December 2024 Events in Tokyo

Tokyo Christmas Market 2024

Wander through the crowds with delicious German snacks and drinks, while live music and illuminations really embrace the Yule spirit.

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market

Wander through the whimsical stalls selling traditional Christmas snacks and treats while wrapped up warm.

Tokyo Tower Christmas Market

A European Christmas market lands in Japan, at the foot of Tokyo Tower.

Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2024

The opening of the brand new Azabudai Hills complex comes with a sprinkling of Christmas cheer.

Midtown Christmas (Winter Lights) 2024

The Midtown illumination is an incredibly popular Christmas event.

Tokyo Michi Terrace 2023

A light-up event that has happened for the last few years on the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station.

Roppongi Hills Christmas Illumination 2024

Tokyo Tower provides a perfect backdrop to this annual Christmas illumination.

Countdown Japan 23/24

Four days of partying, rock, and nearly 200,000 people. If you're into music festivals and really want to ring in the New Year with a bang, this is for you.

TKNC Countdown Week

For those who love to party, TK Nightclub's New Year count down event lasts an entire week.

Hanayashiki Countdown 2024/24

Looking for a New Year's Eve celebration that all the family can enjoy? Come and join the countdown event taking place at the oldest amusement park in Japan.

New Year Countdown Cruise Around Tokyo Bay

Celebrate the turn of the year with elegance and style on a cruise around Tokyo Bay.

Liquidroom Presents New Year Party 2024

Join a good bash this New Year's Eve at Liquidroom, a well-known, popular live music venue in Shibuya.

Winter Comiket

The winter edition of Comiket is one of Japan’s biggest comic-related events.

Womb Presents New Year Countdown to 2024

Hit the new year running with a club party like none other. With international DJ's and hundreds of people around you, you'll feel like you've danced into the new year.

Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine Fox Parade

Gather with the foxes for the first shrine visit of the year at Ōji Inari-jinja Shrine.

Hakone Shrine New Year Fireworks and Festival

Celebrate the New Year with fireworks at one of Japan's most iconic spots.

Omotesandō Illumination

Walking in a winter wonderland indeed, this stretch of Omotesando's busy street lit up will have you feeling Christmassy in no time.

Meguro River Winter Illuminations

See the famous cherry blossom view of Meguro River in winter — well, sort of.

Toranomon Light Art

The Hills have lights — Toranomon Hills hosts an international illumination show.

Tokyo Mega Illumination

Mega is indeed the only word for these illuminations, but don't think that's all there is! From festival foods to horse-related activities, there's plenty to see here behind the lights.

Ebisu Garden Place Illumination

With the sparkling lights and wistful piano music, you'll feel like you're walking through a fairytale.

Shinjuku Twinkle Park

Enjoy a quiet getaway from the rush of Shinjuku in Shinjuku Twinkle Park. Keep an eye out around Christmas for their handbell concert.

Shinjuku Southern Terrace Illumination

Christmas illuminations only a short walk away from one of Japan's busiest stations. Just the thing to brighten your day without going far.

Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2024

Hankering for some winter illuminations? Look no further than Hibiya Magic Time Illumination.