Tokyo November 2026 Events, Festivals and Concerts

Visiting Tokyo in November? Lucky you! From temple celebrations to autumn leaves festivals, there is lots to do and epic events to enjoy in November 2026 in Tokyo – plus slurp down nice noodles at the Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 or see fantastic fireworks at Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition.

Religious festivals in Tokyo in November 2026 include Tori-no-Ichi and Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival, and there are two public holidays to enjoy including Culture Day on 3 November.

Tokyo concerts in November 2026 include K-Pop legends Stray Kids plus international artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Melanie C and Death Cab for Cutie.

Here is our pick of the best Tokyo events in November 2026.

This article was originally published on 5 October 2025.

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Japan / Tokyo Public Holidays in November 2026

Please note there are two public holidays in Japan / Tokyo in November 2026:

• 3 November – Culture Day
• 23 November – Labor Thanksgiving Day

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Very similar to the European Christmas Markets, here you’ll find dozens of alpine style cabins with lots of festive food and drink stalls, street performers, magicians and even Santa Claus himself.

Live music and entertainment is also provided but food and drink prices are a little expensive compared to Japanese chain restaurants.

Fun for all the family, you can buy gorgeous Christmas gifts like Russian dolls or fragrant candles plus children can ride on Thomas the Tank Engine or meet Father Christmas.

Dining choices include German sausages, Lindt chocolate pick and mix (so popular) plus mulled wine and huge steins of German beer – prost!

Book your Christmas Market tickets for Shin Toyosu and Shiba Park.

Check out our Tokyo Christmas Market guide >

Visitors to the Christmas Tokyo Mega Illuminations at Oi racecourse can enjoy various winter illuminations such as a fountain show synchronized to music, the Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis display, a huge 100-meter Christmas light tunnel plus you can see tiny miniature horses.

We went to see the Tokyo racecourse Christmas lights last year and thought it was easily one of the top 5 Christmas displays in the city and well worth the small entry free – check out our guide to the Tokyo Mega Illuminations here >

So don’t horse around – book your Tokyo Mega Illuminations tickets here with KK Day on from 31 October 2026 until 10 January 2027 >

Downstairs in the Sky Arena area, there is a small Tokyo Skytree Christmas market with pop-up performances and festive projection mapping – also make sure you get selfies at the seasonal photo spots.

The Tokyo Skytree Christmas market is free and runs daily from early November to 25 December 2026, 11am – 10pm (last orders at 9pm).

Read more about the Tokyo Skytree Christmas market in our detailed guide >

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Thousands visit every evening but the mad thing is that people run out across the road when cars stop at the traffic lights to pose in the middle of the road with the Roppongi Tower lit up in the background.

The Roppongi Hills Christmas lights are well worth a visit but it is utter chaos given the huge crowds it attracts – but in a beautifully bizarre kind of way!

The Roppongi Hills Christmas Illuminations are free to visit and light up from the 5 November until 25 December 2026. The Roppongi Christmas Market also opens up daily from late November 2026.

Read more about Roppongi Hills Christmas lights in our guide >

Open daily from mid November 2026 until late February 2027, it is the biggest outdoor Christmas skating rink in Tokyo with ice-skating sessions available daily from 11am to 9pm (last entry 8pm).

Skating usually costs 2,000 Yen per adult, and 2,300 Yen (plus 500 Yen for skate-hire).

If you don’t like skating or would rather just enjoy the winter lights, Hinochiko Park next door plays host to a massive winter illumination trail which is free to visit.

In addition, the Tokyo Midtown Christmas Walk of Light in Midtown Park is like walking through a wonderful winter wonderland.

The trees in Midtown Park are illuminated in golden colors and are a magical Christmas backdrop – this was one of the most popular places for seasonal selfies. Plus there were lots of dogs being photographed in Christmas jumpers!

We visited Tokyo Midtown Christmas in November 2024 – read our full guide with more pictures here >

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Check out all our Tokyo at Christmas guides!
Christmas lights, markets and events in Tokyo >
Tokyo Skytree Christmas Market >
Tokyo Christmas Market >
Midtown Christmas Lights /Ice Skating >
Tokyo Mega Illuminations >
Roppongi Hills Christmas Lights >
Tokyo Dome Christmas Lights >
Marunouchi Street Christmas Lights >

Around a 1 hour drive from Tokyo or 2 hours by public transport, this is a celebration of colorful Autumn leaves and gathers large crowds.

As well as exploring the foliage on foot, one of the best ways to see all the Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves is by taking a cable car to the peak of the mountain from Kiyotaki Station.

Check out the official website >

Locals come to the shrine to make wishes and blessings and to buy ‘kumade’ (beautifully decorated bamboo rakes) which ‘rake in’ wealth and gold coins (a sign of prosperity).

The Tori-no-Ichi 2026 festival in Asakusa runs for 24 hours on both the 7 and the 19 November and there will also be lots of food and special souvenir stalls.

Wearing traditional costumes and showcasing Japanese crafts, most of the activities take place on the national holiday (Culture Day) including the renowned Yabusame (horseback archery) performance, martial arts and live performances.

Many worshippers will attend Meiji Shrine during the Autumn grand festival so it can get busy.

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There are three rotations each over several days, with different ramen restaurants at each – so if you love ramen, you can go to each of the different rotations and try new ramen bowls every time – how cool!

Entry to the event is free and to buy a ramen bowl is only 1,000 Yen a time. Ramen tickets can be purchased in advance from 7-Eleven stores.

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Tickets were allocated using a lottery system and have now sold out, but there are many places to view the fireworks for free such as Kasumigaura Comprehensive Park. The Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks in 2026 look set to be bigger and better than ever before with tens of thousands of rockets set off.

There will also be lots of food stalls, live entertainment and lots of beer! Kanpai!

Tokyo Concerts and Gigs in November 2026

Melanie C
3 November 2026, Ex Theater Roppongi

Stray Kids
6 November 2026, Tokyo Dome

Death Cab For Cutie
9 November, 2026, Toyosu Pit

Wolf Alice
23 November, 2026 Toyosu Pit

Queens of the Stone Age
25 November 2026, Zepp Haneda

Two Door Cinema Club
30 November 2026, SGC Hall Ariake

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