1 - January (Ichi-gatsu)
Walking Tours of Yanaka Shichifukujin
Shichifukujin Meguri is a short pilgrimage tour to visit temples and shrines of Shichifukujin, the Seven Deities of Good Fortune.
New Year's free admission to three museums in Tokyo
On January 2nd(Thu) and 3rd(Fri), admission is free for some exhibitions at;
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART TOKYO
EDO-TOKYO OPEN AIR ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM
New Year's Celebration Events at the Tokyo National Museum
Jan 2 - 26 2025
Celebrating the New Year 2025, various special events will take place at the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno, Tokyo. The zodiac animal of 2025 is Hebi or snake, and collections related to snakes will be exhibited.
Daruma Doll Market at Kitain Temple | Jan. 3
Kawagoe historic district includes old merchant homes built in the traditional warehouse-style of the Edo period. Kitain, a historical temple related to the Tokugawa Shogun family, has various attractions including the numerous stone states called Gokyaku Rakan.
Oedo Antique Market at Tokyo International Forum | Jan. 5, 19, 2025
A flea market held in front of the Tokyo International Forum Building, just one minute away from JR Yurakucho Station in Ginza. Admission Free.
Maebashi New Year Market Festival | Jan. 9.
A traditional market held to sell Daruma dolls. Many stalls line along Honmachi-dori Road (Route 50) and shopping streets of central Maebashi. Traditional ceremonies will also take place on the street and at Maebashi Hachimangu Shrine.
TOKYO eSPORTS FESTA
| Jan. 10-12. 2025
The eSport event will hold six competitions that everyone can enjoy.
New year celebration festival at Toranomon Kotohira Shrine | Jan. 10
The Seven luck gods in colorful kimono dresses will parade in the shrine
Street Performance Festival in Saitama City
Jan. 11-12. 2025
Street performers and comedians will gather and show their performances to make the first laugh and smile in the new year of 2025.
Isesaki New Year Market (Isesaki Hatsuichi) | Jan. 11.
A traditional market held to sell Daruma dolls and lucky charms. More than 100 stalls line along Honcho-dori Avenue. Traditional performing arts will also take place at Isesaki-jinja Shrine.
Yama (King of the world of the dead) Festival/Market | Jan. 15 and 16
The hidden-away-from-view statue of Yama, treasured at Shoenji temple 勝専寺 in Kitasenju 北千住, is opened to the public twice a year on 15th, 16th of January and July.
Flea Market in Setagaya (Boroichi Market)
Jan. 15 and 16. 2025
A traditional market with a history of over 400 years, more than 700 stalls will line on the streets. The marketplace is located near the Daikan-yashiki 代官屋敷, a former residential house of the local governor (Samurai house).
Tokyo Traditional Crafts Fair
Jan. 15 - 20, 2025
The Tokyo metropolitan government will hold an exhibition in Shinjuku featuring traditional artworks made in Tokyo. Visitors can purchase the exhibits, and workshop programs will also be available to experience the extraordinary techniques handed down through generations.
Shamisen Play at Japan Festa in ADACHI | Feb. 8 -9, 2025 at Japan Festa in ADACHI
Feb. 8 -9, 2025
A yearly event for kids is held at a public hall in Adachi City, Tokyo. In the evening, Shamisen music and dance will be performed on the stage.
Ariake Kotto Antique Market
Feb. 22 - 24, 2025
One of the largest antique markets in Tokyo will be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Odaiba.
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