Events in Tokyo this week – 21st October to 27th October
This week’s round up of events in Tokyo sees ongoing Halloween themed events, as well as horticultural and architectural exhibitions amongst a variety of other events.
Both Tokyo Disney Resort and Sanrio Puroland continue their Halloween events, with visitors to the parks expected to peak in the coming week as it approaches the 31st of October.
Themed foods, shows and merchandise will be amongst some of the attractions on offer for visitors to both theme parks.
The annual rose festival at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens will be ongoing until the 8th of November, with visitors being invited to view over 100 variety of autumnal roses.
Design Touch 2024 at Tokyo Midtown is set to showcase art installations from prominent designers from across the globe until the 4th of November, with a range of outdoor exhibitions and talks/workshops for those interested in art and design.
Kagurazaka Machi Tobi Festa celebrates the traditional culture of the Kagurazaka area of Tokyo, with a number of different events held over a two week period from 12th October until the 3rd of November.
The Kameido Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival celebrates Japan’s national flower with a number of floral displays around the Kameido Tenjin Shrine and can be viewed up until 23rd November.
Horticultural enthusiasts will also be able to take in two other chrysanthemum festivals – the first at the Takahata Fudoson Temple and the second at Jindai Botanical Gardens, both of which start on the 26th of October and run until 17th November.
Anime fans won’t want to miss two ongoing exhibitions based on the popular manga/anime series Tokyo Ghoul and ONE PIECE.
The Tokyo Ghoul EX Exhibition, taking place at the Terada Warehouse G1 Building in Shinagawa, features replicas of locations seen in the anime series, as well as interactive exhibits and an immersive cinema experience.
The ONE PIECE ONLY EXHIBITION, taking place at the PLAY! Museum, is set to offer a unique behind the scenes look at the creation of one of its most important chapters and is a must see for any fan of the series.
Ramen lovers can experience Japan’s largest ramen food festival at Komazawa Olympic Park with Tokyo Ramen Festa 2024, which will be running until the 4th of November.
Yomiuriland, a popular theme park in Inagi, is set to start its annual Jewellumination event on the 24th of October.
Set to run until April 2025, “Jewellumination” sees the park lit up with thousands of lights over the winter season.
Each year Ikebukuro welcomes thousands of cosplayers to the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival and the 2024 event will take place from 25th to 27th October.
The Kanda Used Book Festival transforms the area around Jinbocho Station into a book lovers paradise, with local stores setting up stalls to create a street long book market from the 25th of October until the 4th of November.
If you’re looking for a more adventurous experience the Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival, which starts on the 26th of October and runs until December 8th, offers hikers and visitors to Mount Takao the opportunity to celebrate the autumnal foliage around the mountain.