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Tokyo events in November 2026

1331 events in November 2026: 320 exhibitions, 298 festivals, 251 performances, 171 markets, 98 sports events, 90 illuminations, 46 gardens, 40 food events and 17 anime and games events, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 64 of them are annual events whose 2026 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.

Koyo season. In central Tokyo the ginkgo avenues usually turn gold in the last week of the month and the maples peak from late November into early December, while the major gardens run evening light-ups. Tori-no-ichi rake fairs mark the run-up to year end. More on the season in Tokyo in autumn.

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Tokyo weather in November

Average high: 17°C (62°F)
Average low: 9°C (48°F)
Rain: 96 mm
Rainy days: about 7

Bring a warm jacket and layers, since evenings drop to about 9°C (48°F).

Averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency normals for 1991 to 2020, Tokyo station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 1 mm of rain.

Don't miss in November 2026

Crowds at a kumade stall hung with lucky bamboo rakes at the Tori-no-ichi fair

Market Tori-no-ichi 6, 7, 18 and 19 Nov · Shinjuku and Asakusa One of top three Tori-no-Ichi festivals in Kanto region with over 600,000 visitors. Vendors sell ornamental kumade rakes for luck and business prosperity. Hanazono Shrine's famous sideshows perform traditional Japanese culture experiences. Photo: Yoshikazu TAKADA, CC BY 2.0

Illumination Koishikawa Korakuen Autumn Illumination 13 to 24 Nov · Bunkyo Koishikawa Korakuen's evening opening, in its fourth year. The garden closes at 17:00 and reopens at 18:00 with lighting on Horai Island, the Ichimatsu pine and the Karamon gate, projection mapping on the garden wall and the Engetsukyo bridge, a stamp rally, food trucks and a tea stall serving matcha with wagashi. Tickets are ¥1,000 online in advance or ¥1,200 on the day. Photo: Guilhem Vellut, CC BY 2.0

Tokyo Big Sight's iconic inverted pyramid building entrance with crowds gathered outside

Market Design Festa Vol. 64 14 to 15 Nov · Odaiba The fall edition of Design Festa fills Tokyo Big Sight's West and South Halls with thousands of independent artist booths covering illustration, sculpture, fashion and craft, with no jury or selection process for exhibitors. Live painting on large canvases and stage performances run throughout the two-day event. Photo: Kanesue, CC BY 2.0

Performance Za Kisshoten-nyo: Konchi Uma no Hi (period drama) 20 to 22 Nov · Kiyosumi A period play adapted from a Yamamoto Shugoro story about a tofu shop family, staged by the Za Kisshoten-nyo company. Photo: Me(lissa), CC BY 2.0

Festival Hachioji Icho Matsuri (Ginkgo Festival) 21 to 22 Nov · Hachioji A four kilometre avenue of about 770 ginkgo trees along the Koshu Kaido turns gold for this community festival, which includes a marching band parade, a classic car parade, local food stalls and a stamp-rally walking course between historic checkpoints. The 2026 edition marks 100 years since the ginkgo trees were planted.

Illumination Rikugien Autumn Illumination 25 Nov to 6 Dec · Komagome Rikugien closes at 17:00 and reopens at 18:00 for its autumn night viewing, with the maples around the pond lit up, projections on the earthen storehouse wall and photo spots around the garden. Tickets are ¥1,000 online in advance or ¥1,200 on the day, and children below elementary school age get in free. Photo: Guilhem Vellut, CC BY 2.0

Calendar

1172Elina Garanca Mezzo-soprano Recital 2026Hokutopia-tei 1,000 Yen Rakugo, NovemberJapan Philharmonic Orchestra 264th Geigeki Series+169 more+103 on for weeks193 gigs 244Belgian National Orchestra with Mikko Franck and Seiya KameiSt. Paul's Festival 2026 (Rikkyo University Ikebukuro campus)Koganeisai, Hosei University Koganei campus festival (74th)+41 more+101 on for weeks115 gigs 3116DDT Pro-Wrestling Ultimate Party 2026Fresh Meikyoku Concert: Okamoto Riku, Sofia Liu and the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony OrchestraGodzilla Fest 2026+113 more+103 on for weeks208 gigs 424Geigeki Brunch Concert No. 40Art Week TokyoSt. Paul's Festival 2026 (Rikkyo University Ikebukuro campus)+21 more+97 on for weeks123 gigs 526Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Lunchtime Pipe Organ Concert Vol. 162Musashino Now (special exhibition)Art Week Tokyo+23 more+97 on for weeks116 gigs 646Autumn Night Museum Mini Concert: Museum x Music at the Edo-Tokyo MuseumNational Noh Theatre November Regular Performance: Oni no Mamako and MorihisaZenshinza 95th anniversary: Izumo no Okuni+43 more+97 on for weeks175 gigs 7151Dream Concert Vol.135 (35th anniversary)FC Tokyo vs KashimaHokutopia International Music Festival 2026: Play with Geidai, a classical concert from age 0+148 more+98 on for weeks216 gigs 8139Alvark Tokyo vs San-enDigital Games Expo 2026 (indie and doujin games fair)Fresh Meikyoku Concert: Japan Philharmonic plays Jupiter+136 more+98 on for weeks191 gigs 910+10 more+82 on for weeks104 gigs 1020Sorita Kyohei Piano Recital 2026+19 more+82 on for weeks122 gigs 1124Alvark Tokyo vs Nagasaki+23 more+83 on for weeks139 gigs 1236Autumn Night Museum Mini Concert: Museum x Music at the Tokyo Photographic Art MuseumGeidai Philharmonia Choral Concert: Verdi Requiem (Geidai Teiki No. 437)Shin no Hanaya (Okinawan theatre)+33 more+87 on for weeks129 gigs 1346Showa Kayo Concert (November)Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra 1056th Subscription Concert (C Series)New Japan Philharmonic: Sumida Classic Door #44+43 more+92 on for weeks164 gigs 14116Alvark Tokyo vs HiroshimaRakugo Muse: Goddesses of Laughter Gather in KameariDesign Festa Vol. 64+113 more+97 on for weeks205 gigs 151382nd Turkish Film Festival in Koto39th Musashino City Ballet regular performanceNerima Musicians Association 20th anniversary lecture concert: Recorders and Trio d'Anches+135 more+97 on for weeks172 gigs 1615Alvark Tokyo vs KobeSeasonal Letter Concert: Autumn, Stars and Night+13 more+95 on for weeks87 gigs 1715+15 more+95 on for weeks105 gigs 1832Geidai Regular Concert of Japanese Music No. 92 (90th anniversary of the department)Hayashiya Taihei and Katsura Miyaji Two-Man RakugoLunchtime Concert, November+29 more+95 on for weeks117 gigs 1950Krzysztof Urbaniak organ recitalTori no Ichi (Second Rooster Day)Gaigosai, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies festival (104th)+47 more+98 on for weeks125 gigs 2044Autumn Night Museum Mini Concert: Museum x Music at Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori GalleryNational Noh Theatre Special Programme: Biwa and Noh, Day 1Portrait of Youth: Richard Strauss Piano Chamber Works+41 more+102 on for weeks152 gigs 2191Fresh Meikyoku Concert: Mozart 270th Anniversary with OrchestraHosho-kai Regular Performance, NovemberShunputei Shota solo rakugo+88 more+109 on for weeks190 gigs 22101Andreas Staier harpsichord recitalMAX Daiku Chorus 2nd Subscription Concert: Brahms Ein deutsches RequiemSanchi Matsuri 2026 (Mandarake fan event)+98 more+110 on for weeks192 gigs 2358Condors Play and Grow Project 2026Music University Orchestra Festival 2026 (Concert Hall, 23 November)Oedo Antique Market at Tokyo International Forum, November+55 more+111 on for weeks158 gigs 2414Les Vents FrancaisTamasaburo Bando: Talk and Solo Dance (Sodori)Togenuki Jizo Ennichi (Sugamo Temple Fair)+11 more+103 on for weeks102 gigs 2514Argerich Passes It On, Day 1: Akiko's Piano+13 more+104 on for weeks118 gigs 2613+13 more+104 on for weeks125 gigs 2718+18 more+104 on for weeks136 gigs 2867Farmers Market at UNUTokyo City Flea Market at Oi RacecourseHills Marche at Ark Hills+64 more+105 on for weeks194 gigs 2967Farmers Market at UNUHanazono Shrine Antique MarketTokyo City Flea Market at Oi Racecourse+64 more+105 on for weeks183 gigs 304+4 more+98 on for weeks78 gigs

Day by day

Each event on its first day still ahead, regular markets on each of their days. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.

Sun 1 Nov 14 events · 193 gigs

Elina Garanca Mezzo-soprano Recital 2026Kinshicho · Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall · 1 Nov

Hokutopia-tei 1,000 Yen Rakugo, NovemberOji · Kita Hokutopia, Pegasus Hall (15th floor) · 1 Nov

Japan Philharmonic Orchestra 264th Geigeki SeriesIkebukuro · Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall · 1 Nov

Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri (Oedo Kakki Parade)Nihonbashi · Chuo-dori between Nihonbashi and Kyobashi · 1 NovFree

Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra: Toshima Culture Day Special Concert 2026Ikebukuro · Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL (Toshima Performing Arts Theatre) · 1 NovFree

Tokyo Grand Tea CeremonyShiodome · Hamarikyu Gardens · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Koganeisai, Hosei University Koganei campus festival (74th)Koganei · Hosei University Koganei Campus · 1 to 3 Nov

Tokyo Ramen FestaKomazawa · Komazawa Olympic Park Central Plaza · 30 Oct to 3 Nov

Farmers Market at UNUAoyama · United Nations University plaza · also 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 and more NovFreeRegular market

Hanazono Shrine Antique MarketShinjuku · Hanazono Shrine · also 8, 15, 22, 29 NovFreeRegular market

Oedo Antique MarketYurakucho · Tokyo International Forum · also 15 NovFreeRegular market

Tokyo City Flea Market at Oi RacecourseShinagawa · Oi Racecourse · also 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 and more NovFreeRegular market

Tomioka Hachimangu Antique and Flea MarketsFukagawa · Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine · also 8, 15, 22, 29 NovFreeRegular market

Yasukuni Shrine Antique MarketKudanshita · Yasukuni Shrine outer approach · also 8, 15, 22, 29 NovFreeRegular market

Mon 2 Nov 2 events · 115 gigs

Belgian National Orchestra with Mikko Franck and Seiya KameiKinshicho · Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall · 2 Nov

St. Paul's Festival 2026 (Rikkyo University Ikebukuro campus)Ikebukuro · Rikkyo University Ikebukuro Campus · 2 to 4 Nov

Tue 3 Nov 8 events · 208 gigs

DDT Pro-Wrestling Ultimate Party 2026Ryogoku · Ryogoku Kokugikan · 3 Nov

Fresh Meikyoku Concert: Okamoto Riku, Sofia Liu and the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony OrchestraGakugei-daigaku · Meguro Persimmon Hall, Main Hall · 3 Nov

Godzilla Fest 2026Takanawa · TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY (Gateway Park; goods area in TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center) · 3 NovFree

Hakone Daimyo ProcessionHakone · Hakone-Yumoto hot spring town · 3 NovFreeUsual dates

JAZZ FESTIVAL in Yoyogi Park 2026Shibuya · Yoyogi Park, Central Plaza · 3 NovFree

Meiji Jingu Yabusame (Mounted Archery)Harajuku · Meiji Jingu, west approach lawn · 3 NovFree

Shirasagi no Mai (White Heron Dance)Asakusa · Sensoji Temple · 3 NovFree

Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, 13th Hachioji Subscription ConcertHachioji · J:COM Hall Hachioji · 3 Nov

Wed 4 Nov 3 events · 123 gigs

Geigeki Brunch Concert No. 40Ikebukuro · Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall · 4 Nov

Art Week TokyoTokyo-wide · 55 museums and galleries across Tokyo · 4 to 8 NovFree

Togenuki Jizo Ennichi (Sugamo Temple Fair)Sugamo · Koganji Temple and Jizo-dori Shopping Street · also 14, 24 NovFreeRegular market

Thu 5 Nov 2 events · 116 gigs

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Lunchtime Pipe Organ Concert Vol. 162Ikebukuro · Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall · 5 Nov

Musashino Now (special exhibition)Kichijoji · Musashino Civic Cultural Hall, exhibition room · 5 to 7 NovFree

Fri 6 Nov 8 events · 175 gigs

Autumn Night Museum Mini Concert: Museum x Music at the Edo-Tokyo MuseumRyogoku · Edo-Tokyo Museum, in front of Nakamura-za · 6 NovFree

National Noh Theatre November Regular Performance: Oni no Mamako and MorihisaSendagaya · National Noh Theatre · 6 Nov

Zenshinza 95th anniversary: Izumo no OkuniMitaka · Musashino Civic Cultural Hall, Main Hall · 6 Nov

Night Opening: Building Light-up 2026Koganei · Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum · 6 to 7 Nov

Tori no Ichi at Hanazono Shrine (first rooster day)Shinjuku · Hanazono Shrine · 6 to 7 NovFree

Whisky Festival 2026 in TokyoYurakucho · Tokyo International Forum, Hall E · 6 to 7 Nov

American Craft Beer Experience 2026Kiba · Kiba Park, event plaza and open-air stage · 6 to 8 Nov

Stray Kids World Tour RUN IT JAPAN at Tokyo DomeSuidobashi · Tokyo Dome · 6 to 8 Nov

Sat 7 Nov 19 events · 216 gigs

Dream Concert Vol.135 (35th anniversary)Fuchu · Fuchu no Mori Arts Theater · 7 Nov

FC Tokyo vs KashimaChofu · Ajinomoto Stadium · 7 Nov

Hokutopia International Music Festival 2026: Play with Geidai, a classical concert from age 0Oji · Kita Hokutopia, Sakura Hall · 7 Nov

Kokontei Kikunojo solo rakugoMitaka · Mitaka City Arts Centre, Star Hall · 7 Nov

Masato Suzuki x New Japan Philharmonic: Play & Conduct, from organ to orchestraKinshicho · Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall · 7 Nov

Oedo Antique Market (November)Yurakucho · Tokyo International Forum · 7 NovFree

Tokyo Sunrockers Shibuya vs KyotoOdaiba · TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO · 7 Nov

Tori-no-ichi (Ichi-no-tori)Asakusa · Otori Shrine (Asakusa) · 7 NovFree

Animate Girls Festival 2026 (AGF2026)Ikebukuro · Sunshine City and around Ikebukuro · 7 to 8 Nov

Hitsuji Festa 2026 (lamb food festival)Nakano · Nakano Central Park and Nakano Shiki no Mori Park · 7 to 8 NovFree

Kobayashi Noriko Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker (full length)Ikebukuro · Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL (Toshima Performing Arts Theatre) · 7 to 8 Nov

Koto Wangan Matsuri (Koto Bay Festival)Toyosu · Toyosu Park · 7 to 8 NovFree

Nakano x Suginami x Toshima Anime and Manga Fes 2026 in SuginamiOgikubo · Suginami Kaikan · 7 to 8 NovFree

Sarugaku Festival 2026 (Daikanyama Festival)Daikanyama · Hillside Terrace area · 7 to 8 NovFree

Shibuya Kumin no Hiroba Furusato Shibuya FestivalYoyogi Park · 7 to 8 NovFree

Sugi-Ani Expo 2026Ogikubo · Suginami Kaikan · 7 to 8 NovFree

Suginami FestaOgikubo · Momoi Harappa Park and around · 7 to 8 NovFree

Waseda-sai 2026 (Waseda University festival)Waseda · Waseda University, Waseda and Toyama campuses · 7 to 8 NovFree

Hills Marche at Ark HillsAkasaka · Ark Hills, Ark Karajan Place · also 14, 21, 28 NovFreeRegular market

Sun 8 Nov 9 events · 191 gigs

Alvark Tokyo vs San-enOdaiba · TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO · 8 Nov

Digital Games Expo 2026 (indie and doujin games fair)Akihabara · Akihabara UDX, 2F AKIBA_SQUARE and 4F UDX Gallery · 8 Nov

Fresh Meikyoku Concert: Japan Philharmonic plays JupiterKamata · Ota Kumin Hall Aprico, Main Hall · 8 Nov

Kohei Ueno x Atsushi Yamanaka x Shun IshiwakaMitaka · Mitaka City Arts Centre, Wind Hall · 8 Nov

Machinaka Concert at the National Museum of Nature and ScienceUeno · National Museum of Nature and Science, Japan Gallery auditorium · 8 Nov

Momo Kodama piano recitalMitaka · Musashino Civic Cultural Hall, Small Hall · 8 Nov

Nerima Symphony Orchestra 84th Regular ConcertNerima · Nerima Culture Centre, Large Hall (Kobushi Hall) · 8 Nov

Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra 176th Subscription ConcertIkebukuro · Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall · 8 Nov

Yo Niren: Uta no Sekai Vol.29, with biwa, erhu and pianoOji · Kita Hokutopia, Canary Hall (14th floor) · 8 Nov

Tue 10 Nov 1 event · 122 gigs

Sorita Kyohei Piano Recital 2026Ikebukuro · Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall · 10 Nov

Wed 11 Nov 1 event · 139 gigs

Alvark Tokyo vs NagasakiOdaiba · TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO · 11 Nov

Thu 12 Nov 5 events · 129 gigs

Autumn Night Museum Mini Concert: Museum x Music at the Tokyo Photographic Art MuseumEbisu · Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, 2F lobby · 12 NovFree

Geidai Philharmonia Choral Concert: Verdi Requiem (Geidai Teiki No. 437)Arakawa · Sanpal Arakawa Large Hall · 12 Nov

Shin no Hanaya (Okinawan theatre)Chofu · Chofu City Sengawa Theatre · 12 to 14 Nov

Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026Suidobashi · Tokyo Dome · 12 to 15 Nov

Neko-tan! Plus: Nekomachi Serial Bombing CaseHigashi-Ikebukuro · Owlspot Theater · 12 to 15 Nov

Fri 13 Nov 4 events · 164 gigs

Showa Kayo Concert (November)Hachioji · Hachioji Icho Hall · 13 Nov

Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra 1056th Subscription Concert (C Series)Ikebukuro · Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall · 13 Nov

New Japan Philharmonic: Sumida Classic Door #44Kinshicho · Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall · 13 to 14 Nov

SAKE PARK 7 (sake festival at Miyashita Park)Shibuya · MIYASHITA PARK rooftop lawn (Shibuya Miyashita Park) · 13 to 15 Nov

Sat 14 Nov 8 events · 205 gigs

Alvark Tokyo vs HiroshimaOdaiba · TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO · 14 Nov

Rakugo Muse: Goddesses of Laughter Gather in KameariKameari · Kameari Lirio Hall · 14 Nov

Design Festa Vol. 64Odaiba · Tokyo Big Sight · 14 to 15 Nov

Fiesta de España 2026Yoyogi Park · Yoyogi Park Event Plaza · 14 to 15 NovFree

Fukagawa Edo Museum 40th anniversary special eventKiyosumi · Fukagawa Edo Museum · 14 to 15 Nov

Kagawa Udon-ken Discovery Fair at Sunshine CityIkebukuro · Fountain Plaza, Sunshine City (ALPA B1) · 14 to 15 NovFree

Katsushika Food Festa 2026Shin-Koiwa · Shin-Koiwa Park (Shinkoiwa Park) · 14 to 15 Nov

Traditional Craft Demonstrations: Mounting and Metal FittingsKoganei · Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum · 14 to 15 Nov

Sun 15 Nov 5 events · 172 gigs

2nd Turkish Film Festival in KotoKiyosumi · Furuishiba Culture Center · 15 Nov

39th Musashino City Ballet regular performanceMitaka · Musashino Civic Cultural Hall, Main Hall · 15 Nov

Nerima Musicians Association 20th anniversary lecture concert: Recorders and Trio d'AnchesNerima · Nerima Culture Centre, Small Hall (Tsutsuji Hall) · 15 Nov

Takahata Fudo Gozare-ichi Antique MarketHino · Takahata Fudoson Kongoji TempleFreeRegular market

Zoshigaya Kishimojin Handmade Market (Tezukuri-ichi)Zoshigaya · Kishimojin TempleFreeRegular market

Mon 16 Nov 2 events · 87 gigs

Alvark Tokyo vs KobeOdaiba · TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO · 16 Nov

Seasonal Letter Concert: Autumn, Stars and NightShishibone · Shishibone Kuminkan Hall · 16 Nov

Wed 18 Nov 9 events · 117 gigs

Geidai Regular Concert of Japanese Music No. 92 (90th anniversary of the department)Nihonbashi · Nihonbashi Kokaido · 18 Nov

Hayashiya Taihei and Katsura Miyaji Two-Man RakugoMachida · Machida Civic Hall · 18 Nov

Lunchtime Concert, NovemberKunitachi · FSX Hall (Kunitachi Civic Arts Small Hall), entrance lobby · 18 NovFree

Miho Hazama and the Danish Radio Big BandKinshicho · Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall · 18 Nov

Nakahachi on Time #44Oji · Kita Hokutopia, Sakura Hall · 18 Nov

Plush Toy Musical: The Wizard of OzChofu · Chofu City Green Hall · 18 Nov

Tokyo Sunrockers Shibuya vs Alvark TokyoOdaiba · TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO · 18 Nov

Wednesday Concert Vol.378: Folk songs with Tsugaru shamisenTachikawa · Tamashin RISURU Hall (Tachikawa Civic Hall) · 18 NovFree

Tori no Ichi at Hanazono Shrine (second rooster day)Shinjuku · Hanazono Shrine · 18 to 19 NovFree

Thu 19 Nov 3 events · 125 gigs

Krzysztof Urbaniak organ recitalMitaka · Musashino Civic Cultural Hall, Small Hall · 19 Nov

Tori no Ichi (Second Rooster Day)Asakusa · Otori Shrine (Washi Jinja) · 19 NovFree

Gaigosai, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies festival (104th)Fuchu · Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Fuchu Campus · 19 to 23 Nov

Fri 20 Nov 5 events · 152 gigs

Autumn Night Museum Mini Concert: Museum x Music at Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori GalleryShibuya · Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery · 20 NovFree

National Noh Theatre Special Programme: Biwa and Noh, Day 1Sendagaya · National Noh Theatre · 20 Nov

Portrait of Youth: Richard Strauss Piano Chamber WorksMachida · Machida Civic Hall · 20 Nov

Za Kisshoten-nyo: Konchi Uma no Hi (period drama)Kiyosumi · Fukagawa Edo Museum, small theatre · 20 to 22 Nov

Mita-sai (Keio University festival)Mita · Keio University, Mita campus · 20 to 23 NovFreeUsual dates

Sat 21 Nov 7 events · 190 gigs

Fresh Meikyoku Concert: Mozart 270th Anniversary with OrchestraToyocho · Koto Cultural Center Hall · 21 Nov

Hosho-kai Regular Performance, NovemberHongo · Hosho Noh Theatre · 21 Nov

Shunputei Shota solo rakugoMitaka · Mitaka Public Hall, Hikari Hall · 21 Nov

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Theatre Opera Vol. 20: Verdi, Il TrovatoreIkebukuro · Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall · 21 Nov

Hachioji Icho Matsuri (Ginkgo Festival)Hachioji · Koshu Kaido ginkgo avenue, Ryonan Ginkgo Hall and Ryonan Park · 21 to 22 NovFree

Ichiyo Festival 2026 (130th anniversary of Higuchi Ichiyo's death)Ryusen · Taito City Ichiyo Memorial Museum · 21 to 23 NovFree

Komabasai, University of Tokyo Komaba festivalKomaba · University of Tokyo Komaba I campus · 21 to 23 Nov

Sun 22 Nov 4 events · 192 gigs

Andreas Staier harpsichord recitalMitaka · Mitaka City Arts Centre, Wind Hall · 22 Nov

MAX Daiku Chorus 2nd Subscription Concert: Brahms Ein deutsches RequiemArakawa · Sun Pearl Arakawa, Main Hall · 22 Nov

Sanchi Matsuri 2026 (Mandarake fan event)Akihabara · AKIBA_SQUARE, Akihabara UDX 2F · 22 Nov

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark HillsAkasaka · Ark Hills, Ark Karajan PlaceFreeRegular market

Mon 23 Nov 3 events · 158 gigs

Condors Play and Grow Project 2026Korakuen · Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall · 23 Nov

Music University Orchestra Festival 2026 (Concert Hall, 23 November)Ikebukuro · Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall · 23 Nov

Oedo Antique Market at Tokyo International Forum, NovemberGinza · Tokyo International Forum, ground plaza · 23 NovFree

Tue 24 Nov 2 events · 102 gigs

Les Vents FrancaisKorakuen · Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall · 24 Nov

Tamasaburo Bando: Talk and Solo Dance (Sodori)Aoto · Katsushika Symphony Hills, Mozart Hall · 24 Nov

Wed 25 Nov 1 event · 118 gigs

Argerich Passes It On, Day 1: Akiko's PianoKinshicho · Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall · 25 Nov

Also on dates the organisers post: Heiwajima Antiques Fair (Four times a year (March, May, September and December) on a Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00 (16:00 on the second day)).

On for weeks

155 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.

Zannen Ikimono Ten 3 special exhibition at Sunshine AquariumIkebukuro · Sunshine Aquarium special exhibition hall (World Import Mart 10F and 11F) · 13 Mar to 23 Nov

Miss Saigon and the World: War, Refugees and Literature, at Waseda UniversityWaseda, Shinjuku · Waseda University International House of Literature and Historical Museum · 1 May to 8 NovFree

ICC Annual 2026: To Leave, To Remain, To ReceiveHatsudai · NTT InterCommunication Center (ICC) · 20 Jun to 8 Nov

Sanrio Characters Exhibition: Hotel Floria TokyoShinjuku · Tokyu Kabukicho Tower 4F · 15 Jul to 31 May

ASAKURA ZOO 2026, special exhibition at the Asakura Museum of SculptureYanaka · Asakura Museum of Sculpture, Taito · 18 Jul to 27 Dec

Nakamura Fusetsu and the Shodo Museum, 90th anniversary exhibitionYanaka · Taito City Calligraphy Museum (Shodo Hakubutsukan) · 18 Jul to 13 Dec

Kenji Mizoguchi, Film Director: 70 Years OnGinza · National Film Archive of Japan (NFAJ) · 11 Aug to 13 Dec

Fist of the North Star special exhibitionIkebukuro · Anime Tokyo Station · 22 Aug to 8 NovFree

Textiles of the Ryukyu Kingdom (Mingeikan 90th anniversary)Komaba · Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Nihon Mingeikan) · 22 Aug to 3 Nov

Learning From Hojoki: Small Architecture for Reweaving How We LiveRoppongi · 21_21 Design Sight · 28 Aug to 11 Jan

Tada Minami: Light, Dignified and TremblingKiyosumi · Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT) · 29 Aug to 6 Dec

Young Shigeru Mura (Mizuki Shigeru) and the WarJimbocho · Shokeikan (Museum of the war wounded), 2F exhibition room · 1 Sept to 29 NovFree

Synchronic Constellation: Cross-Boundary Perspectives in ArtKoto · Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo · 5 Sept to 13 Dec

Mingei Shock!! Kawai Kanjiro at Seikado (60 years after his death)Marunouchi · Seikado Bunko Art Museum (Seikado@Marunouchi) · 5 Sept to 8 Nov

Bridge! Art and social welfare (Sumida Art Festival, Tokyo Reconstruction Memorial Museum)Ryogoku · Tokyo Reconstruction Memorial Museum · 9 Sept to 20 Dec

Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du LouvreRoppongi · The National Art Center, Tokyo · 9 Sept to 13 Dec

Night opening of the Madamada Sei Ippai Ten at Sunshine AquariumIkebukuro · Sunshine Aquarium · 11 Sept to 3 Nov

100 Tea Bowls from the Collection: From National Treasures to Handmade BowlsNihonbashi · Mitsui Memorial Museum · 12 Sept to 23 Nov

Arts Nakamurabashi 2026: Memories of Me and the TownNakamurabashi · Nerima Art Museum · 12 Sept to 8 NovFree

Emergencies! 049 Aoi SugitaHatsudai · NTT InterCommunication Center (ICC) · 12 Sept to 8 Nov

Goro Ohno Retrospective with Kokichi OnoHachioji · Hachioji Yume Art Museum · 12 Sept to 3 Nov

Chiyonoyama and His Disciples (Sumo Museum)Ryogoku · Sumo Museum, Ryogoku Kokugikan 1F · 13 Sept to 17 DecFree

Best of the Sumida Hokusai Museum: the Sumida River scroll and masterpieces (10th anniversary)Ryogoku · Sumida Hokusai Museum · 15 Sept to 23 Nov

Machiko's Leisure: Sazae-san 80th anniversary exhibition (Hasegawa Machiko Memorial Hall)Sakura-shinmachi · Hasegawa Machiko Memorial Hall (opposite the Art Museum) · 15 Sept to 8 Nov

NHK Taiga Drama Special Exhibition: Toyotomi BrothersRyogoku · Edo-Tokyo Museum · 15 Sept to 8 Nov

MAPPA EXPO 15th AnniversaryYurakucho · YURAKUCHO MUSEUM, Tokyo International Forum · 16 Sept to 7 Dec

Invisible Garden: Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei NawaGinza · POLA Museum Annex · 16 Sept to 8 NovFree

Itsuo Art Museum Collection: Masterpieces of Buson, Goshun and the Tea CeremonyRoppongi · Suntory Museum of Art · 16 Sept to 8 Nov

MOT Collection: Seeing the Light of Another Time NowKiyosumi · Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT) · 19 Sept to 6 Jan

Kyosai Lives in Yushima, treasure hall exhibition at Yushima TenmanguYushima · Treasure Hall, Yushima Tenmangu · 19 Sept to 13 Dec

From the Ancient Orient to Iwami Ginzan: How Silver Moved the WorldIkebukuro · Ancient Orient Museum (Sunshine City Bunka Kaikan 7F) · 19 Sept to 6 Dec

In the Way? Art and the StreetShibuya · Shoto Museum of Art · 19 Sept to 23 Nov

Pokemon and Athletes' Moves exhibition (Japan Olympic Museum)Gaienmae · Japan Olympic Museum, 1F Welcome Salon · 19 Sept to 23 NovFree

Swedish Textiles: Design Alive in Daily Life and NatureKinuta · Setagaya Art Museum · 19 Sept to 15 Nov

Re: Touching Horror: The Art of Horror Film Sets (Tokyo)Suidobashi · Gallery AaMo, Tokyo Dome City · 19 Sept to 8 Nov

Water Margin (Suikoden): the Outlaws of the Marsh in Chinese and Japanese artMarunouchi · Tokyo Station Gallery · 19 Sept to 8 Nov

Tomonori Taniguchi: Through the Black ForestKichijoji · Musashino Municipal Kichijoji Art Museum · 19 Sept to 3 Nov

Albert Marquet (50th anniversary of the museum)Shinjuku · SOMPO Museum of Art · 22 Sept to 13 Dec

The Giant Murals of the Meiji Memorial Picture GalleryHarajuku · Meiji Jingu Museum · 26 Sept to 6 Dec

Art Arcade TokyoGinza · Hibiya Okuroji, Edo Noren, 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan · 26 Sept to 30 NovFree

Utagawa Hiroshige: Edo's Best AnglesUeno · Tokyo National Museum · 29 Sept to 20 Dec

Shizuoka: Takeshi Yamauchi's Dyeing, 88 DyeingsShibuya · d47 MUSEUM, Shibuya Hikarie 8F · 29 Sept to 3 Nov

Assembling Anew: Japanese Contemporary Artists vol. 23Ebisu · Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, 3F Exhibition Room · 30 Sept to 17 Jan

Duet: Asian ContemporaryEbisu · Tokyo Photographic Art Museum · 30 Sept to 17 Jan

Hyakudan Kaidan special opening (Hotel Gajoen's listed hundred-step building)Meguro · Hyakudan Kaidan, Hotel Gajoen Tokyo · 1 Oct to 30 Mar

KAWAII MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2026Harajuku · KAWAII MONSTER LAND, Harajuku · 1 Oct to 3 Nov

Angelique 30th Memorial Museum (Tokyo Anime Center)Shibuya · Tokyo Anime Center, Shibuya MODI 2F · 2 Oct to 8 Nov

The World of Mari Yamazaki: Living in the MomentRoka Koen · Setagaya Literary Museum · 3 Oct to 7 Feb

Beautiful Moments: Bijinga, Pictures of Beautiful WomenToranomon · Okura Museum of Art · 3 Oct to 20 Dec

Marimekko: The Power of PatternShirokanedai · Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum · 3 Oct to 20 Dec

Hakuin World: the beginning of Hosokawa Moritatsu's collectionMejirodai · Eisei Bunko Museum · 3 Oct to 29 Nov

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Shinjuku Kabukicho Shunga Exhibition WAShinjuku · Shinjuku Kabukicho Noh Stage and BOND · 3 Oct to 29 Nov

Picture Books with Limited Coloration (Subtraction of Colour: white, black and more)Ueno · International Library of Children's Literature, Book Museum (Brick Building 3F) · 6 Oct to 18 AprFree

Meiji Collection 66: Sakamoto Manshichi, Archaeological Materials Seen by a PhotographerSurugadai · Meiji University Museum, archaeology section · 6 Oct to 24 DecFree

Katsushika Oui: Yoshiwara Lattice Before, Genealogy of Night ScenesHarajuku · Ota Memorial Museum of Art · 6 Oct to 6 Dec

Incident Files of an Edo Domain Residence (Criminal Justice section column exhibition)Surugadai · Meiji University Museum, Criminal Justice section · 7 Oct to 12 MarFree

Enjoying a Tour: Saga and Nagasaki CeramicsShoto · Toguri Museum of Art · 7 Oct to 20 Dec

Pottery of Saga and Nagasaki: A Stroll Through Edo-Period HizenShibuya · Toguri Museum of Art · 7 Oct to 20 Dec

Yayoi Kusama Museum exhibition (October 2026 to January 2027)Waseda-minamicho · Yayoi Kusama Museum · 8 Oct to 31 Jan

PERSONA Memoria at Bandai Namco Cross Store TokyoIkebukuro · Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo, Sunshine City · 9 Oct to 6 DecFree

Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side x Sunshine 60 observatory: Tokimeki Sky DateIkebukuro · Sunshine 60 Observatory, Tenbou Park · 9 Oct to 8 Nov

European Masterpieces from the Cincinnati Art MuseumUeno · Ueno no Mori Museum · 10 Oct to 10 Jan

TOKYO ATLAS International Art ExhibitionOdaiba · Daiba Park, Odaiba Marine Park, Telecom Center, Isle Shinagawa · 10 Oct to 20 DecFree

The Best of the Yamatane Collection I: From Yokoyama Taikan and Takeuchi Seiho to Uemura Shoen and Hayami GyoshuHiroo · Yamatane Museum of Art · 10 Oct to 6 Dec

Tokyo Metropolitan Gardens Autumn Colour Stamp Rally (including Kiyosumi Garden)Kiyosumi · Kiyosumi Garden · 10 Oct to 6 Dec

Dai Tsukemen Haku presents Ra-1 Grand Prix 2026Kabukicho · Okubo Park · 10 Oct to 15 Nov

Meguro Museum of Art Collection Exhibition: Tokyo Puck and Its Era, with a feature on Kitazawa Rakuten's Kodomo no TomoMeguro · Meguro Museum of Art · 10 Oct to 15 Nov

Jimbocho Theater: 80s Nostalgia IIIJimbocho · Jimbocho Theater · 10 Oct to 6 Nov

Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Autumn Rose FestivalNishigahara · Kyu-Furukawa Gardens · 10 Oct to 6 Nov

Daitoku-ji: Unparalleled Zen Temple in Japan (700th Anniversary Special Exhibition)Ueno · Tokyo National Museum, Heisei Hall · 14 Oct to 6 Dec

ZEN NIGHT TOKYOUeno · Tokyo National Museum Garden · 14 Oct to 6 Dec

Shinjuku Buncho Expo (Java sparrow goods market)Shinjuku · Keio Department Store Shinjuku, 7F Season Space · 14 Oct to 4 Nov

Tenjishitsu Project Exhibition: Naka and SotoChofu · Chofu City Culture Hall Tazukuri · 15 Oct to 24 JanFree

The Design of Yoshida Shoya: The Future Sought by the New Mingei MovementGinza · Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art · 15 Oct to 20 Dec

Shinjuku Gyoen Autumn FoliageShinjuku · Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden · 15 Oct to 5 Dec

Toshima! Ranpo Fes 2026Ikebukuro · Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, Rikkyo University and the Former Edogawa Rampo House · 15 Oct to 4 Nov

Playful Mononoke: Yokai and Fantastic Beasts of the Edo PeriodTakebashi · National Archives of Japan · 16 Oct to 6 DecFree

Miss Saigon (musical)Shibuya · Tokyu Theatre Orb, Shibuya Hikarie · 16 Oct to 29 Nov

Tokyo Midtown Design Live 2026Roppongi · Tokyo Midtown (lawn plaza and Galleria) · 16 Oct to 4 Nov

Fontanesi: Italian Light, Landscapes of the HeartMarunouchi · Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum · 17 Oct to 24 Jan

project N 104 Ai TanakaHatsudai · Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery · 17 Oct to 20 Dec

Seeds and Roots: Ways of Cultivating the CityHatsudai · Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery · 17 Oct to 20 Dec

Sunrise Again: Takao Kobayashi woodblock prints 1967 to 2024Osaki · O Museum (Osaki) · 17 Oct to 25 Nov

Dazai Osamu exhibition room: Dazai in the evacuation years (late period)Mitaka · Mitaka Municipal Art Gallery · 18 Oct to 17 JanFree

Images of the Theatre: from Delacroix and Daumier to Toulouse-Lautrec and KlingerUeno · National Museum of Western Art, Prints and Drawings Gallery (New Building 2F) · 20 Oct to 11 Jan

The Potential of a Single Cloth: TYPE-XVII JAXA Project by A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKERoppongi · 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT (Gallery 3) · 21 Oct to 19 Nov

Miniature Photo World exhibitionShinjuku · Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku, 7F event space · 21 Oct to 2 Nov

Hello Kitty's Sweets MarketIkebukuro · Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro · 22 Oct to 3 Nov

Takehisa Yumeji: An Artist Who Defined His EraKitanomaru Park · The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo · 23 Oct to 11 Jan

City Lights, New National Theatre Ballet (world premiere)Hatsudai · New National Theatre Tokyo, Opera Palace · 23 Oct to 1 Nov

Kanda Used Book Festival (66th Jimbocho Book Festival)Jimbocho · Jimbocho Booksellers District · 23 Oct to 1 NovFree

Étrangers: Japanese Painters' European ExperienceKyobashi · Artizon Museum · 24 Oct to 31 Jan

Jam Session: Ishibashi Foundation Collection x Hikaru Fujii, Whose Light?Kyobashi · Artizon Museum · 24 Oct to 31 Jan

Ashikaga Kabasaki-ji Temple and Unkei: Two Dainichi Nyorai StatuesKojimachi · Hanzomon Museum · 24 Oct to 20 DecFree

Mt Takao Autumn Leaves FestivalHachioji · Mt Takao, around Takaosanguchi Station and on the mountain · 24 Oct to 13 DecFreeUsual dates

Bugaku Costumes: The Beauty of Inherited TextilesMinami-Aoyama · Nezu Museum · 24 Oct to 23 Nov

Yomiuriland JewelluminationInagi · Yomiuriland · 29 Oct to 4 Apr

DESIGNART TokyoOmotesando · Shops and galleries across Omotesando, Gaienmae, Shibuya, Roppongi, and Ginza · 30 Oct to 8 NovFree

Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show (Tokyo-to Kanko Kikka Taikai)Hibiya · Hibiya Park, Chinretsujo exhibition ground · 30 Oct to 8 NovFreeUsual dates

Kichirei Kaomise Grand Kabuki (November Program)Ginza · Kabukiza Theatre · 1 to 25 Nov

Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum FestivalBunkyo · Yushima Tenmangu (Yushima Tenjin Shrine) · 1 to 23 NovFree

Chrysanthemum Flower Beds Exhibition at Shinjuku GyoenShinjuku · Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden · 1 to 15 Nov

Shiseido Gallery: Komura Settai and Takuro TamayamaGinza · Shiseido Gallery · 3 Nov to 28 FebFree

Sannomaru Shozokan Grand Opening Special Exhibition: Imperial Treasures, Where Beauty EmergesChiyoda · The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan · 3 Nov to 24 Jan

The Birth of KaramonoRoppongi · Sen-oku Hakuko Kan Tokyo · 3 Nov to 13 Dec

Nobuko Tsuchiya, Ace of Hearts, at SCAI THE BATHHOUSEYanaka · SCAI THE BATHHOUSE · 4 Nov to 19 Dec

Keyakizaka IlluminationRoppongi · Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka-dori · 5 Nov to 25 DecFree

Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas (illumination and Christmas events)Asakusa · Tokyo Skytree Town · 5 Nov to 25 DecFree

Autumn Night Museum 2026Ueno, Kiyosumi, Ebisu, Meguro, Ryogoku, Shibuya · Six Tokyo museums including Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and MOT · 5 to 27 Nov

Tokyo Shitamachi Kaiyu Takeakari (bamboo lantern light-up)Asakusa · Kitajukken river terrace (Makurabashi to Koumebashi), Sumida Park and Sumida River Walk · 7 Nov to 31 JanFree

Hatenai: Yomigaeru Haha-hen (Sis Company, Theatre Tram)Sangenjaya · Theatre Tram, Setagaya Public Theatre · 7 Nov to 6 Dec

The Master and Margarita, New National Theatre dramaHatsudai · New National Theatre Tokyo, Middle Theatre · 7 to 23 Nov

Gold Manju by Come Come Minkina vol.76Koenji · Za-Koenji 1 (Suginami Performing Arts Centre) · 9 to 18 Nov

Shinjuku Minamillumi (Shinjuku South Exit illumination)Shinjuku · Shinjuku South Exit area (Southern Terrace, Takashimaya Times Square, Miraina Tower, Suica Penguin plaza and two more) · 11 Nov to 14 FebFreeUsual dates

Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2026Hibiya · Hibiya Step Plaza and Hibiya Naka-dori · 12 Nov to 28 FebFree

Marunouchi Winter IlluminationMarunouchi · Marunouchi area · 12 Nov to 14 FebFree

Shimbashi Illumination (the SL locomotive lit up)Shimbashi · Shimbashi Station SL Square · 12 Nov to 9 JanFreeUsual dates

TORANOMON HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026 (trees and illuminations)Toranomon · Toranomon Hills: Station Atrium, T-Deck and Step Garden · 12 Nov to 25 DecFree

Le Petit Prince: A Journey Through the Skies to Discover What Truly MattersRoppongi · Tokyo City View · 13 Nov to 14 Feb

Yoyogi Forest of LightsHarajuku · Yoyogi Park, cycling course area · 13 Nov to 11 Jan

Roppongi Hills 66 Plaza and Mohri Garden illuminationsRoppongi · Roppongi Hills, 66 Plaza and Mohri Garden · 13 Nov to 27 DecFree

BLACK LAGOON 25th Anniversary Original Art ExhibitionIkebukuro · Sunshine 60 Observatory (Tenbou Park) · 13 Nov to 6 Dec

Koishikawa Korakuen Autumn IlluminationBunkyo · Koishikawa Korakuen Garden · 13 to 24 Nov

Musée d'Orsay: The Joy of Being AliveUeno · Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum · 14 Nov to 28 Mar

Baccarat Eternal LightsEbisu · Yebisu Garden Place · 14 Nov to 11 JanFree

World of MUTTONI: Automaton Theater VIHachioji · Hachioji Yume Art Museum · 14 Nov to 11 Jan

Yebisu Garden Place Christmas MarcheEbisu · Yebisu Garden Place, Clock Plaza and Chateau Plaza · 14 Nov to 25 DecFree

Detective Conan anime 30th anniversary exhibition (Yokohama)Yokohama · Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No. 1, 2F space and 3F hall · 14 Nov to 6 Dec

Tokyo Dome City Winter IlluminationSuidobashi · Tokyo Dome City · 16 Nov to 28 FebFreeUsual dates

Tokyo Tower Winter Fantasy (illumination at the foot of Tokyo Tower)Shiba (Tokyo Tower) · Tokyo Tower, plaza in front of the 1F main entrance · 16 Nov to 25 DecFreeUsual dates

How Making Gives a Story Life: the Special Edition of Murakami Haruki's What I Talk About When I Talk About RunningWaseda, Shinjuku · Waseda University International House of Literature (Haruki Murakami Library), 2F exhibition room · 19 Nov to 23 May

For You to Read the WorldUeno · Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum · 19 Nov to 11 Jan

The History of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum: 100th Anniversary Archives ExhibitionUeno · Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum · 19 Nov to 11 JanFree

Ways of Reading: How the World Speaks to Us, How We Speak to the WorldUeno · Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum · 19 Nov to 11 JanFree

SHIBUYA WINTER ILLUMINATIONShibuya · Hachiko Square, the Scramble Crossing and Dogenzaka · 20 Nov to 28 FebFreeUsual dates

Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick WarehouseYokohama · Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse · 20 Nov to 25 Dec

Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-ToyosuToyosu · Shin-Toyosu waterfront site · 20 Nov to 25 Dec

Geidai Art Future Research Lab Exhibition 2026Ueno · The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts, main building galleries 3 and 4 · 20 Nov to 2 DecFree

Woyzeck by Flying Theatre Jiyu GekijoKichijoji · Kichijoji Theatre · 20 to 29 Nov

Shonan no Hoseki (Enoshima Illumination)Enoshima · Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden and the Sea Candle · 21 Nov to 28 FebUsual dates

Nikolai Astrup: The Creative GardenMarunouchi · Tokyo Station Gallery · 21 Nov to 31 Jan

THE MASKS: People Who Were Captivated by MasksMarunouchi · Seikado Bunko Art Museum (Seikado@Marunouchi) · 21 Nov to 17 Jan

Azabudai Hills Christmas MarketAzabudai · Azabudai Hills Central Square · 21 Nov to 25 DecFree

Tokyo University of the Arts and Chinese International Students, from Hu Gentian to TodayUeno · The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts, Chinretsukan · 21 Nov to 5 DecFree

Jindaiji Soba FestivalChofu · Jindaiji Temple and the soba shops round it · 21 to 29 NovFreeUsual dates

Kawai Project Vol.10: Arden of FavershamChofu · Chofu City Sengawa Theatre · 21 to 29 Nov

Nihon Mingeikan Exhibition: new crafts open competition and saleKomaba · Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Nihon Mingeikan) · 22 Nov to 17 Dec

Peter Grimes (Britten), New National Theatre operaHatsudai · New National Theatre Tokyo, Opera Palace · 23 Nov to 5 Dec

Tim Burton's LabyrinthToyosu · CREVIA BASE TOKYO · 25 Nov to 21 Feb

Rikugien Autumn IlluminationKomagome · Rikugien Garden · 25 Nov to 6 Dec

Shinjuku Neon Walk (Nishi-Shinjuku winter art illumination)Shinjuku · Chuo-dori walkway in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Shinjuku Fukutoshin route 4) · 26 Nov to 7 JanFreeUsual dates

Midtown ChristmasRoppongi · Tokyo Midtown (Midtown Garden) · 26 Nov to 25 DecFree

TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY Christmas (illumination and Christmas market)Takanawa · TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY: Gateway Park, Takanawa Link Line, Sengakuji-tsuji and Takanawa-tsuji plazas · 28 Nov to 25 DecFreeUsual dates

Imperial Palace Inui-dori Autumn OpeningChiyoda · Inui-dori, Imperial Palace (Sakashita Gate to Inui Gate) · 28 Nov to 6 DecFreeUsual dates

Planning a trip in November

National holidays in November 2026:

Tuesday 3 November Culture Day (文化の日)
Monday 23 November Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)

Holidays from the Cabinet Office's list of national holidays.

The calendar above lists 1331 events in November 2026, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Tokyo compares the main areas, and the Tokyo hotel price index tracks what a night costs in each.

More things to do in Tokyo in November

Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover November.

Autumn Colour in Tokyo

Koishikawa KorakuenBunkyo, late November
Rikugien GardensKomagome, late November illuminations
Showa Kinen ParkTachikawa, late November ginkgo
NikkoOctober to November
Akasaka Hikawa ShrineAkasaka, late November for the ginkgo
Tonogayato GardenKokubunji, late November for maples

All 23 spots

At their best in November

Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo AvenueAoyama, late November

Guides for November

Also worth a look

4459 gigs at Tokyo's live houses and jazz clubs are listed for November: See the live music listings
Free Things to Do in Tokyo

Good to know

What is on in Tokyo in November 2026?

1331 events are listed for November 2026: 320 exhibitions, 298 festivals, 251 performances, 171 markets, 98 sports events, 90 illuminations, 46 gardens, 40 food events and 17 anime and games events. The big dates are Tori-no-ichi (6, 7, 18 and 19 Nov), Koishikawa Korakuen Autumn Illumination (13 to 24 Nov), Design Festa Vol. 64 (14 to 15 Nov), Za Kisshoten-nyo: Konchi Uma no Hi (period drama) (20 to 22 Nov), Hachioji Icho Matsuri (Ginkgo Festival) (21 to 22 Nov) and Rikugien Autumn Illumination (25 Nov to 6 Dec). 1267 have confirmed dates and 64 are annual events whose exact 2026 dates are still to be announced, shown with their usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.

Where are the Christmas markets in Tokyo in November 2026?

5 Christmas markets are on in November 2026: Yebisu Garden Place Christmas Marche (14 Nov to 25 Dec), Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-Toyosu (20 Nov to 25 Dec), Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (20 Nov to 25 Dec), Azabudai Hills Christmas Market (21 Nov to 25 Dec) and TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY Christmas (illumination and Christmas market) (28 Nov to 25 Dec, dates to be confirmed). Each card below has the venue and a link to the official page.

Which illuminations are on in Tokyo in November 2026?

23 light-ups are on in November 2026, among them Keyakizaka Illumination (5 Nov to 25 Dec), Marunouchi Winter Illumination (12 Nov to 14 Feb), Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2026 (12 Nov to 28 Feb), Koishikawa Korakuen Autumn Illumination (13 to 24 Nov) and Rikugien Autumn Illumination (25 Nov to 6 Dec). The winter illuminations guide compares the big ones.

Where can you see the autumn leaves in Tokyo in November 2026?

This month's autumn colour listings are Mt Takao Autumn Leaves Festival (24 Oct to 13 Dec, dates to be confirmed), Koishikawa Korakuen Autumn Illumination (13 to 24 Nov), Hachioji Icho Matsuri (Ginkgo Festival) (21 to 22 Nov), Andreas Staier harpsichord recital (22 Nov) and Rikugien Autumn Illumination (25 Nov to 6 Dec). The autumn colour page maps the gardens and ginkgo avenues with their usual peak.

What's the weather like in Tokyo in November?

In November Tokyo averages a high of 17°C (62°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with 96 mm of rain on about 7 days. Those are the Japan Meteorological Agency's averages for 1991 to 2020 at its Tokyo station, counting days with at least 1 mm of rain.

What festivals are on in Tokyo in November 2026?

19 festivals are listed for November 2026, among them JAZZ FESTIVAL in Yoyogi Park 2026 (3 Nov), Koto Wangan Matsuri (Koto Bay Festival) (7 to 8 Nov), Suginami Festa (7 to 8 Nov), 2nd Turkish Film Festival in Koto (15 Nov) and Hachioji Icho Matsuri (Ginkgo Festival) (21 to 22 Nov). Smaller shrine and shopping street festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.

Are there free events in Tokyo in November 2026?

Yes. 553 of the 1331 events listed for November 2026 are free to attend, including Keyakizaka Illumination (5 Nov to 25 Dec), Marunouchi Winter Illumination (12 Nov to 14 Feb) and Tori no Ichi (Second Rooster Day) (19 Nov). Food stalls and games at festivals cost extra.

Is November a good time to visit Tokyo?

How current is this list?

Near-term events are refreshed every week as organisers announce dates, and finished events drop off automatically. Annual events further out carry their typical dates until the official ones are published.

Running an event? Add your event and it's checked for the next weekly update.