Ultimate Ginza Event September 2025 Guide: Must-Attend Amazing Exhibition & Cultural Experiences
Ginza is a popular tourist destination with an urban atmosphere. While there are trendy, fashionable spots on the cutting edge of fashion, there are also places that cherish tradition, such as historic long-established stores and Kabuki-za Theater.
One attractive point about Ginza, which has various faces, is that many diverse events are frequently held there. This time, we have picked up popular Ginza Events September 2025 that showcase the area's cultural richness. There are many events lined up, including art, anime, and music. If there's an event that catches your interest, please be sure to visit!
Two Breathtakingly Beautiful Events in Ginza in September That the Author Has Been Eagerly Awaiting
Starry Sky Summer Festival
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How about this event to enjoy the lingering atmosphere of summer in September when it's still hot? The "Starry Sky Summer Festival" is a summer festival held inside a planetarium dome. Once inside, images of a starry sky and fireworks are alternately projected at 20-minute intervals, allowing you to enjoy a romantic mood under the summer night sky.
There are also many festival food and game stalls, and lottery games and shooting games with luxurious prizes are popular even among adults. My recommendations are limited foods with cute names and delicious taste, such as "Fireworks Float," "Stardust Candy Apple," and "Full Moon Jelly."
Another attractive point is that admission is free and you can enter and exit at any time you like. It's also recommended to stop by between shopping in Ginza or during free time before tours.
Information:
- Schedule: Currently being held ~ until September 23, 2025
- Access: Get off at "Yurakucho Station" on JR lines (3-minute walk) / Get off at "Ginza Station" on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, Hibiya Line (1-minute walk)
- Admission: Free (some paid activities available)
- Website: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/event/matsuri2025/
Summer Art Aquarium 2025
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At the "Art Aquarium Museum GINZA" in Ginza Mitsukoshi, the limited-time event "Summer Art Aquarium Exhibition" is being held until September 29. You can enjoy watching goldfish swimming gracefully in aquariums with various productions of light, sound, and fragrance.
The area I definitely want you to see is "Goldfish Stone Garden" by architect Kengo Kuma, who designed the National Stadium. Please enjoy the art that can only be seen here, expressed using stones, rocks, bamboo, etc., based on the atmosphere of a Japanese garden!
In addition, fantastic spaces created with Japanese themes such as waterfalls, springs, and approach paths spread out. This is a recommended event where you can enjoy "goldfish," a Japanese summer tradition, with stylish production unique to Ginza.
Information:
- Location: Art Aquarium Museum GINZA (Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 9th Floor)
- Schedule: Currently being held ~ until September 29, 2025
- Access: Immediately from A7 exit of "Ginza Station" on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, Hibiya Line
- Admission: Paid (Ticket purchase site: https://artaquarium.jp/time_price/)
- Website: https://artaquarium.jp
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artaquarium_museum_official/
After Enjoying Beautiful Exhibitions, Let's Also Savor Beautiful Japanese Cuisine in Ginza!
After touching the world of beautiful art, how about also savoring the world of Japanese cuisine that is beautiful to the eyes? If you're unsure about choosing a restaurant in Ginza, which has wonderful Japanese restaurants, participating in a guided tour is also recommended. This tour allows you to taste sushi and tempura, which are popular among foreigners.
The guide who knows Ginza inside out first takes you to a high-end sushi restaurant with a hideaway atmosphere. Please enjoy the special course exclusive to this tour, tasted at counter seats.
The night in Ginza is not over yet. Move to a tempura restaurant and enjoy fresh seafood tempura to the fullest. Freshly fried tempura wrapped in crispy batter is exquisite!
Tour Details:
- Meeting point: Lion Statue at Ginza Mitsukoshi
- Tour Area: Sushi & Tempura Restaurants around Ginza
- Start Time: 16:30
Culture and Art-Related Events You Can Enjoy in the Ginza/Marunouchi Area in September
A Guide to the Wonderful World of Gods, Buddhas, and Humans
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"A Guide to the Wonderful World of Gods, Buddhas, and Humans" being held at Seikado Bunko Art Museum is a unique exhibition that delves into gods, buddhas, and people depicted in ancient art. It examines the hidden stories in the background by focusing on the depicted poses, expressions, and conventions.
The interesting point is that it focuses on various gods, buddhas, and people, including characters in yamato-e (paintings with themes of waka poetry and stories) and high-ranking Buddhist monks. This event, which serves as an introductory exhibition to paintings, is explained in an easy-to-understand way by two main characters, "Prince Shotoku" and "Pang Lingzhao."
This is an event recommended for a wide range of ages that can be especially enjoyed by people who are not familiar with paintings! These Ginza Events September 2025 offer tourists an incredible opportunity to experience Japan's rich cultural heritage in one of Tokyo's most prestigious districts.
Information:
- Schedule: Currently being held ~ until September 23, 2025
- Access: Directly connected to Exit 3 of "Nijubashimae Station" on the Chiyoda Subway Line
- Admission: General 1,500 yen / University and high school students 1,000 yen / Junior high school students and under: Free
- Website: https://www.seikado.or.jp/english/
Picturesque Pottery: Enjoying Ceramic Art - From 'Mingei' to Contemporary Times
Source:Official website
"PICTURESQUE POTTERY" currently being held at Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art is an event spotlighting modern and contemporary ceramics. It brings together 120 works by approximately 50 artists from around the world who were active from the 1960s to the 1980s.
The attractive point is that you can enjoy all kinds of works from modern art to 21st-century pieces. The colorful and uniquely shaped picturesque ceramics appear different depending on the viewer's interpretation and emotions at the time.
The museum shop sells a 252-page exhibition catalog. Please pick up a copy as a memorable souvenir of your Japan trip!
Just recently, I actually visited there myself. I was also impressed by the Rouault painting exhibition being held simultaneously.
If you're visiting Tokyo during the exhibition period, please make sure to visit this exhibition.
Information:
- Dates: Currently running until September 25, 2025
- Access: 5-minute walk from Toei Oedo Line "Shiodome Station" exits 3 & 4 / 6-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line "Shimbashi Station" exit 2
- Admission: General ¥1,200 / 65+ ¥1,100 / High school & university students ¥700 / Junior high and below: Free
- Website: https://panasonic.co.jp/ew/museum/en/
Making Bodies - FRAC Grand Large Collection Selection Exhibition
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"FAIRE CORPS/SELECTION FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE FRAC GRAND LARGE" held at Maison Hermès Ginza is a contemporary art exhibition hosted by the Hermès Foundation. It presents precious works from the collection of FRAC Grand Large, a French regional contemporary art collection.
The group exhibition "FAIRE CORPS" brings together works from 1973 to 2025 created by 13 artists from Japan, America, and Europe under the theme of "social body." It focuses on and examines "how art influences daily life and social order."
Don't miss this opportunity to experience European contemporary art while in Tokyo!
Information:
- Dates: Currently running until October 12, 2025
- Access: Directly connected to Tokyo Metro Ginza/Hibiya/Marunouchi Line "Ginza Station" exit B7
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.hermes.com/jp/ja/content/maison-ginza/forum/250719/
Takada Akiko & Masako: Perspectives - How to Perceive This World
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Twin artists Akiko and Masako Takada create works using familiar materials and everyday scenery. A unique point is that their exhibitions incorporate display methods that take advantage of each venue's characteristics.
"Perspectives: The World As Seen By" scheduled at SHISEIDO GALLERY is inspired by Chinese Confucian teachings that are the origin of SHISEIDO's company name. Based on the teaching "How wonderful is the virtue of the earth! All things are born from here," approximately 20 works including new pieces are scheduled for display.
My recommendations are "Strata," which uses stacked books to represent geological layers, and "Timepiece," which expresses the concept of time through a broken hourglass.
Please experience everyday life from a fresh perspective.
Information:
- Dates: August 26 - December 7, 2025
- Access: 4-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza/Hibiya/Marunouchi Line "Ginza Station" exit A2
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://gallery.shiseido.com/en/
French Modern Landscape Paintings - From Corot to Matisse
Source:Tokyo Art Beat
"Modern French Landscape Paintings - From Corot to Matisse" currently being held at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum is a painting exhibition focused on landscape paintings in French modern art. It traces the changing history of landscape painting through 10 paintings and 1 print work.
The transition from realism to impressionism to post-impressionism is fascinating, and I recommend viewing with attention to this point.
The point I want you to notice is the different ways light is incorporated when depicting nature in various locations including Paris streets, various regions of France, and Switzerland. Please also pay attention to the works of Camille Corot, who faithfully depicted nature and overturned the conventional concepts of landscape painting.
The event runs only until September 7, so I recommend adjusting your itinerary if you're interested.
Information:
- Dates: Currently running until September 7, 2025
- Access: 5-minute walk from JR Lines "Tokyo Station" Marunouchi South exit
- Admission: Check website
- Website: https://mimt.jp/small-gallery/#landscape
After the Art Event, Let a Guide Take You to Famous Wagyu Beef and Sake Establishments!
After enjoying the art event, why not savor wagyu beef and Japanese sake in the streets of Ginza? The "Wagyu Beef & Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Ginza" features a guide knowledgeable about Ginza gourmet and alcohol who will take you to exceptional establishments.
First, you'll be guided to a bar where you can taste Japanese sake. With about 20 varieties of sake available for all-you-can-drink for 30 minutes, you can enjoy various flavors from dry to sweet.
After enjoying the sake, you'll move to the long-awaited wagyu restaurant. This tour offers all-you-can-eat highest quality A5-rank wagyu beef! Please fully savor the freshly grilled steaks cooked on the teppan right before your eyes.
Two Must-See Music Events to Enjoy in Ginza in September
TV Anime "Dr.STONE" Wind Orchestra Concert 2025
Source:Official website
"Dr.STONE" is a popular anime with a unique storyline that combines science and survival, attracting a wide range of generations and receiving high praise overseas.
This must-see event for anime fans is the "Dr.STONE Wind Orchestra Concert 2025" held on September 6th. This Ginza Event September 2025 allows you to immerse yourself in the world of Dr.STONE by enjoying the anime's soundtrack performed live by a powerful orchestra.
The event progresses by weaving together music and dramatic readings, offering the attractive point of experiencing the story from various angles. Since the daytime and evening performances have different compositions in some parts, attending both is recommended.
Please visit this one-night-only event where you can enjoy Dr.STONE even more!
Information
Date: September 6, 2025
Access: 1-minute walk from JR "Yurakucho Station"
Admission: All seats reserved 7,900 yen
Website: https://dr-stone-concert.jp/
JAZZ NOT ONLY JAZZ II
Source:Official website
How about this event if you want to enjoy music in Ginza in September? "JAZZ NOT ONLY JAZZ II" is a special live performance featuring a band led by notable young jazz drummer Shun Ishiwaka and luxurious artists leading Japan's music scene.
The visit of world-renowned jazz pianist Robert Glasper, who has won Grammy Awards five times, has been confirmed, making this an unforgettable night without a doubt.
This live performance adopts an immersive sound system where music reaches directly from the stage to the audience seats, creating the deep immersion of being in a jazz club.
Please enjoy the sophisticated world of jazz in Ginza, the sophisticated adult district! This exceptional Ginza Event September 2025 promises an unforgettable musical experience.
Information
Date: September 18, 2025
Access: 1-minute walk from JR "Yurakucho Station"
Admission: Check ticket details here (https://jnoj.jp/#ticket)
Website: https://jnoj.jp/
If Your Schedule Allows, Also Visit "Seikado," Which I've Been Eagerly Awaiting Since Its Post-Restoration First Public Opening!
Source:Official website
In October, when autumn deepens, a must-see event featuring Oriental paintings designated as national treasures and important cultural properties will be held.
The highlight of this exhibition is the first unveiling after restoration of Chinese Song and Yuan dynasty hanging scrolls and Muromachi period folding screens. Please enjoy these works that have been beautifully revived with new appearance.
Also, in connection with the currently ongoing "EXPO2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo," works exhibited at past world expositions will also be displayed. My recommendation is the giant painting by Japanese painter Yosai Kikuchi (1788-1878). Please view this work that could become a "future national treasure."
This is a chance to view paintings that are rarely seen all at once. If you're visiting Ginza in September, how about adjusting your schedule to stay until October and experiencing this precious art?
Information
Date: October 4 - December 21, 2025
Access: Directly connected to Exit 3 of Nijubashimae Station on the Chiyoda Subway Line
Admission: General 1,500 yen / University and high school students 1,000 yen / Junior high school students and under free
Website: https://www.seikado.or.jp/english/english-exhibition/
