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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