Family-Friendly Events in Tokyo

Sugamo Jizo-dori Flea Market

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 · All day

Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street

Market

A regular outdoor flea market along Sugamo's Jizo-dori with about 60 vendors selling vintage goods, traditional crafts, clothing and accessories. The market runs 8:00–17:00 with free admission on the famous shopping street nicknamed 'Grandma’s Harajuku'.

Tomioka Hachiman Antique Fair

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 · All day

Tomioka Hachiman Shrine

Market

Browse 100+ stalls at Tomioka Hachiman Shrine for antiques, vintage kimono, pottery, old books and traditional crafts. A free, family-friendly market running from dawn to afternoon in Monzen-Nakacho.

Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi 2026

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · All day

Omotesando / Meiji Jingu area

Festival

Vibrant street festival along Tokyo's Omotesando-Meiji Jingu corridor featuring 100+ yosakoi teams and about 6,000 dancers, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators. Free to watch, high-energy performances showcase Japan's dynamic dance culture in a festive cityscape.

Asakusa Samba Carnival 2026

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · All day

Kaminarimon-dori / Asakusa Streets

Festival

Asakusa Samba Carnival 2026 brings Japan’s biggest samba parade to Tokyo’s historic Asakusa streets. More than 4,000 dancers in colorful costumes fill Kaminarimon-dori with samba rhythms, street performance and a festive atmosphere, free for spectators. An iconic, family-friendly street festival that’s not to be missed.

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market — Aug 30, 2026

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 · All day

Hanazono Shrine

Market

Weekly antique market at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku features about 40 vendors selling antiques, vintage items, traditional crafts, old coins, ceramics and curios from dawn to dusk. Free admission makes it a casual, family-friendly outing for collectors and curious visitors.

Tomioka Hachiman Antique Fair

Tue, 1 Sept 2026 · All day

Tomioka Hachiman Shrine

Market

At Tomioka Hachiman Shrine in Monzen-Nakacho, over 100 stalls offer antiques, vintage kimono, pottery, old books, and traditional crafts. Dawn to afternoon with free admission, this outdoor market blends culture and treasure-hunting in a shrine setting.

Sugamo Jizo-dori Flea Market — Sep 04, 2026

Fri, 4 Sept 2026 · All day

Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street

Market

Join Sugamo's Jizo-dori flea market, a lively shopping street known as Grandma's Harajuku, featuring about 60 vendors offering vintage goods, traditional crafts, clothing, and accessories. Open 8:00–17:00 with free admission; a casual, family-friendly day of street shopping and discovery.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market — Sep 05, 2026

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 · All day

Ohi Racecourse

Market

One of Tokyo's largest regular flea markets held at Ohi Racecourse. With 500+ vendors, it features vintage goods, antiques, fashion, and household items. Open 9:00–15:00, offering a lively outdoor market experience.

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market — Sep 06, 2026

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 · All day

Hanazono Shrine

Market

Weekly outdoor antique market at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku with about 40 vendors selling antiques, vintage items, traditional crafts, coins, ceramics and curios from dawn to dusk. Free admission makes it a relaxed Tokyo shopping experience and a quaint glimpse into Japan's trading heritage.

Taiyou no Marche - September 2026

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

Tsukishima Second Children's Park (Kachidoki)

Market

Tokyo's largest monthly farmers market returns to Tsukishima Second Children's Park with 100+ vendors offering fresh produce, organic vegetables, local teas, and handmade crafts. Enjoy seasonal workshops and free entry at the September edition.

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market — Sep 13, 2026

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 · All day

Hanazono Shrine

Market

Explore a weekly antique market at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku, featuring around 40 vendors selling antiques, vintage items, traditional crafts, coins, ceramics and curios. Dawn to dusk, free admission—shop, browse, and soak up the shrine atmosphere at this outdoor market.

September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho)

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at 17:45

Ryogoku

Sports

Experience the September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho) at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan for a 15-day run of top-division bouts. Witness ritual, power, and pageantry in Japan's premier sumo event housed in a famed indoor arena.

Sugamo Jizo-dori Flea Market

Mon, 14 Sept 2026 · All day

Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street

Market

Explore Sugamo's Jizo-dori Shopping Street at the city’s popular flea market, with around 60 vendors offering vintage goods, traditional crafts, clothing and accessories. Free admission and open from 8:00 to 17:00 on Sep 14, 2026, along Sugamo’s lively shopping street.

Tomioka Hachiman Antique Fair — Sep 15, 2026

Tue, 15 Sept 2026 · All day

Tomioka Hachiman Shrine

Market

Explore 100+ stalls at Tomioka Hachiman Shrine in Monzen-Nakacho, offering antiques, vintage kimono, pottery, old books, and traditional crafts. Dawn to afternoon with free admission makes this shrine-side flea-market a delightful outing for collectors and families.

Hokkaido Food Festival at Ikebukuro Seibu

Thu, 17 Sept 2026 · All day

Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store 7F

Festival

Annual Hokkaido delicacies festival at Seibu Ikebukuro, showcasing fresh seafood, ramen, dairy and sweets from across Hokkaido on the department store’s 7F. A lively food festival in Tokyo with tastings and limited-time offerings, great for families and adults exploring regional specialties.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market — Sep 19, 2026

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 · All day

Ohi Racecourse

Market

One of Tokyo's largest regular flea markets at Ohi Racecourse, featuring 500+ vendors with vintage goods, antiques, fashion and household items from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Sun, 20 Sept 2026 · All day

Hanazono Shrine

Market

Weekly antique market at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku with ~40 vendors selling antiques, vintage items, traditional crafts, coins, ceramics and curios. Dawn to dusk with free admission in a historic Tokyo setting.

Ikebukuro Flea Market at Ike-Sun Park

Sun, 20 Sept 2026 · All day

Ike-Sun Park (Ikebukuro)

Market

Explore the Ike-Sun Park flea market in Ikebukuro, a monthly outdoor market with up to 100 stalls offering vintage clothes, handmade crafts, and a variety of home goods and one-of-a-kind finds. Open 9:00–15:00 with free admission in a relaxed park setting.

Chofu Fireworks Festival 2026

Mon, 21 Sept 2026 · All day

Tamagawa River (Chofu side)

Festival

Chofu Fireworks Festival 2026 lights up the Tamagawa River (Chofu side) with 8,000 fireworks choreographed to music. A popular, family-friendly riverfront celebration in western Tokyo, offering a dazzling display of color, rhythm, and communal excitement.

Toyokawa Inari Ooka-Echizen Festival

Tue, 22 Sept 2026 · All day

Akasaka

Festival

Enjoy a free cultural festival in Tokyo's Akasaka honoring Toyokawa Inari and Echizen heritage. The day features traditional performances, ritual activities, and local stalls that showcase history, crafts and street food, all set in a lively urban venue.

Sugamo Jizo-dori Flea Market — Sep 24, 2026

Thu, 24 Sept 2026 · All day

Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street

Market

Sugamo Jizo-dori Flea Market brings about 60 vendors to Sugamo's famous Jizo-dori street, offering vintage goods, traditional crafts, clothing and accessories. It's a casual, family-friendly outdoor market with free admission from 8:00–17:00.

Namaste India Festival at Yoyogi Park

Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · All day

Yoyogi Park Event Square

Festival

Japan’s largest Indian cultural festival takes over Yoyogi Park Event Square with Indian cuisine, Bollywood performances, yoga sessions, and cultural exhibitions. Free entry invites families, tourists, and locals to celebrate vibrant Indian culture in Tokyo.

Togo Shrine Flea Market

Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · All day

Togo Shrine (Harajuku)

Market

Monthly antique and flea market at Togo Shrine in Harajuku with 70+ vendors selling antiques, vintage kimono, crafts and street food. Open 5 AM–3 PM with free entry; explore shrine grounds for vintage finds and tasty bites.

Tomioka Hachiman Antique Fair

Mon, 28 Sept 2026 · All day

Tomioka Hachiman Shrine

Market

Explore 100+ stalls of antiques at Tomioka Hachiman Shrine in Monzen-Nakacho. Browse vintage kimono, pottery, old books, and traditional crafts from dawn to afternoon; admission is free.

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