Autumn Art Event Guide in Tokyo

Take advantage of the temperate weather with a visit to one of Tokyo’s spectacular fall art events

With temperate weather and gorgeous autumn views, the autumn months are jam-packed with exciting arts and cultural events. In addition to many one-off festivals and exhibitions held at popular destinations like Odaiba and Roppongi Hills, several annual events have become a staple of the fall arts scene.

Tips

Some events require advanced tickets, so be sure to confirm your plans before visiting
Event dates and venues are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the official sites

Tokyo Festival 2025

Clockwise from top left: "Planet [wanderer] " (C) Rahi Rezvani / "Jonah" (C) TNRS:ALEXANDRU CONDURANCHE / COMPAGNIE L'OUBLIE "Ombres Portées / Cast Shadows" (C) Christophe Raynaud de Lage / CAT-A-TAC / Setagaya Art Town 'Sancha de Daidogei' / Harry Potter and the Cursed Child / "Dance Jurors' Dance" (C) Yusei Fukuyama / "The Bathhouse of Honest Desires" (C) Hsuan-Lang LIN, provided by National Theater & Concert Hall

The Tokyo Festival turns the city into a platform for international performing arts, bringing together a whole world of diverse performances to foster cultural exchange and global connection. In 2025, the festival will be held from September 1 to November 3 throughout Tokyo. At the "Performing Arts Festival: Autumn Meteorite 2025 Tokyo," centering around the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, besides an internationally diverse lineup of performances, there will also be a tour aimed at visitors to the city from Japan and abroad. The 2025 event boasts around 70 diverse works selected through open call. Held in the plaza of the Tokyo International Forum, the "Performing Arts Base 2025" offers visitors a chance to experience performing arts hands-on. The whole of Tokyo comes together as a giant art festival by connecting several local events.

Tokyo International Film Festival

During the last week of October, the "Tokyo International Film Festival" takes place in Hibiya. Filmmakers, actors, and industry figures from across the globe gather at the venue and mingle with the audience, creating a lively atmosphere.

Yushima Tenjin Shrine Chrysanthemum Festival

During the first three weeks of November, head to "Yushima Tenjin Shrine Chrysanthemum Festival" at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine to see around 2,000 varieties of beautiful chrysanthemums, and displays of dolls dressed in chrysanthemum flowers (kiku ningyo). Among the various attractions, arguably the most exciting is a “chrysanthemum dome,” which uses thousands of plants to create a free-standing structure.
Note: Dates and times subject to change.

Roppongi Art Night

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Roppongi Art Night is an annual art festival that transforms the Roppongi neighborhood of Tokyo into an art gallery. Art museums, cultural facilities, and shopping districts all participate in the festival. Enjoy a wide range of art and events, including installations, music, performances, and talks.

Other events and festivals

Spanish festival

For additional activities, head to the entertainment island of Odaiba, a popular site for art and cultural events. For cultural festivals and food events, check the schedule at Yoyogi Park, which presents a particularly famous Spanish festival in November.
For more information on other events happening in Tokyo, check out the Tokyo Event Calendar.

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

From pop art to pre-modern masterpieces, Tokyo offers an abundance of galleries and museums with exhibitions catering to all tastes. Check out the information about Current & Upcoming Exhibitions in Tokyo.