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.
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Updated dailyThings to do in Tokyo this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in Tokyo: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 3 dated events
Find current events, restaurants, family activities, and quick getaway ideas in Tokyo, Japan. WonderKit curates these picks daily so the page stays useful for both local search and trip planning.
10 hand-picked things to do in Tokyo, Japan right now · 6 with confirmed dates
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A perfect 3 days in Tokyo, Japan
A sample plan built from this week's Tokyo, Japan picks — the same day-by-day itinerary WonderKit drafts for your group in about a minute.
Day 1
MorningMeet 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.
AfternoonThe 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.
Evening24th 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.
Day 2
MorningT3 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.
AfternoonSeasonal 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.
EveningKuromi'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.
Day 3
MorningMarimekko 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.
AfternoonIkegami 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.
EveningHakone 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.
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Events and things to do tonight
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.
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🍁 This Weekend in Tokyo, Japan · Oct 16–18
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.
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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.
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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.
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🍜 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.
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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.
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✨ 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.
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🌲 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.
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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.
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