Events in Shinjuku
Department stores, theatres and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, around one of the world’s busiest stations.
45 events listed · 7 free · 2 good for kids · 38 indoors
Food events 23, Art exhibitions 8, Pop-ups 8, Festivals & local events 4, Live music & concerts 1, Markets & flea markets 1
Food events
it's my rice: Local Rice Dishes from Around Japan (Isetan Shinjuku)
Isetan Shinjuku Main Bldg B1 Food Collection (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 21 (Wed) – Oct 27 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
A basement food fair of regional rice dishes from 10 shops: horse mackerel fry rice box, Kirishima's katsu-meshi, Niigata tare-katsu donburi, harako-meshi, Imabari yakibuta tamago-meshi and Yonezawa beef roast beef bowl.
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Shinjuku Takashimaya x Ibaraki Fair
Shinjuku Takashimaya B1 (also 2F JR entrance on Oct 24-25) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 21 (Wed) – Oct 27 (Tue) 10:30–19:30
Chestnuts, dried and roasted sweet potatoes and vegetables from Ibaraki at Shinjuku Takashimaya B1 (10:30-19:30). Extra outdoor stalls at the 2F JR entrance on Oct 24-25, 11:00-17:00.
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British Fair: Queen Elizabeth 100th Birthday Anniversary
Keio Department Store Shinjuku 7F Main Event Hall (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 22 (Thu) – Oct 27 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
A British fair marking 100 years since Queen Elizabeth's birth: scones, clotted cream, tea, shortbread and meat pies, plus fish & chips made on site and whisky.
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Mini Car Week (Kazoku no Atelier)
Kazoku no Atelier (parent-child salon) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 27 (Tue) – Oct 30 (Fri) 09:30–17:30
Retro mini cars come to Kazoku no Atelier, a space for babies, toddlers and parents. Build your own courses with roads and toys. Free, drop in anytime. Run by Mother Dictionary.
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Ishikari City (Hokkaido) Products Fair at Shinjuku Park Tower
Shinjuku Park Tower B1F (beside the escalator) (Tochomae Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Oct 30 (Fri) 11:00–19:00
A three-day fair selling products from Ishikari City, Hokkaido, beside the B1 escalator of Shinjuku Park Tower. The free VR venue Immersive Base SHINJUKU holds its pre-opening at the same time. Closes at 17:00 on the last day.
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piano park Concert "Listen on Piano" (Shinjuku Park Tower)
Shinjuku Park Tower 1F lobby (Tochomae Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) 17:30 start
A one-hour free piano concert in the 1F lobby of Shinjuku Park Tower, in the early evening.
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#Shinjuku Underground Ramen: Seimendou Tetsu (Kamagaya)
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku, SHINJUKU DELISH PARK (Odakyu Ace North) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 26 (Mon) – Oct 31 (Sat) 10:30–21:30
A popular shop from Kamagaya, Chiba, whose chef trained in the Menya Koji group (a direct line of Ikebukuro Taishoken), joins the weekly ramen corner. Besides the special tsukemen with thick 100% domestic-wheat noodles and rich pork-and-seafood broth, it serves chicken ramen and TKM (egg-over-noodles). Last order 30 minutes before closing; until 19:00 on the last day.
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LUMINE ART FAIR – My 1st Collection Vol.5
LUMINE 0 (NEWoMan Shinjuku 5F) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
An art fair themed on buying your first artwork, bringing together about 30 artists in Shinjuku. Open 11:00-19:00 on Oct 30-31 and 11:00-17:00 on Nov 1. Free entry and free art tours; workshops cost 3,000 yen and require advance booking.
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An autumn festival in Shinjuku Golden Gai, home to about 280 tiny bars. Participating bars waive cover charges with drinks from 500 yen; visit 5 bars for a prize draw, plus ladies' perks.
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Miniature Photo World Exhibition at Odakyu Shinjuku
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku, 7F Event Space (Shinjuku Nishiguchi Halc) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 21 (Wed) – Nov 2 (Mon) 10:00–20:00
Miniature art by about 67 creator groups, on display and for sale, with special sections on retro cafes and diners, seasonal meals and forest workshops. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. On Oct 24, 25, 31 and Nov 1 there is a workshop to make miniature versions of popular food-hall items (1,800-2,500 yen, book on LivePocket by 17:00 the day before). Oct 27 is a partial closing day for the store.
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Hermès Pop-up “Pour aujourd’hui et pour toujours”
Isetan Shinjuku Men's Bldg. 1F, The Stage / Promotion (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 14 (Wed) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–20:00
A pop-up presenting Hermès men’s autumn-winter 2026.
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"You and I Are Polar Opposites" TV Anime Collab Café at Share Café (Retro Pop ver.)
Share Café FLEUR, Shinjuku Marui Main Bldg (8F) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–21:00
A collab café for "You and I Are Polar Opposites." Each collab menu item comes with a coaster (9 designs). Reservations first come first served via Livepocket; same-day walk-in slots if available. Last order 20:00.
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Shinjuku Takashimaya 30th Anniversary Grand Hokkaido Fair
Shinjuku Takashimaya (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 21 (Wed) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:30–19:30
A Hokkaido food fair celebrating Shinjuku Takashimaya's 30th anniversary, gathering specialties from across Hokkaido. Eat-in counters open daily from 10:30 (last order 15:00 on Oct 27). Closes at 17:00 on the final day. An Ainu culture event is held at the 1F JR entrance outdoor space on Oct 31 and Nov 1.
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ISETAN SEAFOOD SELECTION (Isetan Shinjuku)
Isetan Shinjuku Main Bldg B1 Food Collection (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–20:00
A seafood-themed food fair in the B1 Food Collection space. Highlights include SPICA's octopus and squid-ink lasagna (eat-in available), domestic grilled-eel bento from Unagi Senmon-ten Honda, Mirai Suisan's Ginga-don, mirin-glazed mackerel from Uokei, and an Isetan-exclusive shirasu fried rice. Some items are limited in quantity.
DetailsOct 29 (Thu) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–20:00
A department store fair of specialties from the Tohoku prefectures, held in the main event hall on the 7th floor of Keio Department Store Shinjuku. Closes at 17:00 on the final day, Nov 3.
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Megumi Kimura "Yobiboen and Friends" Exhibition
Shinjuku Ophthalmologist Gallery (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 4 (Wed) 12:00–20:00
Artworks of the white fairy Yobiboen and friends, on view and for sale; free admission.
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Learn, Discover, Meet! Rescue Cat Adoption Event (Shinjuku City)
Eco Gallery Shinjuku (in Shinjuku Central Park) (Tochomae Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:30–15:30
An adoption event for cats rescued by a Shinjuku volunteer group for dog and cat support and AEON Pet. No registration needed (not first come first served). Last entry 15:00. Also a panel exhibit on life with a rescue cat.
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Haikyu!! Wakuwaku School Festival POP UP SHOP by Production I.G (Shinjuku Marui Annex)
Shinjuku Marui Annex 6F, Calendarium 6 (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
A Haikyu!! anime pop-up shop with a school festival theme. Weekdays 11:00–19:00, weekends and holidays 10:30–19:00. Some dates and times use advance lottery entry to reduce crowding.
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Noël à la Mode 2026 Champagne Festival
Isetan Shinjuku, Main Bldg. 6F event hall (Shinjuku Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) – Nov 9 (Mon) 10:30–19:30
More than 750 champagnes from about 110 producers. Hours shown are tasting hours (last day: tasting until 17:30, event until 18:00). Free tastings are for MI W members, once a day. Alcohol for 20+ only.
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Ai Yamaguchi: "Momo to Shijukara" (Isetan Shinjuku Art Gallery)
Isetan Shinjuku, Main Building 6F Art Gallery (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 10 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
A solo show by Ai Yamaguchi, a painter pursuing a new kind of bijin-ga (beauty painting). Marking Isetan's 140th anniversary, she presents about 40 works in various materials and techniques. Works are for sale (prices on request). Closes at 16:00 on the last day.
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From a Mexican Kitchen: Home-Style Tacos (TASTE THE WORLD Shinjuku)
TASTE THE WORLD Shinjuku (Shinjuku Sta.)
Nov 12 (Thu) 18:15–20:00
Cooking workshop for Mexican Food Day with a chef from the Embassy of Mexico: home-style taco fillings and corn tortillas from scratch, with jamaica juice and rice pudding. 18 seats, first come.
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Dai Tsukemen Haku presents Ra-1 Grand Prix 2026
Okubo Park, Shinjuku (special venue) (Seibu-Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00–21:00
Ramen shops from across Japan take turns and compete by visitor vote. Closed on changeover days.
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Pop-up of Korean fashion brand BEIDELLI with winter items and bestsellers. 20% off everything during the pop-up, an NMIXX KYUJIN photocard with purchases of ¥10,000 or more, gifts by spend and a lucky draw including round-trip tickets to Korea (while stocks last).
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Mirai Tankyu Festa 2026 (Shinjuku Station West Exit Plaza)
Shinjuku Station West Exit Plaza Event Corner (Shinjuku Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
An eco hands-on event for elementary school children hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Environment. Twelve booths and a stage offer seed-ball making, T-shirt upcycling, recycled-paper postcards, space-exploration robots, soap making and more. Advance lottery booking until Oct 28; same-day web booking also available.
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Marron Nagao Exhibition: KAWAII FOREVER (Isetan Shinjuku)
Isetan Shinjuku, Main Building 6F Art & Frame (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) – Nov 17 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
An exhibition by illustrator Marron Nagao, who draws girls and animals in a "kawaii" world of manga-style girls, flowers and animals. On Nov 8 and 14 the artist takes orders for portraits in your chosen style (12:00, 13:00, 15:00). Closes at 17:00 on the last day.
DetailsNov 10 (Tue) – Nov 17 (Tue) 11:00–19:30
An ice cream event marking the 10th anniversary of Winter Ice Day (Nov 15), gathering ice cream from across Japan. Held in an air-conditioned, all-weather venue with winter picks from 10+ major makers, a local ice cream vote, workshops and stage events.
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Ishikawa & Fukui Products Fair
Keio Department Store Shinjuku 7F Main Event Hall (Shinjuku Sta.)
Nov 12 (Thu) – Nov 17 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
A six-day regional food and products fair on the 7th floor of Keio Department Store Shinjuku.
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Intro to Bonsai: Make a Little Garden with Mini Bonsai (Green and Water Citizens' College)
Green and Water Citizens' College (Tokyo Health Plaza Hygeia) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 13:30–15:30
A course by the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association. Learn bonsai history through slides, then use pine and other plants with moss, stones and decorative sand to make a mini bonsai landscape. Instructor: plant artist Daisuke Nakajima. Apply via Peatix.
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Clyv in Japan: La Magie de Noël (Isetan Shinjuku)
Isetan Shinjuku, Main Building 6F Art & Frame (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Nov 18 (Wed) – Nov 24 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
An exhibition by Clyv, a French painter who turned to watercolor after about 40 years as a high-school math teacher. Christmas-themed original paintings and prints are shown and sold. Signing event on Nov 21, 16:00-18:00 (for buyers of framed works, limited). Closes at 17:00 on the last day.
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Taiwan Fair (Keio Department Store Shinjuku)
Keio Department Store Shinjuku 7F Main Event Hall (Shinjuku Sta.)
Nov 19 (Thu) – Nov 24 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
A six-day Taiwan fair in the 7F main event hall of Keio Department Store Shinjuku. Closes at 17:00 on the last day; the event may close early.
DetailsNov 20 (Fri) – Nov 24 (Tue) 11:00–21:00
An offline event for the 5th anniversary of the Livly Island reboot: surrounded by Livlys, explore 25 years of history and peek into parts of the lab normally hidden. Reservation required on all days; last entry 20:00.
DetailsMar 20 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun) 12:00–21:30
Reservation-only rooftop barbecue at Keio Department Store Shinjuku; food and drinks cost extra.
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Noragami POP UP SHOP (Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store)
Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store 1F, THE ENTRANCE (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun) 10:00–21:00
A pop-up shop for the modern Japanese fantasy manga Noragami. One random ema-style card for every ¥3,300 (tax incl.) spent on eligible items. Closes at 16:00 on the last day, Dec 6.
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Albert Marquet (Sompo Museum of Art 50th anniversary)
Sompo Museum of Art (Shinjuku Sta.)
Sep 22 (Tue) – Dec 13 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
A retrospective of the French painter Marquet. Open until 20:00 on Fridays.
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BELLUSTAR TOKYO Christmas Afternoon Tea
Bar Bellustar, BELLUSTAR TOKYO (Tokyu Kabukicho Tower) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 13:30–17:30
Weekend-only Christmas afternoon tea high above Kabukicho; reserve by the previous day.
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Christmas Collection 2026 (Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower)
Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower 20F Lounge South Court (Shinjuku Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) – Dec 25 (Fri) 12:00–20:00
Christmas sweets such as a snowy Christmas parfait and Bûche de Noël, plus Christmas afternoon tea at the 20th-floor lounge; evening high tea with champagne from Dec 1.
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Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo Christmas Brunch "Brunch with Santa?"
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo 2F, District Brasserie Bar Lounge (Tochomae Sta.)
Dec 1 (Tue) – Dec 25 (Fri) 11:30–17:00
A New York-style Christmas brunch available every day in December until the 25th.
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Shinjuku Prince Hotel Christmas Afternoon Tea
Shinjuku Prince Hotel 25F, Japanese Dining & Bar FUGA (Shinjuku Sta.)
Dec 1 (Tue) – Dec 25 (Fri) 14:30–17:00
A record-themed Christmas afternoon tea on the 25th floor, 2-hour seating.
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THE HOLIDAY SCENE CHRISTMAS MARKET (Lumine Shinjuku, Lumine 1 Rooftop)
Lumine Shinjuku, Lumine 1 Rooftop "L Terrace" (Shinjuku Sta.)
Dec 1 (Tue) – Dec 25 (Fri) 16:00–22:00
Lumine 1's rooftop becomes a Christmas market like a scene from a movie, wrapped in lights and decorations, with a "Tree Forest" and photo spots. Weekdays 16:00–22:00, weekends 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:30).
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White Christmas Petit Boulangerie (Hilton Tokyo, Bar & Lounge ZATTA)
Hilton Tokyo 2F, Bar & Lounge ZATTA (Tochomae Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 26 (Sat) 11:30–20:00
A Christmas bakery-style afternoon tea with about 10 breads and scones including a mini stollen. Seatings at 11:30, 14:30 and 18:00.
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Hilton Tokyo "King & Queen Christmas" Sweets Buffet
Hilton Tokyo 1F Marble Lounge (Tochomae Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 26 (Sat) 14:30–17:00
A royal-themed Christmas sweets buffet with 20+ desserts under a 6 m tree in Shinjuku.
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Eternal Gaudí: The Miracle of the Sagrada Família in VR
Storydive Theater WAHHHP (Yodobashi Shinjuku West Exit Bldg 10F) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Aug 5 (Wed) – Dec 31 (Thu) 10:00–20:00
An immersive participatory VR experience marking 100 years since Gaudí's death, guided by his voice through the Sagrada Família. About 30 minutes including briefing. Last entry 19:30. Under-16s need a guardian.
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Park Hyatt Tokyo Countdown Lounge 2027 "Midnight in Motion"
Park Hyatt Tokyo 41F Peak Lounge & Bar (Tochomae Sta.)
Dec 31 (Thu) 22:00–24:00
New Year's Eve party on the 41st floor, Dec 31 22:00–1:00, with a live band, aerial performance, free-flow champagne and buffet. Ages 20+, advance booking required.
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Shinjuku Minamillumi 2026-2027
JR Shinjuku Station South Exit area (Suica Penguin Plaza, JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower, Shinjuku Southern Terrace and more) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Nov 11 (Wed) – Feb 14 (Sun) 17:00–24:00
An illumination linking six spots around Shinjuku Station's South Exit with about 275,000 LEDs. Suica Penguin Plaza gets a "Hanamichi" gate marking the penguin's March 2027 graduation, plus a digital stamp rally Nov 11–Dec 25 (hours vary by spot).
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20th Shinjuku Kabukicho Kuyakusho-dori Illumination
Kuyakusho-dori, Shinjuku (Yasukuni-dori to Shokuan-dori) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Feb 28 (Sun) 16:30–03:00
About 120,000 LEDs light up the trees along roughly 700 m of Kuyakusho-dori in this annual winter illumination. Lighting ceremony on Oct 30 from 16:30 in front of Shinjuku City Hall, with the Tokyo Fire Department Band.
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FAQ
How many Shinjuku are listed on Kyochika?
45 as of Oct 27 (Tue), and 7 of them are free to enter.
Which Shinjuku are free?
Mini Car Week (Kazoku no Atelier), piano park Concert "Listen on Piano" (Shinjuku Park Tower), LUMINE ART FAIR – My 1st Collection Vol.5, Megumi Kimura "Yobiboen and Friends" Exhibition, Haikyu!! Wakuwaku School Festival POP UP SHOP by Production I.G (Shinjuku Marui Annex)
Which Shinjuku stay open latest?
Park Hyatt Tokyo Countdown Lounge 2027 "Midnight in Motion" (until 24:00), Shinjuku Minamillumi 2026-2027 (until 24:00), Shinjuku Golden Gai Autumn Festival 2026 (until 22:00)
Which Shinjuku end soon?
it's my rice: Local Rice Dishes from Around Japan (Isetan Shinjuku) (ends Oct 27 (Tue)), Shinjuku Takashimaya x Ibaraki Fair (ends Oct 27 (Tue)), British Fair: Queen Elizabeth 100th Birthday Anniversary (ends Oct 27 (Tue)), Mini Car Week (Kazoku no Atelier) (ends Oct 30 (Fri)), Ishikari City (Hokkaido) Products Fair at Shinjuku Park Tower (ends Oct 30 (Fri))
Checked against official pages · updated October 27, 2026
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