October 2025 Events in Tokyo

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.

The Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.

Shitamachi Matsuri

Shitamachi Matsuri is a traditional festival held each year at Nezu Shrine.

Meguro Citizens Festival

Enjoy games, traditional Japanese drama, and music while nibbling on some fresh saury fish.

Fukuro Festival (Yosakoi)

The two-part Fukuro Festival is one of the largest festivals in Ikebukuro.

Edogawa Citizens Festival

The Edogawa Citizens Festival is a local celebration with mascot characters, performances, and local produce.

Oeshiki Festival at Ikegami Honmonji Temple

Oeshiki is a Buddhist festival held at Ikegami Honmonji Temple.

Yanaka Matsuri

Yanaka Matsuri is a community festival in the neighborhood of Yanaka.

Yokohama Oktoberfest 2025

German music, beer, and food blend to create a warm and cozy atmosphere at Yokohama's famous Red Brick Warehouse.

Toyosu Oktoberfest 2024

A boisterous festival full of beer and German snacks awaits!

Jiyūgaoka Megami Matsuri

Jiyūgaoka Megami Matsuri is a popular yearly festival held in the area around Jiyūgaoka Station.

Kappabashi Kitchenware Festival

Check out Tokyo's premier neighborhood for kitchen utensils at this festival with all the traditional Japanese fixings — and great food no doubt.

Toyama Park Yabusame

Toyama Park Yabusame is a chance to watch the Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery.

The Railway Festival

The Railway Festival features booths from all Japan's major railway companies.

CEATEC 2025

See exhibits of the latest tech from national and international mega-corporations at this trade show. If you're interested in consumer electronics, stop by.

Asakusa Golden Dragon Dance (October)

A golden dragon comes to Sensōji Temple to brighten the cool autumn days.

Tokyo Yamathon

The Yamathon is a fundraising challenge where teams walk or run through Tokyo, visiting all 30 stations of the JR Yamanote train line.

The Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.

Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival 2025

Who says fireworks are only for the summer months?

Back From The Grave: Halloween Ball

Rock out on Halloween at Shinjuku's LOFT in Kabukichō with back-to-back all-nighters.

Nihonbashi Ebisu-ko Bettara Pickles Market

This fair is a popular seasonal event where you can buy pickled daikon.

Ikebukuro Egg Festival 2025

A celebration of raw eggs on rice, this unique festival is a simple ode to the much-loved dish of tamago kake gohan and offers an all-you-can-eat eggsperience with eggs from across the country!