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.
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.
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.