Blue Lock Tokyo 2026: Skytree, Cafe & Exhibition Guide

Last updated: April 2026.

BLUE LOCK EPISODE SKY official key visual — Image: TOKYO SKYTREE / Kodansha

Three separate Blue Lock events are running in Tokyo at the same time this spring — a 450-meter Skytree takeover with character lighting and a dedicated cafe (April 9 through July 6), a Honey Lemon themed collab cafe in Akihabara (April 15 through May 24), and the final stop of the EGOIST Exhibition in Shibuya (April 24 through May 10). After spending a full day running between all three, I can confirm they're worth the trip — but only if you plan your route right. Total damage: around 12,000 to 15,000 yen depending on how much merch you grab. This guide covers exact prices, reservation tricks, and a time-efficient route that starts at the exhibition and ends 450 meters above the city.

At a Glance

What Are the 3 Blue Lock Events in Tokyo Right Now?

Tokyo doesn't usually get three events from the same franchise running at once. Here's what's happening and why it matters for planning.

1. BLUE LOCK EPISODE SKY in Tokyo Skytree runs April 9 through July 6, 2026. This is the longest-running of the three and the one with the most breathing room for scheduling. The event spans Floors 340 through 450 — photo spots in the Sky Corridor, a panoramic anime screening at 350 meters, a themed cafe on Floor 340, and character-inspired exterior lighting at night.

2. Blue Lock x Collabo Cafe Honpo "Honey Lemon Cafe" occupies the Akihabara store from April 15 through May 24, 2026. Two periods — first half runs April 15-30, second half May 1-24. Seventy-minute time slots, lottery-based reservations for the first few days, then first-come booking from April 20 onward.

3. Blue Lock Exhibition EGOIST EXHIBITION -Extra Time- is the Shibuya finale at Seibu Shibuya Movida Building, 6th and 7th floors. April 24 through May 10 only. This one has the tightest window — just 17 days — so prioritize it if you're choosing which to skip.

EGOIST Exhibition official key visual — Image: bluelockegoistexhibition.com

How Much Do Tickets Cost?

Here's the full price breakdown across all three venues.

The money math: Skytree ticket (3,300 yen) + Exhibition advance (1,800 yen) + Cafe Honpo food and drink (1,550 yen minimum) + Skytree Cafe items (1,100-1,650 yen) + transit (~600 yen) = roughly 8,350 to 10,000 yen before merch. Budget an extra 3,000 to 5,000 yen if you want goods — Skytree merch ranges from 440 to 12,100 yen.

How to Book Each Event (Step by Step)

Skytree Event

Buy through Seven Ticket (Japanese) or Klook (English). Tickets went on sale March 31 and remain available through July 6. No specific time slot required — show up anytime during operating hours.

Cafe Honpo Akihabara

April 15-19: Lottery reservations only. Registration closed March 31. If you missed it, don't worry — from April 20 onward, reservations switch to first-come, first-served via the Collabo Cafe Honpo website. Slots open in waves. Maximum 4 guests per reservation.

Time slots (70-minute seatings):

• 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00, 18:30 (weekdays)
• 11:00 slot added on weekends and holidays

EGOIST Exhibition Shibuya

All dates are timed-entry with assigned numbers. Buy advance tickets through e+ (eplus.jp) — the advance lottery already ran, but general sales may still have availability depending on dates. Check e+ or Ticket Pia for remaining slots.

The Optimal One-Day Route

I've tested this route and it works. Start early, end at Skytree for the night lighting.

10:30 — Shibuya EGOIST Exhibition (opens 11:30, arrive early for the queue). Budget 90 minutes inside. The 7th floor has the main displays; 6th floor is merch. Last entry is one hour before closing.

13:00 — Train to Akihabara (JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya, about 30 minutes). Grab the 14:00 time slot at Cafe Honpo. Address: 4-3-10 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, 2nd floor of the Chaton Building. The cafe is a 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station's Electric Town exit.

15:30 — Train to Tokyo Skytree (Tsukuba Express to Asakusa, then walk, or Metro Hanzomon Line to Oshiage Station — direct access). Budget 2 to 3 hours for the full Skytree experience: Floor 340 cafe, Floor 350 screening, Floor 445-450 photo spots and exhibits.

18:30 — Skytree Night Lighting. The character-themed exterior illumination runs nightly during the event period. Six main characters each get their own lighting pattern in approximately 5-minute loops. Best viewed from the Soramachi terrace below.

Blue Lock x Collabo Cafe Honpo official announcement — Image: collabocafe-honpo.co.jp

What to Eat at the Skytree Cafe (Floor 340)

The SKYTREE CAFE on Floor 340 has character-themed items. The menu rotates between first and second halves of the event.

Drinks (1,100 yen each): Six character-inspired options — melon-pineapple soda, yogurt drink, berry soda, strawberry-lemon soda, grape soda, and coffee with lemon. Each comes with a random coaster (10 designs total).

Food: Character curry dishes at 1,650 yen — cheese curry in the first half, spicy black curry in the second half.

Desserts (1,540 yen): Fruit ice parfait and blueberry-mint parfait, also rotating by period.

The coaster game: Every food or drink purchase includes one random coaster. There are 10 designs, so completionists will need multiple orders. Trading happens informally near the exit — I saw fans swapping duplicates on the Floor 345 observation deck.

What to Buy: Merch Worth the Money

Skytree Exclusive Goods (Floor 345 Shop)

Price range: 440 yen (pin badges) to 12,100 yen (premium sets). Spend 3,000 yen or more in a single transaction and your items come in an exclusive Blue Lock shopper bag — worth aiming for if you're buying multiple small items anyway.

Best value picks: Acrylic stands (around 1,000-1,500 yen) are the most portable and display-friendly. The cookie tins make solid souvenirs for non-fans back home.

Exhibition Merch (Seibu Shibuya 6F)

The acrylic art plate ticket at 4,300 yen bundles your entry with an exclusive collectible — decent value if you were buying the advance ticket anyway (saves versus buying separately).

Cafe Honpo Goods

The Honey Lemon cafe line features characters in bee-antenna costumes. Exclusive to this collaboration. Acrylic stands, clear files, and can badges available at the venue.

Common Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Mistake 1: Starting at Skytree. The Skytree event runs until July. The Exhibition closes May 10. Always prioritize the shortest-window event first.

Mistake 2: No Cafe Honpo reservation. Walk-ins aren't available. You must book a time slot online, even for the first-come period starting April 20. The website is Japanese-only — use Google Translate on your phone's browser, or ask your hotel front desk for help.

Mistake 3: Forgetting the Exhibition is timed-entry. You can't just show up. Each ticket has a time slot and entry number. Arriving late means waiting for the next available slot.

Mistake 4: Missing the night lighting. The Skytree character illumination only runs in the evening. If you visit during the day and leave, you miss the best photo opportunity. Plan your Skytree visit to span golden hour into evening.

Cost Breakdown: Budget vs. Full Experience

Why Japanese Fans Are Going Crazy for Blue Lock Right Now

Blue Lock isn't just another sports anime — it inverted the entire genre formula. Instead of teamwork-conquers-all, the series rewards selfishness and ego. That premise hit a nerve in Japan, where the manga has sold over 33 million copies and the anime's third season is currently airing. The timing of these three simultaneous events isn't coincidental — it's a franchise at peak commercial momentum, and venues are competing for licensing deals. For international fans, this concentration of events in one city during one season is unusually convenient. Most franchises spread their events across months or regions. Blue Lock Tokyo spring 2026 is a rare convergence.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Collab Cafe & Event Guides

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• Tokyo Anime Collab Cafes Spring 2026 — what's open right now beyond Blue Lock
• Akihabara Complete Guide 2026 — everything around the Cafe Honpo venue
• Anime Day Trips from Tokyo 2026 — full-day itineraries combining multiple events
• Japan IC Card Transit Guide — how to use Suica/PASMO to get between all 3 venues