Meiji Shrine Yabusame (Horseback Archery)
Meiji Shrine Yabusame is a ceremonial horseback archery demonstration held during the Autumn Grand Festival. Archers in Kamakura-era costumes ride the shrine grounds and fire ceremonial arrows, offering a vivid glimpse of historic martial culture. Set at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, it blends tradition with festival atmosphere.
Tori-no-Ichi Rooster Market at Otori Shrine
An annual shrine market held on Rooster days, Tori-no-Ichi at Otori Shrine (with Hanazono Shrine nearby). Vendors sell kumade bamboo rakes for business prosperity while food stalls stay open late, creating a festive, traditional atmosphere along shrine precincts.
Tokyo Skytree Town Christmas Market 2026
Explore a European-style Christmas market at Tokyo Skytree Town featuring festive stalls, seasonal treats, and sparkling illuminations. Browse gifts and snacks as you take in panoramic views from the base of Tokyo Skytree. Entry is free, making this a family-friendly winter highlight.
Marunouchi Illumination & Market 2026
Illumination along Marunouchi Naka-dori features champagne-gold LEDs on over 200 street trees, turning the avenue into a sparkling night-time promenade. Weekend pop-up market stalls bring local vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive street experience.
Organic Lifestyle Expo Tokyo 2026
Discover organic living with around 250 exhibitors at Tokyo International Forum. The expo features organic foods, body care, ethical fashion, a farmer's market, plus yoga demos and natural beauty workshops. Admission is free with pre-registration.
Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Festival
Join the Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Festival along the golden ginkgo avenue for autumn colors, street food, and handmade crafts. Stroll the tree-lined path, sample seasonal treats, and soak in Tokyo's festive foliage season as vendors showcase local crafts.
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026
Experience a German-style Christmas market at Roppongi Hills Oyane Plaza with handmade ornaments, glühwein, German sausages, and traditional crafts. Stroll beneath sparkling illuminations at night in Tokyo, with free entry making the festive stalls accessible to locals and visitors alike.
Oedo Antique Market — Nov 15, 2026
Japan's largest outdoor antique fair at Tokyo International Forum, featuring ~250 dealers selling Japanese pottery, Western tableware, kimono and vintage goods. Free admission; 9:00–16:00. An atmospheric outdoor market in Tokyo with a wide range of period pieces; rain may cancel.
Tokyo Christmas Market at Jingu Gaien 2026
Explore a European-style Christmas market at Meiji Jingu Gaien's ginkgo avenue. Festive stalls, seasonal foods, and live music set a magical outdoor holiday scene in Tokyo.
Hibiya Christmas Market 2026
A festive Christmas market at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya featuring stalls with seasonal foods, handmade gifts, and warm drinks beneath a 14-meter Christmas tree by Hibiya Park; free entry and family-friendly atmosphere.
Oedo Antique Market — Dec 06, 2026
Oedo Antique Market at Tokyo International Forum brings ~250 dealers offering Japanese pottery, Western tableware, kimono and vintage treasures. Free admission from 9:00 to 16:00; an outdoor market with a chance of rain cancelation.
Heiwajima All-Japan Antiques Fair — December
Explore one of Japan's biggest indoor antique fairs at Tokyo Ryutsu Center. Over 300 dealers offer pottery, ceramics, ukiyo-e prints, kimono, jewelry, furniture, and vintage toys. Free admission; open 10:00–17:00 (last day until 16:00).
Tokyo Romantic Flea Market — Winter
Tokyo Romantic Flea Market — Winter Edition returns to Shibuya Cast Area with ~100 vendors offering antiques, vintage items, handicrafts, accessories, fine art, and organic foods. Free admission; market runs 10:00–17:00 in a romantic, festive Tokyo shopping atmosphere.
Setagaya Boroichi (Winter Flea Market) — December
Year-end edition of Tokyo's oldest flea market along Boroichi-dori in Setagaya, drawing 700+ vendors of antiques, crafts and traditional snacks. An outdoors market designated as Intangible Folk Cultural Property, offering a festive, family-friendly stroll through history and local culture.
Asakusa Toshi no Ichi (Year-End Market)
At Senso-ji in Asakusa, Hagoita-Ichi marks the year-end market with its famed battledore paddles (hagoita) and related crafts. This Edo-period tradition draws locals and visitors to a festive Tokyo market brimming with handmade goods and seasonal decor ahead of New Year.
Hagoita-Ichi (Battledore Fair) at Sensoji
At Sensoji Temple in Tokyo, the Hagoita-Ichi Battledore Fair offers a year-end market of decorated paddles and other traditional crafts. This Edo-period winter tradition draws locals and visitors to stroll stalls and soak in temple atmosphere.
December 2026 events in Tokyo
TokyoCheapo's December 2026 street festival roundup in Tokyo highlights budget-friendly happenings across the city, including markets and cultural shows around December 20. Check the TokyoCheapo events page for venues, timings, and tips to enjoy Tokyo's festive street scene on a budget.
Oedo Antique Market — Dec 20, 2026
Experience Japan's largest outdoor antique fair at Tokyo International Forum, featuring about 250 dealers selling Japanese pottery, Western tableware, kimono, accessories and vintage goods. Free admission; 9:00–16:00. Rain can lead to cancellation.
Hatsumode at Meiji Shrine (New Year Visit)
Experience hatsumode, Japan’s iconic New Year shrine visit, at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. As the city welcomes 2027, the shrine draws millions in the first days, with gates opening at midnight on New Year’s Eve and crowds enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season 2027 — Ueno Park
Experience Tokyo's iconic hanami as Ueno Park hosts the annual cherry blossom festival. With 800+ illuminated trees and a festive night-time glow, the event offers daytime viewing and attracts locals and visitors alike.
Adachi Fireworks Festival 2027
An annual riverside fireworks spectacle along the Arakawa, lighting up the sky with 13,000 fireworks in one hour. A family-friendly, crowd-pleasing night in Tokyo near Nishiarai Bridge, drawing locals and visitors for a dazzling show over the water.
Sumida River Fireworks Festival 2027
Sumida River Fireworks Festival lights the Tokyo skyline with 20,000 bursts along the Sumida River, drawing locals and visitors to the Asakusa area for a dazzling summer spectacle. An iconic, free outdoor celebration that turns the riverfront into a bright carnival of color each year.