March 30, 2026
Things to Do in Tokyo in April 2026
Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo events in April
By Sutipa Aearoonsangsai and Moa Sera
Spring is finally here, and we are so ready for it. Say goodbye to those heavy winter coats and hello to sunshine, cherry blossoms and everything that makes Tokyo magical this time of year. From hanami picnics and lively festivals to art exhibitions and flea markets, April is packed with reasons to get outside and explore. Here are our top picks for the best things to do in Tokyo in April 2026.
Check out our Hanami Article for the best Cherry Blossom picnic spots in Tokyo
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival
Until April 5
Ueno Park once again hosts its annual Cherry Blossom Festival among 800 sakura trees. Vendors line the open park selling street food classics like yakisoba, yakitori and dango. Set up your picnic blanket under the blossoms and celebrate the fine weather.
When:10am — 10pm
Where: Ueno Park
Address: Uenokoen, Taito-ku
Price: Free
Website: ueno.or.jpi
Shibuya Vintage Artisan Market
April 4 – 5
Located in Shibuya Kitaya Park, the Shibuya Vintage Artisan market offers a curated selection of fashion, artisan goods and antique collectibles. For vintage items, the market primarily focuses on selling high-quality European fashion. Other finds include handcrafted items, accessories, eco-friendly goods and antique collectibles like movie and band posters, a great place to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts and retro pieces.
When: 12pm – 6pm (Cancelled in case of rain)
Where: Kitaya Park
Address: 1-7-3 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku
Price: Free
Website: Vintage Artisan Market Instagram
Taiwan Festival in Tokyo Skytree—Tainan Lantern Festival
April 4 – May 31
Tokyo Skytree Town transforms into a Taiwanese night market. In collaboration with Tainan City, an ancient city in southern Taiwan, the event brings in regional specialties alongside street food favorites. Expect classics like XXL fried chicken cutlets (dajipai) and xiaolongbao, as well as Tainan staples like danzai noodles and shrimp rice prepared by visiting chefs. Grab a Taiwan Beer and snack your way through the stalls as Tainan lanterns light up the seating area after dark.
When: 11am – 9pm
Where: Tokyo Skytree
Address: 1-1 Oshiage, Sumida-ku
Price: Free
Website: taiwan-matsuri.com
Setagaya Park Flea Market
April 12
Popular with people in their 20s to 40s, the Setagaya Park flea market features around 100 to 150 vendors selling everything from vintage kimonos and yukatas to Japanese ceramics to second-hand goods. Between browsing stalls, families can take kids to the park’s mini steam train or nearby playgrounds, making it an easy weekend outing for both thrifters and families.
When: 9am – 3pm (Cancelled in case of rain)
Where: Setagaya Park
Address: 1-5-2 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku
Price: Free
Website: tmc-dx.org
Kamakura Festival
April 12 – 19
The Kamakura Festival brings parades, traditional performances and samurai-era rituals to the city over the course of a week. The opening day features a mikoshi (portable shrine) parade that makes its way towards Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine at 10am. A performance of the Shizuka no Mai will be performed later in the evening. The Shizuka no Mai is based on the tragic story of Lady Shizuka from the Tale of Heike, a noblewoman captured by the rival warlord Yoritomo after her lover’s defeat. The week wraps up with an outdoor tea ceremony on the weekend and horseback archery (yabusame) on the final day, held at both Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and Kotoku-in, the grounds of the Great Buddha.
When:
10am–3pm
Where: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Address: 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura
Price: Free
Website: trip-kamakura.com
Craft Sake Week 2026
April 17 – 29
Tokyo’s biggest sake event returns with 13 days of tastings from breweries across Japan. Each day follows a different theme, from sparkling sake on opening day to a grand finale showcasing Juyondai, one of Japan’s most sought-after labels, with pours from 130 breweries. The 20 restaurants on-site feature notoriously hard-to-book names like L’Effervescence and TACUBO, serving exclusive menus created just for the event. Entry is free, but you’ll need to buy a Starter Set (¥4,800), which includes an official sake glass and coins to spend on drinks and food. Although on the pricier side, the sheer range of breweries and restaurants on offer makes it easy to justify.
When: 3pm – 9pm
Where: Roppongi Hills
Address: 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Price: ¥4,800+
Website: craftsakeweek.com
Asakusa Yabusame
April 18
The day is split into two back-to-back events in Sumida Park. It kicks off with kusajishi, when archers dressed in traditional eboshi hats and hitatare robes compete to hit a deer-shaped target from 20 metres away. This part is free to watch. The ticketed yabusame event begins at 1am when mounted archers in full Kamakura samurai hunting attire gallop through a specially constructed arena between Sumida River Walk and Kototoi Bridge, firing at three targets in quick succession. The event holds historical significance in reviving what was originally a New Year’s rite during the Edo Period.
When: 11:45am – 2:30pm
Where: Sumida Park
Address: 1-1 Mukoujima, Sumida-ku
Price: Kusajishi is free; Yabusame is ¥4,000
Website: e-asakusa.jp
Sakura Aquarium by NAKED
Until April 19
An alternative for days when the weather doesn’t cooperate for outdoor hanami, digital art company NAKED transforms Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa with cherry blossom projections layered around its marine exhibits. The effect creates an “underwater hanami,” with sakura that bloom regardless of the forecast.
Highlights include a 360-degree dolphin performance and a Japanese garden–inspired room where aquarium tanks appear like art installations surrounded by immersive blossoms.
When: 10am – 8pm (Last entry 7pm)
Where: Maxwell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Address:4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku
Price: ¥2,800
Website: aqua-park.jp
Pixar World Exhibition 2026
March 20 – May 31
Credit: Official Website
The Pixar World Exhibition brings scenes from the studio’s films to life through immersive sets and themed rooms. Step into 14 film-specific spaces: in the Toy Story zone, you’re shrunk to the size of a toy inside Andy’s bedroom; in Ratatouille, you see an oversized kitchen from Remy’s perspective. Other sets include Inside Out, Coco, Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc. The venue sits right next to Toyosu Fish Market, making a sushi lunch an easy add-on. A heads up: it runs on a timed-entry system, so book tickets in advance.
When: 10am – 7:30pm
Where: CREVIA Base Tokyo
Address: 6-4-25 Toyosu, Koto-ku
Price: ¥2,900-14,000
Website: mundopixar.com
