Tokyo Museum Night Summer Festival; 6 nights of traditional fun including museum admission

A traditional Japanese summer is in store at the upcoming Night Festival at the Tokyo National Museum in Tokyo’s Taito Ward, with attractions including live performances, games and crafts.

The event will take place from August 27 to September 1. During the six days, there will be various performances from all over the country, including dances from Okinawa, drummers from Tokyo and a special Bon Odori from Akita.

The crafts will focus on Japanese traditions, such as painting daruma dolls from Fukushima or wind chimes that are a staple of summer. Games include a ring toss for prizes and scooping bouncy balls from the water, a common sight at Japanese summer festivals.

Ticket holders will also get access to the museum’s exhibitions in the main building and the special exhibition “Jingoji: The Dawn of Shingon Buddhism” in the Heiseikan Building. They will also get three vouchers for participation in festival games and one for cultural workshops.

For those who fancy a treat, there are food trucks, cotton candy and shaved ice.

The event takes place every evening at the Tokyo National Museum from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. On August 30 and 31, the festival will remain open until 10:00 PM.

Admission fee is ¥6,000 for adults. Tickets can be booked online in advance.

Remark: Due to the development of Typhoon No. 10, the event schedule may be affected and may even be canceled.