Things to do in Tokyo in December (2026)

531 events in and around Tokyo from 1 Dec–31 Dec, including exhibitions, markets, anime events. Popular picks: “Tokyo Comic Con 2026”, “Night Special Viewing of Autumn Foliage at Rikugien”, “Otaguro Park Autumn Leaves Illumination”.

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Tokyo Comic Con 202611 Dec–13 Dec · Makuhari MesseExperience latest games, movie updates, and Hollywood celebrity meetings.
Night Special Viewing of Autumn Foliage at Rikugien25 Nov–6 Dec · RikugienEnjoy a magical nighttime view of the traditional Japanese garden illuminated by autumn maple leaves
Otaguro Park Autumn Leaves Illumination27 Nov–6 Dec · Suginami Otaguro ParkFeatures night-time illumination of autumn foliage throughout the Japanese garden
TOKYO RED GARDEN 202627 Nov–6 Dec · Happo-enExperience autumn foliage in a historic Japanese garden with 400 years of heritage
The 40th and 41st Wakaba Bazaar Handmade Goods Market23 Nov–5 Dec · Wakaba Walk Central Event PlazaCute handmade items made from various materials, plus workshops
Louvre Museum Exhibition: Renaissance9 Sep–13 Dec · The National Art Center, TokyoFocusing on 15th- to 16th-century European Renaissance art, featuring treasures from the Louvre Museum
ROPPONGI HILLS CHRISTMAS 20265 Nov–25 Dec · Various locations in Roppongi Hills (Roppongi Keyakizaka-dori, etc.)Features lively Christmas markets and festive winter illuminations
THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition30 Oct–24 Dec · Shibuya BEAMLarge exhibition showcasing 30-year game history, character details, and production stories.
MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY "Harry Potter" Magic Snow Illuminating Marunouchi12 Nov–25 Dec · Marunouchi Building, Shin-Marunouchi Building, Marunouchi OAZO, Marunouchi Bricks Square, and other venues in the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho areaHoliday tree and decorations inspired by the magical snow of Harry Potter
Inokashira Park Art Markets12 Sep 2026–31 Jan 2027 · Inokashira Onshi ParkHandmade artwork marketplace and street performer shows.
Zoshigaya Handmade Market20 Sep–20 Dec · Kishimojin & Otori ShrineA craft fair of about 200 stalls in the grounds of Kishimojin and Otori Shrine.
Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition ～ European Masterpieces that Crossed to America ～10 Oct 2026–10 Jan 2027 · Ueno no Mori MuseumFeaturing 85 masterworks of European art from the Cincinnati Art Museum collection
Horimiya Cafe: Katagiri High School Culture Festival14 Oct–27 Dec · motto cafe IkebukuroA limited-time Horimiya cafe recreating the atmosphere of Katagiri High School's cultural festival
Goyururiyorimichi Digital Stamp Rally and Cafe Tour Campaign Phase 219 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027 · At Home Cafe AKIBA Cultures Zone Store LCommemorating the 5th anniversary of Rilakkuma's appointment as Chiyoda City Tourism Ambassador with events across Jimbocho and Akihabara
Takao Mountain Autumn Leaves Festival24 Oct–13 Dec · Mount TakaoAdmire the vibrant autumn foliage at peak viewing times
TOKYO ILLUMILIA 2026-20275 Nov 2026–14 Feb 2027 · Around Sakura-dori and Yaesu Naka-doriIlluminations lighting up Nihonbashi Sakura-dori and Yaesu Naka-dori
Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas5 Nov–25 Dec · Tokyo Skytree TownAround 400,000 gold illumination lights decorate the area alongside a Christmas market offering limited-edition menus
The Little Prince: A Sky Journey in Search of What Truly Matters13 Nov 2026–14 Feb 2027 · Tokyo City ViewExhibition on The Little Prince manuscripts and creation story with interactive displays; combined with Tokyo's skyline views from the observation deck.
Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shiba Park (Onarimon Station Square)4 Dec–25 Dec · Tokyo Metropolitan Shiba Park No. 4 (Onarimon Station Square)Browse European holiday ornaments and sample seasonal market foods.
International Art Exhibition TOKYO ATLAS10 Oct–20 Dec · Daiba, Aomi and Tennozu venues (Daiba Park, Aomi Minami Pier Park, Telecom Center, WHAT MUSEUM, etc.)An international art exhibition spanning multiple venues across the Odaiba, Aomi, and Tennoz areas
Kotsu Kaikan Marche12 Sep–27 Dec · Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 1F PilotiMarket with fresh, reasonably priced produce and select specialty goods
25th-27th Yanaka Antique Market10 Oct 2026–14 Feb 2027 · Enmei-inAntique market with vintage collectibles and retro finds.
ARTE TOKYO CRUISE10 Oct–20 Dec · Tennōzu Pier and Odaiba Seaside Park (departure and arrival points for ARTE TOKYO CRUISE)A limited-time special cruise connecting Tennoz and Odaiba in collaboration with the international art exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS'
WATERRAS Illumination 2026: Fantasy Promenade Illumination – Putting Dreams into Lanterns –19 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027 · WATERRAS Plaza, Awaji ParkFeature newly introduced lanterns that add a soft glow to create a fantastical illuminated space
Special Exhibition "The Sex Lives of Living Creatures"31 Oct 2026–21 Feb 2027 · National Museum of Nature and ScienceExplore biological diversity of reproduction and sex determination.
2026 Tokyo Square Garden Winter Illumination5 Nov 2026–31 Jan 2027 · Tokyo Square GardenFeatures approximately 170,000 lights, making it one of the largest winter illuminations in the area
Eternal Gaudí - Following the Miracle of Sagrada Família through VR5 Aug–31 Dec · Storydive Theater WAHHHPA 20-minute immersive VR experience commemorating the centenary of Gaudí's death
Learning from Hōjōki — Reweaving the Act of Living in Small Architecture28 Aug 2026–11 Jan 2027 · 21_21 DESIGN SIGHTView an architecture design exhibition inspired by Hōjōki.
Sumida Five-Color Art Festival4 Sep–20 Dec · Various locations in Sumida CityA diverse art festival held across various locations in Sumida Ward
Yoyogi Park Flea Market6 Sep 2026–21 Feb 2027 · Yoyogi ParkRegular flea market in Yoyogi Park with second-hand clothes and miscellaneous goods.
Ann Veronika Janssen "Tokyo, Ginza 5-chome 4-1" Exhibition11 Sep 2026–11 Jan 2027 · Ginza Maison HermèsLarge-scale installation artworks by Belgian light artist incorporating glass, light, and artificial mist elements.
Nakano Central Park MOTTAINAI Flea Market (September)12 Sep 2026–11 Feb 2027 · Nakano Central Park Park AvenueFlea market, about 350 stalls
Art & Craft Market at TOKYO SQUARE GARDEN12 Sep 2026–13 Feb 2027 · Tokyo Square Garden 1st Floor PassageAbout 100 booths of handmade art, goods, fashion and accessories
Chiyonoyama and His Disciples: Centenary of His Birth13 Sep–17 Dec · Sumo MuseumCommemorates the 100th birth anniversary of the 41st Yokozuna, Chiyonoyama
Fudaten Antique Treasures Market13 Sep–13 Dec · Futa Tenshin Shrine Grounds, Chofu CityAntique porcelain, Showa-era appliances, old keys and toys fill the area by the shrine's torii gate.
Shinjuku Central Park Big Flea Market (September)19 Sep 2026–20 Feb 2027 · Shinjuku Central Park Water SquareA large flea market held at the Water Plaza in Shinjuku Chuo Park, offering a wide variety of secondhand goods and unique items for treasure hunting
50th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition: Albert Marquet22 Sep–13 Dec · SOMPO MuseumDiscover works by Post-Impressionist master Albert Marquet.
Kitanaka Night Market27 Sep–27 Dec · Koenji Kita-Nakadori Shopping StreetA street night market in Koenji's Kitanaka shopping street with flea market booths and food stalls.
Utagawa Hiroshige: Best Angles of Edo29 Sep–20 Dec · Tokyo National MuseumView woodblock prints depicting Edo landscapes through the artist's distinctive perspectives.
Duet - Asian Contemporary30 Sep 2026–17 Jan 2027 · Tokyo Photographic Art MuseumView contemporary Asian art by two artists.

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