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The best things to do in Tokyo this month: May 2025

Posted by PSEDEN

2025-05-01

On 2025-05-01

This is what is happening throughout Tokyo in May. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more!

Tokyo Exhibition and Art Exhibition in May

Daido Moriyama and Sayre Gomez: “helloooo” exhibition

Daido Moriyama’s Tokyo Street Photography encounters the sharp grit of Sayre Gomez’s Los Angeles paintings in this exhibition.

Date and time	April 12 to May 31, 11:00-19:00
price	Free
Place	Taka Ishii Gallery Kyobashi
More information	Closed on Sunday, Monday, holidays

Hawkesey: Another Story of Tokyo’s Immersive Exhibition

Hokusai’s masterpiece Ukiyo-E has realized life in unprecedented ways. This immersive experience presents modern technology that demonstrates the beauty of North Carolina art in an interactive exhibition.

Date and time	February 1 to June 1 11:00-20:00 ・Last admission 19:10
price	¥4200
Place	Tokyo Plaza Shibuya

Machine Love: Video Games, AI and Modern Art

The Morrie Museum of Art’s “Machine Love: Video Games, AI, and Contemporary Art” focuses on contemporary artists who use game engines, generated AI and virtual reality technologies as tools for visualization.

Date and time	February 13th to June 8th 10:00-22:00 ・Tuesdays 10:00-17:00, until 30 minutes before admission
price	Adults 2000 yen, elderly people 1700 yen, university/high school students 1400 yen, children are free
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Hilma’s Klint: Beyond

Go and see the new exhibition of pineoreing abstract artist Hilma Af Klint (1862-1994) in March, and arrive at the National Museum of Modern Art in March.

Date and time	March 4 to June 15 10:00-17:00 ・Open Monday/Friday and Saturday until 8 pm
price	¥2300
Place	National Museum of Modern Art
More information	¥1,200 university students/high school students 700 yen

Godzilla Art 70th Anniversary Exhibition

Godzilla celebrates its 70th anniversary. The art exhibition at the Godzilla Mori Art Center gallery shows 29 artists and their explanations of giant monsters.

Date and time	April 26th to June 29th 10:00-19:00 ・Until Friday and Saturday 20:00, 30 minutes before the last entry
price	General and college students: 2500 yen, high school students: 1600 yen, elementary school and below: ¥600
Place	Morrie Art Center Gallery
More information	Weekday ticket discount

Joan Miró exhibition

From March 1 to July 6, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Tokyo will host a retrospective exhibition dedicated to Joan Miró, one of the most famous artists of the 20th century.

Date and time	March 11 to July 1・09:30-17:30 lidays open until 8:00 pm / Last entry 30 minutes before closing/closing: Monday (except April 28 and May 5) and May 7
price	¥2,300 / ¥1,300 for college students/ 1,600 yen for people over 65 years old
Place	Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kenjiro Okazaki exhibition at Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art

Kenjiro Okazaki’s first major Tokyo retrospective highlights the groundbreaking work, exploring the transformative power of the entire media format.

Date and time	April 29 to July 21, 10:00-18:00
price
Place	Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo 1F/3F

Exhibition: Japan World Expo 1970-2005

Architectural fans will have an in-depth look at the Japanese expo design, from Osaka in the 1970s to Aichi’s Ecological Awareness Pavilion in 2005.

Date and time	March 8 to August 31, 10:00-16:30
price	Free
Place	National Modern Architecture Archives
More information	Closed on Monday, except for public holidays (closed the next day)

Tokyo Festival and outdoor activities in May

Spiral Independent Creators Festival 2025

The Spiral Independent Creator Festival regains the 26th edition, providing an exciting display of Japanese art and design scenes.

Date and time	May 2 2-07 ・11:00-19:00
price	The exhibition ticket is 1,000 yen. The market is free.
Place	spiral

Keisei Rose Garden “The Queen Tree Castle of the Heart”

Experience Keisei Rose Garden’s spring “Queen of the Heart” and the garden becomes a theme park full of roses. Throughout the festival, guests can enjoy tea in the small castle in the garden and explore the garden venues on a trojan horse or self-driving car.

Date and time	April 19th to June 15th 09:00-18:00
price	¥1,800
Place	Keisei Rose Garden

My Melody & Kuromi Anniversary Party at Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of my melody and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi, Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland theme parks will have new attractions, entertainment, photos, merchandise and food.

Date and time	Specific events and attraction dates may vary from January 17 to December 31
price
Place	Sanrio Puroland

Live music and nightlife events in Tokyo in May

Angela Gift: “Popular Peach Star”

Angura’s next event features four exciting creative pop performances from Japanese independence, such as Puff and Wang Dang Doodle, as well as some top DJs.

Date and time	May 14, 2025 ・ 19:00~・ 18:30
price	¥3,200 (Inc 1d
Place	Shinjuku Marz

Boyz II Men Japan

Boyz II man made more than three arena tours in Japan, with a final date in Osaka and Nagoya.

Date and time	May 16, 2025 ・19:00 ~・The door is open 18:00
price	Starting from 15,000 yen
Place	Tokyo Garden Theater

Kamasi Washington lives in Tokyo 2025

Kamasi Washington, also known as one of the coolest saxophone players in the business, returned to Japan nationwide for four solo dates.

Date and time	From May 23 to 28, 17:30~・I called four times in two days. Open 16:30 / Start 17:30 \| Second opening 19:30 / Start 20:30
price	Starting from 16,500 yen
Place	Billboard live broadcast in Tokyo

Beaches in 2025: A new beach festival dedicated to dance music

Beach 2025 (Beach 2025) – Japan’s brand new beach festival dedicated to dance music – debuted on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Date and time	May 31, 2025, 12:00-21:00 ・The door opens at 11:00
price	General admission: ¥15,000 \| At the door: ¥18,000
Place	Makuhari Beach Park (Chiba)

Hibiya Music Festival 2025

Hibiya Music Festival is a “free, borderless” music event that returns in May this year to bring live performances from top artists to Hibiya Park.

Date and time	May 31 to June 1 10:30-20:30
price	Free
Place	Sibia Park
More information	Some venues may require admission fees. Please refer to the website for more information

Tokyo Anime and Manga Events in May

Gibley 3D Sculpture Exhibition

In 2003, Tokyo received blessings from the Ghilbli 3D sculpture exhibition. Now 22 years later, it’s back, bigger than ever. Deep into the world of my neighbor Totoro, full of energy and full-size sculptures from the movie. You can even see the Savoia S-21 spacecraft from Porco Rosso.

Date and time	May 27th to September 23rd・09:30-20:00・Last admission was at 19:00
price	¥1,900
Place	Warehouse Terrada B&C Hall

Tokyo Food and Beverage Events May

The secret kitchen of the tavern is back

The secret kitchen of the bistro is secretly back to two unforgettable evenings on Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, 2025.

Date and time	Welcome drinks from May 16th to 17th, 19:00 to 18:30
price	¥24,200
Place	Bistro – grill and lounge
More information	Wine pairing 9,900 yen

Italy, Amor Mio! 2025: Life is beautiful

Italy, Amor Mio! Return to Roppongi Hills Arena from May 24-25, 2025, which includes live entertainment, Italian brands and authentic Italian food and wine.

Date and time	May 24-25・
price	Free
Place	Roppongi Hills Arena

Chinaroom hosts the famous Guangdong chef Jacob Huang

In just one week in February this year, Chinaroom welcomed the famous Michelin-starred chef Jacob Huang to Tokyo.

Date and time	February 25th to May 31st 11:30-14:30 ・Dinner: 17:30-20:30
price	Dinner: ¥17,600, lunch: ¥8,800
Place	Chinaroom

Yuyuan Special Chef Cooperation Activities

In about two months, chef Kent Jin Qiang will introduce a special menu at the Jade Garden.

Date and time	March 20 to May 31, 11:30-22:00 Lunch: 11:30-15:00, Dinner: 17:30-22:00
price	¥10,120-¥22,770
Place	Emerald Garden
More information	All prices include 15% service charge and taxes

Sakura cocktail at Oak Gate Bar

With the Hanami season approaching, the Grand Hyatt Tokyo is exploring the complex flavors of Sakurao Gin with a range of cocktails.

Date and time	March 20 to May 31 11:30-23:30 ・Until Friday and Saturday 0:30
price	¥2,300-¥2,500
Place	Oakdoor

Tokyo Disney Food and Wine Festival

Food and Wine Festival returns to its second year at Tokyo Disneysea. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes and exclusive seasonal beverages.

Date and time	April 8 to June 30 ・Specific menus and product sales dates may vary
price
Place	Tokyo Disneyland

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Anna InterContinental Tokyo recently announced the opening of Le Petit Chef, a movie restaurant with projection mapping.

Date and time	February 7 to July 31 12:00-22:00 ・Three seats
price	¥14,000-¥21,000
Place	Anna’s Invalid Tokyo

Sapporo Beer Perfect Black Label Touring Wagon Event

The perfect black label van of Sapporo will be touring at 13 stops to celebrate flagship beers across the country. Guests can enjoy Saporo beer and other exclusive items at the event.

Date and time	April 9th to August 24th・・Please check the event details for each venue
price	Experience pass: 1200 yen (Tokyo), ¥1000 (other locations)
Place	Roppongi Hills Arena

Mori No Beer Garden’s 40th edition

Mori No Beer Garden will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. Enjoy the full can grill and full drink menu.

Date and time	April 15th, 23rd 16:30-22:00 ・Weekends and holidays: 12:00-22:00. July 19th to August 31st: 14:00-22:30, weekends and festivals: 12:00-22:30
price	Adults 6,000 yen to 7,000 yen
Place	Niko Niko Park, Meiji Jingu Gaien