Tokyu Plaza Kamata, the shopping centre right next to Kamata Station in Ota City, is running two free events this autumn. First come two evenings of open-air movies on the rooftop lawn. The following weekend, the 7th floor fills up with bakeries and bread-themed goods. Both events are part of the centre’s community slogan Kamata Shiyouze (カマタしようぜ！), which started in 2025.
Rooftop movies
Fri 23 Oct and Sun 25 Oct 2026, from 18:30 (planned). Free, about 150 seats per night.
Bread festival
Sat 31 Oct and Sun 1 Nov 2026, 10:00–17:00 on the 7th floor. Free entry.
Where
Tokyu Plaza Kamata, 1 minute on foot from Kamata Station (JR, Tokyu Ikegami and Tamagawa lines).
Both events at a glance
| Item | Rooftop movies | Bread festival |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | ハロウィン映画しようぜ！ | パンフェスしようぜ！！ |
| Dates | Fri 23 Oct, Sun 25 Oct 2026 | Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov 2026 |
| Time | Screenings from 18:30 (planned) | 10:00–17:00 |
| Place | Rooftop garden Kamataen (かまたえん) | 7th floor event space |
| Cost | Free | Free entry (you pay for what you buy) |
| Capacity | About 150 seats per night, first come, first served | Each shop stops selling once it sells out |
Halloween movie nights on the rooftop
The Halloween Movie Night (ハロウィン映画しようぜ！) turns the rooftop lawn of Kamataen into an open-air cinema for two evenings. The idea is simple: lie back on the grass with family or friends and watch a film under the autumn sky. There is no charge.
Each night shows a different film, both with a light Halloween or family feel:
| Date | Film | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct 2026 | SING (SING/シング) | 18:30 (planned) |
| Sun 25 Oct 2026 | The Addams Family (アダムス・ファミリー) | 18:30 (planned) |
How to get a seat and what happens if it rains
There is no booking. Seats go to whoever turns up first, and there are only about 150 places per night, so do not leave it to the last minute.
- Go up to the rooftop garden Kamataen at Tokyu Plaza Kamata.
- Answer the short questionnaire at the Kamataen entrance. This is required to take part.
- Find a spot on the lawn and wait for the film to start at around 18:30.
If it is raining at 15:00 on the day, that evening’s screening is cancelled. If rain starts during the film, the screening stops. If it rained earlier and the lawn is still wet, chairs are set out and the film goes ahead. The centre posts updates on its official website.
Outdoor evenings in late October can drain a phone fast if you are using it as a torch or for photos. If you have a docomo-linked account, the d VALUE PASS free ChargeSPOT rental guide shows how to borrow a power bank at no cost.
The bread festival: shops and days
The Pan Fes (パンフェスしようぜ！！) comes back for its third edition, after earlier rounds in March and November 2025. Bakeries from Ota City and other parts of Tokyo, plus Kanagawa and Yamaguchi, set up on the 7th floor event space alongside two shops selling bread-themed goods. Entry is free, and you simply pay for what you buy.
Several bakeries come on one day only, so check the table before you pick a day:
| Shop | Based in / type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| BAKERY ONIPAN | Ota City, Tokyo | Sun 1 Nov only |
| 焼きたてパン ぽんぽん | Ota City, Tokyo | Sun 1 Nov only |
| パンナラ | Shinjuku City, Tokyo | Both days |
| 柑山 | Kanagawa | Sat 31 Oct only |
| 横浜めろんど | Kanagawa | Both days |
| HATOKAI BAGEL | Taito City, Tokyo | Sat 31 Oct only |
| タルタル卵サンド専門店 黄白舎 | Yamaguchi; tartar egg sandwich specialist | Both days |
| パン屋のオヤジ | Kanagawa | Sat 31 Oct only |
| BEAR-POCKET | Bread goods: cute animal-shaped bread made from resin clay | Both days |
| unico | Bread goods: handmade leather accessories with bread and cake motifs | Both days |
Every shop ends sales once its stock runs out, so mornings are the safer bet if there is something specific you want. The organiser also notes that the content may change without notice.
Getting there
Tokyu Plaza Kamata has been part of the neighbourhood since it opened in 1968 and now has about 100 shops. It sits directly by the station, so you can go straight from the train to the rooftop or the 7th floor.
| Address | 7-69-1 Nishikamata, Ota City, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Station | Kamata Station, 1 minute on foot (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokyu Ikegami Line, Tokyu Tamagawa Line) |
| Opening hours | 10:00–20:00 (varies by shop) |
| Phone | 03-3733-3281 |
| Website | Tokyu Plaza Kamata official site |
Coming from further away on JR? Kamata is on the Keihin-Tohoku Line, and the Aki no Norihodai Pass guide explains a seasonal pass for three days of JR local trains if you are combining this with other trips.
FAQ
- Q. Is the rooftop movie really free?
- Yes. There is no charge. Each night has about 150 seats on a first come, first served basis, and you need to answer a short questionnaire when you enter Kamataen.
- Q. What happens to the movie night if it rains?
- If it is raining at 15:00 on the day, the screening is cancelled. Rain during the film also stops it. If the lawn is only wet from earlier rain, chairs are set out and the film goes ahead. Updates are posted on the official Tokyu Plaza Kamata website.
- Q. Will the films have English subtitles?
- The announcement does not say which language version is shown. Check the official Tokyu Plaza Kamata website before you go.
- Q. Do I need a ticket for the bread festival?
- No ticket is mentioned and the announcement visual says entry is free. Each shop stops selling once it sells out, so going earlier is safer.
- Q. Which bakeries come on which day?
- BAKERY ONIPAN and 焼きたてパン ぽんぽん come only on 1 November. 柑山, HATOKAI BAGEL and パン屋のオヤジ come only on 31 October. The other shops are there on both days.
More free outings this autumn
The first movie night falls on the same day that the Musashino Art University Festival opens, so art fans can plan a full weekend. Before that, the Taiyo no Tomato Men free ramen coupon festival runs from 9 to 11 October. For snacks on a budget, see the Lawson and FamilyMart buy one, get one free coupons for 6 to 12 October.
Sources: Tokyu Plaza Kamata official website / Press release by Tokyu Land SC Management Corporation (8 October 2026). Event details may change. Check the official website for the latest information.