Must-Visit Upcoming Events in Tokyo 2019!
Numbers of exciting, fun and unique events are held in Tokyo through the year including traditional festivals, cherry blossoms, food events, special exhibitions and more. If you are planning your trip to Tokyo, make sure to check the event schedule in advance and don’t miss the special events available only for limited time of the year!
In this article, I have listed the most anticipated upcoming festivals and events which will be held in Tokyo 2019! From seasonal events to Rugby World Cup 2019, check out what we shouldn’t miss in 2019 in Japan! (NOTE: Information will be added/updated from time to time)
▼Check out the latest event schedule in Tokyo for 2020! ▼
-Food Events
From September to November
-Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition
Date: 8 August 2019 to 13 January 2020
https://jw-webmagazine.com/star-wars-identities-the-exhibition/
-Sailor Moon Cafe 2019
Date:
Shibuya Store 3 October to 17 November 2019
Solamachi Store 25 October 2019 to 13 January 2020
Omotesando Store 17 January to 1 March 2020
-Tokyo Metro: The Underground Mysteries
Date: 15 October 2019 to 16 February 2020
-Winter/Christmas Dessert Buffets
Date: November to December
-Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa NAKED STAR AQUARIUM
Date: 2 November to 25 December
https://jw-webmagazine.com/maxell-aqua-park-shinagawa-1124b16184e3/
-STAR WARS Marunouchi Bright Christmas 2019 -Precious for you-
Date: 7 November to 25 December
-Christmas Markets
Date: November to December
-Roppongi Hills Christmas 2019-2020
Date: early November to 25 December 2019
https://jw-webmagazine.com/roppongi-hills-winter-illumination-2018-b4b9bdec808b/
-Tokyo Tower Illumination
Date: 1 November 2019 to 11 February 2020
-Yebisu Garden Place Winter Illumination 2019
Date: 2 November 2019 to 13 January 2020
-Marunouchi Illumination 2019–2020
Date: 7 November 2019 to 16 February 2020
https://jw-webmagazine.com/marunouchi-illumination-2018-2019-90a114b5359e/
-Meguro River Minna no Illumination
Date: 8 November 2019 to 5 February 2020
-Shinjuku Winter Illumination
Date: 12 November 2019 to 16 February 2020
-Midtown Christmas 2019
Date: 14 November to 25 December 2019
-Caretta Shiodome Winter Illumination 2019–2020
Date: 14 November 2019 to 14 February 2020
https://jw-webmagazine.com/caretta-shiodome-winter-illumination-2019-2020/
– Illumination Island Odaiba 2019
Date: 15 November to 25 December 2019
-FROZEN 2 Cafe
Date:
15 November 2019 to 13 January 2020 (Harajuku)
29 November 2019 to 26 January 2020 (Tamagawa)
-Ghibli Museum Exhibition: Sketch, Flash, Spark! -From the Ghibli Forest Sketchbook
Date: 16 November 2019 to May 2021
-Superflat Doraemon Exhibition
Date: 19 November 2019 to 25 January 2020
– SHIBUYA BLUE CAVE
Date: 29 November to 31 December 2019
-2019-2020 Countdown Events
Date: 31 December 2019 to 1 January 2020
-Events at Yoyogi Park
All year around
【Past Events】
–Meguro River Minna no Illumination 2018
Date: 9 November 2018 to 6 January 2019
Date: 9 November 2018 to 7 January 2019
–Museum of Bad Art Exhibition in Tokyo
Date: 22 November 2018 to 14 January 2019
–Sumo Grand Tournament (January)
Date: 13 to 27 January 2019
–Harry Potter Cafe Opens in Japan: WIZARDING WORLD Cafe
Date: 9 November 2018 to 31 January 2019
–Shinjuku Winter Illumination 2018–2019
Date: 14 November to 14 February 2019
–Caretta Shiodome Illumination 2018
Date: 15 November to 14 February 2019
–Yebisu Garden Place Winter Illumination 2018
Date: 3 November to 28 February 2019
-Kingdom Hearts Event “Tower of Radiance and Shadow” Starts at Tokyo Skytree
Date: 8 January to 3 March
Date: 25–26 March
Date: 7 April
-7 Best Strawberry Buffets in Tokyo 2019
Date: From January to April
-ANA InterContinental Tokyo: Strawberry Sensations Season of Love
Date: 15 January to 26 April
Date: from late March to early April
Date: 27 April to 6 May
Date: 6 April to 6 May
-Kameido Tenjin Shrine Wisteria Festival 2019
Date: 14 April to 6 May
-Nogizaka46 Artworks Exhibition “NOGIZAKA46 ART WORKS -Almost Everything-”
Date: 11 January to 12 May
-Sanja Matsuri 2019: Tokyo’s Biggest Festival
Date: 17, 18, 19 May
Date: 12 to 26 May
-FLOWER AQUARIUM Directed BY NAKED-Brand New Sea-
Date: 27 April to 7 July 2019
Date: April to July
-ANA InterContinental Tokyo Matcha Collection 2019
Date: 27 April to 19 July
From June to July
From July to August
From July to August
Date: 6 to 12 August
Date: 16, 17, 18 August
-WANO AKARI X HYAKUDAN KAIDAN Illumination Festival 2019
Date: 6 July to 1 September
-Attack on Titan Exhibition FINAL
Date: 8 July to 8 September
-Tokyo Night Pool: Best Hotel Pools in Tokyo 2019 Summer
Date: From June to September
-Best Dessert Buffet in Tokyo in 2019 Summer
Date: From June to September
Date: 11 to 16 September
Date: 12 to 15 September
Date: 14 and 15 September
-ART AQUARIUM Eco Edo Nihonbashi 2019
Date: 5 July to 23 September
-Sumo Grand Tournament (September)
Date: 8 to 22 September
–ANA InterContinental Tokyo “Fruit Palette: Taste of Summer”
Date: 20 July to 30 September
–Kawaii Monster Cafe Hello Kitty Special Collaboration
Date: 12 July to 30 September
Date: 3 to 6 October
From April to October
From 20 September to 2 November
From September to October
Date: 24 October to 4 November
Date: 24 October to 4 November
Date: 8 October to 17 November
Date: September to November
Date: mid November to early December
-Rikugien Garden Autumn Leaves Light-Up
Date: 20 November to 12 December 2019
-Mejiro Garden Autumn Garden Light-Up
Date: 23 November to 1 December 2019
-Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Festival 2019
Date: 15 November to 1 December
**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 2019, don’t miss these special events and have wonderful experience! For more info about greatest things to do in Tokyo, please take a look at these articles, too!
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