Food & drinkEnded
11–12 Nov 2026
Cheese Festa 2026
Explore Japanese and imported cheeses through tastings, sales and food demonstrations in Ebisu.
Ebisu · Shibuya
Events in Tokyo & Japan.
Discover exhibitions, festivals and cultural events in Tokyo and across Japan.
Japan time · 13 Nov 2026
Showing 1–12 of 118 events · Past events. Check each event’s opening days before travelling.
FestivalsEnded
Gion · Kyoto
Art & exhibitionsEnded
24 Oct – 9 Nov 2026
78th Shosoin Exhibition
A rare chance to see eighth-century treasures preserved in Nara’s Shosoin collection.
Nara Park · Nara
Craft & designEnded
9 Nov 2026
Arimatsu Shibori Dyeing at Oasis 21
Try a short, English-supported introduction to Nagoya’s traditional shibori dyeing.
Sakae · Nagoya
Art & exhibitionsEnded
30 Sep – 8 Nov 2026
Arashiyama Bamboo Light-up 2026
Walk through Arashiyama’s bamboo grove after dark during a seasonal light-up.
Arashiyama · Kyoto
FestivalsEnded
7–8 Nov 2026
Arashiyama Momiji Festival 2026
Traditional music and performances evoke courtly boat outings on the river at Arashiyama.
Arashiyama · Kyoto
Art & exhibitionsEnded
4–8 Nov 2026
Art Week Tokyo 2026
Build your own route through Tokyo’s galleries, museums and special programmes.
Kyobashi · Chuo +2 areas
Art & exhibitionsEnded
23 Oct – 8 Nov 2026
Ashiya Sand Sculpture Exhibition 2026
Large sand sculptures and evening lighting turn Ashiya’s seaside park into a temporary outdoor gallery.
Seaside Park · Ashiya
Craft & designEnded
Marunouchi · Chiyoda
Art & exhibitionsEnded
6–8 Nov 2026
CURATION FAIR Kyoto 2026
Discover art and craft across three temples in Kyoto’s Nishijin district.
Nishijin · Kyoto
Craft & designEnded
30 Oct – 8 Nov 2026
DESIGNART TOKYO 2026
Design, art and furniture exhibitions across eight Tokyo areas, with a ticketed main venue on the former KK expressway.
Ginza · Chuo +8 areas
FestivalsEnded
7–8 Nov 2026
Dream Yosacoy Festival 2026
Colourful team dance performances across Odaiba, with a Sunday programme beside Tokyo Station.
Daiba · Minato +3 areas