January 2026 Events in Tokyo

Geikosai New Year’s Festival

If you're willing to climb on the first day of the new year, join the crowds in welcoming the sunrise of a fresh start.

Yokosuka Countdown

Watch 2024 drift away on the waves, and 2025 light up the skies in Yokosuka.

Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine Fox Parade

Gather with the foxes for the first shrine visit of the year at Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine.

Hakone Shrine New Year Fireworks and Festival

Celebrate the New Year with fireworks at one of Japan's most iconic spots.

New Year at Tokyo’s Gardens

Eight metropolitan gardens in Tokyo open and host special events to celebrate the start of the new year.

Roppongi Hills New Year

Usher in the new year at Roppongi Hills.

Kitain Temple Daruma Market in Kawagoe

Need a little luck in the new year? Kick off the new year with good fortune and tradition at Kitain Temple's annual Daruma Market, taking place in the historic city of Kawagoe.

Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Tokyo Dome

Get ready for Wrestle Kingdom! New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s biggest event of the year.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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

Yoyogi Park Flea Market

Grab yourself a bargain at one of Tokyo's biggest, and most irregular, flea markets.

Omotesandō Illumination

Walking in a winter wonderland indeed, this stretch of Omotesando's busy street lit up will have you feeling Christmassy in no time.

Tokyo Fire Department New Year Ceremony

This event is filled with emergency vehicles and performances that highlight the triumphs of the Tokyo Fire Department.

Daikon Radish Festival 2026

At this festival, daikon are offered to the god Shoden then given to visitors so they can gain some of the health and power of the god himself.

Torigoe Shrine Tondoyaki Bonfire

Bring your New Year decorations to Torigoe Shrine and take part in a tondoyaki ceremonial burning.

Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage

Join the local tradition of visiting shrines of the Seven Lucky Gods.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2026

Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the biggest motor shows in the world.

Winter Ice Bathing at Teppozu Inari Shrine

Enjoy a chilly New Year's Japanese tradition.

Tokyo Mega Illumination

Mega is indeed the only word for these illuminations, but don't think that's all there is! From festival foods to horse-related activities, there's plenty to see here behind the lights.

Ōme Daruma Market

Held on January 12 every year, the nearly 200-year-old Ome Daruma Market is not to be missed. Stalls selling daruma open from 1:30 p.m., and you can also see daruma being burnt at the nearby …

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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

Shinjuku Twinkle Park

Enjoy a quiet getaway from the rush of Shinjuku in Shinjuku Twinkle Park. Keep an eye out around Christmas for their handbell concert.

Meguro River Winter Illuminations

See the famous cherry blossom view of Meguro River in winter — well, sort of.

Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market

Stretching over 200 meters, the champagne gold LED lights sparkle with a view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Hatsumōde Grand Prayer Festival at Ryusenji Temple

Ring in the New Year with the traditional Japanese tradition of hatsumōde.