If you’re a foodie looking to take a deep dive into Tokyo’s culinary scene without having to traverse the entirety of the sprawling metropolis, there’s one event you shouldn’t miss: the Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum. The massive three-day event in Ariake has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors each May since 2022 and features gourmet food and drink vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly cultural workshops and more.
Dozens of food stalls are spread across multiple themed zones serving up local and international cuisine, including exclusive dishes created specifically for the event. Keep your eyes peeled, as several of Tokyo’s most in-demand restaurants can be found amongst the ample selection. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free and Muslim-friendly options are also available, plus kids’ menus for the little ones.
Speaking of little ones, there’s plenty more than kids’ menus to make this event an excellent choice as a family outing. Parents can make use of the free diaper-changing stations, nursing rooms, designated parking spaces for strollers and priority seating for families that the event provides.
Here’s what the 2026 edition of the Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum offered – keep your eyes peeled for announcements on next year’s event.
The Edo Zone specialises in, you guessed it, delicacies hailing from Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868). In this area you’ll find several stalls serving up traditional dishes enjoyed in Tokyo for centuries – think soba, sushi, tempura and succulent unagi (eel). For an added touch of authenticity, this space is decorated in the style of old Japan.
Beyond Edo’s culinary delights, get a taste of Tokyo-made liquor at pop-up bar Izakaya Tokyo. Try shochu from the Tokyo islands or gin from Toranomon, plus sake or wine that’s also been crafted with high-quality Tokyo ingredients, including some from the western Tama region. Pair your beverage of choice with fresh sashimi from fish raised in Tokyo or dishes made with Tokyo-grown veg.
While the Edo Zone and Izakaya Tokyo cover traditional Tokyo food and drink, the Food Journey Zone highlights more modern specialities from across the country. Choose from a variety of regional dishes, whether it’s wild game from the mountainous region of Shinshu in Nagano prefecture, premium Nagoya Cochin chicken, or Japanese-Italian fusion starring Hiroshima’s exceptional oysters and other fresh local ingredients.
After indulging in Japan’s culinary past and present, it’s time to go global at the Tokyo Delicious Zone. This is the best area to get a feel for what the Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum is all about: showcasing what’s hot in the Tokyo food scene, whether it’s Japanese or international cuisine.
It’s the most expansive area of the event, boasting over a dozen different stalls serving international cuisine ranging from Spanish to Jamaican, plus plenty of Japanese food stalls to choose from as well.
To keep you entertained, a full roster of musicians plays sets of jazz, blues, classical, R&B and more on the event’s two stages. Beyond the on-stage musical performances, you can also look forward to live chef demonstrations, evening shows featuring yosakoi dancing and taiko drumming, and more taking place elsewhere at the space.
If you enjoyed what you sampled at the Izakaya Tokyo pop-up bar, feel free to purchase your favourite beverage by the bottle at the Tokyo Sake & Spirits Market. In addition to Tokyo-made sake, shochu and gin, you can also pick up wine and craft beers. Not sure what to get? Take advantage of the booth’s free guided tastings.
This section of the event features several stalls offering not only sweet treats and gourmet foods, but also hand-made crafts and fun family-friendly activities. Try fishing for cherry tomatoes, making furikake (a type of Japanese seasoning) from scratch or preparing sushi under the guidance of a veteran sushi chef. Check the website to see which activities are available.
The Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum takes place at Symbol Promenade Park in front of Tokyo Big Sight near Kokusai-Tenjijo Station on the Rinkai line or Ariake Station on the Yurikamome line. Attendance is free, though please note that only cashless payment options are available for all stalls.
Visit the official Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum website for more information.