Tokyo is not only office towers and train lines. The city also has farms, forests and fishing grounds, and Taste of Tokyo 2026 (東京味わいフェスタ2026) is the annual chance to taste and get hands-on with what they produce. On October 8, 2026, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced the vendors and the program for this year. The festival spreads over four areas in central Tokyo, Marunouchi, Yurakucho, Hibiya and Toyosu, from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25.
Each area has a different theme. Marunouchi is about tasting, Yurakucho mixes Tokyo farming with regional sake and specialties, Hibiya adds fruit picking and a film screening, and Toyosu is the hands-on area for farming, forestry and fishing. Opening hours also differ by area and day, so check the table below before you head out.
- Taste of Tokyo 2026 at a glance
- Opening hours by area and day
- Marunouchi: Tokyo produce, kitchen cars and the main stage
- Yurakucho: harvesting and regional sake
- Hibiya: fruit picking, limited menus and a food film
- Toyosu: farming, forestry and fishing up close
- In every area: stamp rally, English map and reusable cups
- Planning tips
- FAQ
Taste of Tokyo 2026 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 each day |
| Areas | Marunouchi, Yurakucho, Hibiya, Toyosu |
| Weather | Held rain or shine, but cancelled in severe weather. |
| Admission | Not stated in the press release. Check the official website. |
| Organizers | Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Taste of Tokyo 2026 Executive Committee |
| Language support | Venue map for all four areas handed out in Japanese and English |
Sponsors include Mitsubishi Estate, Tokyo International Forum, Mitsui Fudosan, the JA Tokyo Group, Suntory and Kiraboshi Bank. Tokyo Gas and the Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho area management council are cooperating partners. The event is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Chiyoda City, Koto City and the Chiyoda City Tourism Association.
Opening hours by area and day
Every area opens at 11:00, but closing times vary. Marunouchi closes at 17:00 on all three days, while Hibiya stays open until 20:00 throughout the festival.
| Area | Fri, Oct 23 | Sat, Oct 24 | Sun, Oct 25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marunouchi | 11:00–17:00 | 11:00–17:00 | 11:00–17:00 |
| Yurakucho | 11:00–20:00 | 11:00–20:00 | 11:00–17:00 |
| Hibiya | 11:00–20:00 | 11:00–20:00 | 11:00–20:00 |
| Toyosu | 11:00–20:00 | 11:00–14:30 | 11:00–17:00 |
On Saturday, October 24, the Toyosu venue closes early at 14:30 because the Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival (東京湾大華火祭) takes place that day.
| Area | Venues |
|---|---|
| Marunouchi | Gyoko-dori Avenue, Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue, Marunouchi Building 1F MARUCUBE |
| Yurakucho | Tokyo International Forum, Ground Level Courtyard |
| Hibiya | Around Hibiya Naka-dori, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Godzilla Square and nearby |
| Toyosu | Former Gas Science Museum (旧がすてなーに ガスの科学館), special venue on the waterfront side |
Marunouchi: Tokyo produce, kitchen cars and the main stage
Marunouchi is the area to come hungry. On Gyoko-dori, the wide avenue leading from Tokyo Station, farmers sell their own produce directly.
- Fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit grown in Tokyo, sold by the growers themselves
- Eggs from Tokyo Ukokkei (東京うこっけい), a silkie chicken breed developed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- A booth introducing Tokyo’s traditional local dishes
- A market of products from the Tama area in western Tokyo
- Specialties and local food from Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, Niigata and Ishikawa
On Marunouchi Naka-dori and nearby streets, food trucks sell festival-only dishes created by well-known chefs and popular restaurants. Outside the Marunouchi Building you will find the Tokyo Yasai Takarabune (東京野菜宝船), a treasure ship display built from Tokyo-grown produce. Hydrogen-powered kitchen cars cook Tokyo brand meats, and Tokyo-made beer is on sale too.
The stage is inside MARUCUBE on the first floor of the Marunouchi Building. The two rice flour events on the weekend are part of the Tokyo Komeko Chishin (Tokyo 米粉知新) campaign to promote rice flour.
| Date and time | Program | Appearing |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 (Fri) from 11:00 | Opening ceremony (planned) | — |
| Oct 24 (Sat) from 11:00 | Awards for the Edo Tokyo vegetables cooking contest for Tokyo high school students (planned) | — |
| Oct 24 (Sat) 14:30–15:15 | Rice flour menu tasting event with food-loving comedians | 3 Ji no Heroine (3時のヒロイン), A.rik (ENJIN), RYONO (ENJIN), Chiaki Miyanari (みやなりちあき, rice flour beauty and health recipe researcher) |
| Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00–11:45 | Rice flour seminar | Satoshi Mukai (向井慧, Panther), Ryotaro Suga (菅良太郎, Panther), CRAZY COCO, Hiro Takahashi (高橋ヒロ, rice flour specialist) |
Yurakucho: harvesting and regional sake
The Ground Level Courtyard at Tokyo International Forum combines Tokyo farming with food from across Japan.
- Dishes made with Tokyo ingredients, from kitchen cars and from restaurants inside the building
- Kitchen cars and tents introducing Tokyo’s local dishes
- A harvesting experience at Tokyo Yasai Batake (東京やさい畑), a pop-up vegetable field
- Local sake and other drinks from different regions of Japan
- A free gift of Tokyo island specialties for customers who spend a certain amount at shops in the building (while supplies last)
- Stage performances, including dance and music, by Tokyo-based performers
- Products from food-tech companies, sold in partnership with TIB
The spending amount needed for the island gift is not listed in the press release, so ask on site or check the official website.
Hibiya: fruit picking, limited menus and a food film
Around Hibiya Naka-dori there is a market of fresh Tokyo vegetables and processed foods, plus kitchen cars serving original dishes made with Tokyo ingredients. The highlight is seasonal fruit picking right in the street, and you can join without bringing anything.
Several restaurants in the area are joining with special sales or limited-time menus that use Tokyo ingredients:
| Restaurant | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| 礼華四君子草 | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya | Special sales booth around Hibiya Naka-dori |
| morceau | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya | Limited-time menu with Tokyo ingredients |
| 天ぷら天寅 | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya | Limited-time menu with Tokyo ingredients |
| 日比谷松本楼 | Hibiya Park | Limited-time menu with Tokyo ingredients |
At the Step Plaza of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, the festival teams up with HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL 2026 to screen a film about food, followed by a talk by Rui Arisaka (有坂塁) of Kinoiglu. Kitchen cars also rotate daily at Hibiya Godzilla Square.
Toyosu: farming, forestry and fishing up close
Toyosu is the most hands-on area and a good pick for families. The special venue on the waterfront side of the former Gas Science Museum is split into zones.
Farming zone: vegetable field workshops, fresh Tokyo vegetables for sale, and a PIAGGIO Ape three-wheeler loaded with produce as a photo spot.
Forestry zone: log sawing and a wooden block play area that children can enjoy, a booth for tasting wild game (gibier), and a workshop grilling Tokyo vegetables over camellia charcoal. Mr. Tokyo Forestry (ミスターとうきょう林業), who promotes Tokyo’s forestry, runs a workshop on Saturday and Sunday only.
Fishing zone: Mr. Tokyo Fisheries (ミスターとうきょう漁業) holds a workshop on Saturday and Sunday only, and a mobile aquarium showing sea creatures from Tokyo Bay is open on Sunday, October 25 only.
Kitchen car zone: stage shows by popular comedians, plus kitchen cars selling food made with Tokyo ingredients and Tokyo’s local dishes.
In every area: stamp rally, English map and reusable cups
- Digital stamp rally: checkpoints with scannable codes are planned at each venue. Collect stamps at three or more to enter a prize draw.
- Venue map: a map covering all four areas is handed out in Japanese and English.
- Reusable cups: drinks are served in reusable cups to cut down on plastic waste. Return your cup at a collection point and you get a KEEP TOKYO CLEAN promotional item (one per person, while supplies last).
Planning tips
- Toyosu on Saturday ends at 14:30. If you want the forestry and fishing workshops, which run Saturday and Sunday only, Sunday gives you more time. Sunday is also the only day for the mobile aquarium.
- Do Marunouchi first. It closes at 17:00 every day, while Hibiya is open until 20:00 on all three days, so Hibiya works well for the evening.
- Yurakucho closes at 17:00 on Sunday, earlier than on Friday and Saturday.
- Marunouchi, Yurakucho and Hibiya are next to each other, so you can pick up three stamp rally checkpoints in one walk without going to Toyosu.
- Payment methods are not announced. Check the official site, and if you are still setting up a card in Japan, our guide to credit cards for foreigners in Japan explains which one to apply for first.
The same weekend has more going on. The Musashino Art University festival also starts on October 23. If you enjoy city events along the water, see our notes from the Shibaura Canal Festival and the Setagaya Tamagawa fireworks. For discounted day trips, the Asoview campaign is running now.
The full list of venues and vendors is in the vendor list PDF attached to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government press release (Japanese).
FAQ
- Q. When is Taste of Tokyo 2026?
- From October 23 to 25, 2026, opening at 11:00 each day. Closing times differ by area and day. Marunouchi closes at 17:00 on all three days.
- Q. Is there an entry fee?
- The press release from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government does not mention one. Check the official website before you go.
- Q. Does the festival go ahead in the rain?
- Yes. It is held rain or shine, but it may be cancelled in stormy weather.
- Q. Why does Toyosu close early on Saturday?
- On October 24, the Toyosu venue closes at 14:30 because the Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival is held that day.
- Q. Is there information in English?
- Yes. A map of all four areas is handed out in Japanese and English.
- Q. How does the stamp rally work?
- Checkpoints with scannable codes are planned at each venue. Collect stamps at three or more checkpoints to enter a prize draw.