2018 Best Events in Tokyo

Check out upcoming must-visit events in Tokyo 2018!

There are numbers of exciting, fun and unique events held in Tokyo through the year such as traditional Japanese festivals, fireworks, special art exhibitions, seasonal events and many more! Before visiting Tokyo, make sure to check event schedules in advance so you won’t miss the great opportunity to have special experiences! This is the list of best events and festivals held in Tokyo 2018!

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Cherry Blossom Festivals

From late MARCH to early APRIL

Bunkyo Azalea Festival

Date: 7 APRIL to 6 MAY

SNOOPY MUSEUM : FRIENDSHIP IN PEANUTS

Date: 21 APRIL to 24 SEPTEMBER

Italia, amore mio! 2018

Date: 21, 22 APRIL

TOKYO SKYTREE HEROES in the INFINITY SKY

Date: 14 MAY to 16 JULY

Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Exhibition

Date:

Vol 2: 19 MARCH to 17 JUNE

Vol 3: 17 JULY to 30 SEPTEMBER

Sanja Matsuri

Date: 18, 19, 20 MAY

Beer Gardens

From MAY to SEPTEMBER

Hydrangea Festivals

From JUNE to JULY

Watch FIFA World Cup 2018

From 14 JUNE to 15 JULY

Art Aquarium

From 6 JULY to 24 SEPTEMBER

WANO AKARI X HYAKUDAN KAIDAN Illumination Festival 2018

From 7 JULY to 2 SEPTEMBER

Fireworks Festivals

From JULY to AUGUST

Summer Festivals

From JULY to AUGUST

SUMMER SONIC

Date: 18, 19 AUGUST

Kiyose Sunflower Festival

Date: 18 to 28 AUGUST

HIROHIKO ARAKI JOJO EXHIBITION

Date: 24 AUGUST to 1 OCTOBER

HALLOWEEN DESSERT BUFFET

Date: 3 SEPTEMBER to 31 OCTOBER

Pokemon Cafe Halloween Menu

Date: 8 SEPTEMBER to 31 OCTOBER

Sumo Grand Tournament

Date: 9 to 23 SEPTEMBER

Disney Halloween

Date: 11 SEPTEMBER to 31 OCTOBER

Tokyo Wagyu Show 2018

Date: 13 to 17 SEPTEMBER

ULTRA JAPAN 2018

Date: 15, 16, 17 SEPTEMBER

CHANEL MATSURI

Date: 28 SEPTEMBER to 8 OCTOBER

Hokkaido Food Festival

Date: 5 to 8 OCTOBER

Tokyo Ramen Show 2018

Date: 25 OCTOBER to 4 NOVEMBER

Shibuya Halloween

Date: 31 OCTOBER

Yebisu Garden Place Winter Illumination 2018

Date: 3 NOVEMBER to 28 FEBRUARY 2019

Roppongi Hills Christmas 2018

Date: 7 NOVEMBER to 25 DECEMBER

Marunouchi Illumination 2018–2019

Date: 8 NOVEMBER to 17 FEBRUARY 2019

Meguro River Minna no Illumination 2018

Date: 9 November 2018 to 6 January 2019

Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee Cafe

Date: 9 November 2018 to 7 January 2019

Tokyo Midtown Christmas Illumination 2018

Date: 13 NOVEMBER to 25 DECEMBER

Shinjuku Winter Illumination 2018–2019

Date: 14 NOVEMBER to 14 FEBRUARY 2019

Caretta Shiodome Illumination 2018

Date: 15 NOVEMBER to 14 FEBRUARY 2019

2018 Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Festival

Date: 16 NOVEMBER to 2 DECEMBER

Museum of Bad Art Exhibition

Date: 22 NOVEMBER to 14 JANUARY 2019

SHIBUYA BLUE CAVE 2018

Date: 30 NOVEMBER to 31 DECEMBER

Events at Yoyogi Park

All year around


**Please note that the schedule and information are subject to changed due to the event organizers and so.

If you are planning to travel Tokyo in 2018, don’t miss these special events and have wonderful memories! For more info about greatest things to do in Tokyo, please take a look at these articles, too!

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