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December 2026 Event Calendar
Find festivals, markets and illuminations happening in December 2026 by date and area.
Events that run for more than two weeks (illuminations, etc.) appear on the calendar only on their first and last days.
Events: December 2026
23 eventsEvents we have covered, mainly in Tokyo and the Kanto region (not a complete list of everything on). Listings updated: 2026-10-24
Continuing from last month1 events
Nov 27–Dec 6
TOKYO RED GARDEN 2026 at Happo-en
Happo-en, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Free Autumn Garden Light-Up in Shirokanedai
Long-running events22 events
These run for more than two weeks and may not be held every day.
From Oct 7
YAU WEEKS
YAU STUDIO, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Free Art Walk Across Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho
Oct 23–Feb 14
Kobe Illuminage
道の駅 神戸フルーツ・フラワーパーク大沢, 神戸市, 兵庫県
Tickets, Hours, Shows and New Lights This Winter
From Oct 29
HANA Akari at Yomiuriland HANA BIYORI
HANA BIYORI, Inagi, Tokyo
Bamboo Lantern Illumination Guide
Oct 30–Feb 28
Tokyo Antenna Shop Tour and Oshi-Uma Market
KITTE Marunouchi, 1F Atrium and Terrace, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Stamp Rally, Prizes and Dates
Oct 31–Dec 25
Metsä Village Nordic Christmas
Metsä Village, Hanno, Saitama
Free Events, Daily Sales and Dates
Oct 31–Feb 28
Ariake Garden Winter Illuminations
Sumitomo Fudosan Shopping City Ariake Ga, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Lighting Hours, Free Opening Ceremony and Access
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Nov 5–Dec 27
Roppongi Hills Christmas
Roppongi Hills, Tokyo
Keyakizaka Illumination Dates, Hours and Photo Spots
Nov 5–Jan 31
Tokyo Square Garden Winter Illumination
Tokyo Square Garden, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
170,000 LED Lights in Kyobashi
Nov 5–Feb 14
Fukagawa Gatharia Winter Illumination
Event space, Fukagawa Gatharia, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Dates, Hours and the 10 m Main Tree
Nov 7–Dec 25
Cocoon City Christmas Market
Cocoon City, Saitama-Shintoshin, Saitama
Free Entry, Hours and What to Expect at Saitama-Shintoshin
Nov 7–Dec 25
Ark Hills Christmas in Tokyo
Ark Hills
6 m Real Tree, Christmas Markets and Workshops (Nov 7 to Dec 25)
Nov 7–Jan 31
Tokyo Shitamachi Kaiyu Takeakari
Kitajukken River Terrace, Tokyo Mizumach
Bamboo Lights, a Lit-Up River and a Free Workshop
Nov 11–Dec 25
Terrace Mall Shonan Our Blue Xmas
Terrace Mall Shonan, 1F Village Area Sou, Fujisawa, Kanagawa
Dates, Light Show and Heart Ornaments
Nov 12–Feb 28
Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2026
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Avengers Tree, Dates and Hours
Nov 14–Dec 25
Snoopy Christmas at Grandberry Park
Grandberry Park, Machida, Tokyo
Tree, Ice Arena, Free Hats and Dates
Nov 14–May 9
Sagamiko Illumillion
Sagamiko MORI MORI, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Dates, Ticket Prices and the Oto Illumi Light Show
Nov 19–Dec 25
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Christmas Lights
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
A Free Ship-Route Illumination by Tokyo Station
Nov 19–Feb 28
Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination
Tokyo Dome City, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Free Cinnamoroll Lights
Nov 20–Dec 25
Tokyo Christmas Market
Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shin-Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Dates, Hours and Access for Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park
Nov 21–Dec 6
Mejiro Garden Autumn Light-Up TERASU2026 in Tokyo
Mejiro Garden, Toshima City, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Fees, Booking and Events
Nov 21–Dec 25
Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2026
Azabudai Hills Central Plaza, Minato-ku, Tokyo
19 Stalls, Prices and Santa Dates
