16 Golden Week Events Near Tokyo in 2025

Golden Week Events Around Tokyo in 2025

In 2025, the Golden Week (GW) holiday stretches from Saturday, April 26 to Monday, May 6. Those who take off the middle days of April 28, 30, and May 1, 2, can enjoy a maximum of 11 consecutive holidays.

Various events will be held throughout Tokyo and eastern Japan in conjunction with the Golden Week holidays. In this article, we present 16 featured events that you won't want to miss.

Golden Week Events Around Tokyo

1. Aipaku® Premium TOKYO 2025
2. Tokyo Tower: TOKYO TOWER CITY LIGHT FANTASIA - Spring Concerto 2025
3. Toneri Park: Flower and Light Movement
4. Dancyu Festival 2025
5. Special Exhibition "Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth - The Earth Moves"
6. Meat Festival® 2025 TOKYO Steak King Contest
7. Craft Gyoza Festival® TOKYO 2025
8. Oktoberfest 2025 in Odaiba
9. Showa Kinen Park Flower Festival 2025
10. Yomiuri Land: Okinawa & Kyushu & Hokkaido WEEK!! 2025
11. Tokyo Skytree Town® Taiwan Festival and Koinobori Festival 2025
12. Yoyogi Park: Cambodia Festival 2025
13. Movie "Detective Conan: The Phantom of the Eye" & Conan Cafe
14. Yokohama Minatomirai SEASIDE CINEMA 2025
15. Nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park
16. Ashikaga Flower Park: Wisteria Story Great Wisteria Festival 2025

1. Aipaku® Premium TOKYO 2025

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The ice cream lover's dream event Aipaku® is celebrating its 10th anniversary and will be held as Aipaku® Premium TOKYO 2025 at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza.

This time, 25 carefully selected brands from across Japan will come together, featuring over 150 different types of ice cream! You can enjoy flavors that are not typically available in Tokyo.

The venue will also include the Ice Cream Mini Museum, supervised by Ice Man Fukudome (separate admission fee required). Additionally, the first 5,000 visitors each day will receive an original commemorative wristband, and there will be sales of insulated bags for souvenirs. Children under elementary school age are free, making it a great outing option for families with kids!

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Event Details

Event Name: Ice Cream Expo Aipaku® Premium TOKYO 2025
Duration: April 25, 2025 (Friday) to May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Venue: Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza
Admission Fee: Adults (Middle school and above) 450 yen (Advance ticket) / 500 yen (On-the-day ticket), Children (Elementary school and below) Free
Official Website: https://www.i-89.jp

2. Tokyo Tower: TOKYO TOWER CITY LIGHT FANTASIA - Spring Concerto 2025

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During the Golden Week, Tokyo Tower will host a projection mapping event to celebrate the arrival of spring, titled TOKYO TOWER CITY LIGHT FANTASIA - Spring Concerto 2025.

A magical space will unfold featuring the breathtaking night view of Tokyo from the 150-meter observation deck, combined with the stunning sight of fully bloomed cherry blossoms.

This year, a new feature called "Sakura Photo Time" will allow visitors to capture the night scenery bathed in cherry blossom colors, creating a special experience to adorn the spring night. It's perfect for couples looking for a Romantic Golden Week outing!

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Event Details

Event Name: TOKYO TOWER CITY LIGHT FANTASIA - Spring Concerto 2025
Duration: March 1, 2025 (Saturday) to May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Venue: Tokyo Tower Main Deck (150m high), 2nd Floor North Side
Admission Fee: Only the observation fee to the Main Deck (Adults 1500 yen, High School Students 1200 yen, Junior High and Elementary School Students 900 yen, Children aged 4 and above 600 yen)
Official Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/

3. Toneri Park: Flower and Light Movement

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At Toneri Park, from April 11 to April 29, the event Flower and Light Movement Toneri Park: The Stars of Toneri Reflected in the Sea of Nemophila will take place, showcasing a beautiful blend of nemophila flowers and illuminations.

The nemophila flower fields will be illuminated with magical lights, allowing visitors to experience a different charm of the park compared to daytime. The lighting hours are from 18:00 to 20:00 on Mondays to Thursdays (except for April 28), and from 18:00 to 20:30 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, including April 28.

Food trucks will be set up at the venue, along with photo spots. Since this is a free admission event, families with children and couples are encouraged to visit!

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Event Details

Event Name: Flower and Light Movement Toneri Park: The Stars of Toneri Reflected in the Sea of Nemophila
Duration: April 11, 2025 (Friday) to April 29, 2025 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Toneri Park B Area (around the fountain, grassy plaza)
Admission Fee: Free
Official Website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/special/flowerandlight/toneri2025spring/

4. Dancyu Festival 2025

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The gourmet event Dancyu Festival 2025, hosted by the food magazine Dancyu, will be held at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza.

About 40 popular restaurants from across the country will gather to offer special menus by renowned chefs, along with sake, craft beer, and desserts.

This event has an incredible free admission (with separate charges for food and drinks)! It's a must-visit gourmet event for food-loving couples during Golden Week.

Event Details

Event Name: Dancyu Festival 2025
Duration: April 12, 2025 (Saturday) and April 13, 2025 (Sunday) from 10:00 to 17:00
Venue: Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza
Admission Fee: Free

5. Special Exhibition "Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth - The Earth Moves"

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At the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, a special exhibition titled Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth - The Earth Moves will be held, allowing visitors to experience the world of the popular anime Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth -.

The exhibition is filled with interactive displays that recreate the anime's world, a quiz rally related to the heliocentric theory, and a hands-on area for letterpress printing, offering lots of opportunities to see, touch, and learn!

This exhibition will be enjoyable for anime fans, as well as children and adults who love space!

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Picture courtesy of PRtimes/ ©Uotaka / Shogakukan / Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth - Production Committee

Event Details

Event Name: Special Exhibition "Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth - The Earth Moves"
Duration: March 14, 2025 (Friday) to June 1, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Admission Fee: Adults 2,200 yen, Under 18 years old 1,500 yen, Preschoolers 500 yen
Official Website: https://chi-special-exhibition.jp/

6. Meat Festival® 2025 TOKYO Steak King Contest

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The Meat Festival® 2025 TOKYO Steak King Contest will be held in the bay area of Odaiba, where visitors can enjoy delicious meat under the open sky!

Twenty-two renowned meat restaurants will participate in the Meat Festival, providing attendees with a variety of meat dishes. This year's theme is "Devour the Meat!!," allowing each restaurant to showcase their ultimate steaks. Attendees will vote on the dishes they find the most delicious, and in the end, a "Steak King" will be crowned!

This year, five areas will be set up: an open-air area, a family tent area, a picnic area, a VIP area, and a pet-friendly area, making it enjoyable for families and pet owners alike.

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Event Details

Event Name: Meat Festival® 2025 TOKYO Steak King Contest
Duration: April 26, 2025 (Saturday) to May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Venue: Odaiba Special Venue (1-1-16 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo)
Admission Fee: Free
Official Website: https://www.nikufes.jp

7. Craft Gyoza Festival® TOKYO 2025

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The Craft Gyoza Festival® TOKYO 2025 will be held at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo.

At this Craft Gyoza Festival, around 20 unique gyoza shops will gather, offering a variety of over 30 different flavors, ranging from innovative gyoza to traditional ones.

In 2025, many new gyoza menu items are expected to debut. Along with the popular "Hakata Hitokuchi Gyoza," there will be options like "Mentai Cheese Gyoza," "Lamb and Cumin Spice Gyoza," and even surprising dessert gyoza such as "Strawberry Milk Cheese Gyoza."

Why not enjoy the deep world of gyoza this Golden Week?

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Event Details

Event Name: Craft Gyoza Festival® TOKYO 2025
Duration: April 25, 2025 (Friday) to May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Venue: Komazawa Olympic Park Central Plaza (1-1 Komazawa Park, Setagaya, Tokyo)
Admission Fee: Free
Official Website: https://craftgyoza.jp/tokyo2025/

8. Oktoberfest 2025 in Odaiba

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The Oktoberfest, a traditional beer festival held in Germany around October, has been established in Japan for over a decade. This year, the Oktoberfest will surprise everyone by being held in spring instead of autumn!

In the bay area of Odaiba, both adults and children can enjoy German food culture while basking in the sea breeze.

Additionally, another Oktoberfest event is scheduled to take place at Shiba Park in Minato, Tokyo, from May 16 to May 25, after Golden Week.

Event Details

Event Name: Oktoberfest 2025 in Odaiba
Duration: April 25, 2025 (Friday) to May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Venue: Symbol Promenade Park Central Square (1-1 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo)
Admission Fee: Adults 500 yen, Children Free
Official Website: https://www.oktober-fest.jp/odaiba_spring/index.html

9. Showa Kinen Park Flower Festival 2025

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At Showa Kinen Park, located across Tachikawa and Akishima City, the Flower Festival 2025 will be held, featuring 200,000 nemophila flowers.

Visitors can enjoy the arrival of spring in a flower field blooming with not only 200,000 nemophila flowers but also cherry blossoms and 260 varieties of tulips. Additionally, there will be a "Bubble Photo Opportunity Time," where bubbles will be released into the flower field on April 26 (Saturday) at the Bouquet Garden and on May 1 (Thursday) at the Nemophila area!

The park will also have various spring-themed photo spots throughout its grounds. Why not bring your camera and capture memories of spring 2025?

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Event Details

Event Name: Flower Festival 2025
Duration: March 20 (Thursday, Public Holiday) to May 25 (Sunday)
Venue: Showa Kinen Park (3173 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo)
Admission Fee: Free
Official Website: https://www.showakinen-koen.jp/event/26103/

10. Yomiuri Land: Okinawa & Kyushu & Hokkaido WEEK!! 2025

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At Yomiuri Land, an amusement park in Inagi City, Tokyo, alongside the adjacent flower park "HANA ・BIYORI," the "Okinawa & Kyushu & Hokkaido WEEK!! 2025" will be held, continuing from last year's Golden Week celebration.

In 2025, the event will include local delicacies from Okinawa and Kyushu, with Hokkaido being added to the mix, featuring a plethora of activities including shows by comedians from these regions.

Enjoy a comedy live show featuring Nishikigoi and Sunshine Ikezaki while savoring Okinawan dishes like Soki Soba and Hokkaido's Genghis Khan, giving you the feeling of domestic travel while still in Tokyo!

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Event Details

Event Name: Okinawa & Kyushu & Hokkaido WEEK!! 2025
Duration: April 26, 2025 (Saturday) to May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Location: Yomiuri Land, HANA・BIYORI (4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi City, Tokyo)
Official website: https://www.yomiuriland.com/page/gw2025/

11. Tokyo Skytree Town® Taiwan Festival and Koinobori Festival 2025

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Tokyo Skytree®, one of the most popular spots in Tokyo, will host a variety of exciting events. The highlight is the annual favorite Taiwan Festival, where visitors can enjoy authentic Taiwanese cuisine, including Lu Rou Fan (braised pork rice) and freshly made lemon sours from Taiwan.

Additionally, the Koinobori Festival 2025 will feature a total of 1,500 koi fish streamers swimming at various locations throughout Tokyo Skytree Town®, providing plenty of attractions for friends, couples, and families with children to enjoy!

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Event Details

Event Name: Taiwan Festival / Koinobori Festival 2025
Duration:
- Taiwan Festival: April 5, 2025 (Saturday) to June 1, 2025 (Sunday)
- Koinobori Festival: April 11, 2025 (Friday) to May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Venue: Tokyo Skytree Town, 4F Sky Arena (Taiwan Festival), Various Locations in Tokyo Skytree Town (Koinobori Festival)
Admission Fee: Free
Official website: https://www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/

12. Yoyogi Park: Cambodia Festival 2025

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Yoyogi Park hosts various events throughout the year, and during the Golden Week, the "Cambodia Festival 2025" will take place.

This festival is organized under the leadership of the Cambodian Ambassador to Japan, aiming to promote the charm of Cambodia in Japan through a national initiative.

Approximately 70 booths from restaurants and companies will be set up, and stage events will showcase Cambodian arts, culture, and specialties. If you're curious about "What Cambodian dishes are there?" this is a great opportunity to try them!

Event Details

Event Name: Cambodia Festival 2025
Duration: May 3, 2025 (Saturday) to May 4, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Yoyogi Park (2-1 Yoyogi Kamizenmachi, Shibuya, Tokyo)
Admission Fee: Free
Official website: https://cambodiafestival.com/

13. Movie "Detective Conan: The Phantom of the One-Eyed" & Conan Cafe

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The latest movie from the popular anime "Detective Conan," titled "Detective Conan: The Phantom of the One-Eyed (Flashback)," is set to premiere from April 18, 2025, into Golden Week. This thrilling suspense and action film is set in Nagano Prefecture.

After enjoying the movie, visitors can indulge in collaborative menus at the "Detective Conan Cafe," which will be held in eight venues across six cities nationwide.

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Picture courtesy of PR Times © Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan, Yomiuri Television, TMS 1996

Details

Movie Title: "Detective Conan: The Phantom of the One-Eyed (Flashback)"
Release Date: April 18, 2025, in theaters nationwide
Official Movie Website: https://www.conan-movie.jp/2025/

Detective Conan Cafe
Locations: Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Solamachi), Umeda, Nagoya, Sendai, Sapporo, Hakata
Official Cafe Website: https://conan-cafe.jp

14. Yokohama Minato Mirai SEASIDE CINEMA 2025

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The SEASIDE CINEMA 2025 is one of Japan's largest free outdoor movie festivals, held in the popular Yokohama Minato Mirai area.

Outdoor theaters will be set up at five venues, including Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and Yokohama Hammerhead, allowing attendees to enjoy movies in the pleasant spring weather. Notably, the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse will feature an impressive 450-inch giant screen, providing a stunning visual and audio experience for classic films!

The lineup of movies for 2025 will be announced on the official website in early April. Past screenings have included popular titles such as "Ghostbusters," "Spider-Man: No Way Home," and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."

Event Details

Event Name: SEASIDE CINEMA 2025
Duration: May 2, 2025 (Friday) to May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Red Brick Park, MARINE & WALK YOKOHAMA, Yokohama Bay Quarter 3F Main Plaza, Yokohama World Porters, Yokohama Hammerhead
Admission Fee: Free
Official Website: https://seaside-cinema.com/

15. Nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park

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During the Golden Week, visitors can enjoy beautiful nemophila flowers at "Hitachi Seaside Park" in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture.

The blue flowers blanket the "Miharashi Hill," creating a romantic landscape perfect for families, couples, and friends to soak in the stunning views.

On weekends, park attendants also offer guided tours, providing insights as you explore the expansive park.

Event Details

Event Name: Hitachi Seaside Park Park Attendant Tour
Duration: March 1, 2025 (Saturday) to May 25, 2025 (Sunday, weekends only)
Venue: Hitachi Seaside Park (605 Onuma, Mawatari, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Official Website: https://hitachikaihin.jp

16. Ashikaga Flower Park Wisteria Story: Great Wisteria Festival 2025

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At the flower theme park Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture, the grand wisteria blooms beautifully during the Golden Week.

Wisteria, famous as a May flower in Japan, creates stunning trellises with over 160-year-old wisteria trees, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful purple flowers. During this period, the Wisteria Story: Great Wisteria Festival 2025 will be held.

Additionally, from late April to May, the park will be in full bloom with azaleas, providing a vibrant backdrop for leisurely strolls surrounded by colorful flowers.

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Event Details

Event Name: Wisteria Story: Great Wisteria Festival 2025
Duration: April 12, 2025 (Saturday) to May 18, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Ashikaga Flower Park (607 Sakama-cho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture)
Admission Fee: Adults 1,200 to 2,300 yen, Children 600 to 1,200 yen
Official Website: https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/fujinohana_special2025/jp/

Refresh Under the Blue Sky During Golden Week 2025!

In 2025, Golden Week will feature a variety of events not only in Tokyo but also across different regions.

May brings pleasant weather and comfortable temperatures, making it a great time to go out and enjoy delicious food, events, and beautiful scenery, creating lasting memories during this holiday!

For more recommendations on perfect outing spots in and around Tokyo, please check out the following MATCHA articles.

Main image courtesy of PR Times : Flower and Light Movement Toneri Park