Autumn Art Event Guide in Tokyo

Discover autumn art events in Tokyo

Autumn is one of the best seasons to experience art events in Tokyo. With comfortable temperatures and generally pleasant weather, it's the perfect time to enjoy the city's outdoor festivals and cultural events. From internationally acclaimed arts and film festivals to traditional seasonal celebrations, Tokyo offers countless opportunities to experience art and culture throughout the autumn season. Visit the city's parks, museums and cultural venues, and enjoy an inspiring journey through the arts.

Tips for Enjoying Tokyo's Autumn Events

Some events require advanced tickets, so be sure to confirm your plans before visiting
Event dates and venues are subject to change. Outdoor events may also be affected by weather conditions, so for the most up-to-date information, check the official sites

ARTE TOKYO

From October 10 to December 31, 2026, Tokyo will host the inaugural ARTE TOKYO, Tokyo's first city-wide international arts and culture festival. Centered on the Waterfront Area, Hibiya–Marunouchi Area, and Yoyogi–Shibuya Area, the festival brings together contemporary art, architecture, illumination, performances and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy large-scale public artworks, the new ARTE TOKYO CIRCUS, a special nighttime art project at Hama-rikyu Gardens, Partner Programs held throughout Tokyo, creating an immersive cultural journey across the Japanese capital.

Tokyo Festival 2026

Tokyo Festival features a wide variety of events held in venues across the city. It includes the performing arts festival "Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo," performances of works selected from open-call entries, the free showcase "Performing Arts Base," and more. The event brings together artists from around the world and is presented in collaboration with local theater festivals. It develops Tokyo as an international platform for performing arts.

Tokyo International Film Festival

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

Bunkyo Chrysanthemum Festival

During the first three weeks of November, head to "Bunkyo 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.

Roppongi Art Night

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.

Image from a past Roppongi Art Night

Other events and festivals

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.

Spanish festival

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.