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

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 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 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

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.