Takahata Fudoson
Photo: genki/PIXTA | Hydrangeas at Takahata Fudoson temple
Photo: genki/PIXTA

June 2025 events in Tokyo

Plan your June in Tokyo with our events calendar of the best things to do, including traditional festivals, food events and more

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June in Tokyo is best described as damp, as this is usually when the rainy season rolls along. But this month isn't just about avoiding the rain. It's a great time of year to catch early-summer festivals, while the month is also packed with interesting exhibitions, gigs and openings. What's more, you can enjoy seasonal favourites like hydrangea and rose festivals. So grab an umbrella and make sure you don't miss out with our guide to all the best events going on in Tokyo this June.

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Our June highlights

  • Things to do
  • Exhibitions
  • Tennozu

Studio Ghibli’s immersive sculpture exhibition is returning to Tokyo to captivate a new generation of fans. Featuring 3D recreations of iconic scenes from hit animated films such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle and Porco Rosso, the show is a new and improved version of Studio Ghibli’s first ever art exhibition, held in Tokyo back in 2003. 

Running from May 27 to September 23 at Warehouse Terrada’s B&C and E halls in Tennozu, the exhibition will feature mock-ups of scenes such as Chihiro’s first crossing over the bridge into the bathhouse in Spirited Away, and the thrilling scene from Ponyo where the titular character rides the waves to catch up to Sosuke in the storm. The main highlight, however, is arguably the true-to-size mock up of Porco’s Savoia S-21 seaplane from Porco Rosso.

When hunger strikes, head over to T-Lotus M, a waterfront event space adjacent to the exhibition venue, for some ham ramen inspired by a similar dish in Ponyo. Tickets can be purchased in combination with the Ghibli Museum or in conjunction with hotel accommodation plans.

For more details and ticketing information, check the event website. (Japanese only)

  • Things to do

Hydrangeas, also known as ajisai in Japanese, are commonly associated with the onset of the rainy season – just like cherry blossoms are with spring. Their vivid blue, purple, pink, or even snow-white colours make them instantly identifiable and enliven those dreary, wet days of the rainy season, which usually hits Tokyo from June to July.

Every year, you can spot these charming flowers throughout Tokyo, with bushes blooming in some of the city's best parks such as Ueno Park and temples like Takahata Fudoson. So grab your umbrella and head to these spots to see the most beautiful hydrangeas in Tokyo.

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  • Things to do
  • Food and drink events

As the weather warms up, bars, hotels and even department stores in Tokyo are opening their roofs and terraces to the public – and with this, the beer garden season officially begins. As we say every year, it just wouldn't be summer without an evening spent idly sipping frosty pints or cool cocktails out in the open air. 

But how do you, the discerning drinker, find the most attractive deals among the myriad of beer events and festivals out there? Fret not; we’ve done the leg work for you, so go ahead and choose from our list below. Cheers!

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