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From October 28 to November 3, Matsuya Asakusa will hold the anniversary event "Oishii 1 Shukan" (Delicious Week) at "Space of Asakusa" on the 1st floor. A wide range of food brands will gather, including Imano Fruit Factory and Yanagibashi Komatsuya.
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10.19 MON → 10.26 MONAsakusa Shrine
10.17 SAT → 11.09 MON
10.17 SAT → 11.15 SUN
10.17 SAT → 11.09 MON
10.17 SAT → 11.09 MON
10.16 FRI → 12.06 SUN
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The Hokusai Festival, a community festival of the Kamezawa district, will be held on October 24 and 25, 2026 on Hokusai-dori. This annual autumn event has been held since 2006, and this year marks its 21st edition.
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From tomorrowOngoingAn autumn tradition in which lanterns are lit around Asakusa Shrine will be held from October 19 to 26.
Ongoing10.20 TUEAsakusa Shrine
10.19 MON → 10.26 MONAsakusa Shrine
10.17 SAT → 11.09 MON
10.17 SAT → 11.15 SUN
10.17 SAT → 11.09 MON
10.17 SAT → 11.09 MON
10.16 FRI → 12.06 SUN
10.16 FRI → 12.06 SUN
10.15 THU → 11.03 TUE
Newly opened shops and venues
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Yakiniku Kawashima opened in Hashiba 1-chome, Taito-ku, and has now been open for one month. It took over the site of a former izakaya from the owner's wife's hometown and uses only Wagyu beef.
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Taito City will fully close parts of Kaminarimon-dori and Namiki-dori to vehicles on October 25 and November 15 as a social experiment to expand pedestrian space.
Matsuya Asakusa will hold a pre-order sale of <Omiya Yogashiten> stollen starting November 1, 2026. Limited to 100 stollen, with orders accepted only through a dedicated reservation website.
Asakusa Leather Shoes Leather Shoes Gallery in Asakusa and ZAO will open on the 1st floor (Women's Accessories) of Matsuya Asakusa on Sunday, November 1. The gallery is a hands-on space where you can try Japanese genuine leather shoes, and ZAO is a Japanese brand specializing in exotic leather.
A shopping street collaboration event to be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at the 2F Public Open Space of Asakusa View Hotel. Enjoy stage performances, free rickshaw rides, workshops and more.
Patisserie FOBS, a pastry shop in Kotobuki 3-chome, Taito-ku, marked its 10th anniversary on October 9. Its signature Gaufrette and Mille-feuille are popular, and in 2026 the shop was selected as one of Tabelog's "Sweets TOKYO Hyakumeiten" (Top 100 Sweets Shops).
On the early morning of January 1, 2027, Tokyo Skytree will open the Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria for a special event, "Sora-mōde," limited to 800 guests to enjoy the first sunrise of the year. Tickets will be available from November 5, 2026, including through a lottery sale.
The traditional "Shirasagi no Mai" (White Heron Dance) will be performed on the grounds of Senso-ji on November 3.
A special autumn festival at the Peony Garden of Ueno Toshogu Shrine, featuring more than 200 dahlia plants in 120 varieties. Held from September 19 to November 3, 2026.
Asakusa Hanayashiki is holding a campaign through October 31, 2026, offering free admission to guests who visit in a kimono. Guests also receive a half-price admission coupon for their next visit.
Hatsune Koji, tucked behind WINS Asakusa west of Senso-ji, is a short alley that grew out of postwar food stalls. It is packed with unique shops, from long-established izakaya to Okinawan food and grilled eel rice balls.
Asakusa Hisago-dori runs about 180 meters north–south from Rokku to Kototoi-dori, with around 50 shops under its arcade. Here are its highlights, from Yonekyu sukiyaki and a fruit parlor to lantern, footwear and festival-goods specialists.
West of Senso-ji, Hoppy Street is lined with pubs that set tables out on the street. Also called "Nikomi Street" for its many beef tendon stew shops, here are its pubs from long-established favorites to newcomers.
