[October] Taste of Tokyo 2024

Taste of Tokyo 2024 (東京味わいフェスタ2024) is a major food event happening from October 25th (Friday) to 27th (Sunday). This festival celebrates Tokyo’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery products across four key areas: Marunouchi, Hibiya, Yurakucho, and Toyosu. Each area will feature unique attractions and activities tailored to its surroundings:

What makes this event attractive?

• Diverse Food Offerings: The festival features exclusive dishes prepared with Tokyo-grown ingredients, showcasing the rich flavors and culinary heritage of the region.
• Cultural Experience: Beyond food, the event provides a deep dive into Tokyo’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery industries. Interactive workshops, exhibitions on fermented foods, and hands-on experiences with local farming and fishing techniques offer a unique cultural immersion
• Variety of Locations: Spanning four distinct areas—Marunouchi, Hibiya, Yurakucho, and Toyosu—the festival allows visitors to experience different aspects of Tokyo’s food culture in settings that reflect the city’s diverse landscape.
• Free Admission: Admission is free, so anyone can enjoy it easily.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, October 25th, Saturday, October 26th, Sunday, October 27th, 2024
• Time: 11 AM-8 PM *Dates vary by venue.
• Official Website: https://www.tasteoftokyo-ajifes.jp/index.php

Venue Access:

Marunouchi (Gyoko-dori, Marunouchi Naka-dori) Experience gourmet food trucks and a marketplace (Marche) offering dishes made with Tokyo-grown ingredients.

Hibiya (Hibiya Nakadori, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya area) Enjoy dishes from well-known restaurants and special exhibits focused on fermented foods.

Yurakucho (Tokyo International Forum Ground Plaza) Discover Tokyo’s agricultural charm through the Tokyo Agriculture Festival, which includes a vegetable fair and showcases regional specialties like sake and beer.

Toyosu (Special venue on the sea side of the “Gas Science Museum”) Engage in hands-on activities related to agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, including a picnic area where you can enjoy meals made with local ingredients.