Asakusa & Ueno

Events & things to do in Asakusa & Ueno on 25 September 2026 (Fri)

Events in Asakusa, Ueno, Kuramae & Tokyo Skytree area on 25 September 2026 (Fri), as a list and on a map. 2 of them open on this day and 2 finish on it.

25 September 2026 (Fri) — 18 events

Only on this day 2

A one-day event

Upcoming Sep 25 (Fri)

Festivals Kiyomizu Kannon-do (清水観音堂)

Doll Offering Ceremony

The Doll Offering Ceremony is a traditional event where those blessed with children dedicate dolls in gratitude.

Upcoming Sep 25 (Fri)

Festivals Jomon-in (浄名院)

Hechima Kuyo

Hechima Kuyo is a traditional prayer event held at Jomon-in.

Also running 16

Continues before and after this day

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) – 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 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 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 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 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 Sep 15 (Tue) – Nov 8 (Sun) 9:30〜17:30

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

Edo-Tokyo Museum Renewal Commemoration: NHK Taiga Drama Special Exhibition 'The Toyotomi Brothers!'

A special exhibition at the Edo-Tokyo Museum focusing on the story of the Toyotomi brothers from the Sengoku period, featuring valuable historical materials.

Paid Indoor

Upcoming Sep 19 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue) 9:30〜16:30

Exhibitions Ueno Toshogu Shrine Peony Garden (上野東照宮ぼたん苑) Secondary source