Events in Central Tokyo

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.

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.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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

Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage

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

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market.

Winter Ice Bathing at Teppozu Inari Shrine

Enjoy a chilly New Year's Japanese tradition.

All of Evangelion Exhibition

30th anniversary event featuring never-before-seen illustrations.

Omohara Christmas Illuminations

Tokyu Plaza Omotesandō glows this winter.

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.

Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market

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

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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

Handmade in Japan Festival Winter 2026

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.

Daikoku Matsuri

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

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

Expect a ton of snow shipped in from Gunma and unique and large snowmen arranged along the sidewalk in Kanda.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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

Winter and Sake Festival

If you like sake and fresh seafood the Winter and Sake Festival in Yoyogi Park is the place for you. Don't miss the live tuna carving demonstration.

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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

Tokyo Square Garden Winter Illumination

Tokyo Square Garden Winter Illumination adopts a green approach.

Setsubun Mamemaki (Bean Throwing) Festival

Visit the Setsubun Mamemaki (soya bean throwing) Festival at Zōjōji Temple for good fortune.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

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