12-December (Jyuni-gatsu)
Flea Market in Yanaka
Enmeiin, the temple in the warm and friendly historic town of Yanaka, will hold antique markets three times in September, October and November.
Autumn Leaves at Showakinen-koen Park
Nov. - mid. Dec.
Showakinen-koen, the largest national park in Tokyo, has various attractions including cultural and sporting amenities as well as gardens. The 300m-long ginkgo trees tunnel is the highlight of the park in autumn.
Game Market Autumn
Nov. 16 - 17, 2024
A large trade show features "Analog" games, including card games, board games, and tabletop role-playing games.
Tokyo Christmas Market in Meiji-jingu Gaien
Nov. 19 - Dec. 25, 2024
Inspired by the Christmas Market in Germany, this event will be held again this year in Tokyo. Visitors can enjoy Christmas in the European style with food and beverage stalls, as well as live performances by artists. Ja, Glüh Wein kann man dort trinken!
Autumn Lighting at Rikugien Garden
Nov. 2 - Dec. 4, 2024
The Rikugien, Tokyo's renowned traditional Japanese garden, will hold a special lighting event to enjoy autumn colors in the evening. Rikugien features a beautiful weeping cherry tree that will be illuminated in the evening.
KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2024
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2024
An arts and crafts fair will take place in Kanazawa, the city recognized internationally as a city of arts and crafts or Kogei. Kogei Art Fair Kanazawa will be a platform to showcase the fresh, new values and aesthetic consciousness of Kogei from Kanazawa to the world.
Shonan International Marathon
Dec. 1, 2024
Take Action, Be Better
Chichibu Night Festival
Dec. 2 and 3, 2024
The lively night festival "Chichibu Yomatsuri", one of the three largest float parade festivals in Japan, has a history of more than 300 years.
HEIWAJIMA ANTIQUE FAIR | Dec. 6 - 8, 2024
One of the largest antique markets in Tokyo, some 200 dealers will participate and sell different kinds of antiques.
Kumade Market at Oji Shrine
Dec. 6., 2024
A traditional market for Kumade lucky charms annually takes place at Oji-jinja Shrine in Oji Town.
Casual food festival for local foodies in Kawaguchi
Dec. 6 - 8, 2024
Why not come and savor the flavors across Japan while taking in the stunningly lit-up Kawaguchi station square?
Dog Show - Shippo Festa
Dec. 7 - 8, 2024
This event will include dog sport "Extream" competition, photography workshop, dog cafes, an exhibition of dog products.
Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks
Dec. 7. 14. 21. 28. 2024
Winter fireworks will be performed at Odaiba on Saturdays in December.
Doll accessories Spot Sale Fair
LC in Tokyo (Licca-chan Castle)
Dec. 8. 2024
Dress up your Licca chan doll
Tokaichi Market at Hikawa Shrine (Daitosai Festival)
Dec. 10. 2024
A large, traditional market held at a historic shrine in Omiya
Urawa Juuninchi-machi Market
December 12, 2024
One of the largest festivals in Urawa city, Saitama. This traditional lucky charm market takes place every December 12th of the year.
Okameichi Market at Kawaguchi-jinja Shrine
Dec. 15. 2024
A traditional market held every 15th of December in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture. Hundreds of stalls will line the street between Kawaguchi station and the shrine.
Flea Market in Setagaya (Boroichi Market)
Dec.15-16. 2024
A traditional market with a history of over 400 years, more than 700 stalls line in the streets. There is the Daikan-yashiki 代官屋敷, a former residence of the local governor (Samurai house) near the marketplace.
Hagoita Market at Asakusa Dec. 17-19. 2024
A traditional market held at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, annually takes place from 17th to 19th of December.
Yuzuyu Bathing at Sento Public Bathhouse
Dec. 21. 2024
In Japan, there is a traditional custom which is to take a Yuzuyu bath (hot citron bath) on the winter solstice, and most of Sento (Public Bathing Facilities) offer special Yuzuyu bathing at the regular fee on the day.