec 22・10:00-21:00 |
| Price | From ¥2,600 for adults. Student admission at a discount. |
| Location | Tokyo Skytree |
Jujutsu Kaisen Domain Expansion Square Pop-Up
The Jujutsu Kaisen fever never stops. This exciting pop-up store has been touring all over Japan and will now be descending upon Tokyo with all of its limited merch goodness.
| Date & Time | Dec 13, 2024-Jan 13, 2025・11:00-21:00・31st December hours: 11:00-18:00, 1st January: Closed, 2nd January hours: 10:00-20:00, 3rd January hours: 11:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Ikebukuro Parco |
| More Info | Free to enter. Merchandise must be purchased separately |
Gintama 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Gintama fans, your time is here! An exhibition is happening to commemorate 20 years of this sci-fi comedy manga by Sorachi Hideaki.
| Date & Time | Dec 14, 2024-Jan 17, 2025・10:00-20:00・*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | From ¥1,000 |
| Location | Ikebukuro Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A |
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Hashira Exhibition
This Demon Slayer exhibition will explore the charms and personalities of all nine of the hashira who each have their own backstories.
| Date & Time | Nov 2, 2024-Mar 2, 2025・10:00-20:00 |
| Price | From ¥1,000 for exhibition tickets |
| Location | CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO |
| More Info | Cafe tickets 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 |
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows
Muuuse: Music Museum
MUUUSE: MUSIC MUSEUM is a new type of music experience museum where you can immerse yourself in music, ft Yaoasobi, TM Network and more.
| Date & Time | Nov 01-Dec 27・10:00-18:00・Last entry 19:30 |
| Price | ¥2,500 |
| Location | Tokyo Node |
Wall_Alternative 1st Anniversary: 'The Book'
To celebrate the first anniversary of Wall_alternative gallery and bar, the space will host "The Book" exhibition with Meiji The Cacao.
| Date & Time | Nov 27-Dec 28・18:00-23:59・November 27: open to public from 22:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | WALL_alternative |
'This Must Be The Place' Photography Exhibition by Lisa Knight
Lisa Knight, the photographer and mastermind behind the Tokyo Weekender instagram is hosting a fundraising exhibition in Shibuya.
| Date & Time | Dec 3, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・10:30-21:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Hotel Indigo Shibuya |
T2 Collection 'Collecting? Connecting?' Exhibition
The T2 Collection Exhibition will showcase around 35 artworks, including pieces from artists Tatsuo Miyajima, Kohei Nawa and Reijiro Wada.
| Date & Time | Oct 4, 2024-Mar 16, 2025・11:00-18:00・Enter by 17:00 |
| Price | ¥1,500 |
| Location | What Museum |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events
Le Pristine Tokyo Presents Christmas Dinner at Hotel Toranomon Hills
In celebration of Christmas 2024, Le Pristine is presenting an exclusive special dinner course, starting on December 20.
| Date & Time | Dec 20-26・18:00-23:00 |
| Price | ¥23,300, plus wine paring: ¥13,200, non-alcohol pairing: ¥6,600 |
| Location | Le Pristine Tokyo |
Eclipseco Pop-up Vegan Ice Cream Cafe
Eclipseco introduces sweet lovers to the wonders of its innovative vegan dairy products through this on-brand café in SDGs Studio.
| Date & Time | Dec 03-26・12:30-17:30・Weekend and holidays opening times: 12:00-18:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO RESTAURANT B1 |
| More Info | Menu item prices vary |
Enjoy an Elegant Moment With an Award-Winning Dessert in Miyazaki
Enjoy an Elegant Moment With an Award-Winning Dessert in Miyazaki hotel Phoenix Seagaia Resort. Holiday time!
| Date & Time | Nov 23-Dec 29・15:00~・See description for details |
| Price | ¥3,000 |
| Location | Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort 2F Kaze-Machi Terrace |
Tonkatsu Junchan at Aoyama Grand Hotel
The Aoyama Grand Hotel is opening a lunch-only tonkatsu specialty restaurant, Tonkatsu Jun-chan, on Friday, September 6, 2024.
| Date & Time | Sep 06-Dec 31・12:00-16:30・Last Order 15:00 |
| Price | From ¥2,700 |
| Location | Shikaku, Aoyama Grand Hotel |
Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo Opening
Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo, a restaurant specializing in rice bowls and tea, is opening in Omotesando, Tokyo, on June 30.
| Date & Time | Jun 30-Dec 31・11:30-21:00 |
| Price | ¥2,880-¥3,880 |
| Location | Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo |
Rossi's New Holiday Lunchtime Menu
Rossi, a luxurious Italian restaurant on the 20th floor of the Aoyama Grand Hotel, is offering a weekend-only holiday lunch.
| Date & Time | Jul 06-Dec 31・11:30-15:00 |
| Price | ¥7,000 |
| Location | Rossi, The Aoyama Grand Hotel |
Mesm Tokyo Afternoon Exhibition Chapter 12: Sugar Bowl, Pears, and Tablecloth
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection is offering an afternoon tea set based on Paul Cézanne's masterpiece "Sugar Bowl, Pears, and Tablecloth."
| Date & Time | Sep 1, 2024-Jan 10, 2025・14:00~ |
| Price | From ¥7,000 |
| Location | Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection |
| More Info | Weekend and National Holiday: from ¥8,000 |
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Bills Autumn and Winter 2024 Menu
Bills winter menu is inclusive for everyone from vegans to gluten-free diners, ft. Broccolini pasta, oat milk matcha frappe and paleo bread.
| Date & Time | Oct 8, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・08:30~ |
| Price | Prices vary |
| Location | Bills Omotesando |
Pingu Cafe
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of beloved cartoon Pingu, a themed cafe is coming to Tokyo. Modeled after the concept of a white winter, guests can expect to savor comforting dishes while also picking up some sweet merchandise.
| Date & Time | Dec 19, 2024-Feb 9, 2025・10:00-21:20 |
| Price | ¥660 for an Advance Reservation fee. Food and drink must be purchased separately |
| Location | BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi store |
Illumination Beer Garden and Order Buffet at the Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island, Okinawa
Take your festive holiday up a notch and relax near the beach this winter: made-to-order buffet for the holidays.
| Date & Time | Nov 8, 2024-Mar 31, 2025・17:00-21:00・L.O. 20:45 |
| Price | ¥4,400 (ORDER BUFFET) | ¥7,150 (THE LOBBY “BEER GARDEN” PLAN) Including consumption tax and are subject to an additional service charge. |
| Location | THE ISLAND 1F LOBBY LOUNGE & BAR, HYATT REGENCY HOTEL |
Tokyo Game Events
Dragon Quest 3 Remaster Cafe
This cafe celebrates the recent release of the Dragon Quest III remaster. Expect to see unique menu items like Roto's Emblem burger and Magical Water.
| Date & Time | Dec 7, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・09:00-20:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Square Enix Cafe Tokyo |
| More Info | Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately |
Street Fighter 6 Cafe
It's time to Hadoken! This limited-time only Street Fighter 6 cafe is a must-visit for all fans of video game fighters.
| Date & Time | Dec 20, 2024-Feb 5, 2025・10:00-22:00 |
| Price | Free to reserve. Food, drink and merchandise must be purchased separately |
| Location | Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro |
