Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2026
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this November
The air turns crisp, the ginkgo trees start to glow and the first holiday lights flicker on. November can feel like a quiet stretch between Halloween and the Christmas rush, but Tokyo keeps plenty on the calendar.
This year brings sweet potato snacks, rooftop sake, early illuminations and a festival devoted to eggs over rice. Here are Metropolis’ picks for the month.
Sweet Potato Fes TOKYO 2026
October 30 – November 8
Japan’s favorite autumn snack gets its own festival in Nakano. Vendors serve yakiimo (roasted sweet potato) in many forms, from parfaits and pizza to tacos, soup and fries.
New this year is a pet-friendly cafe terrace. The first 100 visitors each day can also pick up a free coupon worth ¥800 in food tickets. Payment is cashless only.
Time: 11am – 7pm weekdays / 10am – 7pm weekends and holidays
Location: Nakano Shiki-no-mori Park Event Area, 4-12 Nakano, Nakano-ku
Entrance Cost: Free
Website: yakiimofes.jp
Art Week Tokyo 2026
November 4 – 8
Art Week Tokyo returns for its fifth edition with a record 56 museums and galleries taking part. A free shuttle, the AWT Bus, loops between venues, so there’s no need to plan routes.
In Minami-Aoyama, a pop-up bar serves cocktails created by artists including Mariko Mori. A free video program in Marunouchi and a series of talks round out the week.
Time: Varies by venue
Location: Museums and galleries across Tokyo
Entrance Cost: Free (some exhibitions charge admission)
Website: artweektokyo.com
Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas 2026
November 5 – December 25
Skytree kicks off the holiday season early. Under this year’s theme, “Wish Upon a Star,” around 400,000 gold lights cover the area each evening. An 8-meter star-themed tree anchors the display.
The Christmas market returns for its 11th year on the fourth-floor Sky Arena. Look for a stollen about 4 meters long. After dark, the tower itself lights up like a giant tree.
Time: Illuminations 4pm – 11pm / Christmas market 11am – 10pm
Location: Tokyo Skytree Town, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku
Entrance Cost: Free (observation deck tickets sold separately)
Website: tokyo-skytree.jp
Tokyo Christmas Advent 2026 in Ueno Park
November 6 – December 25
Ueno Park hosts a European-style Christmas market for most of the season. Stalls sell hot wine, holiday food and seasonal goods, and illuminations brighten both areas after dark.
The first area opens below the Saigo Takamori statue. A second section around Shinobazu Pond follows on November 18. Free live music plays on the stage throughout the run.
Time: Varies by day
Location: Ueno Park, Taito-ku
Entrance Cost: Free
Website: christmas-advent.jp
Tori no Ichi at Ootori Shrine
November 7 and 19
Tori no Ichi (rooster fair) takes place on the days of the rooster in the old zodiac calendar. In 2026 those fall on November 7 and 19. At Asakusa’s Ootori Shrine, the fair starts at midnight with a drumbeat and runs through the day.
Hundreds of stalls sell kumade (decorated bamboo rakes), charms said to rake in good fortune for the year ahead. When a sale closes, vendors often lead a round of rhythmic hand-clapping.
Time: Midnight – midnight
Location: Ootori Shrine, 3-18-7 Senzoku, Taito-ku
Entrance Cost: Free
Website: otorisama.or.jp
Harry Potter: Magical Winter
November 13 – January 11
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo dresses up for the holidays. Floating candles hang above trees more than 5 meters tall in the Great Hall, with ornaments made by the film crew.
For the first time, snow covers the Forbidden Forest. Buckbeak stands among the white trees, and glowing footprints lead toward Aragog’s lair. Time slots can sell out, so book ahead.
Time: Opening times vary
Location: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, 1-1-7 Kasugacho, Nerima-ku
Entrance Cost: From ¥6,600 for adults / ¥5,500 for juniors / ¥4,000 for children (prices vary by date)
Website: wbstudiotour.jp
SAKE PARK 7
November 13 – 15
The rooftop lawn of MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya becomes an open-air tasting spot for three days. Twenty-eight established and craft breweries from across Japan pour their sake alongside food pairings.
This edition celebrates the autumn harvest, with live music throughout the weekend.
Time: 3pm – 7pm (November 13) / Noon – 7pm (November 14) / Noon – 6pm (November 15)
Location: MIYASHITA PARK rooftop, 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
Entrance Cost: ¥2,070
Website: sakepark.tokyo
Hachioji Ginkgo Festival—Ichou Festa
November 21 – 22
More than 700 ginkgo trees turn gold along the Koshu Kaido in Hachioji. The 47th Ichou Matsuri (ginkgo festival) brings local food and craft stalls to the street beneath them.
A highlight is the wooden “travel permit,” which collects stamps from checkpoints along the route. It’s a nod to the Edo period, when travelers needed official passes to move along the road.
Time: To be announced
Location: Koshu Kaido Road, Hachioji-shi
Entrance Cost: Free
Website: ichou-festa.org
Midtown Christmas 2026
November 26 – December 25
Tokyo Midtown’s illumination returns under the theme “Midwinter Night’s Dream.” Light and color recreate a snowy forest, festive streets and an aurora across the garden.
A four-minute show set to original music includes floating soap bubbles, which run through December 20. New this year is the Midwinter Lounge, serving champagne in the garden. The Ralph Lauren Midtown Ice Rink follows on December 5.
Time: 5pm – 11pm
Location: Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku
Entrance Cost: Free
Website: tokyo-midtown.com
For more, read our guide to Tokyo’s best illuminations.
Egg Fest in Tokyo 2026
November 27 – 29
Sunshine City in Ikebukuro devotes a weekend to tamago kake gohan (raw egg over rice). An all-you-can-eat area offers about 90,000 eggs and 3.5 metric tons of rice from producers nationwide.
Tickets for the tasting area must be booked in advance. The food market next door is free to enter, with dozens of stalls selling egg dishes and sweets.
Time: 10am – 8pm (closes 6:30pm on November 29)
Location: Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
Entrance Cost: Free (all-you-can-eat area ¥1,500)
Website: tamafes.com
