FestivalsSoon
Thu, Nov 19Midnight to midnight
Tori-no-Ichi Fair, Otori Shrine
Otori Shrine, Asakusa, Tokyo · Kanto
Free
An all-day fair selling decorated bamboo rakes for good fortune in business. No third day in 2026.
Festivals
Wed, Dec 2 – Thu, Dec 3
Chichibu Night Festival
Chichibu Shrine and town center, Saitama · Kanto
Partly paidAfter dark
One of Japan's three great float festivals, with ornate floats pulled through town at night.
Traffic restrictions apply. Please check the official site for whether fireworks are held in 2026.
Fireworks
Sat, Dec 5From 19:00, about 5 minutes
Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2026
Odaiba Seaside Park, Tokyo · Kanto
FreeAfter darkMay be cancelled in rain
A five-minute winter fireworks show on December Saturdays, with Rainbow Bridge as the backdrop.
Cancelled in bad weather.
Pop culture
Fri, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 13
Tokyo Comic Con 2026
Makuhari Messe, Chiba · Kanto
Paid
A pop-culture convention with Hollywood guests, props, cosplay and artist booths.
Paid. Autographs and photo sessions need separate tickets.
Fireworks
Sat, Dec 12From 19:00, about 5 minutes
Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2026
Odaiba Seaside Park, Tokyo · Kanto
FreeAfter darkMay be cancelled in rain
A five-minute winter fireworks show on December Saturdays, with Rainbow Bridge as the backdrop.
Cancelled in bad weather.
Festivals
Thu, Dec 17 – Sat, Dec 19
Hagoita-ichi Fair at Senso-ji
Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo · Kanto
Free
A year-end fair selling decorative battledores with padded-cloth portraits.
Pop culture
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Dec 209:00–17:00
Jump Festa 2027
Makuhari Messe, Chiba · Kanto
Shueisha's annual event for Jump manga and anime, with stage shows and exclusive goods.
Free, but by advance invitation only (applications have closed).
Fireworks
Sat, Dec 19From 19:00, about 5 minutes
Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2026
Odaiba Seaside Park, Tokyo · Kanto
FreeAfter darkMay be cancelled in rain
A five-minute winter fireworks show on December Saturdays, with Rainbow Bridge as the backdrop.
Cancelled in bad weather.
Fireworks
Sat, Dec 26From 19:00, about 5 minutes
Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2026
Odaiba Seaside Park, Tokyo · Kanto
FreeAfter darkMay be cancelled in rain
A five-minute winter fireworks show on December Saturdays, with Rainbow Bridge as the backdrop.
Cancelled in bad weather.
Pop culture
Tue, Dec 29 – Thu, Dec 31
Comic Market 109 (C109)
Tokyo Big Sight · Kanto
Paid
The world's largest self-published comics fair, held over three days.
A ticket is required for entry.
Sports & sumo
Sat, Jan 2 – Sun, Jan 3
103rd Hakone Ekiden
Otemachi, Tokyo to Lake Ashi, Hakone and back · Kanto
Free
A two-day university relay race between central Tokyo and Lake Ashi, watched free from the roadside.
Free to watch from the roadside. Traffic restrictions apply.
Dates confirmed from press reports.
Pop culture
Fri, Jan 15 – Sun, Jan 17
Tokyo Auto Salon 2027
Makuhari Messe, Chiba · Kanto
Paid
One of the world's largest custom car shows.
Paid. Digital tickets only.
Pop culture
Sat, Feb 13 – Sun, Feb 1410:00–17:00
Wonder Festival 2027 Winter
Makuhari Messe, Chiba · Kanto
Paid
The world's largest garage-kit and figure event, held over two days this time.
Paid entry.
Sports & sumo
Sun, Mar 7Starts 9:10
Tokyo Marathon 2027
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to Tokyo Station · Kanto
Free
One of the World Marathon Majors, running past Tokyo's landmarks from Shinjuku to Tokyo Station.
Free to watch. Wide-area traffic restrictions apply.
Food & marketsSoon
Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 2511:00–21:30 (from 16:00 on the first day)
Tokyo Christmas Market 2026
Shin-Toyosu, Tokyo (Shiba Park venue from 4 December) · Kanto
Paid
Tokyo's largest Christmas market, with a 14 m Christmas pyramid, German food and crafts at two venues.
Paid entry.
Food & marketsSoon
Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 2511:00–21:00 (from 17:00 on the first day; until 22:00 from 5 December)
Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse · Kanto
PaidHeld in rain
A German-style Christmas market with about 60 stalls and a tall Christmas tree by the harbor.
Paid entry.
Autumn leaves & flowers
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Dec 6
Rikugien Garden Autumn Night Viewing
Rikugien Garden, Tokyo · Kanto
PaidAfter dark
A feudal-era stroll garden opens at night with its autumn leaves lit up.
Paid. A separate ticket is needed for the evening session.
Illuminations
Fri, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 2717:00–22:00
Blue Cave Shibuya 2026
Shibuya Koen-dori to Yoyogi Park, Tokyo · Kanto
FreeAfter dark
About 500,000 blue lights turn the zelkova avenue from Shibuya to Yoyogi Park into a blue cave.
IlluminationsOn now
Until Fri, Dec 2517:00–22:00
Roppongi Hills Christmas 2026
Keyakizaka Street, Roppongi Hills, Tokyo · Kanto
FreeAfter dark
A 400 m zelkova-lined street lit up with Tokyo Tower in view, plus a German-style Christmas market.
Sports & sumo
Sun, Jan 10 – Sun, Jan 24
Grand Sumo January Tournament (Hatsu Basho)
Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo · Kanto
Paid
The year's first grand sumo tournament, 15 days at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku.
Paid. Advance tickets go on sale 5 December 2026.
Autumn leaves & flowers
Thu, Feb 11 – Mon, Mar 22
131st Mito Plum Blossom Festival
Kairakuen Garden and Kodokan, Mito · Kanto
Paid
About 3,000 plum trees of 100 varieties bloom at Kairakuen, one of Japan's three great gardens.
Kairakuen charges admission.
IlluminationsOn now
Until Sun, Feb 1416:00–23:00 (until midnight in December)
Marunouchi Illumination 2026
Marunouchi Naka-dori, Tokyo · Kanto
FreeAfter dark
Trees along Marunouchi Naka-dori near Tokyo Station are lit in champagne gold.
IlluminationsOn now
Until Sat, Feb 2016:00–23:00
Yokohama Chinatown Lunar New Year Illumination
Yokohama Chinatown · Kanto
FreeAfter dark
Lanterns and lights decorate the streets of Yokohama Chinatown ahead of Lunar New Year.