# Things to Do in Tokyo This Weekend \(Oct 16–18\) \| WonderKit

Things to do in Tokyo this weekend, Oct 16–18: 3 dated events, restaurants, family and date-night picks. Local guide refreshed daily. Updated Oct 12.

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This weekend in Tokyo: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 3 dated events

Updated: Oct 12, 2026

A live Tokyo, Japan guide: events, restaurants, and things to do — updated daily.

## Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight

### Ikegami Honmonji Oeshiki Mando Procession
Witness the 700-year-old tradition where 3,000 participants carry towering, cherry-blossom adorned lantern floats along a two-kilometer route to the historic temple grounds.
- Venue: Ikegami Honmonji Temple
- Location: Ota-ku, Tokyo
- Date: 2026-10-12 6:00 PM
- Cost: $
- Best for: Culture seekers
- Link: https://honmonji.jp/oeshiki/index.html

### Meet Your Art Festival Final Day
Catch the final evening hours of Tokyo's premier contemporary art gathering along the waterfront, featuring site installations, creative markets, and open-air canal stages.
- Venue: Tennoz Canal Area
- Location: Tennoz Canal Area, Tokyo
- Date: 2026-10-12 11:00 AM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Art enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Meet%20Your%20Art%20Festival%20Final%20Day%20Tennoz%20Canal%20Area%2C%20Tokyo

## This Weekend in Tokyo, Japan

Curated outings for the upcoming days

### 24th Mitaka no Mori Festival
Unwind in the crisp autumn air at this beloved community festival in the west area of Inokashira Park, featuring live acoustic performances, regional crafts, and local culinary specialties.
- Venue: Inokashira Park \(West Area\)
- Location: Mitaka, Tokyo
- Date: 2026-10-18 10:30 AM
- Cost: $
- Best for: Families and couples
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=24th%20Mitaka%20no%20Mori%20Festival%20Mitaka%2C%20Tokyo

### T3 Photo Festival Tokyo
Explore 12 open-air and indoor photography exhibitions across central hubs like Nihonbashi and Ginza, examining how contemporary lenses bridge human stories with changing urban landscapes.
- Venue: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu and citywide venues
- Location: Nihonbashi & Ginza, Tokyo
- Date: 2026-10-17 10:00 AM
- Cost: $
- Best for: Photography lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=T3%20Photo%20Festival%20Tokyo%20Nihonbashi%20%26%20Ginza%2C%20Tokyo

### Marimekko Exhibition at Teien Art Museum
Trace the creative printmaking origins and bold aesthetic milestones of Finland's iconic design house inside an exquisite Art Deco residence surrounded by transitional autumn gardens.
- Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
- Location: Shirokane, Tokyo
- Date: 2026-10-17 10:00 AM
- Cost: $
- Best for: Design enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Marimekko%20Exhibition%20at%20Teien%20Art%20Museum%20Shirokane%2C%20Tokyo

## Eat & Drink

New openings, seasonal menus, and local favorites

### The 2nd Shibuya Bar Hopping Festival
Unlock exclusive paired food-and-drink sets across 112 participating neighborhood spots—ranging from legacy izakayas and hidden record bars to intimate bistros.
- Location: Shibuya, Tokyo
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Foodies and adventurers
- Link: https://hashigozake.jp/

### Seasonal Autumn Harvest Menus at Kitte
Savor early autumn delicacies featuring freshly harvested shinmai rice, wild mushrooms, and grilled Pacific saury prepared by regional master chefs.
- Location: Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Culinary explorers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Seasonal%20Autumn%20Harvest%20Menus%20at%20Kitte%20Marunouchi%2C%20Tokyo

## New & Notable

Fresh pop-ups, limited runs, and seasonal shifts

### Kuromi's Spooky Fantasy Department Store
Step through secret passageways into a pop-up retail wonderland in Shibuya filled with whimsical cosmetics-inspired photo nooks, mirrors that spring to life, and exclusive merchandise.
- Venue: Media Department Tokyo \(Shibuya\)
- Location: Shibuya, Tokyo
- Date: 2026-10-19 11:00 AM
- Cost: $
- Best for: Pop culture fans
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Kuromi%27s%20Spooky%20Fantasy%20Department%20Store%20Shibuya%2C%20Tokyo

## Quick Escape

Weekend getaways within a 2-3 hour drive

### Hakone Hot Springs & Open-Air Sculpture Retreat
Escape the city for a restorative weekend among mountain hot springs, crisp valley air, and world-class outdoor art nestled within volcanic craters just two hours away.
- Location: Hakone, Kanagawa \(2-hour drive from Tokyo\)
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Couples and relaxation seekers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Hakone%20Hot%20Springs%20%26%20Open-Air%20Sculpture%20Retreat%20Hakone%2C%20Kanagawa%20(2-hour%20drive%20from%20Tokyo)

### Kamakura Historic Coastal & Forest Trail
Spend a weekend wandering peaceful bamboo groves, breezy seaside promenades, and historic Zen temples framing the striking southern coastline of Kanagawa.
- Location: Kamakura, Kanagawa \(1.5-hour drive from Tokyo\)
- Cost: $$
- Best for: History buffs and walkers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Kamakura%20Historic%20Coastal%20%26%20Forest%20Trail%20Kamakura%2C%20Kanagawa%20(1.5-hour%20drive%20from%20Tokyo)

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- [A 5-day Tokyo plan for families \(kids around 6 & 9\)](https://wonderkit.app/itineraries/tokyo-japan/5-day-with-kids)
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