How to celebrate Halloween in Tokyo with children
- Published on : 30/10/2025
- by : Phoebe
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Halloween with the kids
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Halloween is a real event in Japan. Between the storefronts decorated for the occasion and the adults-only costume parties, it's impossible to miss. However, the horror festival is also celebrated with children, especially in Tokyo, which organizes numerous activities for the very young.
Tokyo Disneyland
This mythical park is the birthplace of the Halloween tradition in Japan. Eager to attract new visitors in autumn, Tokyo Disneyland launched its "Horror Season" in the 2000s, inviting visitors to dress up as their favorite Disney character for two weeks.
The campaign was a resounding success, and the American celebration gradually left the park's confines and took to the streets of Tokyo, becoming the effervescent event it is today—to the delight of young and old alike.
Halloween at Disneyland Tokyo
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 1-1Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture 279-0031, Japan
DATES AND TIMETABLE: Halloween decorations from September 17 to October 31, 2025
Child-friendly parades
Although Halloween parades in Japan are usually reserved for adults, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them with the kids.
Where to go out?
Tamagawa Halloween Festival: At the end of October, Setagaya's Tamagawa Takashiyama shopping mall organizes a parade in which parents and children are invited to take part. Festival-goers will be able to take photos with the mascots of the day, and a stamp hunt will be organized throughout the building.
FURTHER INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 3Chome-17-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya, Tokyo 158-8701
DATES AND TIMETABLE: October 25 and 26, 2025
SITE: futako-halloweenparty.com
- Roppongi Hills Happy Halloween: Every year, Roppongi Hills offers children and their parents the chance to celebrate Halloween together. On the program? Stamp rally and sweets to share.
FURTHER INFORMATION
ADDRESS :6Chome-11-1 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo 106-6108
SCHEDULE : October 26, 2025, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
SITE: roppongihills.com
Halloween in Japan
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Omotesando Halloween Pumpkin Parade: reserved for children under 12 (accompanied by their chaperones), this parade attracts over 1,000 participants every year! The perfect opportunity to dress up and go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood's shopping streets.
FURTHER INFORMATION
ADDRESS :Kuritsu Jingumae Elementary School, 6Chome-30, Jingumae,Shibuya-ku,Tōkyō-to150-0001
SCHEDULE : October 26, 2025, starting at 9:30 a.m
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Family activities
Tokyo is the ideal city for traveling with children. Between theme parks and amusement arcades, there's always something to do. Especially on Halloween!
- UFO Catcher: UFO Catchers are a veritable institution in Japan. Cuddly toys, sweets, figurines, these huge claw machines can be a goldmine for the most skilful players. Particularly at Halloween, when new products in the colors of the holiday appear in game centers.
Ufo Catcher
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- Sunshine City: In October, the Sunshine City in Ikebukuro lives to the rhythm of Halloween. For the occasion, most of the mall's restaurants offer special menus. Many stores, such as the Pokémon Center and J-World Tokyo, are also selling brand-new goodies.
FURTHER INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 3-1 Higashiikebukuro, 豊島区 Tokyo 170-0013
OPENING HOURS : October, 10 a.m.-8 p.m
- Hanayashiki :In Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest amusement park organizes magic shows, haunted houses for children (not very scary) and parades of costumed characters.
FURTHER INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 2-chōme-28-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032
DATES: October 10 to November 3, 2025
SITE: hanayashiki.net
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Cafés with special menus
Fun and gourmet, a lunch break in a café is always appreciated during a family outing in Japan. Particularly during the Halloween season, when the menus are full of colorful dishes.
Where to go out?
Muffin&Bowls cafe CUPS: for Halloween, the café offers kakigori (crushed ice) in the shape of horrific (but very cute) characters. Seasonal muffins and desserts are also on offer until the end of October.
FURTHER INFORMATION
ADDRESS : 〒194-0013 Tokyo, Machida, Haramachida, 3 Chome-1-4 町田ターミナルプラザ2F
OPENING HOURS : daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Mondays
- Ginza Cosy Corner: Established in 1948, Cozy Corner is an institution when it comes to takeaway pastries. For Halloween, the franchise offers sweets in the shape of spooky characters. Kids love them!
FURTHER INFORMATION
ADDRESS AND HOURS: varies by store. Please visit our official website for more information
SITE: cozycorner.co.jp
- Momobukuro: specializing in parfaits, Momobukuro offers a range of ice creams with a "Halloweenesque" design that will appeal to young and old alike.
FURTHER INFORMATION
ADDRESS : 〒171-0021 Tokyo, Toshima City, Nishiikebukuro, 1 Chome-40-5 名取ビル B1F
HOURS : weekdays 5pm to midnight, weekends 3pm to 1am
Halloween treats
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