December 2025 Events in Tokyo

118th Wonderland Market

A market specializing in miniature vintage cars.

Akutai Bad Mouthing Festival

Shout, scramble, and embrace the chaos at this centuries-old festival dedicated to cursing.

Setagaya Boroichi Market in December

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Sensōji Temple Hagoita-Ichi Fair

Buy hagoita (good luck charm bats) at Sensōji Temple's Hagoita-Ichi Festival.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.

The Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.

End of Year Festival at Nishiarai Daishi Temple

Visit Nisharai Daishi Temple's end of year festival to buy lucky charms and festival food.

Winter Solstice Festival

Protect yourself from the cold of winter at the Winter Solstice Festival.

Van Gogh Exhibition in Tokyo

The exhibition is moving from Osaka to Tokyo.

Kasukabe Hagoita Market

Visit the Hagoita Market in Kasukabe and buy yourself a hagoita.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Jump Festa 2025

Bring out your inner Jump fan and enjoy a day dedicated to your favorite anime series'.

Furusato Tokyo Ouen Festival (Christmas Market)

A winter market promoting Japan's hometown tax program.

Tokyo Skytree Dream Christmas 2025

Snack on yuletide treats at the base of what might be Japan's biggest Christmas tree.

White KITTE 2025

Forget traditional illuminations and step into a photo-ready winter wonderland that's bursting with Instagram opportunities. With a new theme each year, White Kitte goes big so expect magical …

Roppongi Hills Christmas Illumination 2025

Tokyo Tower provides a perfect backdrop to this annual Christmas illumination.

Midtown Christmas (Winter Lights) 2025

The Midtown illumination is an incredibly popular Christmas event.

Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2025

One of the newest Christmas markets in Tokyo and it's free.

Tokyo Tower Christmas Market

A European Christmas market lands in Japan at the foot of Tokyo Tower.

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market

Wander through the whimsical stalls selling traditional Christmas snacks and treats while wrapped up warm.

Ueno Christmas Market

There's a sparkle in the skies over Ueno at this small and cozy Christmas market.

Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination

Join the milling crowds walking through streets lined with trees of brilliant blue.