Here is what’s happening across Tokyo for the month of December. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more!
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows in December
Roppongi Crossing 2025: What Passes Is Time. We Are Eternal.
The Roppongi Crossing series is a triennial, co-curated exhibition at the Mori Art Museum, launched in 2004 to capture the current state of Japan’s contemporary art scene. The eighth edition, featuring 21 artists and groups, explores how art can shift and diversify our sense of time — whether it be personal, geological and social. The exhibition spans a diverse range of media, from painting and video to crafts, zines and community projects. Some highlights include A.A. Murakami’s immersive installation using fog and light, Takuro Kuwata’s bold, colorful interpretations of historic ceramic techniques and Kelly Akashi’s intricate glass sculpture.
| Date & Time | Dec 3, 2025-Mar 29, 2026・10:00-22:00・Until 17:00 on Tue, and Dec 8 (Mon). Open until 22:00 on Dec 30 (Tue) |
| Price | Adults ¥2,000 / Over 65 ¥1,700 / Students ¥1,400 / Middle School and Under Free |
| Location | Mori Art Museum |
| More Info | on Weekends & Holidays - Adults ¥2,200 / Over 65 ¥1,900 / Students ¥1,500 |
Tokyo Comic Con 2025
Tokyo Comic Con will be held in Makuhari Messe with celebrities including Johnny Depp, Sebastian Stan, Norman Reedus and Christopher Llyod.
| Date & Time | Dec 05-07・11:00-19:00・event hours vary each day |
| Price | ¥5500 for adults (¥5900 day of), ¥1000 for guests under 18, ¥500 for guests under 15 |
| Location | Makuhari Messe |
Duncan Swann 'Infinite City' Art Exhibition
UltraSuperNew Kura art gallery will host Duncan Swann's "Infinite City" exhibition exploring city life in Tokyo through oil paintings.
| Date & Time | Dec 06-19・by appointment only, closed on Sunday and Monday |
| Price | Free |
| Location | UltraSuperNew Kura |
Okumura Togyū, "Rabbit", Yamatane Museum of Art
Love: Japanese Paintings of Adorable Things
This winter, Yamatane Museum of Art’s diverse collection of modern and contemporary nihonga warms visitors’ hearts. The exhibition, perfect for viewing with your beloved, showcases how artists have captured the many forms of love in our lives — romance, familial love, compassion toward animals and even oshikatsu fandom. Aptly, the exhibition is titled “Itoshii” in Japanese, an adjective that encompasses various feelings of affection, tenderness and wistfulness. Among the displayed works are Kawasaki Kotora’s painting of a child dreaming of his hometown, Okumura Togyu’s portraits of rabbits and Kaburagi Kiyokata’s depictions of tragic romance.
| Date & Time | Dec 6, 2025-Feb 15, 2026・10:00-17:00・Closed Mondays, Except Jan 12; Closed Dec 29 - Jan 2, Jan 13 |
| Price | Adults ¥1,400 / Students ¥500 - 1,100 / Middle School and Under Free |
| Location | Yamatane Museum of Art |
Kusama Yayoi, "Macaroni Coat" (1963). Mixed media, 118.5×80.3×12.0 cm. Itabashi Art Museum ©YAYOI KUSAMA
Anti-Action: Artist-Women’s Challenges and Responses in Postwar Japan
During the 1950s and 60s in Japan, female artists initially gained prominence in the avant-garde scene, supported by movements like art informel. However, the subsequent introduction of “action painting” — a style closely associated with masculine ideals of boldness and strength — led to the marginalization of women painters from critical discussion. This exhibition seeks to reinterpret modern and contemporary Japanese art history by adopting the “anti-action” perspective, presenting artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Atsuko Tanaka and Hideko Fukushima, and many others who have been traditionally overlooked in art history.
| Date & Time | Dec 16, 2025-Feb 8, 2026・10:00-17:00・Fri and Sat until 20:00 |
| Price | Adults ¥2,000 / College ¥1,200 |
| Location | The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo |
| More Info | includes admission fee for MOMAT Collection |
Imagine Noh: Legends and Laughter On Stage
Imagine Noh is an official guided experience with certified hosts and presentations for an accessible way to enjoy Kyoto's traditional arts.
| Date & Time | Nov 12-Dec 04・17:30-19:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥18000 for A-tier seats, ¥5,000 for ages 18-25, free for children ages 6-17 |
| Location | Kyoto Kanze Noh Theater and The Kongo Noh Theatre |
"Blue Circle," 2025, Oil on canvas, φ1000mm ©YEYE
YEYE: Telepathy
If you’re on the right side of Instagram, you’ve definitely seen Korean artist YEYE’s adorable paintings of her fluffy white dog. Named Moonge, the dog — known for its many charming expressions — spent 15 years by the artist’s side. YEYE’s humorous, heartwarming works have touched the hearts of fans around the world.
| Date & Time | Nov 05-Dec 06・11:00-19:00・Closed Sun & Mon, Except Nov 9 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Kaikai Kiki Gallery |
Tokihiro Sato, "Photo-Respiration: City Scape #22", 1988. Archival pigment print, 130.7 x 103.5 cm. © Tokihiro Sato, courtesy Poetic Scape.
Tokihiro Sato: Photo-Respiration – City Scape
Photographer Tokihiro Sato uses specialized techniques like pinhole cameras, the camera obscura and long exposure to explore themes of light, time, space and the body, pushing the boundaries of photographic expression.This exhibition showcases works from his signature Photo-Respiration series, focusing on the “City Scape” images created within urban and architectural environments. By tracing trails with a penlight in the dark, or reflecting sunlight with mirrors, Sato crafts tangible traces of time.
| Date & Time | Oct 27-Dec 07・13:00-18:00・Nov 7-9 Open from 10:00, Closed Mon, Tue and Nov 29 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Poetic Scape |
Marc Chagall, “Amoureux au bouquet de fleurs ou Les Amoureux aux fleurs”. courtesy of galerie taménaga
Marc Chagall: 40 Years in Remembrance
Marking the 40th anniversary of Marc Chagall’s passing, the exhibition displays the Russian-French painter’s enchanting, dreamlike works. Chagall’s oeuvre — celebrated for its spiritual optimism and poetic beauty — often drew from Jewish folklore, featuring recurring motifs such as floating lovers, musicians, angels and farm animals. The show has a particular focus on the bouquet as a motif; for Chagall, flowers were symbolic of love, happiness, remembrance and life itself. It’s a rare opportunity to see approximately thirty timeless works by one of the most beloved modernist artists of all time.
| Date & Time | Nov 08-Dec 07・11:00-19:00・Open 11:00-17:00 on Sundays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Galerie Taménaga |
Prism of the Real: Making Art in Japan
The Prism of the Real exhibition at the National Art Center Tokyo examines and showcases more than 50 artists from Japan and abroad, looking at both art that emerged from Japan and how Japanese culture has inspired the world between 1989 and 2010.
| Date & Time | Sep 03-Dec 08・10:00-18:00・last admission 30 minutes before closing, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00-20:00, closed on Tuesdays and September 24 |
| Price | ¥2000 for adults, ¥1000 for university students, ¥500 for high school students |
| Location | National Art Center Tokyo |
| More Info | Junior high school students or younger are free, guests with disabilities (plus one assistant) will be admitted for free upon presenting ID |
Thomas Ruff, "Substrat 41 III," 2009, courtesy of Gallery Koyanagi
Thomas Ruff Solo Exhibition: Two of Each
Experimental German photographer Thomas Ruff will hold a much-anticipated solo exhibition “Two of Each” at Gallery Koyanagi starting this October. As the name of the exhibition suggests, two pieces from each of his representative series — “Substrate,” “negatives,” “flower.s” and “untitled#” — will be shown.
| Date & Time | Oct 18-Dec 13・12:00-19:00・10:00~18:00 from Nov 7 – 9 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Gallery Koyanagi |
| More Info | Closed on Sundays, Mondays, National Holidays (open on Sun, Nov 9) |
Sweets in Everyday Life Exhibition
The Minato City Local History Museum will host a special exhibition on the evolution of confectioneries in Japan.
| Date & Time | Oct 18-Dec 14・~17:00・until 20:00 PM on Saturdays, last admission 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | ¥400 for adults, ¥200 for high school, junior high and elementary students |
| Location | Minato City Local History Museum |
Bvlgari Kaleidos: Colors, Cultures and Crafts
Luxury brand Bvlgari will hold its largest exhibition in Japan with over 350 pieces, including jewelry and contemporary art.
| Date & Time | Sep 17-Dec 15・10:00-18:00・last admission 30 minutes before closing, closed on tuesdays and on september 24 |
| Price | ¥2300 for adults, ¥1000 for university students, ¥500 for high school students |
| Location | national art center tokyo |
Viennese Style: Biedermeier through Fin de Siècle
Delving into two of Vienna’s most generative and beautiful artistic eras — the Biedermeier era (early 19th century) and the fin de siècle (turn of the 20th century) — this exhibition showcases everything from furniture and silverware to ornaments and jewelry. It’s a great introduction to the essence of the modern “Viennese Style”: a unique blend of geometric functionalism and richly decorative, fantastical expressions by artists like Gustav Klimt. Advance reservations are required, but admission fees are to be paid at the entrance.
| Date & Time | Oct 04-Dec 17・10:00-18:00・Closed Wed, Last Entry 17:30. Reservations Required |
| Price | Adults ¥1,500 / Over 65 ¥1,400 / Students ¥1,000 / Middle School and Under Free |
| Location | Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art |
| More Info | Admission is free for disability passbook holders and up to one accompanying adult. |
'Imagining the Magic' Tokyo Disney Resort Photography Project
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold a free exhibition at Fujifilm Square featuring photographer Mika Ninagawa, and various Disney characters.
| Date & Time | Nov 21-Dec 18・10:00-19:00・final day until 14:00, last entry 10 minutes before closing |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Fujifilm Square |
EIKI MORI, "Untitled" from Moonbow Flags, 2025. C-print, 21 x 32 cm. © Eiki Mori, courtesy the artist and Ken Nakahashi.
Eiki Mori: Moonbow Flags
Eiki Mori’s new series, “Moonbow Flags,” is his first solo exhibition in two years, featuring 24 unique photograms that layer negative film portraits with hand-drawn, white geometric shapes inspired by flags and everyday patterns. Mori aims to deconstruct the symbolic authority of existing flags and introduce new perspectives by fusing them with personal and playful elements. “This [deconstruction] exposes a nameless something, previously unworthy of respect, which quietly and forcefully flutters within everyday life and emotion,” Mori said in a press statement.
| Date & Time | Oct 10-Dec 20・13:00-20:00・Closed Sun & Mon |
| Price | Free |
| Location | ken nakahashi |
SAMIRO YUNOKI, "Sunlight Through Trees", 2019. Collection of the Matsumoto City Museum of Art. Courtesy Gallery Tom.
Samiro Yunoki: The Eternal Now
This exhibition offers a comprehensive look at the creative output of the textile artist Samiro Yunoki, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 101. Over the course of his life, Yunoki built a unique body of work distinguished by vibrant colors and humorous forms that bridged both Japanese folk traditions and Modernism. The show reflects on his remarkable 75-year career, spanning various genres including dyeing, illustration and collage, and invites visitors on a journey through the cities and regions that influenced his life and work.
| Date & Time | Oct 24-Dec 21・11:00-19:00・Last Entry 18:30. Closed Mon (Tue if Mon is a Holiday) |
| Price | ¥1,600 Adults, ¥1,000 College and High School Students |
| Location | Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery |
| More Info | Check Site for Group Rates |
RIKAKO KAWAUCHI, "Time to feed the milk, time to become a tiger", 2023. Oil on canvas, 130.3 x 162 cm. © Rikako Kawauchi, courtesy the artist and Waitingroom.
Rikako Kawauchi: Humans and Tigers
Rikako Kawauchi’s artistic inquiry often centers on the body, viewed through themes of food and eating. Drawing upon South American and African myths as metaphors, she explores binaries such as body and mind, self and other. Working across diverse media — including painting, drawing, neon and marble — Kawauchi’s practice is consistently defined by the “line,” which she uses to vividly reveal both physical and spiritual states. Her expressive brushwork captures the body’s movements and emotions with a sense of immediacy and speed. For this specific exhibition, Kawauchi focuses on the core duality expressed in the title, presenting a new body of work that deeply investigates the complex relationship between animals and humans.
| Date & Time | Nov 05-Dec 21・12:00-19:00・Closed Mon & Tue. Open Until 17:00 on Sun |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Waitingroom |
©2025 Kozo Miyoshi/Vacant
A Long Interview with Kozo Miyoshi
Photographer Kozo Miyoshi, known for his quiet, reverent inquiry into the world over a career spanning more than fifty years, is presenting his first solo exhibition in more than a decade. Miyoshi’s work is characterized by its subtle rendering of light, shadow and stillness, capturing landscape and people with a sense of purity and openness. The show features prints selected from his new photobook, "A Long Interview with Kozo Miyoshi." It’s a rare chance to see works printed by the artist’s own hand using ultra-large analog negatives.
| Date & Time | Nov 28-Dec 22・13:00-18:00・Open Fri-Mon, Closing 17:00 on Nov 28 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Vacant/Centre |
ṢỌLÁ OLÚLÒDE, "In the Secret Garden of Our Love", 2025. Dye, indigo, batik, wax, ink, pastel and charcoal on canvas, 120 x 150 cm. © Ṣọlá Olúlòde.
Group Exhibition ‘The Clearing’: Artists from the African Diaspora
Curated by Ekow Eshun for space Un, “The Clearing” is an exhibition of paintings by contemporary artists from the African diaspora that explores themes of kinship, connection and collective memory. Drawing inspiration from a scene in Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved, in which Black townsfolk meet in a forest clearing for mutual support, the show meditates on communal gathering as an act of resistance, restoration and creation. The exhibition aims to present Black subjectivity as expansive and sovereign, and celebrate the full emotional and spiritual complexity of Black life through sanctuaries of quiet power. The artists represented include Nengi Omuku, Sola Olulode, Okiki Akinfe, Arthur Timothy and Kwesi Botchway.
| Date & Time | Nov 03-Dec 26・12:00-19:00・Closed Mon & Tue |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Space Un Tokyo |
(Left) Idris Khan, "The shadow of water" (2025). Courtesy the artist, Photographer: Stephen White & Co. (Right) Annie Morris, "Stack 3, Cobalt Turquoise" (2025). Courtesy the artist, Photographer: Stephen White & Co.
Annie Morris and Idris Khan: A Petal Silently Falls
This is the last month to catch Kotaro Nukaga’s two-person exhibition revolving around Annie Morris and Idris Khan. The show marks the first exhibition in Japan for both acclaimed British artists, who are partners in life and in their collaborative practice. Morris is known for her vividly colored, precariously balanced Stack sculptures, which originated as a means of processing the grief of stillbirth but have evolved into monuments of hope and remembrance. Khan, born to a multicultural background, creates serene, contemplative works — photographs, paintings, sculptures — that use repetition and layering to visualize the accumulation of time and the complexity of memory. This is evident in his newest piece, After the Reflection, which meticulously deconstructs Monet’s Water Lilies.
| Date & Time | Oct 29-Dec 26・11:30-18:00・Sun & Mon Closed |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Kotaro Nukaga Roppongi, Kotaro Nukaga Tennoz |
View of the exhibition "The In-Between" at Perrotin Tokyo. Photo by Osamu Sakamoto. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin.
Lee Bae: The In-Between
Born in 1956 in Cheongdo, South Korea, Lee Bae is currently based in Paris and Seoul. Lee is known for his monochromatic, yet immersive exploration of blackness; inspired by charcoal as a metaphor for the cycle of life, his sculptures and pictorial works have used both raw charcoal, carbon black (a substance close to soot) and charcoal ink. This November, his solo exhibition at Perrotin will display his new series of bronze sculptures titled Brushstrokes, and a poetic video performance The In-Between — which depicts the artist in motion in a Korean rice paddy.
| Date & Time | Nov 05-Dec 27・11:00-19:00・Closed Sun & Mon |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Perrotin Tokyo |
Ueno Artists Project 2025: Embroidery – Expression of Life from the Rhythm of a Needle
The Ueno Artist Project is an annual event that spotlights focused themes in artistic expression. This year, the ninth edition steps away from traditional canvases to celebrate the art of the stitch — the profound beauty of embroidery and needlework. More than just a craft, working with needle and thread is a deeply meditative process, bringing peace, focus and inner liberation for artists for centuries across cultures. The show traces this lineage by featuring five artists whose careers span the early 20th century to the present: Toshitaro Hirano, who innovated traditional techniques; Megumi Onoe, who created vibrant, painting-like works with yarn; Mika Okada, who freely embroiders memories of landscapes and films; Yohei Fusegi, who uses daily stitching to portray internal time; and Mari Mochizuki, who felt a deep bond with the Indian Kantha tradition.
| Date & Time | Nov 18, 2025-Jan 8, 2026・09:30-17:30・Fri 9:30 – 20:00 |
| Price | General ¥800 / Over 65+ ¥500 |
| Location | Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum |
Kobayashi Tokusaburo: A Retrospective
The first major retrospective dedicated to the Taisho and early Showa-era painter Kobayashi Tokusaburo reveals the extent of his contribution to Japan’s art world. Initially gaining attention within Fyuzan-kai (Fusain Society) — the first group to break away from traditional academic art, influenced by European movements like Post-Impressionism and Fauvism — he earned the nickname “Sardine Tokusaburo” for his striking paintings of fish. Tokusaburo’s characteristic voice shines most in intimate, unassuming depictions of daily life, often using his own children as models. The exhibition traces his artistic achievements through approximately 300 works and archival materials, and shows his contributions to popular culture at the time.
| Date & Time | Nov 22, 2025-Jan 18, 2026・10:00-18:00・20:00 on Fri, Last Admission 30 min before closing |
| Price | Adults ¥1,300 / Students ¥1,100 / Middle School and Under Free |
| Location | Tokyo Station Gallery |
MOON KYUNGWON and JEON JOONHO, "To Build a Fire_This is me", 2024. Black stone, stainless steel, 81 x 75 x 64 cm. Courtesy SCAI The Bathhouse.
Moon Kyungwon & Jeong Joonho: News from Nowhere
Korean artist duo Moon Kyungwon & Jeon Joonho are presenting their multidisciplinary project, “News from Nowhere,” across two concurrent exhibitions at SCAI The Bathhouse and SCAI Piramide. The shows center on the new moving image installation, Phantom Garden (2024-2025), which explores a “critical dystopia” where the seasons of spring and autumn have disappeared. Visitors will also see paintings by Moon, sculptures by Jeon and the cast aluminum installation Prosperos Botanica (2025).
| Date & Time | Nov 5, 2025-Jan 31, 2026・12:00-18:00・Closed Sun, Mon, Dec 20-Jan 12. Open Nov 9 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | SCAI The Bathhouse |
Marina Perez Simão, "Untitled / Sem Título," 2025 © Marina Perez Simão
Pace Gallery Tokyo: Marina Perez Simão & Tomie Ohtake
Brazilian artist Marina Perez Simão is holding her debut solo exhibition in Japan at Pace Tokyo, with a new series of landscape-inspired abstract paintings. Known for her vibrant, lyrical compositions that blur interior and exterior worlds, Simão’s work explores emotion, memory and place. The exhibition’s pieces are linked by the use of indigo, a deep shade with centuries of tradition in Japan. Her works are displayed in dialogue with paintings and sculptures by the late Japanese-Brazilian artist Tomie Ohtake, who she cites as a key influence. Born in Kyoto in 1913, Ohtake immigrated to Brazil in 1936, eventually becoming one of the country’s most celebrated modernists. Her works employed both organic forms and structured geometries to abstract natural landscapes and phenomena.
| Date & Time | Nov 4, 2025-Feb 11, 2026・11:00-19:00・Open Until 18:00 on Sun, Closed Mon. 19:00-20:00 Appointment Only |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Pace Gallery Tokyo |
'Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru' Exhibition
The Machu Picchu exhibition will show over 130 artifacts from ancient Andean civilization, some being exhibited in Japan for the first time.
| Date & Time | Nov 22, 2025-Mar 1, 2026・10:00-18:00・Friday, Saturday and the day before a holiday: 10:00-20:00 |
| Price | ¥2800 |
| Location | Mori Arts Center Gallery |
Taro Gomi Picture Book World Exhibition
Explore the world of picture books at the Picture Book World Exhibition featuring Gomi Taro, author and illustrator of over 400 books.
| Date & Time | Aug 8, 2025-May 27, 2026・10:00-18:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Mikka Lirio Ichibankan |
| More Info | A separate Mikka admission fee is required for other in-house exhibits |
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events in December
Omotesando Christmas Illumination 2025
The Omotesando Illumination offers a sophisticated 1 km light-lit walk along Omotesando Avenue, featuring over 900,000 lights wound around the trees to create a classic winter-wonderland feel. The full display runs until December 28th, operating daily from sunset until 10 p.m., but the shrubs will remain lit until early January. While you're there, be sure to visit Omotesando Hills, which is known for unveiling impressive, unique Christmas trees each year.
| Date & Time | Dec 01-Jan 05・17:00-22:00・Trees Lit Only Until December 28 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Omotesando Avenue |
Ueno Christmas Market 2025
The Ueno Christmas Market is bringing illuminations, food, live music and pandas for the holiday season at Hakamakoshi Square.
| Date & Time | Dec 01-25 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Ueno Park |
Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination 2025
This popular illumination creates an immersive "blue cave" experience by covering a street near Yoyogi Park with hundreds of thousands of dazzling blue LED lights.
| Date & Time | Dec 04-25・17:00-22:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shibuya Koen Dori |
Zukkyun Post Office in Tokyo Pop-Up
Japan Post will host a cute pop-up stationery event at Roppongi Hills from December 10 to December 14 with crafting workshops and activities.
| Date & Time | Dec 10-14・12:00-21:00・13:00-21:00 on December 10 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Hills Café/Space |
Tokyo Art Book Fair (TABF) 2025
The 15th annual Tokyo Art Book Fair (TABF) is expanding its scope by being held over two separate weeks for the first time, featuring a different lineup of exhibitors each week. The event functions as a key platform for the global community of art publishing, focusing specifically on art books, photo books, zines and other forms of printed matter.The fair’s “Guest Country” program this year spotlights Italy, exploring its history of independent publishing.
| Date & Time | Dec 11-21・11:00-18:00・December 11 – 14 (Week 1), December 19 – 21 (Week 2). 12:00-19:00 on Dec 11 & 19 |
| Price | ¥1,000 Advance / ¥1,200 Door / Students Free |
| Location | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo |
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Spa LaQua x Nandemo Ikimono Collaboration Event
Spa LaQua will be collaborating with Nandemo Ikimono for a special spa event with character greetings, merchandise and salon packages.
| Date & Time | Oct 27-Dec 25 |
| Price | ¥3500 for adults 18 and older, ¥3200 for guests 6-17 years old |
| Location | Spa LaQua |
| More Info | limited edition packages are separate and vary in price |
Roppongi Hills Christmas 2025
Roppongi Hills will celebrate the holidays with illuminations, a Christmas market, exhibitions and food from November 4 to December 25.
| Date & Time | Nov 04-Dec 25 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Roppongi Hills |
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Tokyo Disney Resort Christmas 2025
Tokyo Disney Resort's Christmas event, from November 11 to December 25, features new entertainment, attractions, merchandise and menus.
| Date & Time | Nov 11-Dec 25 |
| Price | starting at ¥9400 |
| Location | Tokyo Disney Resort |
Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2025
Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2025 is set to turn Roppongi into a magnificent winter wonderland based on the theme, "Your Christmas Story." Visitors can delight in the enchanting bubble and snow illuminations, stroll along the glittering "Path of Lights" and admire the unique "Santa Tree."
| Date & Time | Nov 13-Dec 25・17:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown |
Roppongi Hills Christmas Illumination 2025
The 400-meter-long Keyakizaka street transforms into a beautiful tunnel of light with about 800,000 blue and white LEDs. The glittering trees line the chic street, providing a famously romantic view with the illuminated Tokyo Tower visible in the distance.
| Date & Time | Nov 04-Dec 25・17:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka Street |
Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2025
The Azabudai Hills Christmas Market will have 17 featured booths, with Christmas specialty stores and unique food and beverage outlets.
| Date & Time | Nov 22-Dec 25・11:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Azabudai Hills Central Plaza |
Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 2025
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse will host its 16th Christmas market with grand decor, Christmas goods, food, and a visit from Santa Claus.
| Date & Time | Nov 21-Dec 25・11:00-22:00・November 21: 17-21:00; November 22-December 5: 11:00-21:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥500 |
| Location | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse |
Tokyo Christmas Market 2025
Tokyo Christmas Market will host its biggest ever event at Jingu Gaien and Shiba Park, featuring illuminations, live music, food and drinks.
| Date & Time | Nov 21-Dec 25・11:00-21:30・On November 21: 16:00-21:30; last admission at 20:30 and last order at 21:00 |
| Price | ¥1000 |
| Location | Meiji Jingu Gaien |
My Melody & Kuromi Anniversary Party at Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland
To celebrate My Melody's 50th anniversary and Kuromi's 20th anniversary, Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland theme parks will have new attractions, entertainment, photo spots, merchandise and food.
| Date & Time | Jan 17-Dec 31・Specific event and attraction dates may vary |
| Price | |
| Location | Sanrio Puroland |
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Universal Studios Christmas Joy
Universal Studios Japan will celebrate the holidays with new shows, exciting attractions, limited edition merchandise, and seasonal menus.
| Date & Time | Nov 19, 2025-Jan 4, 2026 |
| Price | starting at ¥8900 |
| Location | Universal Studios Japan |
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Tokyo Mega Illumination 2025-2026
The Tokyo Mega Illumination is a vast, dynamic spectacle held at the Oi Racecourse, featuring one of the largest light installations in the Tokyo area. Highlights include the spectacular Aurora Forest and a vibrant, synchronized Rainbow Fountain show, often combined with interactive displays and appearances by miniature horses.
| Date & Time | Nov 1, 2025-Jan 11, 2026・16:30-21:00・Last entry 20:00 |
| Price | Advance: Adults ¥800-¥1,300 / Children ¥400-¥700 |
| Location | Oi Racecourse |
| More Info | Check website for detailed pricing options |
Shinjuku South Illumination 2025-2026
The Shinjuku "Minamillumi" transforms the Shinjuku South Exit area into a festive, illuminated walkway. Starting at the New South Gate, the glowing path connects Southern Terrace, Shinjuku Mylord and Takashimaya Times Square, with each location featuring its own unique lighting theme. This event offers a warm, calming escape from the city rush, showcasing Shinjuku’s softer holiday side.
| Date & Time | Nov 12, 2025-Feb 15, 2026・17:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shinjuku Southern Terrace, Shinjuku Mylord, Takashimaya Times Square |
Marunouchi Illumination 2025-2026
This elegant display features approximately 820,000 champagne-gold LED lights adorning over 340 trees along the 1.2 km stretch of Marunouchi Naka-dori and Gyoko-dori Avenue. It's a classic, sophisticated winter tradition in the upscale business district, known for its warm, refined ambiance and eco-friendly lighting.
| Date & Time | Nov 11, 2025-Feb 15, 2026・16:00-23:00・Gyoko-dori Ave Illuminations 16:00 - 24:00, Nov 28 – Dec 25 only |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Station area and Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave |
Yunth Midtown Ice Rink
The Yunth Midtown Ice Rink is Tokyo's largest outdoor ice skating rink and will be open from November 21 to February 23.
| Date & Time | Nov 21, 2025-Feb 23, 2026・11:00-21:00・closed on January 1; last entry at 20:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥1400 |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown Grass Square |
Hibiya Magic Time Illuminations 2025
The streets of Hibiya welcomes guests to experience the magic of holiday illuminations, including a special collaboration with Zootopia.
| Date & Time | Nov 13, 2025-Feb 28, 2026・16:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Step Plaza |
Yebisu Garden Place Illumination 2025-2026
This spot exudes luxury and charm, highlighted by one of the world's largest Baccarat crystal chandeliers, featuring thousands of crystals and lights. The area also boasts a magnificent Christmas tree and a festive European-style market, creating an elegant holiday atmosphere.
| Date & Time | Nov 8, 2025-Mar 1, 2026・16:00-23:00・From 17:00 on November 8 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Yebisu Garden Place |
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Yomiuriland Jewellumination
Yomiuriland will have its 16th season of illuminations from October 23 to April 5 with fountain shows, food and merchandise.
| Date & Time | Oct 23, 2025-Apr 5, 2026 |
| Price | ¥1800 for adults (admission only); ¥5900 for adult day pass (all-you-can-ride) |
| Location | Yomiuriland |
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Sanrio Puroland Illumination Christmas
Sanrio Puroland will be celebrating the holidays with new shows, character greetings, merchandise and food from November 7 to December 25.
| Date & Time | Nov 7, 2025-Dec 31, 2026 |
| Price | starting at ¥4300 |
| Location | Sanrio Puroland |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events in December
Bill Charlap Trio Live at Cotton Club
Jazz pianist Bill Charlap will return to Cotton Club for the first time in seven years, performing with David Wong and Kenny Washington.
| Date & Time | Dec 01-03・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥9900 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Keiichiro Shibuya Live at Blue Note Tokyo
Keiichiro Shibuya will join forces with visionaries Ren Yamamoto and Masanao Matsushita for a one-night-only special session.
| Date & Time | Dec 4, 2025・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥8500 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
Black Country, New Road Japan Tour 2025: Featuring Ichiko Aoba
English rock band Black Country, New Road (BC,NR) will stage a performance in Tokyo with acclaimed musician Ichiko Aoba.
| Date & Time | Dec 10, 2025・19:00~・Doors Open 18:00 |
| Price | ￥8,800 |
| Location | EX Theater Roppongi |
| More Info | One drink charge required separately |
Dani & Debora Gurgel Quarteto with Tó Brandileone
Vocalist Dani and pianist Debora Gurgel, a mother–daughter duo, will make their long-awaited return to Japan at Blue Note Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Dec 11, 2025・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥8800 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
Patti Austin Live at Blue Note Tokyo
Patti Austin, one of the premier voices in jazz and R&B, will return to Blue Note Tokyo to perform a selection of holiday classics.
| Date & Time | Dec 14-17・please check the schedule for each showtime |
| Price | starting at ¥12000 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
Doja Cat Ma Vie World Tour
Doja Cat's Ma Vie World Tour is coming to Yokohama's K-Arena on December 15, marking Doja's first performance in Japan in six years.
| Date & Time | Dec 15, 2025・19:00~・Doors open at 17:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥12800 |
| Location | K-Arena Yokohama |
| More Info | children under 6 years old are not allowed to enter |
Special Christmas Evening with Elizabeth Bougerol & Her Band
Elizabeth Bougerol (The Hot Sardines) will be performing a Christmas special. Enjoy a luxurious evening accompanied by old-fashioned jazz.
| Date & Time | Dec 23-25 |
| Price | starting at ¥9900 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Naoko Terai Quartet at Blue Note Place
Master violinist Naoko Terai, known as the “Queen of Jazz Violin,” will make her highly-anticipated holiday-season debut at Blue Note Place.
| Date & Time | Dec 23, 2025・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 20:00, start at 21:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥7000 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
A Special Christmas Evening with Tendre feat. Jun Miyakawa
Taro Kawahara, a leading force in contemporary music, will return to Blue Note Place for a special Christmas Eve performance.
| Date & Time | Dec 24, 2025・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 20:00, start at 21:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥22000 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
| More Info | This performance is only available with reservations including the Christmas dinner course |
Cityy Christmas Night at Blue Note Place
The crossover jazz unit Cityy will make its first appearance at Blue Note Place with four of Japan's leading jazz players.
| Date & Time | Dec 25, 2025・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 20:00, start at 21:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥5000 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
Disney on Classic: A Magical Night 2025
Experience Disney magic live on stage with Disney on Classic. The orchestral concert series returns for 52 nationwide performances.
| Date & Time | Sep 13-Dec 26 |
| Price | starting at ¥7500 |
| Location | Bunkyo Civic Hall |
| More Info | Please check the schedule for more details, venues and performances may vary |
LiSA 'Live is Smile Always ~Patch Walk~' Tour
J-pop artist LiSA will be going on a nationwide concert tour starting in September and extending into the new year.
| Date & Time | Sep 27, 2025-Jan 12, 2026 |
| Price | ¥9600 |
| Location | Tokyo International Forum |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events in December
Junji Ito x Sanrio Characters Parco Pop-Up
Horror manga artist Junji Ito and Sanrio will collaborate for a touring pop-up shop with merchandise featuring their iconic characters.
| Date & Time | Dec 05-28・11:00-21:00 |
| Price | |
| Location | Shibuya Parco |
Death Note: The Musical
Death Note: The Musical, based on the highly popular manga/anime series, is returning to the stage for its 10th anniversary.
| Date & Time | Nov 24-Dec 14 |
| Price | starting at ¥7000 |
| Location | Tokyo Tatemono Brillia Hall |
Spy x Family Loft Pop-Up Shop
TV anime Spy x Family will have pop-up shops across Japan featuring the Forger family, with new original goods and photo booths.
| Date & Time | Oct 03-Dec 25・The Tokyo event will close at 6:00 PM on the final day |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shibuya Loft |
| More Info | The photo booth costs ¥1000 |
All of Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Celebrating 30 years of Evangelion, the All of Evangelion exhibition at Tokyo City View will showcase anime's history and production process.
| Date & Time | Nov 14, 2025-Jan 12, 2026・10:00-22:00・Last Entry at 21:00 |
| Price | ¥2400 for adults, ¥1700 for university/high school students, ¥1100 for 4-year-old children to junior high school students, ¥2100 for seniors 65 and older |
| Location | Tokyo City View |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events in December
Bills Christmas Dinner Course 2025
Australian all-day dining brand Bills (stylized as bills) will offer its limited-time “Christmas Dinner Course 2025” across all eight Japan locations from December 19 – 25. Reservations are now open for this holiday special course.
| Date & Time | Dec 19-25・17:00-23:00 |
| Price | ¥8,900 and up |
| Location | Bills Ginza |
Dreamlight Hotel Festive Tree and Afternoon Tea at The Tokyo Edition
The Tokyo Edition hotel has unveiled its annual festive trees — this year created in collaboration with art director Yuni Yoshida and design brand 130 (OneThirty). Continuing the hotel's tradition of championing local creativity and sustainability, the 2025 installation is titled Dreamlight Hotel, a playful concept imagining another hotel hidden inside the hotel.
| Date & Time | Nov 20, 2025-Jan 20, 2026・12:00-17:00・L.O. 16:30 |
| Price | ¥9,000 and up |
| Location | The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon |
Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay's Winter Market Fair
Visitors to the Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay can enjoy a cozy winter-themed buffet designed to warm both the body and soul.
| Date & Time | Nov 1, 2025-Jan 30, 2026 |
| Price | Dinner: ¥6,000-¥7,500 for Dinner (Adults), Lunch: ¥5,000-¥6,000 (Adults) |
| Location | Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay |
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills' 2025 Festive Menus
With the festive season drawing closer, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills is celebrating the magic of the season with some special winter offerings.
| Date & Time | Oct 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026 |
| Price | Varies |
| Location | Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills |
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills Launches 'The Nostalgic Soul of Tokyo Today'
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills is launching its newest cultural stay package. “The Nostalgic Soul of Tokyo Today.
| Date & Time | Sep 22, 2025-Mar 15, 2026 |
| Price | Rates start from: ¥125,000 per room per night (excluding service charge and taxes) |
| Location | Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills |
| More Info | A minimim two-night stay is required |
Tokyo Film and Gaming Events in December
More events coming soon.
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Updated On December 1, 2025
