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.

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.

Roppongi Hills New Year

Usher in the new year at Roppongi Hills.

New Year at Tokyo’s Gardens

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

Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Tokyo Dome

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

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.

Yoyogi Park Flea Market

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

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 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.

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 Auto Salon 2026

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

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 …

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.

Meguro River Winter Illuminations

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

Kamimizo (Mizono) Daruma Market

This is a friendly neighborhood festival with a fiery twist. Along with daruma dolls of all shapes and sizes, see dances and a bonfire.

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.

Hatsumōde Grand Prayer Festival at Ryusenji Temple

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

Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market

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

Setagaya Boroichi Market I

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Earth Garden Winter Festival

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