Events & things to do in Asakusa & Ueno in October 2026

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 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 12 (Mon) 9:00〜17:00

Festivals 📍 Mukojima Hyakkaen (向島百花園)

Mukojima Hyakkaen 2026 Hagi Festival

A festival to enjoy hagi, an autumn flower tradition.

💴 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 3 (Sat) – Oct 4 (Sun) 10:00〜19:00

Festivals 📍 Ueno Park (上野恩賜公園) Secondary source

Salsa Street 2026: Ueno de Bueno

An international exchange festival celebrating Latin culture held in Ueno Park.

🆓 Free 🌤 Outdoor ☂️ Rain OK

Upcoming Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 4 (Sun) 10:00〜16:00

Markets & food 📍 Oyokawa Shinsui Park, Sumida Ward (大横川親水公園) "Nagasaki Bridge Ruin Event Square"

Autumn Sumida Glass Market 2026

This is a glass market held at Oyokawa Shinsui Park in Sumida Ward.

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 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Sun)

Festivals 📍 Daien-ji Temple (大圓寺)

Yanaka Chrysanthemum Festival

At the Yanaka Chrysanthemum Festival, you can enjoy displays of chrysanthemum dolls that have been a tradition since the Edo period, as well as delicious dishes featuring chrysanthemums.

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 10 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Sun) 10:00〜16:00

Festivals 📍 Disaster Prevention Square 'Hatsune no Mori'

Yanaka Festival

The Yanaka Festival is a local event filled with performances by local schools and fun activities.

🆓 Free 🌤 Outdoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Upcoming Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon) 10月10日（土）15:00〜21:00、10月11日（日）11:00〜21:00、10月12日（月・祝）11:00〜19:45

Festivals 📍 Sumida Park (隅田公園) Soyo Breeze Plaza Secondary source

Sumida Park Cinema Festival 2026

An autumn festival to enjoy films in Sumida Park.

🆓 Free 🌤 Outdoor 🌙 Evening

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

Upcoming Oct 17 (Sat) 13:30〜15:00

Performances 📍 Taitō City Kyu-Tokyo Musical School Sōgakudō (台東区立旧東京音楽学校奏楽堂)

Hogaku Fresh Concert 2026 in Taitō

Enjoy the charm of traditional Japanese music at a concert in Taitō.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor

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

Upcoming Oct 24, 2026 (Sat) – Feb 21, 2027 (Sun)

Exhibitions 📍 Exhibition Room

Turner Exhibition | National Museum of Western Art

An exhibition featuring the works of British painter Turner.

Upcoming Oct 24, 2026 (Sat) – Feb 21, 2027 (Sun) 9:30～17:30（金・土曜日は～20:00）

Exhibitions 📍 National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館)

Turner Exhibition – Dialogue Between Sublime Painting and Contemporary Art

The Turner Exhibition is held at the National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館). It's a great opportunity to enjoy a dialogue between his remarkable works and contemporary art.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor

Upcoming Oct 31, 2026 (Sat) – Feb 21, 2027 (Sun)

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

Special Exhibition: The Sex of Living Things

A special exhibition titled 'The Sex of Living Things' will be held at the National Museum of Nature and Science.