The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on October 9 that it will hold "TOKYO KOUGEI PARK in AUTUMN," an exhibition and sale of traditional crafts with hands-on workshops. It runs for five days, from Friday, October 23 to Tuesday, October 27, at KITTE in Marunouchi, Tokyo.
The photo shows the venue during the July 2026 event.
Exhibition and sale of artisans' works, including Edo glass and embroidery
In the first-floor atrium, Edo Kimekomi dolls, Edo glass, Edo embroidery, Tokyo cloisonné, Tokyo shamisen and more will be exhibited and sold. Besides the chance to pick up the pieces, demonstrations and talk shows by artisans are planned.
The demonstrations introduce the work done in the workshops, and the talks share the story behind the making and the artisans' thoughts on craft. The program lets you learn about materials and techniques while looking for crafts to use in daily life.
An exhibition and sale gathering crafts from Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata prefectures will also be held, introducing Wajima lacquerware, Kutani ware, Takaoka copperware, Takaoka lacquerware, Murakami carved wood lacquerware, Kamo folding screens and more.
17 kinds of hands-on workshops, offered on a daily rotation
The workshops are taught by artisans, with 17 kinds in all. The program differs from day to day, and includes some that appear at this event for the first time.
In addition to the first-floor atrium, the venue also uses the 4th-floor JP Tower Hall & Conference Hall 1 on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 only. The 4th-floor workshop venue is not open on every day of the event.
Workshops cost extra, separate from admission. Advance reservations are recommended, but same-day reservation slots are also planned. The dates, fees and reservation methods for the workshops you want are available in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's event information.
Closing times differ on weekdays, holidays and the final day
- Dates: Friday, October 23 – Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Venue: KITTE Marunouchi (2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
- Hours: Weekdays 11:00–20:00, holidays 11:00–19:00. Until 18:00 on the final day
- Admission: Free. Workshops cost extra
- Main venues: 1st-floor atrium, Tokyo City I Performance Zone on the basement 1st floor. The 4th floor is used only for workshops on October 24 and 25
The venue will also display crafts designed by children and new works by Tokyo's traditional craft masters. You can tour the venue to fit your plans for shopping, workshops and demonstrations.
Image: courtesy of the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
