What's on in Tokyo
Tokyo events in September 2027
286 events in September 2027: 218 festivals, 34 markets, 14 exhibitions, 9 food events, 5 gardens, 2 illuminations, 2 anime and games events, 1 sports event and 1 performance, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 175 of them are annual events whose 2027 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.
Humidity eases through the month and typhoon risk peaks. The September sumo tournament runs at Ryogoku, and neighbourhood autumn festivals start in the last two weeks. More on the season in Tokyo in autumn.
MapTokyo weather in September
- Average high
- 28°C (82°F)
- Average low
- 20°C (69°F)
- Rain
- 225 mm
- Rainy days
- about 11
Dress for the heat in light clothes, and carry water when you're out walking. Pack a small umbrella too, as it rains on about 11 days.
Averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency normals for 1991 to 2020, Tokyo station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 1 mm of rain.
Don't miss in September 2027
Festival Setagaya Furusato Kumin Matsuri 4 to 5 Sept · Yoga Setagaya's ward festival at the JRA Equestrian Park (Baji Koen) and round it, with produce stalls from partner towns, stage events and bon dancing over two days and evenings. From 2027 it moves from early June to early September.
Festival China Festival 4 to 5 Sept, dates to be confirmed · Harajuku Chinese food, crafts and stage shows across Yoyogi Park's Event Plaza and Keyaki Namiki over the first weekend of September. Photo: Roam Tokyo
Food event Oktoberfest in Shiba Park (Onarimon station square), Autumn 10 to 23 Sept, dates to be confirmed · Shiba Japan's official Oktoberfest brings German beer, food and a brass-band stage to the square by Onarimon station in Shiba Park for about two weeks each September.
Sports September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho) 12 to 26 Sept · Ryogoku The autumn honbasho brings 15 days of top-division sumo to the sport's home arena, with bouts building from mid-morning to the yokozuna matches around 5pm. Cheapest same-day arena seats sell at the box office each morning, and the final weekend decides the Emperor's Cup. Photo: Gregg Tavares, CC BY 2.0
Anime and games Tokyo Game Show 16 to 20 Sept · Makuhari Japan's biggest video game show fills the halls of Makuhari Messe in Chiba, about 40 minutes from Tokyo Station, with playable demos, stage events and cosplay. The 2027 show runs five days, and the first days have been for trade visitors only, so check which are public days before you buy. Tickets are sold online in advance.
Food event Namaste India 25 to 26 Sept, dates to be confirmed · Harajuku One of Japan's largest Indian festivals, with food stalls and stage performances in Yoyogi Park. About 200,000 visitors were expected in 2026. Photo: Roam Tokyo
Calendar
Showing all 297 events in September 2027
13+3 more+8 on for weeks21+1 more+8 on for weeks32Geisai, the Tokyo University of the Arts festival, and its giant mikoshi parade+1 more+8 on for weeks436China FestivalSetagaya Furusato Kumin MatsuriGeisai, the Tokyo University of the Arts festival, and its giant mikoshi parade+33 more+8 on for weeks538Geisai, the Tokyo University of the Arts festival, and its giant mikoshi paradeChina FestivalSetagaya Furusato Kumin Matsuri+35 more+8 on for weeks6+7 on for weeks71+1 more+7 on for weeks82+2 more+7 on for weeks9+7 on for weeks1010Akasaka Hikawa Matsuri+9 more+8 on for weeks1165Chofu FireworksHeiwajima Antiques Fair (September)Akasaka Hikawa Matsuri+62 more+10 on for weeks1274Akasaka Hikawa MatsuriHeiwajima Antiques Fair (September)Farmers Market at UNU+71 more+11 on for weeks138+8 more+10 on for weeks145Togenuki Jizo Ennichi (Sugamo Temple Fair)+4 more+10 on for weeks1514+14 more+10 on for weeks165Tokyo Game Show+4 more+10 on for weeks1710Tokyo Game Show+9 more+13 on for weeks1848Fiesta Mexicana in OdaibaTokyo Game ShowFarmers Market at UNU+45 more+16 on for weeks1951Tokyo Game ShowFiesta Mexicana in OdaibaFarmers Market at UNU+48 more+16 on for weeks205Tokyo Game ShowFiesta Mexicana in Odaiba+3 more+16 on for weeks212+2 more+14 on for weeks225+5 more+13 on for weeks2310+10 more+13 on for weeks246Togenuki Jizo Ennichi (Sugamo Temple Fair)+5 more+11 on for weeks2541Kita City Fireworks (Kita-ku Hanabi-kai)Fukuro Matsuri (Ikebukuro Mikoshi Festival)Namaste India+38 more+11 on for weeks2653Fukuro Matsuri (Ikebukuro Mikoshi Festival)Namaste IndiaShinagawa Shukuba Matsuri+50 more+11 on for weeks272+2 more+8 on for weeks289+9 more+8 on for weeks291+1 more+8 on for weeks302Hokkaido Fair in Yoyogi+1 more+8 on for weeks
Day by day
Each event on its first day still ahead, regular markets on each of their days. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day.
1 event
6 events
China FestivalHarajuku · Yoyogi Park Event Plaza, outdoor stage and Keyaki Namiki · 4 to 5 SeptFreeUsual dates
Setagaya Furusato Kumin MatsuriYoga · JRA Equestrian Park (Baji Koen) · 4 to 5 SeptFree
Farmers Market at UNUAoyama · United Nations University plaza · also 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and more SepFreeRegular market
Hills Marche at Ark HillsAkasaka · Ark Hills, Ark Karajan Place · also 11, 18, 25 SepFreeRegular market
Togenuki Jizo Ennichi (Sugamo Temple Fair)Sugamo · Koganji Temple and Jizo-dori Shopping Street · also 14, 24 SepFreeRegular market
Tokyo City Flea Market at Oi RacecourseShinagawa · Oi Racecourse · also 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and more SepFreeRegular market
4 events
Hanazono Shrine Antique MarketShinjuku · Hanazono Shrine · also 12, 19, 26 SepFreeRegular market
Oedo Antique MarketYurakucho · Tokyo International Forum · also 19 SepFreeRegular market
Tomioka Hachimangu Antique and Flea MarketsFukagawa · Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine · also 12, 19, 26 SepFreeRegular market
Yasukuni Shrine Antique MarketKudanshita · Yasukuni Shrine outer approach · also 12, 19, 26 SepFreeRegular market
1 event
Akasaka Hikawa MatsuriAkasaka · Akasaka Hikawa Shrine · 10 to 12 SeptFreeUsual dates
2 events
Chofu FireworksChofu · Tamagawa riverbank, Chofu · 11 SeptFreeUsual dates
Heiwajima Antiques Fair (September)Heiwajima · Tokyo Ryutsu Center, Exhibition Hall 1 (2F) · 11 to 12 SeptFreeUsual dates
1 event
Tokyo Game ShowMakuhari · Makuhari Messe, Chiba (day trip from Tokyo) · 16 to 20 Sept
1 event
Fiesta Mexicana in OdaibaOdaiba · Odaiba Deck (West Promenade) · 18 to 20 SeptFreeUsual dates
2 events
Takahata Fudo Gozare-ichi Antique MarketHino · Takahata Fudoson Kongoji TempleFreeRegular market
Zoshigaya Kishimojin Handmade Market (Tezukuri-ichi)Zoshigaya · Kishimojin TempleFreeRegular market
4 events
Kita City Fireworks (Kita-ku Hanabi-kai)Akabane · Arakawa riverbank near the Iwabuchi lock · 25 SeptFreeUsual dates
Fukuro Matsuri (Ikebukuro Mikoshi Festival)Ikebukuro · Ikebukuro Station west exit and Nishiguchi Park · 25 to 26 SeptFreeUsual dates
Namaste IndiaHarajuku · Yoyogi Park Event Plaza and outdoor stage · 25 to 26 SeptFreeUsual dates
Shinagawa Shukuba MatsuriKita-Shinagawa · Kita-Shinagawa Hondori (old Tokaido road) · 25 to 26 SeptFreeUsual dates
1 event
Akasaka Antique Market in Ark HillsAkasaka · Ark Hills, Ark Karajan PlaceFreeRegular market
1 event
Hokkaido Fair in YoyogiHarajuku · Yoyogi Park Event Plaza, outdoor stage and Keyaki Namiki · 30 Sept to 3 OctFreeUsual dates
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Also on dates the organisers post: Heiwajima Antiques Fair (Four times a year (March, May, September and December) on a Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00 (16:00 on the second day)).
On for weeks
18 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
New Rules of Play: Art, Children, and SocietyRoppongi · Mori Art Museum · 29 Apr to 23 Sept
Tokyo Tower Milky Way IlluminationShibakoen · Tokyo Tower Main Deck (150 m) · 11 Jun to 26 SeptUsual dates
Life in Kyoto: Enjoying the 24 Seasons, from the Collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, KyotoMarunouchi · Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum · 18 Jun to 12 Sept
Ei Arakawa-Nash: Venice Biennale Japan Pavilion Homecoming ExhibitionKyobashi · Artizon Museum · 19 Jun to 20 Sept
Fujishima Takeji: The Path of CreationKyobashi · Artizon Museum · 19 Jun to 20 Sept
Swords of the Capital: Kyoto and Yamato BladesMarunouchi · Seikado Bunko Art Museum (Seikado@Marunouchi) · 10 Jul to 26 Sept
Nakatani Michiko exhibition (working title)Ueno · Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum · 23 Jul to 9 Oct
Yaesu Yoichi (Yaesu night market)Yaesu · Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 1F Galleria and Atrium · 27 Aug to 5 SeptFreeUsual dates
Oktoberfest in Shiba Park (Onarimon station square), AutumnShiba · Shiba Park 4-gochi (Onarimon station square) · 10 to 23 SeptUsual dates
From Rembrandt to Monet and Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Hammer MuseumUeno · Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum · 11 Sept to 12 Dec
Daradara Matsuri (Ginger Festival)Shibadaimon · Shiba Daijingu Shrine · 11 to 21 SeptFree
September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho)Ryogoku · Ryogoku Kokugikan · 12 to 26 Sept
Gilbert & George: Art ExhibitionRoppongi · The National Art Center, Tokyo · 17 Sept to 20 Dec
Oktoberfest at Urban Dock LaLaport ToyosuToyosu · Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu, central courtyard (Sea Plaza) · 17 Sept to 11 OctFreeUsual dates
Moon Art Night ShimokitazawaShimokitazawa · Shimokitazawa area (Senrogai lot, station square, shops) · 17 Sept to 3 OctFreeUsual dates
Painting within Painting: The Adventure of Paintings about Paintings. From the Renaissance to the Present and BeyondUeno · The National Museum of Western Art · 18 Sept to 16 Jan
Festive Tableware: from Kyoyaki to Old NoritakeRoppongi · Sen-oku Hakuko Kan Tokyo · 18 Sept to 5 Dec
Kajita Hanko (provisional title)Marunouchi · Tokyo Station Gallery · 18 Sept to 7 Nov
Planning a trip in September
National holidays in September 2027:
- Monday 20 September Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)
- Thursday 23 September Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)
Holidays from the Cabinet Office's list of national holidays.
The calendar above lists 286 events in September 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Tokyo compares the main areas, and the Tokyo hotel price index tracks what a night costs in each.
More things to do in Tokyo in September
Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover September.
At their best in September
Guides for September
Also worth a look
Good to know
What is on in Tokyo in September 2027?
286 events are listed for September 2027: 218 festivals, 34 markets, 14 exhibitions, 9 food events, 5 gardens, 2 illuminations, 2 anime and games events, 1 sports event and 1 performance. The big dates are Setagaya Furusato Kumin Matsuri (4 to 5 Sept), China Festival (4 to 5 Sept, dates to be confirmed), Oktoberfest in Shiba Park (Onarimon station square), Autumn (10 to 23 Sept, dates to be confirmed), September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho) (12 to 26 Sept), Tokyo Game Show (16 to 20 Sept) and Namaste India (25 to 26 Sept, dates to be confirmed). 111 have confirmed dates and 175 are annual events whose exact 2027 dates are still to be announced, shown with their usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.
When are the fireworks in Tokyo in September 2027?
2 fireworks festivals are listed for September 2027: Chofu Fireworks (11 Sept, dates to be confirmed) and Kita City Fireworks (Kita-ku Hanabi-kai) (25 Sept, dates to be confirmed). Rain can postpone a display, so check the official page that morning.
What's the weather like in Tokyo in September?
In September Tokyo averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 20°C (69°F), with 225 mm of rain on about 11 days. Those are the Japan Meteorological Agency's averages for 1991 to 2020 at its Tokyo station, counting days with at least 1 mm of rain.
What festivals are on in Tokyo in September 2027?
11 festivals are listed for September 2027, among them Setagaya Furusato Kumin Matsuri (4 to 5 Sept), China Festival (4 to 5 Sept, dates to be confirmed), Akasaka Hikawa Matsuri (10 to 12 Sept, dates to be confirmed), Daradara Matsuri (Ginger Festival) (11 to 21 Sept) and Chofu Fireworks (11 Sept, dates to be confirmed). Smaller shrine and shopping street festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Tokyo in September 2027?
Yes. 260 of the 286 events listed for September 2027 are free to attend, including Setagaya Furusato Kumin Matsuri (4 to 5 Sept), Daradara Matsuri (Ginger Festival) (11 to 21 Sept) and Oktoberfest at Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu (17 Sept to 11 Oct, dates to be confirmed). Food stalls and games at festivals cost extra.
Is September a good time to visit Tokyo?
Humidity eases through the month and typhoon risk peaks. The September sumo tournament runs at Ryogoku, and neighbourhood autumn festivals start in the last two weeks.
How current is this list?
Near-term events are refreshed every week as organisers announce dates, and finished events drop off automatically. Annual events further out carry their typical dates until the official ones are published.
Running an event? Add your event and it's checked for the next weekly update.