As we bid goodbye summer and slowly transition into fall, let's celebrate the changing of the seasons. Whether you spend your weekend outdoors trying new cuisine (and testing your spice tolerance) or admiring seasonal blooms, one thing is for sure: autumn is officially here.
Taste The North
Hokkaido Fair in Yoyogi Park
Also known as Japan's food paradise, Hokkaido has the best of the best when it comes to fresh ingredients, seafood, dairy, and meat. From Sapporo Ramen to fresh seafood bowls straight from the northern waters, head to Yoyogi Park this weekend for a taste of authentic autumn Hokkaido food.
Date: THU, SEP. 29 - SUN, OCT. 2, 2022
Time: 10 A.M.-7 P.M. (UNTIL 6 P.M. ON SUNDAY)
Location: YOYOGI PARK, EVENT SQUARE, 2-1 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, SWEET TOOTHS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES
A Day Outdoors
Hibiya Park Shibafu Terrace 2022
For a limited time Hibiya Park will open an entirely new area (which is normally closed off to park goers). At this new lawn, they'll be adding a terrace with garden tables and garden chairs overlooking a flowerbed. Not to mention they'll also hold several free events like a mini concert, yoga class and a small hand made goods market. Spend your weekend outdoors at the Shibafu Terrace.
Date: FRI, SEP. 30 - SUN, OCT. 2, 2022
Time: 12 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location: 1 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FREE
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLE, FAMILIES
Deep In The Hundred Acre Wood
Winnnie The Pooh
Written in 1926 by British author AA Milne and illustrated by EH Shepard, Winnie the Pooh is a beloved children's book series. Hosted in the Play exhibit in Tachikawa, expect about 100 original drawings by Shepard made in the 1950s and 1960s.
Date: SAT, JUL. 16 - SUN, OCT. 2, 2022
Time: 10 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Location: ３−1, Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥1,800 (ADULTS), ¥600 (CHILDREN)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLE, FAMILIES
Spice Up Your Summer
Gekikara Gourmet Festival 2022
Find how much spice you need in your life at this festival of everything from ultra hot curry rice to ramen, spicy chicken and the like served to you by prominent cooks from all over the world. Head to Okubo Park and see how well you can handle spice.
Date: NOW THROUGH MON, OCT. 3, 2022
Time: 11 A.M. - 9 P.M.
Location: 2-43 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FREE ENTRY
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: SPICY LOVERS
Meet With Music
ARK Hills Music Week 2022
This year marks the 12th anniversary of the music festival and the 27th anniversary of the Suntory Hall and ARK Hills. This event will be held over 11 days where you can enjoy music at various venues in ARK Hills and neighboring areas. This year, the event will devise ways to enjoy it while maintaining a social distance.
Date: FRI, SEP. 30 - MON, OCT. 10, 2022
Time: 8 A.M.- 6 P.M.
Location: ARK HILLS, 1-12-32, AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE! (SOME VENUES CHARGE)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Worth The Climb
Takao Beer Mount
Just a short walk from the end of the Mount Takao cable car station, the Mount Takao Beer Mount will open again this year at an observation facility with an altitude of 488 meters. There will be all-you-can-drink beer, wine and cocktails available for up to 90 minutes and an all-you-can-eat buffet, too! To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, all guests are asked to wear masks, disinfect their hands and follow social distancing protocols. All workers will be equipped with masks and face shields.
Date: NOW THROUGH SAT, OCT 15, 2022
Time: 1 P.M.- 9 P.M.
Location: BEER MOUNT, 2205 TAKAOMACHI, HACHIOJI, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥4,200 (ADULTS)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS AND FAMILIES
Lemon Space
Cosmos Flower Festival 2022
Showa Memorial Park is a wonderful place throughout the year, but it's in autumn when it embraces some of its most picturesque looks. The park's lovely cosmos flowers are now in full bloom—set your eyes on the endless carpet of colorful flora.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT 23, 2022
Time: 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. (SUN FROM 8:30 A.M.-6 P.M.)
Location: SHOWA MEMORIAL PARK, 3173 MIDORI-CHO, TACHIKAWA-SHI, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥450
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS
Motif Of Vermeer’s Girl With A Pearl Earring
Afternoon Tea Exhibition: Pearl
Be artistically inspired at this afternoon tea exhibition that presents sweets, savories and mocktails harmoniously with an artist’s atelier concept. This unique and tasty exhibition presents edible artworks each inspired by the works of the greatest artists in history such as Dalí, Vermeer, da Vinci and Monet. For their sixth showcase Mesm Tokyo focuses on Johannes Vameer's life. Enjoy a dramatic cake made with a sweet and crispy pie tart base, rose and berry mousse, mascarpone and handmade candy filled with passionfruit and orange sauce depicting the salient silhouette of Girl with a Pearl Earring, along with tasty Holland dishes.
Date: FRI, JUL. 1 - MON, OCT. 31, 2022 (WEEKDAYS ONLY)
Time: 2 P.M.-3 P.M.
Location: Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection, 1-10-30 Kaigan, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥5,350 (¥ 7,350 with champagne)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: ART FANS, ARTISTS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Keeping The Childhood Spirits Alive
Tokyo Art Scene: Summoning Our Inner-child
From beloved childhood characters to vibrant contemporary art, these exhibitions around Tokyo will encourage you to take a plunge back into your youth.
Date: VARIOUS
Time: VARIOUS
Location: VARIOUS
Fee: VARIOUS
Info: ART LOVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Coffee or tea anyone?
Go Cafe Hopping
Itching for a change of pace? Explore the city and try working from any of these tried and tested SavvyTokyo recommend cafes with free Wi-Fi. You might just end up finding your next favorite cafe.
Date: WHENEVER YOU WANT
Time: ANY TIME
Location: VARIED
Fee: VARIED
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COFFEE LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
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