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 2025 in Tokyo – plus slurp down nice noodles at the Tokyo Ramen Festa 2025 or see fantastic fireworks at Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition.
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Religious festivals in Tokyo in November 2025 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 2025 include lots of K-Pop including Le Sserafim, NCT Dream, Babymonster and Aespa all take to the stage plus international artists like The Pixies, Travis Scott and Mariah Carey.
Here is our pick of the best Tokyo events in November 2025.
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Japan / Tokyo Public Holidays in November 2025
Please note there are two public holidays in Japan / Tokyo in November 2025:
- 3 November – Culture Day
- 23 November – Labor Thanksgiving Day
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Tokyo November 2025 Festivals and Events
From festive fun to fireworks, there is lots to enjoy in Tokyo in November:
Tokyo Christmas 2025 events in November
Many of the top Tokyo Christmas activities begin from November – we were lucky enough to spend last Christmas in Tokyo so here are some of our top Christmas markets and displays to go to:
Tokyo Christmas Market 2025 in Meiji Jingu Gaien
21 November to 25 December 2025
Tokyo’s biggest Christmas Market, this Winter Wonderland was one of our favorite things to do in Tokyo at Christmas and it returns to Meiji Jingu Gaien in November 2025.
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 Jingu Gaien Christmas Market tickets >
Check out our Tokyo Christmas Market 2025 guide >
Tokyo Mega Illuminations (Oi Racecourse Illumination)
1 November 2025 until 11 January 2026
One of Tokyo’s biggest Christmas lights and winter illumination events in 2025 / 2026, tickets are now on sale for the Tokyo Mega Illumi lights >
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 Klook on from 1 November 2025 until 11 January 2026 >
Tokyo Skytree Christmas Town 2025 market
6 November 2025 to 25 December 2025
Every winter, the Tokyo Skytree lights up in different colors – this kind of makes it the biggest Christmas tree in Japan!
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 6 November to 25 December 2025, 11am – 10pm (last orders at 9pm).
Read more about the Tokyo Skytree Christmas market in our detailed guide >
Roppongi Hills Christmas illuminations 2025
4 November to 25 December 2025
Honestly, this was the craziest Christmas in Tokyo activity we went to – the annual Roppongi Hills Christmas lights along Keyakizaka Street illuminates in mid November every year, with fairy lights strewn in trees along Roppongi’s famous fashion district.
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 4 November until 25 December 2025. The Roppongi Christmas Market also opens up daily from 22 November 2025.
Read more about Roppongi Hills Christmas lights in our guide >
Ice Skating & Christmas Lights at Tokyo Midtown 2025 / 2026
Lights: 13 November 2025 until 25 December 2025
Ice skating: 21 November 2025 until 23 February 2026
An annual Christmas tradition, the Tokyo Midtown Christmas ice-skating rink and winter illuminations has popped up every winter for over 15 years and is a n-’ice’ thing to do!
Open daily from 21 November 2025 to 23 February 2026, it is the biggest outdoor Christmas skating rink in Tokyo with ice-skating sessions available daily from 11am to 9pm (last entry 8pm).
Skating costs from 2,000 Yen per adult, and 2,300 Yen between 13 December 2025 and 4 January 2026 (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 >
Check out all our Tokyo at Christmas guides!
Christmas lights, markets and events in Tokyo >
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Roppongi Hills Christmas Lights 2025 >
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Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival
25 October to 14 December 2025
Tokyo in Autumn time is hard to top and one of the best known fall festivals is the Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival, held throughout November.
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 >
Tori-no-Ichi 2025
12 and 24 November 2025
A religious festival and celebration held at Otori shrine in Asakusa, Tori-no-Ichi 2025 takes place over two separate days in November and dates back to the Edo period.
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 2025 festival in Asakusa runs for 24 hours on both the 12 and the 24 November and there will also be lots of food and special souvenir stalls.
You might like – Our guide to the top 2025 Tokyo immersive events >
Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival
1 to 3 November 2025 (main activities on 3 November – Culture Day)
Located in Shibuya, Meiji Shrine is one of the most famous shrines and this annual fall festival in Tokyo celebrates Emperor Meiji.
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.
Tokyo Ramen Festa 2025
23 October to 3 November 2025
Slurp your way along to Komazawa Olympic Park Plaza this November for the ultimate Tokyo Ramen Festa – around 39 different ramen restaurants cram into this outdoor plaza, showcasing the best of regional ramen flavours.
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.
You might like – our Japanese food guide >
Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition
1 November 2025
Around an hour’s drive from the city (or twice that via public transport), this is one of the top 5 Japanese fireworks festivals taking place on the river – a truly ‘reflective’ experience.
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 2025 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!
You might like – Our Tokyo craft beer and brewery bar guide >
Tokyo Concerts and Gigs in November 2025
Mariah Carey
1 and 2 November 2025, K-Arena Yokohama
Pixies
4 and 5 November 2025, Ex Theater Roppongi
Travis Scott
8 November 2025, Belluna Dome
Aespa
8 and 9 November 2025, Yoyogi National Stadium
Teddy Swims
12 November 2025, Toyosu Pit / 豊洲ピット
NCT Dream
15 and 16 November 2025, Saitama Super Arena
Babymonster
15 and 16 November 2025, Lala Arena Tokyo Bay
Le Sserafim
18 November 2025, Tokyo Dome
Mew
24 November 2025, Toyosu PIT
Upcoming Tokyo December 2025 Events, Festivals and Concerts
- Tokyo Christmas Market at Shiba Park from 5 December 2025
- Shibuya Blue Cave Illuminations from early December 2025
- Katy Perry plays Saitama Super Arena on 3 December 2025
- Tokyo Comic Con 2025 on 5 to 7 December 2025
- Seventeen (K-pop) play Tokyo Dome on 11 and 12 December 2025
- Sensōji Temple Hagoita-Ichi Fair in Asakusa on 17 to 19 December 2025
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