Koyomi Japan / Tokyo
Events in Tokyo
51 seasonal events and viewing spots in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area, including Yokohama and Kamakura. Dates and viewing windows are re-checked against official sources.
Cherry blossoms near Tokyo
Autumn leaves near Tokyo
Thu, Nov 5 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026Showa Kinen Park Autumn LeavesAutumn leavesFree
Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo AvenueAutumn leaves- Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Mount Takao Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:00 AMFree
Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Koishikawa Korakuen Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves9:00 AMFree
Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Shinjuku Gyoen Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves9:00 AMFree
Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Rikugien Gardens Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves9:00 AMFree- Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Hasedera Temple Autumn Leaves (Kamakura)Autumn leaves8:00 AM¥400
- Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Todoroki Valley Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Sankeien Garden Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves9:00 AM- Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Engakuji Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:30 AM¥500
Winter illuminations near Tokyo
- Thu, Oct 29 – Sun, Apr 4, 2027Yomiuriland JewelluminationIllumination4:00 PM¥3,100
- Wed, Nov 11 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Tokyo Disney ChristmasIlluminationFree
Typically Nov 13 – Feb 15Marunouchi IlluminationIllumination4:00 PMFree- Typically Nov 13 – Dec 25Tokyo Midtown Christmas IlluminationIllumination5:00 PMFree
- Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28, 2027Enoshima: Shonan no HousekiIllumination5:00 PM¥500
- Typically Dec 4 – Dec 25Shibuya Blue Cave (Ao no Dokutsu)IlluminationFree
Fri, Dec 4 – Wed, Dec 30, 2026Yokohama Illumination (Yoru no Yo)Illumination5:00 PMFree
Fireworks festivals near Tokyo
- Sat, May 30, 2026Adachi Fireworks FestivalFireworks7:20 PMFree / ¥18,000
- Fri, July 10, 2026Kamakura Fireworks FestivalFireworks7:20 PM
- Sat, July 25, 2026Sumida River Fireworks FestivalFireworks7:00 PM
- Sat, August 1, 2026Edogawa City Fireworks FestivalFireworks7:15 PM
- Sat, August 1, 2026Itabashi Fireworks FestivalFireworks7:00 PM
- Sat, August 1, 2026Makuhari Beach Fireworks FestaFireworks7:30 PM
- Sat, August 8, 2026Jingu Gaien Fireworks FestivalFireworks
- Mon, August 24, 2026Minato Mirai Smart FestivalFireworks6:00 PM
- Sat, September 12, 2026Joso Kinugawa Fireworks FestivalFireworks6:35 PMFree / ¥2,500
Traditional festivals near Tokyo
Christmas markets near Tokyo
- Typically Nov 6 – Dec 25Christmas Market at Tokyo Skytree TownChristmas market11:00 AM
- Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-ToyosuChristmas market11:00 AM¥1,000
- Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas MarketChristmas market¥500
- Typically Nov 22 – Dec 25Azabudai Hills Christmas MarketChristmas market11:00 AMFree
- Typically Nov 22 – Dec 25Roppongi Hills Christmas MarketChristmas market11:00 AMFree
- Fri, Dec 4 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Tokyo Christmas Market in Shiba ParkChristmas market11:00 AM¥1,000
New Year near Tokyo
Sumo & sports near Tokyo
- Sun, Jan 10 – Sun, Jan 24, 2027Tokyo January Sumo Tournament (Hatsu Basho)Sports¥3,500
- Sun, March 7, 2027Tokyo MarathonSports9:10 AMFree
- Sun, May 9 – Sun, May 23, 2027Tokyo May Sumo Tournament (Natsu Basho)Sports¥3,500
- Sun, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 26, 2027Tokyo September Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho)Sports¥3,500
Conventions & expos near Tokyo
- Fri, Jan 15 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027Tokyo Auto SalonConvention¥4,000
- Mon, Oct 26 – Wed, Nov 4, 2026Tokyo International Film FestivalConvention
- Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026Design FestaConvention10:00 AM
- Fri, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026Tokyo Comic ConConvention¥5,500
- Tue, Dec 29 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026Comic Market (Comiket)Convention10:30 AM¥440
- Thu, Sep 17 – Mon, Sep 21, 2026Tokyo Game ShowConvention
Visiting Tokyo: common questions
- What seasonal events are there near Tokyo?
- This page lists 9 fireworks displays, 10 autumn leaf spots, 7 winter illuminations, 4 cherry blossom spots, 6 Christmas markets, 4 sporting events, 6 conventions, 3 New Year events and 2 traditional festivals in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area, including Yokohama and Kamakura — 51 in total. Everything here is within about 50 km of central Tokyo, so it is reachable as a day trip from a base in the city.
- Which month is best for a trip to Tokyo?
- Counting what is listed here over the next twelve months, December 2026 (26), November 2026 (22) and January 2027 (7) have the most on. That reflects this site's coverage — seasonal events and viewing spots — rather than every event happening in the city.
- When is cherry blossom season in Tokyo?
- The 4 cherry blossom spots listed around Tokyo typically start between Mar 20 and Mar 25, with the last running until about Apr 20. Exact dates are on each spot's page and move with the weather.
- When do the autumn leaves peak near Tokyo?
- The 10 autumn leaf spots listed around Tokyo typically start between Nov 5 and Nov 25, with the last running until about Dec 10. Exact dates are on each spot's page and move with the weather.
- When are the winter illuminations on in Tokyo?
- The 7 winter illuminations listed around Tokyo typically start between Oct 23 and Dec 4, with the last running until about Apr 5. Exact dates are on each spot's page and move with the weather.
- What traditional festivals are held near Tokyo?
- The 2 traditional festivals listed around Tokyo typically start between Oct 17 and Nov 7, with the last running until about Nov 19. Exact dates are on each spot's page and move with the weather.
- When are the Christmas markets in Tokyo?
- The 6 Christmas markets listed around Tokyo typically start between Nov 6 and Dec 4, with the last running until about Dec 25. Exact dates are on each spot's page and move with the weather.
- Where do people go for New Year in Tokyo?
- The 3 New Year events listed around Tokyo typically start between Dec 17 and Jan 1, with the last running until about Jan 6. Exact dates are on each spot's page and move with the weather.
- When is sumo or other big sport on in Tokyo?
- The 4 sporting events listed around Tokyo typically start between Sep 10 and May 9, with the last running until about May 28. Exact dates are on each spot's page and move with the weather.
- What big conventions and expos are held near Tokyo?
- The 6 conventions listed around Tokyo typically start between Sep 17 and Jan 9, with the last running until about Jan 17. Exact dates are on each spot's page and move with the weather.