Tokyo events found on Instagram
60 Tokyo events announced on organisers’ Instagram accounts: small markets, gallery shows and gigs that are hard to find by search. Check each organiser’s Instagram for changes.
Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 20 (Tue) 12:00–18:00
A contemporary art exhibition by Fumika Hayashi, Gen Tomita, Ho Sin-hung and Mei Motokawa on the theme of attachment and freedom, including an installation of stones suspended in the air.
Instagram postOct 20 (Tue) – Oct 21 (Wed) 10:00–16:30
An event for mothers and babies. Every visitor gets a gift set of 6 items including beauty products and an original bag. Advance booking via LINE required.
Instagram postLive music & concerts
Inner Journey presents “Umi-yobi no Yoru ni” Acoustic Free Live
Shimokita Senrogai Akichi (open lot) (Shimokitazawa Sta.)
Oct 21 (Wed) 19:00 start
A free acoustic set. Doors open at 18:30. The announcement gives no end time.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Koenji Reuse Clothing Market
Koenji Mashita Hiroba (under the JR tracks) (Koenji Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 23 (Fri) 12:00–19:00
A reuse market under the railway tracks, selling washed second-hand clothes collected by the local government. In October: Fridays the 9th and 23rd.
Instagram postFestivals & local events
FAMILY GREEN Atelier (October)
Gazenbo Yokokawa Shozo Memorial Park (next to Azabudai Hills) (Kamiyacho Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 11:00–17:00
A monthly atelier for children and families by Machi no Kenkyujo and Mori Building: water art, weaving, autumn material play and a picture-book corner. On rainy days it moves indoors to Azabudai Hills Tower Plaza 1F.
Instagram postOct 10 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) 12:00–18:00
A solo show by musician and painter Yo Soeda. Open Thursday to Sunday only. Opening reception from 18:00 on the first day.
Instagram postOct 17 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
A solo show marking the artist’s first book, THE HOLE. A collaboration T-shirt will also be shown.
Instagram postOct 24 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
A two-day open house at the Oku-Asakusa workshop building for leather, shoe and kiriko glass makers: kiriko and badge-making workshops, sales of leather offcuts and old shoemaking tools, seconds and more. From Asakusa Station, take the Taito City Kita-Megurin bus to "Hashiba Rojin Fukushikan Nishi", then 3 min on foot. No visitor parking.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Autumn Flower Market
Rental Space Sakura Nakameguro (Meguro River) (Naka-meguro Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) 12:30–18:30
A flower-themed market of handmade artists by the Meguro River. Free entry; walk-in from 15:30 on the 24th and from 14:00 on the 25th (earlier slots need booking).
Instagram postOct 25 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
A market of fortune telling, relaxation and handmade booths: kyusei kigaku, Mana cards, aroma hand treatments, fabric goods and more.
Instagram postOct 25 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A day themed on Niigata: food, shopping, making things and live music. The line-up may change in rain.
Instagram postPop-ups
Autumn Harvest Flower Arrangement Workshop (Atelier Calme)
Yabukatsu (soba restaurant) (Kojiya Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
Arrange autumn berries and fruits in an antique-style goblet. Two sessions; beginners welcome. 4,400 yen, cash only, booking required.
Instagram postOct 25 (Sun) 11:00–17:00
Halloween smart-ball game (follow the official Instagram to play, with prizes) and sweets for those showing the 'Hello Halloween Pumpkin Parade' stamp rally card. Children of elementary age or younger must be with a guardian.
Instagram postFestivals & local events
Halloween Yokocho 2026 (Kunitachi, Higashi-Ichijo-dori)
Higashi-Ichijo-dori, Kunitachi (Kunitachi Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00–15:00
A kids' Halloween with Higashi-Ichijo-dori closed to cars: a stamp rally with treats, games like can toss, photo spots, live music and an original acrylic stand giveaway. Costumes optional.
Instagram postOct 25 (Sun) 15:00–16:30
Nezu's annual neighborhood Halloween. Reception on Aizome-odori; free for children, held rain or shine.
Instagram postOct 25 (Sun) 18:00 start
A Sunday-night live event with eight acts. Discount price ¥1,500.
Instagram postArt exhibitions
Life with Dyed Textiles: Some Kobo Shigeta Duo Exhibition
Mayugura 2F Gallery (Ome) (Ome Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 26 (Mon) 11:00–17:00
A two-artist show of dyed works, from tenugui cloths to wall pieces, in the gallery upstairs at Mayugura in Ome. Closed Oct 20.
Instagram postOct 27 (Tue) – Oct 28 (Wed) 10:00–17:00
French antiques, old tools and baked goods. Two weekdays only.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Tomioka Hachimangu Open-Air Flea Market
Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine (Monzen-nakacho Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) 08:00–15:00
An antique flea market at the shrine running since 1991, held on the 15th and 28th of every month. 2 min walk from Monzen-nakacho Station.
Instagram postLive music & concerts
Onpu Club Halloween Party (Singing, Violin and Piano)
Musashino Place (Musashi-sakai Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) 10:00 start
A Halloween party for parents and children aged 0-2: rhythmic play to live singing, violin and piano, plus a Halloween craft. Costumes welcome. In the B2 Performance Studio of Musashino Place. Book via Instagram DM; closes when full.
Instagram postOct 30 (Fri) 10:30–15:30
Shinagawa's parenting event. The 7th-floor corner runs timed sessions: baby massage, outdoor play from age 0, dads' chat, a first talk about bodies and more. Free entry, come and go, no reservation.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Shimokitazawa Flea Market
Shimokita Senrogai Akichi (open lot) (Shimokitazawa Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 31 (Sat) 12:00–18:00
Vintage clothes, handmade goods and food trucks. Held Friday to Sunday in October. May be cancelled in rain.
Instagram postOct 17 (Sat) – Oct 31 (Sat) 12:00–19:00
A solo show by Yukiko Yanagida, who makes abstract works in titanium, at YUKI-SIS gallery in Kayabacho. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Noichiha Handmade Market (Tokyo Mizumachi)
Tokyo Mizumachi East Zone Waterside Terrace (Oshiage (Skytree) Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 11:00–16:00
A handmade market run by Noichiha, a handmade goods shop in Asakusa. Makers of accessories, fabric goods and small items gather, with workshops for kids and adults. Held on Halloween day, with makers in costume.
Instagram postFestivals & local events
Nomunomono Leather Goods Workshop (October)
Nomunomono (Shin-Okachimachi Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 11:00–17:00
A workshop at a leather goods shop. Three sessions at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00 (about 1 hour, 4 people each). Book by phone, email or Instagram DM; walk-ins OK if seats remain. Held almost every last Saturday of the month.
Instagram postArt exhibitions
Timmy Ying Photo Exhibition "Alone: Reflections on Street Corners"
Victoria 1842 (Ushigome-kagurazaka Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A photo show marking the release of a zine, with zines and art prints on sale. Open Fri to Sun only; free entry.
Instagram postOct 22 (Thu) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A group show at MOUNT tokyo in Komazawa, with goods by participating artists on sale. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Instagram postOct 22 (Thu) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A solo show by Junko Miya, who paints animals and plants with a limited palette on the theme of "color", at MOUNT tokyo (Gallery wall) in Komazawa. Closed Mon-Wed; closes at 17:00 on the last day. The artist is in the gallery on the afternoons of Oct 24, 25, 30, 31 and Nov 1.
Instagram postOct 29 (Thu) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
Specialties from Makurazaki, Kagoshima, such as katsuobushi and shochu, plus food trucks. Try shaving katsuobushi and pole-and-line bonito fishing. 2 min from Omotesando Station Exit A3.
Instagram postOct 31 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
A twice-yearly record fair by pianola records and BONUS TRACK, centered on the plaza, with gallery pop-ups and food. May change or be cancelled in bad weather.
Instagram postFestivals & local events
Pandabashi Wan-Wan Halloween 2026
Panda Bridge, JR Ueno Station (outside Iriya gate) (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–17:00
A dog Halloween on Panda Bridge at Ueno Station: costume fashion show, mini train driven by JR staff (dogs ride in your arms; some conditions; cancelled in rain), shopping booths and photo sessions.
Instagram postNov 1 (Sun) 10:00–15:00
A marche in a cafe in Nishi-Kasai with 11 booths: beauty, wellness, healing, art, workshops, accessories, herbal tea, low-carb bread and more. Visitors are asked to pre-register via the link in the profile.
Instagram postOct 29 (Thu) – Nov 2 (Mon) 12:00–18:00
A solo show on the theme of light, in three series: Buddhist deities, near-future goddesses, and new works using pure silver leaf. Last entry 15 min before closing.
Instagram postOct 31 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–20:00
An art goods market with 106 makers: illustration-led zines, posters, homewares, accessories, tableware and more. Four days at o-i STUDIO, 3 min from Oimachi Station. Opens at 14:00 on the first day and closes at 18:00 on the last day.
Instagram postNov 1 (Sun) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 12:00–18:00
An exhibition, sale and meetup by MUKU & HIBI with about 30 creators selling zines, photo books and goods. 5 min walk from Gaiemmae Station. Hours are provisional.
Instagram postNov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–15:00
A neighborhood festival in Koenji-kita: Namisuke photo party (numbered tickets; 11:30, 13:00, 14:00), rubber-band shooting and putting golf (free), badges (paid), food stalls with frankfurters and popcorn, and a display of works by a local kindergarten. Held rain or shine.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Autumn Handcraft Marche + Small Photo Exhibition (Showa Kinen Park)
Showa Kinen Park, Hana Midori Cultural Center (Tachikawa Sta.)
Nov 5 (Thu) – Nov 6 (Fri) 10:00–16:00
A two-day market of makers whose crafts brighten daily life: fresh flowers and antique items, small wreath-making workshops and more, plus a small photo show by photography class students. Right by the Akebono Gate, 10 min walk from Tachikawa Station. Until 14:30 on the 6th.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Kichi*Naka MARCHE Vol.60
Rebest Forum (Nakamichi-dori, Kichijoji) (Kichijoji Sta.)
Nov 5 (Thu) – Nov 6 (Fri) 11:00–19:00
The 60th edition of a market on Kichijoji's Nakamichi-dori, running since 2019: candles, fabric goods, embroidery, flower arrangements, rice-flour sweets, homemade jam and more. Makers differ by day.
Instagram postOct 31 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A solo show including new candle holders. Closed Mondays and Fridays.
Instagram postNov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Nov 8 (Sun) 12:00–19:00
Works depicting "presence" (kehai), made after encountering neutron radiography as a scientific eye (Quantum Art). At a small gallery in Nezu; the artist is there every day of the show.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Mushroom Expo 2026 (Puchinoki)
Gallery Miraizu (Mitaka Space Ai Plus) (Mitaka Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
A mushroom-themed exhibition and sale by three makers from the handmade unit Puchinoki: mushroom-print clothes and bags, fabric goods and knitwear.
Instagram postNov 6 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:30–18:00
A three-day used book market in a cafe: novels, nonfiction, paperbacks and English paperbacks. Cash only.
Instagram postNov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–17:00
A fruit culture festival with fruit shops, growers, processed goods and goods, plus music, talks and workshops. On the 8th from 15:00, a free Sotte Bosse live (first 60 seats, no reservation).
Instagram postFestivals & local events
kotone yuki Beaded Flower Workshop (Renoveru Omotesando)
Renoveru Omotesando Head Office B1F (Omotesando Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 12:00–17:30
Learn beaded flowers from the basics with artist kotone yuki. 12:00–14:00 hanging plants, 15:00–17:30 tulips. 25 per session; book via the artist's Instagram highlights.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Asakusa Handmade Market at Asakusa EKIMISE (November)
Asakusa EKIMISE (Asakusa Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) – Nov 10 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
A handmade market organized by Noichiha, with makers of accessories, fabric goods and homewares changing day by day. Seven days at Asakusa EKIMISE, directly connected to Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line.
Instagram postNov 6 (Fri) – Nov 14 (Sat) 11:00–12:00
A kids' workshop to mix your own color and turn it into a pen. Two sessions: Fri Nov 6 18:00–19:00 and Sat Nov 14 11:00–12:00. Details and booking on Peatix.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Book Swap Meeting (Caring November 2026)
BONUS TRACK plaza (Shimokitazawa Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) 11:00–18:00
Bring a book you want someone else to read and swap it one-for-one for a book from the "POPEYE Web Bookshelf". Up to 3 books per visit, each with a short book letter. Bring your own bag. No reservation needed. BOOK LOVER'S HOLIDAY Care Edition runs in the same plaza.
Instagram postOct 31 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun) 12:00–18:00
SAWA and shimao paint a 'paradise' where people, animals and plants flourish. Open Thursday to Sunday (closed Mon–Wed).
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Food & Handmade Teshigoto Marche
Rental Space Sakura Kitasando (Kitasando Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
A market by STYLINGNOTE and enté with 21 instructors and students: bread, baked sweets, sencha, accessories, goods, baby items and craft activities. 5 min walk from Kitasando Station.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Noichiha Handmade Market (Tokyo Mizumachi)
Tokyo Mizumachi East Zone Waterside Terrace (Oshiage (Skytree) Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
A handmade market run by Noichiha, a handmade goods shop in Asakusa. Makers of accessories, fabric goods, small items and interior pieces gather, with workshops for kids and adults. At Tokyo Mizumachi along the Sumida River.
Instagram postLive music & concerts
Melolin: Music, Rhythmics and Craft Workshop for Parents and Kids
Seijo Nursery 1F Hall (Seijogakuen-mae Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 10:45 start
A hands-on workshop by musicians and nursery teachers: live music, rhythmics and a stained-glass craft. For ages 0 to early elementary; 25 groups, booking required.
Instagram postArt exhibitions
Koji Hirano First Solo Exhibition "Barrel and the Back of the Throat"
studio144 (Kamata Sta.)
Nov 18 (Wed) – Nov 22 (Sun) 12:00–18:00
First solo show by an artist studying oil painting at Musashino Art University: oil paintings from ten months exploring the pressure a rectangular support puts on a picture. Last entry 15 minutes before closing.
Instagram postNov 22 (Sun) 10:30–15:30
A hands-on family market in Jujo: take-home Jujo melon bread, baked sweets and deli food, workshops like aroma stones, handmade goods, and a kids' dance stage (11:30, 14:00). No eating inside the venue. 1 min from JR Jujo Station.
Instagram postFestivals & local events
Marriage For All Festival
Shimokita Senrogai Akichi (open lot) (Shimokitazawa Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
A festival on marriage equality by Marriage For All Japan on 'Good Couple Day', with food, booths and talk shows on stage. Hours are tentative.
Instagram postNov 22 (Sun) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–18:00
A market for Caring November, tied to Japan's Nursing Care Day on November 11. Products born in disability-welfare and elderly-care settings and their makers gather in the plaza; chat with them as you shop.
Instagram postLive music & concerts
Onpu no Mahou: parent-and-child music event (November)
Parent-and-child cafe lounge koti (Kichijoji Sta.)
Nov 24 (Tue) 10:00 start
A 2-hour music event for parents and babies by a pianist and a children's singer/nursery teacher: seasonal songs, rhythmics with live piano, baby touch exercises, mess-free finger art and more. Limited to 4 families; book by Instagram DM. The venue is a 12-minute walk from Kichijoji Station (address given after booking).
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Yojo Ichiba: Care Edition (Caring November 2026)
BONUS TRACK Plaza / HOUSE (Shimokitazawa Sta.)
Nov 28 (Sat) 11:00–18:00
A regular market on self-care for body and mind, held as part of Caring November around Japan's Nursing Care Day.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Noichiha Handmade Market (Tokyo Mizumachi)
Tokyo Mizumachi East Zone Waterside Terrace (Oshiage (Skytree) Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
A handmade market run by Noichiha, a handmade goods shop in Asakusa. Makers of accessories, fabric goods and animal-motif items gather, with workshops. Christmas pieces too.
Instagram postMarkets & flea markets
Hatto Terrace × Marche MARKET BASE MACHIDA
Haramachida Odori, Hatto Terrace East/West (Machida Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
A one-day market on the main street in front of Machida Station: flowers and seedlings, natural stones, art and goods, baked sweets, 3 food trucks, and family workshops like bouquets and tote bag painting. Held in light rain; canceled in bad weather (postponed to Dec 6). About 3 min walk from JR Machida Station.
Instagram postFestivals & local events
Parent-Child Design Workshop: Make an Advent Calendar
Yoga Community Hall, Meeting Room 2 (Yoga Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 13:30–15:30
A design workshop where parents and kids make an advent calendar to count down to Christmas. 12 pairs; apply via Google Form (deadline Nov 16; waitlist when full).
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As of October 20, 2026. To search by day and station, use the top page.
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