October 2026 Events in Tokyo

The Railway Festival

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

Edogawa Citizens Festival

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

Fukuro Festival (Yosakoi)

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

Meguro Citizens Festival

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

Ark Hills Music Week 2026

Take a stroll around Minato City while enjoying a melange of music. Experience everything from classical concerts to starry serenades.

Meguro Grilled Pacific Saury Festival

Get your fix of fresh fish, for free!

Yanaka Festival

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

Shitamachi Matsuri

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

Toyama Park Yabusame

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

Oeshiki Festival at Ikegami Honmonji Temple

Oeshiki is a Buddhist festival held at Ikegami Honmonji Temple.

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.

World Mental Health Day

October 10 is World Mental Health Day.

Yokohama Oktoberfest 2026

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

Kyūshū Fair

Drink shōchū, feast on regional ramen and other delights, and consider a trip down south to Kyūshū, Japan's southerly island known for gorgeous weather and crafts.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

CEATEC 2026

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.

Diwali in Yokohama 2026

Get ready to celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights.

Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival 2026

Who says fireworks are only for the summer months?

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2026

The Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony is a showcase of one of Japan's unique cultural assets.

Kawagoe Festival

The Kawagoe Festival is a lively event with floats carrying exquisitely crafted dolls.

Sumida Street Jazz Festival

Get jazzy.

CWAJ Print Show 2026

The CWAJ Print Art Gallery is an art print exhibition organized by College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ).