As lively as ever, Japan’s capital is full of live events, pop-up shops, exhibitions and more. Check out the best things to do in Tokyo this weekend.
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events
Keisei Rose Garden 'The Queen of Heart's Tree Castle'
Experience the Keisei Rose Garden's spring festival, "The Queen of Heart's Tree Castle," where the garden turns into a rose-filled theme park. Throughout the festival period, guests can enjoy tea in the small castle inside the garden, and ride a merry-go-round or the self-driving car to explore the garden premises.
| Date & Time | Apr 19-Jun 15・09:00-18:00 |
| Price | ¥1,800 |
| Location | Keisei Rose Garden |
Kaiseimachi Hydrangea Festival 2025
Every year, in the quaint town of Kaisei, Kanagawa, 5,000 vibrant hydrangeas blossom with the backdrop of countryside rice fields. The festival makes for a beautiful escape from city life.
| Date & Time | Jun 07-15・08:30-17:15 |
| Price | ¥1,000 |
| Location | Kaisei Hydrangea Village |
Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival 2025
See over 3,000 blossoming hydrangea shrubs at Hakusan Shrine. Experience the beauty of Japan's summer season with a wide array of ajisai, or hydrangeas, of various species all filling the area with bursts of blue, pink and purple. Enjoy the hydrangeas, alongside other festival attractions including food stalls, art exhibitions and interactive activities.
| Date & Time | Jun 07-15・・10:00–17:00 (Saturdays), 10:00–16:00 (Sundays) |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Hakusan Shrine |
Takahata Fudoson Hydrangea Festival 2025
About 40 minutes from Shinjuku Station, the annual Takahata Fudoson Hydrangea Festival blooms with hydrangeas of various shades. The temple grounds become a floral escape, worth visiting during this year's rainy season.
| Date & Time | Jun 01-30・09:00-17:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Takahata Fudoson |
Wonderful Nature Village Hydrangea Festival 2025
Wonderful Nature Village in Akiruno is home to over 15,000 blossoming flowers of an impressive 60 varieties. The hydrangea area covers 30,000 square meters that spreads along a hiking trail, so visitors can walk through the stunning scenery.
| Date & Time | Jun 07-Jul 06・09:00-17:00 |
| Price | ¥850 |
| Location | Wonderful Nature Village |
| More Info | Free for elementary school children, admission to the dog park is also included with your ticket |
My Melody & Kuromi Anniversary Party at Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland
To celebrate My Melody's 50th anniversary and Kuromi's 20th anniversary, Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland theme parks will have new attractions, entertainment, photo spots, merchandise and food.
| Date & Time | Jan 17-Dec 31・・Specific event and attraction dates may vary |
| Price | |
| Location | Sanrio Puroland |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events
Candlelight : A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi
Experience the music of Joe Hisaishi like never before at a candlelit tribute concert in Tokyo’s Kanze Noh Theater, featuring iconic Studio Ghibli scores performed live by Ensemble Themis.
| Date & Time | May 24-Jul 21・ |
| Price | ¥4000 - ¥8200 |
| Location | Kanze Noh Theatre Ginza |
Tokyo Community and Performative Events
Queens' Brunch at The Tokyo Edition, Ginza
On Thursday, June 12, Sophie at Edition, the modern brasserie on the 14th floor of The Tokyo Edition, Ginza, will present its annual Queens’ Brunch. Guests will enjoy dazzling live performances by Kily Shakley, DJ sets by Elli-Rose and an exciting raffle featuring fabulous prizes. The brunch menu showcases a variety of carefully selected gastronomic delights, including seasonal vegetables sourced from local farmers across the Kanto region and more.
| Date & Time | Jun 12, 2025・12:00-15:00 |
| Price | ¥8,800 with welcome cocktail | ¥10,000 with a glass of champagne |
| Location | Sophie at Edition |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
Bleach: The Locus of the Brave II
From June 11 to July 13, dive into the world of Bleach with this special Tokyo exhibition! Explore exclusive production materials, behind-the-scenes footage, immersive experiences, and stylish photo spots. Also, don't miss the mysterious "Kurosaki" corner and tons of exclusive Bleach goods.
| Date & Time | Jun 13-Jul 13・11:00-20:00 |
| Price | TBA |
| Location | Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou-Park |
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Exhibition
A special exhibition of the latest work in the Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuX (Siege Ax) -Beginning-, is currently being held.
| Date & Time | May 24-Aug 11・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Anime Tokyo Station |
Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition
In 2003, Tokyo was blessed with the Ghilbli 3D sculpture exhibition. Now, 22 years later, it is back and bigger than ever. Dive into the worlds of My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and Pom Poko with full-scale sculptures from the films. You can even see the Savoia S-21 flying boat from Porco Rosso.
| Date & Time | May 27-Sep 23・09:30-20:00・Last Entry at 19:00 |
| Price | ¥1,900 |
| Location | Warehouse TERRADA B&C HALL |
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows
Ukiyo-e In Play Exhibition
Explore the evolution of traditional Japanese woodcut printing at the Contemporary Ukiyo-e Exhibition, featuring 85 artists reimagining the timeless art of ukiyo-e.
| Date & Time | Apr 22-Jun 15・09:30-17:00 |
| Price | ¥1000 |
| Location | Tokyo National Museum |
Queer Art Exhibition
Explore diverse LGBTQ+ perspectives through 36 works by 30 artists at the Queer Art Exhibition, part of Tokyo Pride 2025. Free admission at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku, June 6 to June 18.
| Date & Time | Jun 06-18・11:00-21:00・Closes at 19:00 on the Final Day |
| Price | Free |
| Location | BABY THE COFFEE BREW CLUB GALLERY ROOM/ART STREET |
Love Fashion: In Search of Myself Exhibition
A fashion exhibition from the archives of the Kyoto Costume, exploring clothing through our dreams and desires. From luxurious historical garments to iconic contemporary pieces from Alexander McQueen to Yohji Yamamoto, the show covers centuries of style to examine the deep connection that clothing has with human nature and the self.
| Date & Time | Apr 16-Jun 22・11:00-19:00・Closed on Mondays |
| Price | ¥1600 |
| Location | Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery |
Living Modernity: 1920s–1970s Architecture Exhibition
"Living Modernity" explores the home as an innovative space of beauty, and the 20th century ideals that shaped how we live today. Showcasing projects from Japan, Europe, America and Brazil, the exhibition includes an impressive name-call of iconic architects, and shares how Japan responded to modernism with a focus on natural materials. With display objects spanning graphic art, models and immersive experiences, this exhibition is sure to delight fans of interior and architectural design, alongside anyone who has ever taken pleasure in a Zillow scrolling session.
| Date & Time | Mar 19-Jun 30・10:00-18:00・Closed on Tuesdays |
| Price | ¥1800 |
| Location | The National Art Center, Roppongi |
Joan Miró Exhibition
From March 1 to July 6, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will host a retrospective dedicated to Joan Miró, one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists.
| Date & Time | Mar 01-Jul 06・09:30-17:30・Fridays open until 8:00 p.m. / Last entry 30 minutes before closing / Closed: Mondays (except April 28 and May 5) and May 7 |
| Price | ¥2,300 / ¥1,300 for University Students / ¥1,600 for people over 65 years old |
| Location | Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events
Plum Wine and Sake Tasting at Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami
For a limited time, Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami is collaborating with Nakano BC sake brewery.
| Date & Time | Jun 14, 2025・16:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami |
| More Info | Event is exclusive for hotel guests. Advance booking required for plum wine marinating experience (￥2,200 per person). Participants must be over 20 years old |
Il Lupino Prime Tokyo's Fresh Green Afternoon Tea
Il Lupino Prime Tokyo, a German-owned Italian restaurant established in Hawaii, is offering a Green Afternoon Tea course.
| Date & Time | May 16-Jun 30・11:30-23:30 |
| Price | ¥7,800-¥8,800 |
| Location | Il Lupino Prime Tokyo |
| More Info | For the Cocktail Set: ¥8,800-¥9,800 |
Shakey’s World Tour Indian Ocean Fair
The second Shakey's World Tour is currently taking place, with the latest stage being countries that border the Indian Ocean
| Date & Time | Apr 08-Jun 30・11:00~ |
| Price | ¥1,750-¥2,600 |
| Location | Shakey's Ikebukuro Higashiguchi |
| More Info | Plus ¥800 for the self-service alcohol bar |
Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival
The Food & Wine Festival returns for a second year at Tokyo DisneySea. Guests can sample a variety of dishes and exclusive seasonal beverages.
| Date & Time | Apr 08-Jun 30・・Specific menu and merchandise sale dates may vary |
| Price | |
| Location | Tokyo DisneySea |
Le Petit Chef
ANA InterContinental Tokyo recently announced the opening of Le Petit Chef, a cinema dining restaurant with projection mapping.
| Date & Time | Feb 07-Jul 31・12:00-22:00・Three Seatings |
| Price | ¥14,000-¥21,000 |
| Location | ANA InerContinental Tokyo |
Pierre Hermé Paris Afternoon Tea at Nineteen Eighty Lounge & Bar
Nineteen Eighty Lounge & Bar is providing a "classic" afternoon tea service in collaboration with Pierre Hermé from June 1, 2025.
| Date & Time | Jun 01-Jul 31・ |
| Price | ¥7,500 |
| Location | Nineteen Eighty Lounge & Bar |
| More Info | ¥11,000 includes a macaron gift |
Sapporo Beer The Perfect Black Label Wagon Event
Sapporo's Perfect Black Label Wagon is touring at 13 stops celebrating their flagship draft beer around the country. Guests can enjoy Sapporo beer and other exclusive goods at the event.
| Date & Time | Apr 09-Aug 24・・Please check event details for each venue |
| Price | Experience passes: ¥1200 (Tokyo), ¥1000 (other locations) |
| Location | Roppongi Hills Arena |
Asian Spice Afternoon Tea – A Fragrant Feast of Spices and Dim Sum
ANA InterContinental Tokyo is offering Asian Spice Afternoon Tea – A Fragrant Feast of Spices and Dim Sum at Karin Chinese Restaurant.
| Date & Time | May 01-Aug 31・11:30~・Three Sittings, 2-hour limit: 11:30 - 14:-00 - 17:30 |
| Price | ¥8,855 |
| Location | Karin Chinese Restaurant |
| More Info | Enjoy an optional free-flow drink plan for an extra ¥3,000 per person |
Mesm Tokyo's Afternoon Exhibition Chapter 14: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, First Half
Mesm Tokyo is offering a special afternoon tea program titled “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, First half” at its bar and lounge, Whisk.
| Date & Time | Jun 01-Aug 31・14:00~ |
| Price | ¥7,000 |
| Location | Bar & Lounge Whisk, Mesm Tokyo |
Mori no Beer Garden's 40th Edition
Mori no Beer Garden is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat barbecue and an all-you-can-eat drinks menu.
| Date & Time | Apr 15-Sep 23・16:30-22:00・Weekends and Holidays: 12:00-22:00. From July 19 to August 31: 14:00-22:30, Weekends and Holidays: 12:00-22:30 |
| Price | ¥6,000-¥7,000 for adults |
| Location | Niko Niko Park, Meiji Jingu Gaien |
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Bills Spring-Summer 2025 Menu
The all-day dining restaurant Bills (stylized as bills) starts its spring-summer 2025 menu at all eight locations in Japan from April 22.
| Date & Time | Apr 22-Oct 15・ |
| Price | Breakfast-Brunch ¥3,000-¥3,999 |
| Location | bills Ginza |
| More Info | Dinner ¥5,000-¥5,999 |
Tokyo Game Events
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