Koyomi Japan / Tokyo / January 2027
Events in Tokyo: January 2027
4 winter illuminations, 1 sporting event, 1 convention and 2 New Year events in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area, including Yokohama and Kamakura during January 2027 — 8 in all, most-viewed first. Dates come from official sources.
Last updated: Sun, October 11, 2026
- Sun, Jan 10 – Sun, Jan 24, 2027Tokyo January Sumo Tournament (Hatsu Basho)🎟️ Book aheadBookable onlineSports¥3,500
Thu, Nov 12 – Sun, Feb 14, 2027Marunouchi IlluminationIlluminationFree- 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
- Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027Meiji Jingu Hatsumode (New Year Shrine Visit)New YearFree
- 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, Jan 15 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027Tokyo Auto Salon🎟️ Booking requiredConvention¥4,000
What January 2027 is like in Tokyo
Japan's coldest, driest, clearest month. Winter illuminations are still running in most cities, and the first three days of January are the busiest shrine-visiting days of the year — expect long queues at major shrines and reduced opening hours at shops and museums until January 4.
Japanese public holidays this month — expect heavier crowds at the spots above, and on the trains to them:
- New Year's Day (Friday, January 1)
- Coming of Age Day (Monday, January 11)
Tokyo in January 2027: common questions
- What's on in Tokyo in January 2027?
- This page lists 4 winter illuminations, 1 sporting event, 1 convention and 2 New Year events in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area, including Yokohama and Kamakura during January 2027 — 8 in total. Highlights include Tokyo January Sumo Tournament (Hatsu Basho), Marunouchi Illumination and Yomiuriland Jewellumination. Every date comes from the official source for that event, and each event page shows when it was last checked.
- When do the winter illuminations start in Tokyo?
- The 4 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 January 2027?
- Yes — New Year's Day (Friday, January 1) and Coming of Age Day (Monday, January 11). Popular viewing spots and the trains to them are noticeably busier on public holidays and the weekends either side of them.