11-November (Jyuichi-gatsu)
Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival (Oedo Kakki Parade)
Nov. 1, 2026
This festival is held in the Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas near JR Tokyo Station. It features a large parade with approximately 2,000 participants marching down Chuo Dori Street.
Gyoza Festival in Utsunomiya, Tochigi
Nov. 7 - 8. 2026
Utsunomiya is known for Gyoza. During this local food festival, Gyoza stalls will line up in Utsunomiya Joushi Park, where various types of Gyoza are served at reasonable prices.
Kitamoto Night Festival (Nebuta Festival)Nov. 7, 2026
The largest Nebuta festival is held in the Kanto area of Japan (Greater Tokyo). People parade with colorfully pictured large paper lanterns
Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu (Samurai Parade) Nov. 3. 2026
Located in Hakone, Hakone-Yumoto is an Onsen hot spring resort town with a long history. This event is a parade to re-enact the Daimyo Gyoretsu, the feudal lord's procession held in the Edo Period (1603 - 1868)
Horseback Archery Festival in Moroyama town
Nov. 3, 2025
With a history of over 950 years, boys aged 15 years old take part in this traditional ceremony and challenge arrow shooting on horseback.
Shamisen performance at Rikugien Garden Nov. 3, 2026
Rikugien, Tokyo's famous traditional Japanese garden, will host a special event featuring a Tsugaru-jamisen (Japanese banjo) music performance.
Oshijo Castle Jidai Festival
Nov. 8. 2026
Held at the park of Oshijo, a small but historic castle in Gyoda City, the festival features a parade of people in samurai warrior costumes. The highlight is the performance of the arquebusiers.
Torinoichi Market at Otori-jinja Shrines
Nov. 7 and Nov. 19, 2026
Torinoichi Fair is an open-air market selling lucky charms called Kumade. It has been said that the Kumade brings people good fortune and protects them from misfortune.
The World Yuru-chara Awards
Nov. 21- 22 2026
Yuru-chara, or local mascots created across Japan and some other countries, will gather in Hanyu City in Saitama Prefecture to compete for the award as the most popular Yuru-chara
Fall Foliage Festival at Naritasan Temple Garden Nov. 14 - 29, 2026
The Naritasan Temple is known for its beautiful Japanese garden with seasonally blooming trees and flowers. In autumn, the 165,000-square-meter garden is covered with colorful fall leaves.
Tokyo Food Fes - TOKYO SYUKAKUSAI Nov. 21 - 22, 2026
Delicious! Fun! Tokyo Fest
Join us to experience delicious local cuisine and vibrant culture, transporting you on a journey through Tokyo.
Turtle Toy Exhibition - Kame DE ShowNov. 23, 2026
Featuring an extensive range of Kame (Turtle) goods, this market event showcases a variety of adorable Kame toys for enthusiasts.
Yokohama Night Flowers 2026
Sundays or Saturdays during Apr.9 - Dec. 31
A fantastic 5-min short fireworks show will be an evening surprise in the Yokohama Bay area.
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
Oct. 24, 25, 31, Nov 1 2026
This tea ceremony event will take place at two sites in Tokyo, in order to introduce the Japanese traditional tea culture. You can enjoy a bowl of tea at elegant venues, even if you are not familiar with the tea ceremony.
Roppongi Art Night 2026
Oct. 31- No. 1, 2026
The festival unfolds from the stage of Roppongi City, developing content such as art installations, music, and performances across the city to advance the possibilities of art within society.
Nishiaraidaishi Temple 1200 Aniversary Festival Oct. 3 - Nov. 8, 2026
To commemorate the temple's 1,200th anniversary, various fun events will take place on the weekends, including an Awa-odori dance parade and Daruma doll cosplay.
Autumn Rose Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens
Oct.6 - Nov.23. 2026
The gardens boast 5100 roses of 274 different varieties that bloom in both spring and autumn.
Autumn Rose Festival at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Oct. 10 - Nov. 6, 2026
The Kyu-Furukawa Gardens feature a Western-style garden adorned with approximately 200 roses of 100 different varieties, as well as a Japanese garden designed by the legendary gardener Jihei Ogawa.
Tsukemen Ramen Festival
Oct.10 - Nov.15. 2026
The largest food festival featuring Tsukemen (dipping) Ramen will take place at Okubo-koen in Shinjuku. Visitors can enjoy Tsukemen Ramen from famous restaurants across Japan during the festival..
Modeler's Dungeon Oct. 10, 2026
Plastic model enthusiasts' groups will hold an exhibition to showcase impressive, realistic 1/72-scale models, including aircraft, ships, and more.
Moon Viewing and Lighting Event at Hamarikyu Garden Oct. 21 - 23, 2026
Hamarikyu Korakuen Garden, a traditional Japanese garden on the waterfront of Tokyo Bay, invites you to a special evening event to celebrate the beauty of moon viewing and the enchanting glow of evening lighting.
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