January 2025 Events in Tokyo

Earth Garden Winter Festival

Earth Garden is a sustainability focused festival with market stalls, workshops, and live entertainment.

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

Expect a ton of snow shipped in from Gunma and unique and large snowmen arranged along the sidewalk in Kanda.

Usokae Bullfinch Exchange

Usokae Bullfinch Exchange is Kameido Tenjin Shrine's most renowned festival.

January Grand Sumo Tournament

The first of Japan's six annual Sumo Tournaments.

Nabe Festival

Sample popular nabe (clay pot stews) from all over Japan at this festival.

Ekiben Tournament

If you're a fan of ekiben (aka station lunchboxes) then this is the event for you. At Ekiben Tournament you can buy ekiben from all over Japan in one handy location in Tokyo.

Winter and Sake Festival

If you like sake and fresh seafood the Winter and Sake Festival in Yoyogi Park is the place for you. Don't miss the live tuna carving demonstration.

Matsuda Wintersweet Festival

Take a stroll through Matsuda's Yadoriki area, surrounded by crowds of people and Wintersweet shrubs.

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.

Marunouchi Illumination 2024

With over 1.2 million lights, Marunouchi's Nakadori Avenue feels like a winter wonderland, complete with ice rink and miniature merry-go-round.

Midtown Ice Rink

Midtown Ice Rink is a popular winter event and right next door to Midtown Winter Lights.

Cat Holiday Exhibition Winter 2025

Celebrate cats with this joint photo exhibition featuring Instagram stars, craft stalls, and more!

Ashigakubo Icicles Illumination

See the illuminated icicles of Ashigakubo in Saitama and find yourself in a winter wonderland.

Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination

This winter illumination features an amazing 2,000,000 LEDs draped over structures both temporary and permanent at Tokyo Dome City.

Kioi Winter 23/24

Add a forested touch to your Christmas cheer with the Kioi winter forest. With brilliant views from the Benkeibashi bridge, make sure you don't miss their centerpiece stag illumination.

Yomiuriland Jewellumination

Light up your Christmas with this brilliant illumination display that transforms Yomiuriland into a kaleidoscopic dream.