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.
Fall Foliage Festival in Nagatoro Nov. 1 - 30.
Within easy access from Tokyo, Nagatoro is one of the favored spots to enjoy autumn attractions.
Chrysanthemum festival in Bunkyo City
Nov. 1 - 23, 2025
On the grounds of Yushima Tenmangu Shrine, various Chrysanthemum flowers will be displayed.
Tokyo International Pen Show Nov. 1 - 3, 2025
Featuring writing and drawing instruments, the manufacturers, shops, and individual creators gather to showcase and sell their unique products, ink, and paper..
Gyoza Festival in Utsunomiya, Tochigi
Nov. 1 - 2. 2025
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. 1, 2025
The largest Nebuta festival is held in the Kanto area of Japan (Greater Tokyo). People parade with colorfully pictured large paper lanterns
Traditional festival in Saitama - Han-no Matsuri
Nov. 1 - 2. 2025
A traditional festival held in Hanno City. People from towns in the Hanno area gather with their gorgeous floats and parade through the streets.
Dream Yosacoy Dance Festival
Nov.2- 3. 2025
The Dream Yosacoy Festival is one of the largest street dance festivals held in Tokyo, featuring around 50 teams who will show their dynamic dance performances.
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.
Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu (Samurai Parade) Nov. 3. 2025
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 done in the Edo Period (1603 - 1868)
Shamisen performance at Rikugien Garden Nov. 3, 2025
Rikugien, Tokyo's famous traditional Japanese garden, will host a special event featuring a Tsugaru-jamisen (Japanese banjo) music performance.
Fire Walking at Akiba-jinja Shrine
Nov. 6, 2025
Worshipers walk barefoot over hot coals to pray for good health and protection from fire.
Yabusame Horseback Archery in Kawagoe
Nov. 8, 2025
Yabusame is the art of shooting arrows on horseback, performed as a traditional ceremony that derives from horse riding exercises for Samurai warriors.
New Sake Celebration at the breweries in Fussa City Nov. 8, 2025
Fussa City, the city of local Sake, will hold a local festival where you can enjoy this year's new Sake from two breweries. The event will include free Sake brewery tours, sample tasting, premium Sake sales, food and beer stalls, and more.
Le Tour de France SAITAMA CRITERIUM
Nov. 9. 2025
The race is set on the 3.5km closed circuit in the middle of Saitama city. Top international riders who have won Le Tour de France classifications and leading Japanese riders will join this competition.
Fresh Soba Noodle Festival in Chichibu Nov. 9, 2025
A food event held at Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture, known for the scenic spots along the Arakawa River. Soba noodles made with fresh buckwheat harvested this October will be served at the festival.
Katsushika International Friendship Festival Nov. 9, 2025
A local event held in Katsushika City, Tokyo. This cultural exchange event gives visitors opportunities to have multicultural experiences.
Oshijo Castle Jidai Festival
Nov. 9. 2025
Held at the park of Oshijo, a small but historic castle in Gyoda city, features a parade of people in samurai warrior costumes. The highlight is the performance of the arquebusiers.
Torinoichi Market at Otori-jinja Shrines
Nov. 12 and Nov. 24, 2025
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.
Pottery Market at Toneri Park Nov. 15 - 24, 2025
Potters from all over Japan will come together at this market. You’ll be able to check out some great items like rice bowls, Japanese tea cups, sake cups, sashimi plates, nabe pots, and so much more!
The World Yuru-chara Awards
Nov. 15 - 16 2025
Yuru-chara or local mascots created across Japan and some other countries, will gather at Hanyu City in Saitama prefecture to compete for the award as the most popular Yuru-chara
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