Events in Central Tokyo

Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination

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

Tokyo Christmas Market 2024

Wander through the crowds with delicious German snacks and drinks, while live music and illuminations really embrace the Yule spirit.

Roppongi Hills Christmas Market

Throngs of people descend on this beautifully illuminated Christmas market. Enjoy a bite of stollen or some mulled wine while searching through stalls of traditionally made gifts and decorations.

Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks

Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks is a rare winter fireworks event held every Saturday in December.

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.

Winter Comiket

The winter edition of Comiket is one of Japan’s biggest comic-related events.

Liquidroom Presents New Year Party 2025

Join a good bash this New Year's Eve at Liquidroom, a well-known, popular live music venue in Shibuya.

New Year Countdown Cruise Around Tokyo Bay

Celebrate the turn of the year with elegance and style on a cruise around Tokyo Bay.

Womb Presents New Year Countdown to 2025

Hit the new year running with a club party like none other. With international DJ's and hundreds of people around you, you'll feel like you've danced into the new year.

TKNC Countdown Week

For those who love to party, TK Nightclub's New Year count down event lasts an entire week.

New Year at Tokyo’s Gardens

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

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.

Toranomon Light Art

The Hills have lights — Toranomon Hills hosts an international illumination show.

Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage

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

Welcome Home: Gianluca Galtrucco Photo Exhibition

An insightful exhibition on man meeting nature.

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet summer stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market. The perfect place for a relaxed Sunday browsing with no stress.

Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market

Stretching over 200 meters, the champagne gold LED lights will sparkle, creating an unforgettable nighttime display.

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.

Winter Ice Bathing at Teppozu Inari Shrine

Enjoy a chilly New Year's Japanese tradition.

Daikoku Matsuri

Daikoku Matsuri is a traditional festival sure to get your year off to a good start.

Handmade in Japan Festival Winter 2025

Traditional and contemporary design overlaps in this handmade festival. Enjoy poring over the unique gifts and souvenirs made by local and foreign artisans.

Earth Garden Winter Festival

Earth Garden is a sustainability focused festival with market stalls, workshops, and live entertainment.