Koyomi Japan / Tokyo / December 2026
Events in Tokyo: December 2026
9 autumn leaf spots and 5 winter illuminations in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area, including Yokohama and Kamakura during December 2026 — 14 in all. Dates are re-checked against official sources.
- Typically Oct 23 – Apr 5Yomiuriland JewelluminationIllumination4:00 PM¥3,100
- Typically Nov 1 – Feb 28Yokohama Illumination (Yoru no Yo)IlluminationFree
Typically Nov 13 – Feb 15Marunouchi IlluminationIllumination4:00 PMFree- Typically Nov 13 – Dec 25Tokyo Midtown Christmas IlluminationIllumination5:00 PMFree
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
- Typically Nov 22 – Feb 28Enoshima: Shonan no HousekiIllumination5:00 PM¥500
- 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
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 and 5 winter illuminations in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area, including Yokohama and Kamakura during December 2026 — 14 in total. Highlights include Yomiuriland Jewellumination, Yokohama Illumination (Yoru no Yo) and Marunouchi Illumination. Every date is re-checked against the official source for that event.
- 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 5 illuminations listed around Tokyo switch on between about Oct 23 and Nov 22. 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.