Written by TC Team
As with the Shinjuku outdoor cinema, fall weather is perfect for nighttime movie watching under an open sky.
What happens?
The Hibiya Cinema Festival runs for a couple of weeks, offering free viewings of movies to the public in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Step Square. There will be a plethora of award-winning films and shorts to see.
Schedule 2026
This year the festival runs from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 25, with screens in three spots around Hibiya.
- Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Step Square — the main venue, with films on a giant outdoor LED screen plus talk sessions from directors and cast.
- Hibiya Park — October 10–12, on the lawn, run together with the park’s own Hibiya Park Terrace event. Expect a family-friendly lineup.
- Hibiya OKUROJI — October 10, 11 and 15–17, from around 7pm, indoors under the railway arches.
The theme this year is hitaru — soaking in the mood. Each day gets its own emotion, from smiles to tears to romance, and there’s a giant clapperboard photo spot on site. The film lineup is usually announced in late September.
Screenings are canceled in bad weather. Once the festival wraps, the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival takes over the neighborhood from October 26.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Add to Calendar
- 58 m from Hibiya Station Chiyoda Line (C9)Hibiya Line (H8)Mita Line (I8)
- 365 m from Yurakucho Station Yurakucho Line (Y18)Yamanote Line (JY30)Keihin-Tōhoku Line (JK25)
- 0.6 km from Uchisaiwaichō Station Mita Line (I7)
