Events & things to do in Asakusa & Ueno on 13 September 2026 (Sun)

Ended Aug 21 (Fri) – Sep 13 (Sun)

Exhibitions 📍 TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO. Secondary source

Cat Nap Exhibition Summer 2026

A purr-fect escape filled with adorable cats featuring new works and limited edition goods from popular star cats.

Now on Sep 13 (Sun) – Sep 27 (Sun)

Performances 📍 Ryogoku Kokugikan (両国国技館) Secondary source

Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament 2026

The Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament will be held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan.

🏠 Indoor 💴 Paid

Now on Sep 13 (Sun) – Sep 27 (Sun)

Performances 📍 Ryogoku Kokugikan (両国国技館)

Grand Sumo September Tournament

The Grand Sumo September Tournament will be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Now on May 27 (Wed) – Oct 18 (Sun) 平日：12:00‐22:00、土日祝：11:00-22:00

Markets & food 📍 Asakusa Ekimise Rooftop Secondary source

Festival BBQ Beer Garden Asakusa Ekimise Yatai Village

Enjoy a festival-themed BBQ experience on the rooftop.

Now on Jul 7 (Tue) – Sep 23 (Wed) 9:30～17:30（金・土曜日は～20:00）

Exhibitions 📍 Exhibition Hall

Printmaker Rembrandt: Challenge, Legacy, Impact

A print exhibition of Rembrandt will be held at the National Museum of Western Art.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 7 (Tue) – Nov 1 (Sun) 9:30〜16:30

Exhibitions 📍 Shitamachi Museum (したまちミュージアム) 3rd Floor Exhibition Room

Special Exhibition "Mural: Asakusa Big Parade - Stars of Asakusa by Koji Kadata"

A mural exhibition featuring the stars of Asakusa as painted by Koji Kadata.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 10 (Fri) – Oct 31 (Sat)

Experiences 📍 Tokyo Skytree

Chiikawa☆Starry Skytree® and Secret Island

A collaboration event featuring the popular character "Chiikawa" will be held.

🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly 🌙 Evening

Now on Jul 11 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon) 9:00〜17:00、8月9日（日）～8月15日（土）は18:00まで開館

Exhibitions 📍 National Museum of Nature and Science (国立科学博物館) Secondary source

Special Exhibition: "Animal Super World Exhibition - National Museum of Nature and Science × Darwin is Here!"

This is a special exhibition held at the National Museum of Nature and Science.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 11 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Wed) 09:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Sumida Cultural Museum (すみだ郷土文化資料館)

Fireworks Technology Exhibition in Mukojima

A special exhibition on fireworks technology will be held at the Sumida Cultural Museum in Mukojima.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 14 (Tue) – Sep 14 (Mon)

Festivals 📍 Sumida Aquarium (すみだ水族館) Secondary source

Sumisui Fireworks 2026 ~Enjoy a Cool Summer with Water and Light.~

A special event to enjoy summer traditions is being held at the Sumida Aquarium.

🆓 Free

Now on Jul 19 (Sun) – Sep 14 (Mon)

Experiences 📍 Asakusa Hanayashiki (浅草花やしき) Secondary source

Asakusa Summer Yashiki 2026 – Get Soaked in the Summer-Only Area "Water Play Zone"

A summer-exclusive wet area to enjoy at Asakusa Hanayashiki.

Now on Jul 23 (Thu) – Oct 7 (Wed) 9:30～17:30、金曜日は20:00まで

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (東京都美術館)

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: Landscapes of This Place—Ueno, Omuta, Buenos Aires

A special exhibition "Landscapes of This Place" will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 24 (Fri) – Sep 23 (Wed) 10:00〜17:00（入館は16:30まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo University of the Arts (東京藝術大学) University Art Museum Main Building Exhibition Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4

Geidai Style Art "Mikata" – Become a Geidai Student This Summer

A special art exhibition will be held at Tokyo University of the Arts.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 25 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun) 9:30～17:30、金曜日は20:00まで

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Flourishing Diversity of Edo Paintings

This special exhibition focuses on the excellent Japanese art collection of the British Museum.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 31 (Fri) – Sep 23 (Wed) 9:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 National Museum of Nature and Science (国立科学博物館)

National Museum of Nature and Science Collaborative Exhibition: 'What Should We Do, Humans'

This exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science explores global environmental issues.

💴 Paid

Now on Aug 15 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun)

Exhibitions 📍 Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館) Secondary source

Ukiyo-e Beauty Paintings: From Harunobu, Kiyonaga, and Utamaro to Kunisada

This is a ukiyo-e beauty painting exhibition currently held at the Edo-Tokyo Museum.

🏠 Indoor

Now on Aug 25 (Tue) – Sep 27 (Sun) 9:30〜17:30（土曜日は19:30まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館) Secondary source

Invitation to the Floating World - Collaboration Between the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the Idemitsu Collection

A special exhibition themed around ukiyo-e from the Edo period.

Now on Sep 4 (Fri) – Dec 20 (Sun)

Festivals

Sumida Colorful Arts Festival

An arts festival held in Sumida Ward, where you can enjoy a variety of art works.

Now on Sep 10 (Thu) – Sep 29 (Tue) 10:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Ueno Park Museum (上野の森美術館) Secondary source

39th Exhibition of Japan's Nature

This public exhibition features a variety of works themed around Japan's natural beauty.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Now on Sep 12 (Sat) – Sep 24 (Thu) 10:30〜18:00

Exhibitions 📍 Connect Sumida [Machidokoro]

Leather Craftsman Exhibition and Sale Using Leather from Sumida Ward

An exhibition and sale featuring leather artisans will be held in Sumida Ward. Handmade leather products will be available.

🧒 Kid-friendly 📝 Booking required

Now on Sep 12 (Sat) – Sep 19 (Sat) 12:30〜16:30

Experiences 📍 Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, 4th Floor, Painting Hall

Adult Art Workshop - Painting Ema

An art workshop for adults to paint flowers on ema.

💴 Paid