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.
Keio Hai Nisai Stakes (G2) — JRA Tokyo Racecourse
Keio Hai Nisai Stakes (G2) at Tokyo Racecourse is a premier graded race for two-year-olds, part of the JRA calendar. Held at the famous Fuchu track, this race delivers fast-paced action, elite contenders, and a highlight of Japan's racing season.
Japanese Sake Fair 2026 (Nihon no Sake Fair)
Join the Official Sake Fair in Nakameguro hosted by the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association. Taste award-winning sakes from across Japan with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink tasting pass for 3,400 yen, exploring regional flavors and shochu options.
Washu Fes (Japanese Sake Festival) Nakameguro 2026
Washu Fes in Nakameguro offers an all-you-can-taste sake festival featuring 200+ varieties from global giants to micro-breweries. Pay ¥3,400 for an unlimited tasting pass and enjoy the event at Nakameguro GT Tower Front Plaza, steps from Nakameguro Station.
Copa Republica Argentina G2 – Tokyo Racecourse
Grade 2 Copa Republica Argentina at Tokyo Racecourse (Fuchu, Tokyo) as part of the JRA calendar. A premier Thoroughbred race featuring elite horses and international interest in a world-class track setting.
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.
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.
Musashino Stakes (G3) — JRA Tokyo Racecourse
Musashino Stakes (G3) at Tokyo Racecourse is a premier graded race featuring top Thoroughbreds in fall. Held at the famous Fuchu track as part of the JRA calendar, this event blends speed, prestige, and Tokyo atmosphere.
Lake Sagami Illuminations
Lake Sagami Illuminations offers a stunning night-time light display along Sagamihara’s lakefront. Strolling among shimmering installations, visitors of all ages enjoy a magical, family-friendly atmosphere, with seasonal colors and photo-worthy moments for 1,000 yen.
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 November 2026 Events
Explore Tokyo's budget-friendly scene this November 2026 with Tokyo Cheapo's event listing. A curated roundup of affordable happenings across the city—from cultural exhibitions to outdoor street events—highlighting venues, dates, and practical pricing to plan your wallet-friendly visit.
Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes (G3)
Grade 3 Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes at Tokyo Racecourse, a key two-year-old stakes race on the JRA calendar. Held in Fuchu, Tokyo, this premium autumn race features rising juveniles competing for graded honors, drawing fans with a festive atmosphere and top-class thoroughbred action.
Yamanashi Wine Festival at Hibiya Park 2026
Taste 60+ wines from 34 Yamanashi wineries at the Yamanashi Wine Festival in Hibiya Park. Tickets 3,000 yen include 20 tastings, with food stalls and live music in an outdoor Tokyo setting on Nov 28, 2026 starting at 11:00.
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.
Japan Cup (G1) — JRA Tokyo Racecourse
Japan Cup (G1) horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, part of the JRA graded stakes calendar. A premier autumn fixture attracting top thoroughbreds and racing fans, with a high-stakes showdown on Japan's international racing stage.
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.
Katsushika Fureai Half Marathon 2026
Experience the Katsushika Fureai Half Marathon 2026 along the scenic Arakawa River in Katsushika. This popular river-side race starts at 09:00 on December 6, 2026, weaving through Tokyo's ward with supportive crowds and a festive race atmosphere. Check katsushika-half.jp for entry details and race info.
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.
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