Koyomi Japan / Tokyo / December 2026
Events in Tokyo: December 2026
9 autumn leaf spots, 8 winter illuminations, 6 Christmas markets, 2 conventions and 3 New Year events in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area, including Yokohama and Kamakura during December 2026 — 28 in all, most-viewed first. Dates come from official sources.
Last updated: Fri, November 6, 2026
Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Rikugien Gardens Autumn Leaves🎟️ Night viewing: check bookingBookable onlineAutumn leaves9:00 AMFree- Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market🎟️ Book aheadBookable onlineChristmas marketFree / ¥500
Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Shinjuku Gyoen Autumn Leaves🎟️ Pay at the gate or e-ticketBookable onlineAutumn leaves9:00 AMFree
Thu, Nov 12 – Sun, Feb 14, 2027Marunouchi IlluminationIlluminationFree- Thu, Nov 5 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Market at Tokyo Skytree TownBookable onlineChristmas market11:00 AM
- Thu, Oct 29 – Sun, Apr 4, 2027Yomiuriland Jewellumination🎟️ Book aheadBookable onlineIllumination4:00 PM¥3,100
- Thu, Dec 31 – Wed, Jan 6, 2027Sensoji New Year (Hatsumode & Joya no Kane)New YearFree
Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo AvenueAutumn leaves
Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Koishikawa Korakuen Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves9:00 AMFree- Tue, Dec 29 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026Comic Market (Comiket)🎟️ Book aheadConvention10:30 AM¥440
Fri, Dec 4 – Wed, Dec 30, 2026Yokohama Illumination (Yoru no Yo)Illumination5:00 PMFree- Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Mount Takao Autumn LeavesBookable onlineAutumn leaves8:00 AMFree
Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Sankeien Garden Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves9:00 AM- Thu, Nov 26 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Tokyo Midtown Christmas IlluminationIllumination5:00 PMFree
Fri, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 27, 2026Shibuya Blue Cave (Ao no Dokutsu)Illumination5:00 PMFree- Fri, Dec 4 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Tokyo Christmas Market in Shiba Park🎟️ Book aheadBookable onlineChristmas market11:00 AM¥1,000
- Thu, Dec 17 – Sat, Dec 19, 2026Sensoji Hagoita-ichi (Battledore Fair)New YearFree
- Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Todoroki Valley Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
- Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28, 2027Enoshima: Shonan no HousekiBookable onlineIllumination5:00 PM¥500
- Fri, Nov 13 – Mon, Jan 11, 2027Magical Winter at Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo🎟️ Book aheadBookable onlineIllumination¥6,600
- Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Hasedera Temple Autumn Leaves (Kamakura)Autumn leaves8:00 AM¥400
- Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-Toyosu🎟️ Book aheadBookable onlineChristmas market11:00 AM¥1,000
- Sat, Nov 21 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Roppongi Hills Christmas MarketChristmas market11:00 AMFree
- Fri, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026Tokyo Comic Con🎟️ Book aheadConvention¥5,500
- Wed, Nov 11 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Tokyo Disney Christmas🎟️ Booking requiredBookable onlineIlluminationFree
- Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026Engakuji Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:30 AM¥500
- Sat, Nov 21 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Azabudai Hills Christmas MarketChristmas market11:00 AMFree
- Thu, December 31, 2026Tokyo Disney Resort on New Year's Eve🎟️ Booking requiredBookable onlineNew Year¥8,900
What December 2026 is like in Tokyo
Illuminations are at their fullest, and late autumn colour lingers in the far south and in warm city gardens into the first half of the month. From about December 29 to January 3 much of the country closes for the New Year holidays — museums, restaurants and small businesses included.
Tokyo in December 2026: common questions
- What's on in Tokyo in December 2026?
- This page lists 9 autumn leaf spots, 8 winter illuminations, 6 Christmas markets, 2 conventions and 3 New Year events in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area, including Yokohama and Kamakura during December 2026 — 28 in total. Highlights include Rikugien Gardens Autumn Leaves, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market and Shinjuku Gyoen Autumn Leaves. Every date comes from the official source for that event, and each event page shows when it was last checked.
- When do the autumn leaves peak in Tokyo?
- Across the 9 autumn leaf spots listed around Tokyo, typical peak colour starts as early as Nov 15 and as late as Nov 25, with the last spots holding colour until about Dec 10. Higher and more northern spots turn first; low-lying city gardens are usually last. Peak dates move by a week or more from year to year with the weather.
- When do the winter illuminations start in Tokyo?
- The 8 illuminations listed around Tokyo switch on between about Oct 23 and Dec 4. The longest-running of them stays lit until about Apr 5; most finish earlier, so check the individual dates before you go.
- Are there any public holidays in Japan in December 2026?
- No Japanese public holidays fall in December 2026, so crowds at the spots on this page are heaviest on ordinary weekends.