Events in Akasaka

Midtown Ice Rink

The ice-skating rink takes over the grass square behind Tokyo Midtown every winter. It is a popular event because of the Midtown Winter Lights right next door — so expect a line. The rink …

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark Hills

The Ark Hills antique market is much classier compared to some of Tokyo’s usual fairs. In addition to the amazing finds you can usually dig up at a flea market, like jewelry and home goods, …

Kioi Winter 22/23

If you like your winter light-ups with added stag, then Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho is the place you’ve been looking for. The best view is from Benkeibashi bridge, which you cross to get …

Midtown Blossom 2023

Combine your hanami with a bit of classic Tokyo style at Roppongi’s annual Midtown Blossom event. Held in and around the Tokyo Midtown complex and Hinoki-cho Park, Midtown Blossom features …

Jodoji Bon Odori Festival

Jodoji is a temple in Akasaka in the shadow of the Biz Tower. This festival is one of the first summer festivals in the area and sees an interesting mix of residents and local office workers …

Nogi Shrine Summer Festival

A traditional summer shrine festival at one of the most serene shrines in central Tokyo. Thankfully, the festival takes place during the relative cool of the late afternoon and early evening. …

Akasaka Hikawa Matsuri

Although it’s not one of the major festivals, the Akasaka Hikawa Matsuri is an easily accessible community festival with lots of activities and events. It features restored dashi which are …

Roppongi Art Night 2023

Roppongi Art Night (modeled after the famous “Nuit Blanche” festivals around the world) has become one of the biggest art events. Not only are the attendance numbers growing, the …

Toyokawa Inari Ooka-Echizen Festival

An annual festival at this shrine close to Akasaka-Mitsuke Station in celebration of the renowned middle Edo period samurai, judge and feudal lord Ooka Tadasuke. Ooka is celebrated in many tales …

Ark Hills Music Week 2023

Held for the 12th time, Ark Hills Music Week celebrates the power of music for 11 whole days. There will be events held all around Minato City, including Suntory Hall and Ark Hills Karajan …

Design Touch 2023

Held for the 15th time, Design Touch is an innovative art event happening in and around Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi. This year’s theme is “Kanaru Design – Design for a Sustainable …

Midtown Winter Lights 2023

The Midtown illumination is incredibly popular in the days leading up to Christmas (especially the 24th) with couples bringing a compulsory bottle of champers with them. If you want to avoid …