Events & things to do in Asakusa & Ueno on 18 October 2026 (Sun)

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 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

Upcoming Oct 18 (Sun) – Nov 29 (Sun)

Experiences 📍 Former Iwasaki Residence Garden (旧岩崎邸庭園)

Enjoying the Former Iwasaki Residence Garden Under the Autumn Sky

A special autumn event will be held at the Former Iwasaki Residence Garden.

🆓 Free

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 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.

Upcoming 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

Ueno Toshogu Shrine Peony Garden Special Festival: Autumn Garden of Dahlias

A special festival featuring a vibrant array of dahlias blooming in autumn Ueno.

💴 Paid

Upcoming Sep 19 (Sat) – Oct 26 (Mon) 11:00～21:00

Markets & food 📍 Tokyo Skytree Town 4th Floor Sky Arena Secondary source

Oktoberfest in Tokyo Skytree Town 2026

An event to enjoy authentic German beer and gourmet food at Tokyo Skytree Town.

🆓 Free

Upcoming Sep 29 (Tue) – Dec 20 (Sun) 9:30〜17:00、金・土は20:00まで

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館) Secondary source

Utagawa Hiroshige: Best Angles of Edo

A valuable exhibition of Utagawa Hiroshige's ukiyo-e artworks will be held.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor

Upcoming Oct 1 (Thu) – Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00〜16:00

Performances 📍 Heisei Nakamura-za (平成中村座) Secondary source

Heisei Nakamura-za October Grand Kabuki

This is a Kabuki performance themed around the episodes of Taira no Masakado.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor

Upcoming Oct 4 (Sun) – Oct 30 (Fri) 18:30〜21:00

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

Asakusa Horror Night Walk

An immersive horror event will be held at Asakusa Hanayashiki.

💴 Paid 🌙 Evening 🧒 Kid-friendly

Upcoming Oct 10, 2026 (Sat) – Jan 10, 2027 (Sun) 10:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Ueno no Mori Art Museum (上野の森美術館) Secondary source

Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition - Treasures of Europe in America

Enjoy European treasures at Ueno no Mori Art Museum.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor

Upcoming Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun) 9:30～17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo National Museum Secondary source

Special Exhibition: Daitoku-ji Temple - Unmatched Zen Garden of Our Era

This special exhibition introduces the history and culture of Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor