Top 7 MUST-DO Activities in Japan This October 2025 | Japan Travel Guide

Join us on an unforgettable journey through Japan this October 2025 with our ultimate travel guide! In this Japan travel guide, we highlight the top 7 MUST-DO activities that will make your autumn visit truly special. Whether you're looking to experience the thrill of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan, witness the stunning colors of the Ibaraki Kochia Festival, or enjoy family-friendly fun at Tokyo Disney Halloween, we've got you covered. This travel guide also takes you through the scenic beauty of the Shimanami Kaido, the rich cultural heritage of the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival, the delicious offerings at Tokyo Ramen Festa, and the magical Odaiba Sea Lights Lantern Festival. Perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers, our Japan travel guide is packed with tips and insights to help you plan your trip. Don’t miss out on these top experiences—subscribe for more Japan travel guides and updates! #JapanTravelGuide #JapanInOctober #JapanFestivals #TravelGuide

[drewcorry]

Absolutely Hands Down Number 1 is visit Universal Studios, 2 is FUJI Q Highland Park and 3 is Kabukicho.

[真季野口]

Recently, Nikko and Kamakura have become well known among foreign tourists, but Nagasaki and Mie are areas that should be more highly regarded from a historical perspective.

[towada]

This Summer has been miserable hell-on-earth so I wonder how October will be ... anyway, Suntory Museum in Tokyo Midtown Tower will have an exhibit of Hanabusa Itcho which looks really good.

[axios]

Hi, nice video!
About Odaiba sea lights lanter festival: which evening do You suggest to attend the 5th or 6th?
Considering that to go there you almost at 100% need to take the "Yurikamome line", and the trains stop around midnight (and during daytime there should have already been a ton of places visited and tens of thousands of steps taken 😅) at which time should one go and how much should one plan to remain?