Events in Tokyo in December 2026
Tokyo event dates for December 2026 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to December.
Tokyo's December 2026 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 25
Roppongi Hills Artelligent Christmas 2026
Seasonal illumination and art installations combined with Christmas-themed events in the Roppongi Hills complex.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination 2026
A spectacular winter illumination event with millions of LED lights decorating Tokyo Dome City.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Shinjuku Terrace City Illumination 2026
Winter illumination event featuring light displays and seasonal decorations in the Shinjuku Terrace City area.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- New Year's Eve · bankDec 31
- Long weekend with bridge dayDec 31–Jan 3
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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Turn these December events into a full Tokyo plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.