
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 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 …
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. …
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 (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 …
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 …
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 …