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11 best food and drink festivals happening in Tokyo over Golden Week 2026

From noodles and gyoza to beer and sake, these are the most satisfying food events in Tokyo between April 29 and May 6

Wednesday 22 April 2026

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Written by Time Out Tokyo Editors & Shota Nagao

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Indulging in Tokyo's many food and drink festivals is one of the best ways to enjoy the cool spring weather. These gourmet events are poping up all around the city, with everything from beer gardens to meat festivals waiting to be enjoyed.

Tokyo's food and drink festivals are also great places to try classic Japanese dishes like ramen, yakiniku and curry. And that's not to mention the opportunity to savour some of Tokyo's best brews.

So, have we managed to whet your appetite? Good. Here are some of the most enticing food and drink events happening in Tokyo right now.

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Bon appetit

Traveling Beer Garden Hello

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Food and drink events
Shinjuku
Until 31 Oct 2026

Photo: Tune up Inc.

The rooftop of Lumine Shinjuku has transformed into a Japanese summer-themed beer garden with a BBQ menu inspired by the aesthetics and beauty of Japanese summer. You can choose from Fuji, Hanabi (fireworks) or Fune (boat) barbecue courses, all offered in light (from ¥5,390), standard (from ¥5,940) and premium (from ¥6,490) options. The Around Japan Nippon BBQ Premium Plan offers a taste of all the cuisines in one go, for ¥8,140.

The Fuji course comes with wagyu beef sirloin, beef short ribs, pork marinated in miso, Hokkaido-style deep-fried chicken, and sausages, accompanied by an assortment of veggies and two sauces – wasabi soy sauce and regular BBQ sauce. The Hanabi course features a beef short rib, pork marinated in Hokkaido-style miso, chicken marinated in sake lees, shrimp, scallops and an assortment of veggies. The Fune course comes with a beef short rib, Tokachi glazed pork, shio koji marinated chicken thighs, thick sirloin wagyu steak, and an expanded assortment of veggies. All three sets include a 90-minute all-you-can-drink deal where you can choose from a list of 160 cocktails and soft drinks.

Things to do
Food and drink events
Ikebukuro
Until 31 Oct 2026

Photo: Lumine

Popular German craft beer brand Schmatz takes over the Lumine Ikebukuro rooftop with its annual beer garden serving modern German cuisine. The premium all-you-can drink plan features three original craft beers, plus a range of beer cocktails including shandy gaff, cassis beer, mango beer and even a peach weizen. Additionally, there are regular cocktails, highballs, wines and soft drinks to choose from as well.

The standard barbecue plan with the premium 2-hour all-you-can-drink option will set you back ¥6,500, and includes spare ribs, beef shoulder loin, specialty sausages, chicken, corn and an array of veggies to grill. If you're looking to save, the standard all-you-can-drink lager beer plan at ¥6,000 is worth considering too.

Make a reservation via the official website.