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.
FestivalsSoon
Wed, Nov 18 – Wed, Nov 25Welcoming rite: 19:00 on the 18th
Izumo Taisha Kamiari Festival
Inasa Beach and Izumo Taisha, Shimane · Chugoku
Free
Rituals welcoming Japan's gods, said to gather in Izumo in the 10th lunar month, starting on Inasa Beach.
Traffic restrictions apply during the festival.
Sports & sumoOn now
Until Sun, Nov 22
Grand Sumo November Tournament (Kyushu Basho)
Fukuoka Kokusai Center, Fukuoka · Kyushu
Paid
The last of the year's six grand sumo tournaments, held for 15 days in Fukuoka.
Paid. Tickets must be bought in advance.
Autumn leaves & flowersOn now
Until Sun, Dec 69:00–16:00; light-up from dusk to 20:00
Kitano Tenmangu Maple Garden
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto · Kansai
Paid
A maple garden along a historic earthen wall at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, lit up in the evening.
Paid entry.
Autumn leaves & flowersOn now
Until Sun, Dec 13
To-ji Temple Autumn Night Illumination
To-ji Temple, Kyoto · Kansai
PaidAfter dark
The five-story pagoda and autumn leaves are lit up at night, with evening entry to the main halls.
Paid entry.
Food & marketsOn now
Until Fri, Dec 25
Christmas Advent Fukuoka
Hakata Station plaza and Tenjin, Fukuoka · Kyushu
Free
Kyushu's largest Christmas market, held at Hakata Station and several sites in Tenjin.
Dates differ by venue (Tenjin: 14 November – 26 December).
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 Thu, Dec 31From around 17:00
Midosuji Illumination 2026
Midosuji Boulevard, Osaka (Umeda to Namba) · Kansai
FreeAfter dark
About 4 km of Osaka's main boulevard is lit up from Umeda to Namba.
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.
IlluminationsOn now
Until Mon, May 31
Nabana no Sato Illumination
Nabana no Sato, Kuwana, Mie (train and bus from Nagoya) · Chubu & Hokuriku
PaidAfter dark
One of Japan's largest illumination events, held in a flower park with light tunnels and a large themed display.
Paid entry. Closed 6–7 January. Dated tickets are required on 23–25 December.