Cooler weather brings Tokyo’s parks back into use for weekend food fairs. This season runs from a farewell ramen festival in Komazawa to Hungarian folk dance in Odaiba, with two character cafes for rainy days. Here is what’s on from mid-October through mid-November.
Ongoing
Curious George Kitchen
After pop-ups that included a 2023 summer stint at Miyashita Park in Shibuya, Curious George now has a permanent cafe at Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi. The book series turns 85 this year. The menu stays playful, with George-faced waffles, cream sodas and hearty one-plate meals, and seasonal fairs rotate through the year.
East Yard 1F, Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku
10am – 10pm (last order 9pm)
Prices vary
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October 17
Hungarian Festival 2026
Now in its seventh year, this one-day festival brings Hungarian music, dance and food to Odaiba. Performers from Hungary share the stage with Japan-based folk troupes, and food trucks and vendor booths handle lunch. A táncház (folk dance house) session lets anyone join in. If the weather is severe, the festival moves to Oct 18.
Central Square, Symbol Promenade Park, 1-1 Aomi, Koto-ku
11am – 5:30pm
Prices vary
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October 24 – November 15
“Disney Twisted-Wonderland” OH MY CAFE
OH MY CAFE has moved from Tokyu Plaza to Omotesando Hills. Its autumn run is themed on the game’s “Master Chef” event, with the characters dressed as chefs and menus colored after each dormitory. Seats are booked online with a ¥770 reservation fee. Character merch is also sold online through November 15.
B3F Main Building, Omotesando Hills, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
¥770 reservation fee; menu prices vary
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October 30 – November 3
Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026
Komazawa Olympic Park has hosted this outdoor ramen fair since 2009, and this year is its last edition there. The lineup is smaller than in past years: 12 shops recommended by regional ramen groups from Hokkaido to Fukuoka, all serving from food trucks.
Central Plaza, Komazawa Olympic Park, 1-1 Komazawa-koen, Setagaya-ku
11am – 8pm (until 7pm on Nov 3)
Free entry; ¥1,100 per bowl
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October 31 – November 1
Setagaya Bread Festival 2026
In its 16th year, Setagaya Pan Matsuri fills Setagaya Park and HOME/WORK VILLAGE, a converted junior high school, with roughly 260 stalls over two days. This year’s theme is “DANCE with bread.” Bakeries from across Japan bring 71 festival-only breads. The Best Bread Contest has 14 shops competing on mentai furansu (baguette with spicy cod roe butter).
Setagaya Park, 1-5-27 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku
11am – 4pm
Free entry
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October 31 – November 1
Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026
Kanda has around 400 curry restaurants. Once a year, a shortlist of them sets up in a single square so visitors can taste their way through and vote for a winner. For anyone still hungry afterward, a stamp rally around the neighborhood’s curry shops runs until December 20.
Ogawa Hiroba, 3-6 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku
11am – 5pm
Free entry
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November 14 – 15
Fiesta de España 2026
This festival started in 2013 to mark 400 years of exchange between Japan and Spain. Flamenco is the focus, with professional shows plus sessions where the audience dances along. Spanish food stalls line the plaza.
Event Plaza, Yoyogi Park, 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku
10am – 8pm (until 7pm on Nov 15)
Free
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FAQ
When is Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026?
Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2026 at Komazawa Olympic Park. It is the festival’s final year at that venue.
Is the Setagaya Bread Festival free?
Entry is free, and each stall sets its own bread prices. Bread University workshops need to be booked in advance.
Where is the Curious George cafe in Tokyo?
Curious George Kitchen is on the first floor of the East Yard at Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi in Oshiage.
Do I need a reservation for the Twisted-Wonderland OH MY CAFE?
Yes. Bookings go through the cafe’s official site and carry a ¥770 fee.
This article was originally published on September 21, 2023, but has been updated on October 14, 2026, for accuracy.
Planning more of the season? See our guide to things to do in Tokyo in October and November, or browse Halloween in Tokyo 2026.