Tokyo Events This Week: Setsubun, Collectibles, and Flower Fests

Dates:Feb 3, 2026

Entry:Free

Mt. Takao Setsubun

Held at the Yakuo-in Temple, beans are thrown into the crowd by men and women born under the same calendrical cycle as this one. Prominent singers, sumo wrestlers, and actors also join in.

Dates:Feb 3, 2026

Entry:Free

Nishiarai Daishi Daruma-Burning Ceremony

Watch as thousands of daruma go up in flames. This is one of the most dramatic daruma-burning rituals in all of Tokyo. During the ceremony, people bring their old daruma to the temple, where monks chant sutras as the dolls are burned on a large outdoor pyre.

Dates:Feb 3, 2026

Entry:Free

Komusō Shakuhachi Zen Night

Komusō are Zen monks in Japan who practice meditation by playing the bamboo flute. Monks Ryusui, Ryuzen, and Kyozen return to perform a solo piece on the jinashi shakuhachi, a traditional bamboo flute built to the same design used by Edo-period komusō monks.

monks shakuhachi standard paid listing Kazuhisa Azuma, Ryo Yamada

Dates:Feb 8, 2026

Price:

Adults:
At the door: ¥1,500

Winter Wonder Festival

Figure manufacturers unveil the latest and upcoming additions to their product lines, to the excitement of collectors. The event also features stage events, such as talk shows about upcoming or recently concluded anime.

Dates:Feb 8, 2026

Entry:

¥2,200 – ¥3,500

Capcom Creation – Moving Hearts Across the Globe

This exhibition is all about Capcom, the Japanese gaming juggernaut. Held at Creative Museum Tokyo, Capcom Creation – Moving Hearts Across the Globe traces the studio’s journey from its founding in 1983 to its status as a global game powerhouse today.

Dates:Dec 20–Feb 22, 2026

Price:

Adults:
Advance sales: ¥2,700	At the door: ¥2,900
Children:
Advance sales: ¥800	At the door: ¥1,000
Students:
Advance sales: ¥1,800	At the door: ¥2,000

NAKED x Tokyo Tower Light Fantasia Winter

This collaboration between Naked and Tokyo Tower will see projection mapping take over the north side of the second floor of Tokyo Tower’s main deck for a light show entitled Light Fantasia Winter 2025.

Dates:Nov 1–Feb 15, 2026

Midtown Ice Rink

The ice-skating rink takes over the grass square behind Tokyo Midtown every winter. It is a popular event because of the Midtown Winter Lights right next door — so expect a line.

Dates:Nov 21–Feb 24, 2026

Entry:

¥1,400 – ¥2,300

Kotatsu Boat in Nagatoro

This 20-minute Nagatoro cruise takes you through the rock formations of the Arakawa River, giving you a view of the gorgeous landscape. Since it’s winter, the boat also has a kotatsu (Japanese heated table) to keep warm.

Dates:Jan 1–Feb 28, 2026

Price:

Adults:
At the door: ¥1,099
Children:
At the door: ¥698

Japan International Orchid and Flower Show

Orchids are an important symbol to many Japanese gardeners and flower fans. Held over a week, the Japan International Orchid and Flower Show is a mix of exhibitions, contests, and markets.

Shibuya Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya Annex – 55% off!

Enjoy a 1 Hour karting experience on the city roads of Tokyo, with up to 55% discount this month!
Feel like a celebrity as this course will take you through the famous Shibuya Crossing more than once.

Dates:Feb 5–Feb 11, 2026

Entry:

¥1,400 – ¥2,300

Kōbai Red Plum Blossom Festival

This plum festival celebrates kōbai , a variety of deep red plum blossoms. There will be a special ceremony on February 8 with a taiko performance and plum branch gifts for those that get in early.

Dates:Feb 1–Feb 25, 2026

Entry:Free

Sasazuka Flea Market

This flea market is held right outside Sasazuka Station, about five minutes by train from Shinjuku. With around 30 stalls, it’s a lot less overwhelming than the big park markets.

Dates:Feb 7–Feb 8, 2026

Entry:Free

UNU Farmers Market

This long-running weekend farmers market brings together growers and makers from across Japan — not just to sell their produce, but to share the stories and traditions behind it.

Dates:Feb 7–Feb 8, 2026

Entry:Free

Japan Brewers’ Cup

The Japan Brewers’ Cup is one of the major events on Japan’s craft beer calendar. It’s both a festival and, as the name suggests, a contest between the brewers.