【2026 Golden Week <3 Recommended Events in Tokyo>】Enjoy them close to the station! Indulge in meat, gyoza, and outdoor cinema to the fullest

Have you decided on your plans for this year's Golden Week? You want to have a fulfilling time, but traveling far is a bit of a stretch. For such dads, we've picked three events where you can easily experience the extraordinary in Tokyo! The largest "Meat Festival" in Japan held in Odaiba, the "Craft Gyoza Festival" in Komazawa Park, and "SHIBUYA STREAM THEATER WEEK 2026" where you can enjoy movies right in the heart of Shibuya. All of them are easily accessible and offer a special holiday experience.

Gutsy at Odaiba! The "Meat Festival" is being held for a record-breaking 12 days

Source: Meat Festival ©︎ 2026.

The annual staple event "Meat Festival," which attracts over 400,000 visitors every year during Golden Week, will be held this year in Odaiba for a record 12 days. Twenty carefully selected stores from across the country will gather to offer over 40 limited menu items that make use of regional food culture and locally sourced beef.

Delicious tastes from renowned restaurants, such as "Yakiniku Suzuki Seizaemon's" beef harami steak and "Wolfgang's Steakhouse's" aged beef curry, will be available, featuring flavors that are usually hard to experience.

Furthermore, this year, shops selling apparel goods for dogs and "Nekonyan Land" will also appear. In the premium lounge, there will be table seats where you can enjoy with your beloved pet. Why not experience the open space and top-quality meat together with the whole family, including pets?

Source: Meat Festival ©︎ 2026.

Event Name / Meat Festival 2026 TOKYO JAPAN Premium20
Event Period / April 29, 2026 (Wed, Holiday) - May 10, 2026 (Sun)
Business Hours / Weekdays 11:00 - 21:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 10:00 - 21:00 (First day from 12:00, last day until 20:00)
Venue / Odaiba Aomi Area Plot P (1-1-16 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo)
Admission Fee / Free (Food and drink costs separate. Food tickets are 700 yen each. Electronic money is accepted)
Remarks / Pets allowed (Dog run and pet area available), paid premium lounge available

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Experience the trending "Neo Gyoza"! Enjoy the "Craft Gyoza Festival" with a beer in hand

Source / Craft Gyoza Festival TOKYO 2026.

The "Craft Gyoza Festival," irresistible for gyoza lovers, will be held again this year at Komazawa Olympic Park. The keyword for the fifth edition in 2026 is "Neo Gyoza." Top shops from across the country gather to present over 30 varieties of gyoza, created with free-thinking ideas featuring vibrant visuals and a blend of Japanese and Western flavors.

A lineup of unique new menu items such as "Grape Pepper Gyoza" and "Chewy Water Gyoza! Broth Plum Sauce" is available. You can enjoy pairing with beer, as well as wine. Sampling a variety of gyoza under the blue sky will surely elevate your spirits.

Source / Craft Gyoza Festival TOKYO 2026.

Source: Craft Gyoza Festival TOKYO 2026.

Event Name: Craft Gyoza Festival TOKYO 2026
Event Period: April 29, 2026 (Wednesday, public holiday) - May 6, 2026 (Wednesday, substitute holiday)
Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Weekdays from 11:00 AM)
Venue: Komazawa Olympic Park Central Square (1-1 Komazawa Park, Setagaya City, Tokyo)
Admission Fee: Free (Food and drink charges are separate. Meal tickets are 700 yen each. Electronic money and QR code payments are accepted)
Notes: Meal tickets and electronic money cannot be used together.

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Enjoy movies right in the heart of Shibuya! "SHIBUYA STREAM THEATER WEEK 2026"

Source: Shibuya Stream.

After enjoying delicious food, relax at the outdoor film festival "SHIBUYA STREAM THEATER WEEK 2026" held at Inaribashi Square and the Grand Stairs in front of Shibuya Stream. For 13 days, from April 28 to May 10, a total of 29 films including popular titles, classics, and children’s animations will be screened.

It's a luxury to enjoy movies with the family while feeling the breeze in an open outdoor space. No prior reservation is required, and depending on the day, there are one to three screening schedules organized. If you stop by to wrap up your day out, you can fully enjoy a holiday unique to the city.

May 2nd to 6th will have the Hakushika KAORU booth in the venue. Source: Shibuya Stream.

Event Name: SHIBUYA STREAM THEATER WEEK 2026
Duration: April 28 (Tuesday) - May 10 (Sunday), 2026
Venue: Inaribashi Square & Great Stairs in front of Shibuya Stream (3-21-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Entry Fee: Free (No reservation required)
Number of Films: A total of 29 films
Notes: Cancelled in case of rain (Light rain persists. Decisions on event continuity due to weather will be announced on official SNS)

● Shibuya Stream

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