Ginza in April 2025: Highlights, Events & Festivals
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Introduction
April marks the full arrival of spring in Japan, a season of new beginnings for students and professionals alike. The mild weather creates a bright, hopeful atmosphere throughout the city and its people.
In central Tokyo, temperatures often reach around 20°C, encouraging more people to enjoy picnics and cherry blossom viewing in parks.
Ginza, Tokyo's premier shopping and tourist district, offers numerous spots to experience nature, including cherry blossom events and other spring-specific festivities. As an area known for art and culinary development, it hosts unique festivals dedicated to various cultural aspects.
Let's explore the diverse events that make Ginza especially enjoyable in spring.
2025 Year-round Event calendar in Ginza↓
・Ginza: List of Events & Festivals for 2025
Table of Contents
-Traditional Events in Ginza (April 2025)
-Exclusive April Experiences in Ginza
-Ginza's Natural Charm in April
-Ginza Art Events in April 2025
-Ginza Gourmet Events in April 2025
Traditional Events in Ginza (April 2025)
Nippachi-kai Cherry Blossom Festival
Source:Official website
Tokyo has numerous cherry blossom viewing spots, and the Ginza area transforms into a pink paradise in spring. The highlight is "Sakura Street," featuring 169 cherry trees immediately outside JR Tokyo Station's Yaesu North Exit.
In early April, when the blossoms reach their peak, the Nippachi-kai community association hosts the grand "Nippachi-kai Sakura Festival." The 1km cherry blossom tunnel becomes magical with nighttime illumination. With support from surrounding office buildings including NIHONBASHI PLAZA, the festival features music performances, traditional arts demonstrations, and food stalls.
Parts of the business district become pedestrian-only zones, allowing visitors to fully enjoy this springtime celebration in Ginza.
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Date: Early April 2025 (planned)
Access: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tozai Line, Toei Subway Asakusa Line "Nihonbashi" Station, Exit B3
JR "Tokyo" Station Yaesu Exit
Admission: Free
Website: http://www.28kai.jp/
Exclusive April Experiences in Ginza
Imperial Theatre Exhibition
Source:Official website
The IMPERIAL THEATRE, Japan's first authentic Western-style theater, opened in March 1911. Its French Renaissance design and Bizen Inbe ceramic brick exterior earned it the title "White Palace." The theater supported Japan's performing arts scene with facilities accommodating both traditional arts like Kabuki and Western performances like opera.
Before temporary closure for reconstruction in February 2025, a special exhibition will showcase its history and iconic costumes. Visitors can explore typically restricted areas like the "Lead Actor's Dressing Room" and "VIP Room" recreations.
Don't miss trying signature dishes at the pop-up "Café IMPERIAL."
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Date: March 29 - April 27, 2025, 10:00-20:00 (closes 17:00 on final day)
Location: Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 7F
Access:
- Tokyo Metro Ginza, Marunouchi, Hibiya Lines "Ginza" Station (1-min walk from Ginza 4-chome intersection gate)
- Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line "Ginza-1-chome" Station Exit 9 (5-min walk)
- Toei Subway Asakusa Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line "Higashi-ginza" Station (2-min walk)
- JR "Yurakucho" Station (Central/Ginza Exit) (9-min walk)
Admission: ¥3,000
Website: https://teigeki.tohostage.com/closing/exhibition.html
Hibiya Festival
Source:Official website
Hibiya Festival, established in 2018, is a theatrical celebration. Each year, it energizes Hibiya with popular musical shows, emerging artists' concerts, and traditional performances.
The Hibiya-Ginza area houses numerous historic theaters. Born from the desire to "release the theaters' energy into the streets," this event now attracts approximately 484,000 visitors (2024 data).
In 2024, the festival featured diverse programs including musical performances from "Peter Pan," talk shows, UNESCO World Heritage-recognized traditional art "IWAMI KAGURA" from Shimane Prefecture, and night performances combining LED lights with dance.
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Dates: April 26-29, May 3-6, 2024
Location: TOKYO MIDTOWN HIBIYA
Access:
- Direct access from Hibiya Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda/Hibiya Lines, Toei Subway Mita Line)
- 4-min walk from Yurakucho Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
- 5-min walk from Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi/Hibiya/Ginza Lines)
- 5-min walk from Yurakucho Station (JR Yamanote/Keihin Tohoku Lines)
Admission: Free (some programs require advance reservation)
Website: https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/hibiya-festival/
Ginza's Natural Charm in April
Cherry Blossom Viewing
Japan's spring landscape is synonymous with cherry blossoms painting everything pink. Their ephemeral, mystical presence has been cherished since ancient times.
Downtown Tokyo offers countless cherry blossom viewing spots. We've selected prime locations around the Ginza area where you can fully experience their charm. Whether swaying in warm daylight or illuminated in the urban night, these blossoms offer exceptional beauty.
Hibiya Park Cherry Blossoms
Hibiya Park, established in 1903, was created to be "a modern park befitting Tokyo, the capital of politics, economy, and culture."
As Japan's first Western-style park, it masterfully blends Western cultural influences with Japanese elements. The Grand Fountain Plaza, the park's symbol, is a popular filming location for dramas and movies.
The park features various cherry varieties, primarily Somei Yoshino, along with Mountain Cherry and Weeping Cherry, offering unique urban cherry blossom views amid skyscrapers.
For traditional Japanese atmosphere, we recommend viewing near Kumogata Pond. The pale pink blossoms complemented by fresh green maple buds create a vibrant spring scene.
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Peak Viewing: Late March to early April (typical season)
Access:
- 2-min walk from Kasumigaseki Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi/Chiyoda Lines)
- 2-min walk from Hibiya Station (Hibiya Line)
- 8-min walk from Yurakucho Station (JR)
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/hibiya/
Cherry Blossoms at Hama-rikyū Gardens
The Hama-rikyū Gardens are renowned for their connection to the historic Tokugawa shogunate family. Surrounded by Tokyo Bay, Tsukiji River, and Shiodome River, the garden features scenic spots including seawater ponds and bridges, drawing many visitors.
The garden, now designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site, reflects the refined taste of Edo's (former Tokyo) powerful rulers.
In spring, cherry trees scattered around the ponds paint the garden in stunning colors. With about 26 varieties, the famous Someiyoshino blooms from late March to early April, while the late-blooming Yaezakura peaks in mid-April 2025.
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Season: Late March - Mid-April (typical peak bloom)
Access:
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- 7-min walk from Tsukiji-ichiba Station (Toei Oedo Line) or Shiodome Station
- 12-min walk from Shinbashi Station
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- 5-min walk from Shiodome Station Exit 10
- 15-min walk from Hamamatsu-cho Station
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/hama-rikyu/
Hidden Cherry Blossom Spots in Ginza
Ginza Central Street, the main thoroughfare of Ginza, is a tourist mecca in Tokyo. Home to world-renowned luxury brands and historic jewelry stores, it has established itself as a luxury street rivaling New York's Fifth Avenue.
When the cherry blossoms planted along the street bloom simultaneously, the area becomes even more magnificent. At night, the illuminated cherry blossoms blend with Ginza's neon lights, creating an otherworldly beauty.
The Ginza 1-chome area is also a hidden cherry blossom destination. Cherry trees quietly bloom in small parks and between commercial buildings. Particularly at dusk, they create a stunning harmony with the red-tinged sky.
After the pale pink Someiyoshino cherry blossoms paint the entire district, the vibrant Yaezakura follows with its full blooms, bringing Ginza's spring to its peak.
Ginza Chuo-dori
Ginza 1-chome
Ginza Art Events in April 2025
Hilma af Klint Exhibition
Hilma af Klint (1862-1944, Sweden) is a female artist who has recently gained worldwide recognition for revolutionizing art history.
Her 2018 retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum in New York attracted 600,000 visitors, the highest attendance in the museum's history. She gained prominence when it was discovered that she had completed abstract paintings before Wassily Kandinsky, who was considered the pioneer of abstract art.
A 2022 documentary about her journey highlighted gender imbalance issues in the art world.
This first major Asian retrospective will be held at The National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo. All works, including "The Ten Largest" (1907) - ten paintings over 3 meters high - will be shown in Japan for the first time.
This exhibition promises to be an invaluable experience for both art enthusiasts and casual visitors.
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Dates: March 4 - June 15, 2025, 10:00-17:00 (Until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
Location: The National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo
Access:
- 3-minute walk from Takebashi Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line), Exit 1b
- 15-minute walk from Kudanshita Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai/Hanzomon Lines, Toei Subway Shinjuku Line), Exit 4
- 15-minute walk from Jinbocho Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Toei Subway Shinjuku/Mita Lines), Exit A1
Admission: ¥2,300
Website: https://www.momat.go.jp/exhibitions/561
Ginza Gourmet Events in April 2025
Paella & Tapas Festival 2025
Source:PR TIMES
The "Paella Tapas Festival," featuring Spanish cuisine, is Japan's largest Spanish festival. This popular event showcases Spain's culinary excellence, traditions, culture, and social connections through multiple perspectives.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year's festival will be held at Hibiya Park on an unprecedented scale. Highlights include the "Paella Championship" and "Tapas Championship," where visitors' votes determine Japan's best offerings. A spectacular 1.5-meter diameter pan will prepare paella serving 250 people.
Spanish beers, wines, and cava will be available for a complete immersion in Spanish food culture. With flamenco shows throughout, Hibiya Park transforms into a Spanish-themed destination for three exciting days.
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Dates: April 4-6, 2025, 10:00-20:00 (until 18:00 on final day)
Access:
- Tokyo Metro Marunouchi & Chiyoda Lines: "Kasumigaseki" Station, Exit B2
- Tokyo Metro Hibiya & Chiyoda Lines, Toei Subway Mita Line: "Hibiya" Station, Exits A10/A14
- Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line: "Sakuradamon" Station, Exit 5 (5-min walk)
- JR: "Yurakucho" Station (8-min walk)
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.ptfes.info/
Ginza Machi Bar
Source:Official website
"GINZA MACHIBAR" is a ticket-based food and drink crawl event featuring multiple Ginza establishments. From beloved traditional spots to trending venues, it offers premium gourmet experiences.
The 2024 event featured diverse venues including a bar managed by a World Cocktail Championship winner, a dining bar with 30th-floor Ginza views, and a music bar with curated vinyl selections.
This event provides a rare opportunity to experience Ginza's exclusive culinary scene and discover its authentic charm.
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2024 Details:
Dates: April 8-26, 2024
Location: Ginza area restaurants and bars
Fee: ¥5,000 for same-day tickets (ticket system)
Website: https://ginza-machibal.com/