Free Family Events in Tokyo

Mottainai Flea Market at Nakano Central Park — May 05, 2026

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

Nakano Central Park

Market

Tokyo's Mottainai Flea Market at Nakano Central Park promotes 3R principles with secondhand goods, vintage clothing, household items, and handmade crafts across multiple venues. Free admission 10:00–16:00. Discover sustainable finds and a lively, family-friendly shopping experience.

Kachiya Festival (Samurai Procession)

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

Kameido

Festival

Join the Kachiya Festival in Kameido for a spirited Samurai procession celebrating history and culture. This free daytime festival in Tokyo features traditional costumes, street parades, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Sichuan Festa 2026

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Nakano

Festival

Sichuan Festa 2026 in Nakano brings a vibrant celebration of Sichuan cuisine to Tokyo with fiery dishes, chili-pepper demos, cultural performances, and lively street stalls in a casual, family-friendly outdoor setting. Admission is free.

Asakusabashi Red and White Horse Chestnut Festival

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Asakusa

Festival

An outdoor, free festival in Asakusa celebrating chestnuts with seasonal snacks, street stalls, and colorful red-and-white motifs. The event offers a family-friendly, festive atmosphere with local food, performances, and casual neighborhood charm in Tokyo.

Oedo Antique market — May 09, 2026

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Oedo Antique Market

Market

Explore a sprawling outdoor antique fair in Tokyo, where dozens of stalls offer vintage furniture, porcelain, toys, and collectibles at the Oedo Antique Market. Browse sunlit lanes, haggle with friendly vendors, and uncover timeless treasures that define Tokyo’s vintage scene. Open May 9, 2026, from morning onward.

Thai Festival in Yoyogi Park

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Yoyogi Park Event Square

Festival

A massive Thai cultural festival at Yoyogi Park featuring street food stalls, performances, Muay Thai exhibitions, and Thai product vendors. Free entry with 300,000+ visitors expected; a vibrant celebration of Thai culture in Tokyo.

Aoyama Farmers Market — Saturday, May 09

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

United Nations University (UNU) Farmers Market

Market

Weekly farmers market at United Nations University in Aoyama, Tokyo, offering fresh organic produce, artisan bread, specialty coffee, local honey, seasonal fruit, fermented foods, and handmade crafts. Free entry; a family-friendly, casual outing for locals and visitors.

Roppongi Hills Marche

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Tsukishima Second Children's Park (Kachidoki)

Market

Weekly outdoor farmers market at Tsukishima Second Children's Park in Tokyo, featuring fresh produce from across Japan, organic vegetables, artisan bread, cheese, and specialty foods, 10:00-17:00.

Taiyou no Marche — May 2026 (Saturday)

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Tsukishima Second Children's Park (Kachidoki)

Market

Tokyo's largest monthly farmers market at Tsukishima Second Children's Park (Kachidoki). 100+ vendors offer fresh produce, artisan foods, organic vegetables, and handmade crafts, with seasonal workshops during the May edition and free entry.

Nomi no Ichi Antique Market at Nogi Shrine

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

Nogi Shrine

Market

Monthly antique market at Nogi Shrine in Tokyo's Roppongi/Akasaka area. Vendors offer antiques, vintage collectibles, old books, traditional crafts and curios, open from dawn to afternoon with free admission.

Setagaya Park Flea Market — May 10, 2026

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

Setagaya Park

Market

Explore Setagaya Park Flea Market in Tokyo on May 10, 2026. This outdoor market features antiques, vintage finds, and a lively bazaar vibe along the park paths, with vendors offering collectibles, crafts, and restored treasures.

Sugamo Jizo-dori Flea Market

Thu, 14 May 2026 · All day

Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street

Market

A regular flea market on Sugamo's Jizo-dori shopping street (Grandma's Harajuku) featuring about 60 vendors selling vintage goods, traditional crafts, clothing, and accessories. Open 8:00-17:00 with free admission.

Nomi no ichi Antique Market

Thu, 14 May 2026 · All day

Nogi Shrine

Market

Shop vintage furniture, ceramics, and collectibles at the Nomi no ichi Antique Market at Nogi Shrine in Tokyo; a lively outdoor flea market offering unique antiques from local sellers.

Nomi no Ichi Antique Market

Thu, 14 May 2026 · All day

Tachikawa

Market

An outdoor antique market in Tachikawa where vendors sell vintage furniture, ceramics, jewelry, and collectibles. A casual daytime stroll offers treasure-hunting finds and unique items from local sellers.

Toyosu Market Tuna Auction Viewing — May 15

Fri, 15 May 2026 · All day

Toyosu Market (Tuna Auction)

Market

Join an early-morning tuna auction viewing at Toyosu Market, the world's largest wholesale fish market. Observe the fast-paced auction from the observation deck with advance reservation. A unique Tokyo seafood experience blending culture, commerce, and industrial spectacle.

Sanja Matsuri 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 · All day

Asakusa Shrine / Sensoji Temple

Festival

One of Tokyo's three great Shinto festivals, Sanja Matsuri features 100+ mikoshi processions through Asakusa, drawing 1.5-2 million visitors over three days. Expect traditional music, dance, and street food amid the temple precincts of Asakusa Shrine.

Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum

Fri, 15 May 2026 · All day

Odaiba

Art

Explore the Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum in Odaiba, a free-entry exhibit opening on May 15, 2026 at 11:00 that celebrates edible culture and design through interactive displays. This museum experience blends art and cuisine with playful installations, perfect for locals and visitors seeking a tasty, family-friendly outing.

AY 2026 Undergraduate Entrance Ceremony

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 23:00

Keio University

Conference

Keio University ushers in AY 2026 with a formal undergraduate entrance ceremony on campus, welcoming new students and their families. The event features speeches by university leaders, student processions, and traditions that launch the year's academic journey at Tokyo's historic campus.

Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour

Sat, 16 May 2026

Kagurazaka

Music

Enjoy a free outdoor street performance in Kagurazaka as part of the O-edo Tour, blending Edo-era melodies with modern street energy on Tokyo's historic neighborhood streets. A family-friendly, casual event showcasing traditional tunes in a lively urban setting.

Shibuya Kagoshima Ohara Festival

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

Shibuya Home

Festival

Shibuya hosts the Kagoshima Ohara Festival, a vibrant cultural matsuri sweeping the streets with colorful costumes and rhythmic drums. This free, outdoor event in Tokyo’s Shibuya district offers a lively display of traditional dance and community celebration on May 16, 2026.

Tokyo City Flea Market

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

Ohi Racecourse

Market

Tokyo City Flea Market at Ohi Racecourse turns the venue into a treasure-hunting bazaar with hundreds of stalls offering antiques, vintage goods, and quirky collectibles. Browse bargains, chat with vendors, and enjoy a lively, family-friendly shopping experience amid Tokyo's market scene.

Ark Hills Saturday Market

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

Ark Hills Karajan Square

Market

Join the Ark Hills Saturday Market at Ark Hills Karajan Square for a weekly outdoor market from 10:00 to 14:00. Browse fresh vegetables, organic produce, flowers and artisan foods from across Japan in a casual, family-friendly setting. Entry is free.

Aoyama Farmers Market — Saturday, May 16

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

United Nations University (UNU) Farmers Market

Market

Join the weekly UNU Farmers Market in Aoyama for fresh organic produce, artisanal bread, coffee, local honey, seasonal fruit, fermented foods, and handmade crafts. Free entry; outdoor stalls at United Nations University, starting at 10:00.

Vegan Festival Tokyo 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

Yoyogi Park Event Square

Festival

Tokyo's largest vegan festival at Yoyogi Park's Event Plaza showcases plant-based cuisine from across Japan, plus natural/organic products, open-air yoga, and wellness workshops with live cooking demos, creating a festive outdoor celebration of compassionate living.

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