As temperatures drop and the trees gradually shift into brilliant shades of gold and crimson, it’s finally starting to feel like fall in Japan. For this November, we’ve rounded up a variety of exciting events to help you make the most of the season. From cultural and art events to food festivals like a city-wide museum and gallery hop and a bread festival, there’s something for everyone to experience in Japan as fall unfolds.
Art Week Tokyo
Art Week Tokyo is city-wide art event that brings together over 50 museums and galleries, celebrating the diversity of Tokyo’s contemporary art scene. As a community-driven initiative, it aims to foster and support the local art ecosystem, making it more accessible to a broader audience. To make navigating the event easier, visitors can take advantage of the free hop-on, hop-off bus service connecting all participating venues across multiple routes, which runs for three days from November 7 to 9. Adding to the experience, a special pop-up bar will feature artists-designed cocktails and gourmet nibbles created by Michelin-starred chef Shinobu Namae, blending art and creativity in one remarkable event.
📍 Various locations
📅 November 5 ~ 9, 2025
💰 Free*
Setagaya Bread Festival 2025
What began in 2011 as a small local event to promote bread has since risen to become one of Japan’s largest bread festivals, originally attracting around 60,000 visitors. Held in Tokyo’s Setagaya ward, a neighborhood affectionately known as the town of bread for its abundance of bakeries. The festival brings together over 200 bakeries across two days, offering a rare opportunity to sample a wide variety of breads and pastries, along with foods and drinks that pair with them, all in one place. Whether you’re a bread enthusiast or just curious, this one-stop shop for baked goods offers a unique taste of Japan’s thriving bakery culture.
📍 Setagaya Park
📅 November 1 & 2, 2025
💰 Free admission
Shibuya Antique Market
Held just outside Shibuya Garden Tower, the Shibuya Antique Market takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of every month. Featuring over 100 participating shops, the market offers a charming mix of antiques from around the world, along with unique handicrafts, artwork, and more. Now that the weather has cooled, it’s the perfect time to enjoy this open-air event.
📍 Shibuya Garden Tower
📅 November 9 & 23, 2025
💰 Free admission
Whether you’re currently in Japan or planning a visit in the near future, we hope our November event roundup inspires you to experience the season to the fullest. From cultural celebrations to culinary delights, fall in Japan offers endless opportunities to immerse yourself in its beauty and traditions!
