Tokyo Halloween 2026 Dates: Complete Event Schedule (Sep-Nov)
2026-09-07 ยท min read
Tokyo Halloween 2026 runs mid-September through early November. Here's the day-by-day event schedule so you don't miss anything.
Tokyo Halloween isn't one night โ it's a 2-month event calendar. Miss the wrong dates and you miss the best experiences. Here's every 2026 Halloween event with exact dates.
September 2026 Halloween schedule
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 (Sat) | Tokyo Disney Halloween opens | Disneyland + DisneySea |
| Sep 5 (Sat) | USJ Halloween Horror Nights opens | Osaka (USJ) |
| Sep 15 (Tue) | Costume shopping in stores begins | Don Quijote, Daiso |
| Sep 20-22 | Ikebukuro Cosplay Festival preview | Ikebukuro |
| Sep 25 (Fri) | Sanrio Puroland Halloween opens | Tama-Center |
| Sep 25-30 | Themed cafe reservations open (Pokemon, Kawaii Monster) | Multiple |
October 2026 Halloween schedule
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1-3 | Halloween menus launch at Starbucks/Tully's | Nationwide |
| Oct 1-15 | Krispy Kreme Halloween donuts | Major stations |
| Oct 5-6 | Sanrio Halloween parade special day | Puroland |
| Oct 10-11 | Ikebukuro Cosplay Festival main days | Ikebukuro |
| Oct 12 (Mon) | Disney costume day (Guests can wear full costumes) | Tokyo Disney |
| Oct 18-19 | Ghibli Museum Halloween special | Mitaka |
| Oct 20-25 | Hotel Halloween party tickets sell out | Roppongi/Ginza |
| Oct 25 (Sun) | USJ Halloween Zombie Streets peak | USJ Osaka |
| Oct 26 (Mon) | Disney costume day 2 | Tokyo Disney |
| Oct 30 (Fri) | Roppongi bar Halloween peak night | Roppongi |
| Oct 31 (Sat) | Halloween night โ clubs, parties, bars | Multiple |
November 2026 Halloween schedule
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 (Sun) | Kawasaki Halloween Parade | Kawasaki |
| Nov 1 | Costume competition final | Kawasaki |
| Nov 3 (Tue) (holiday) | Theme parks switch to Christmas theme | Tokyo Disney, USJ |
| Nov 5-8 | Halloween merchandise clearance sales | Don Quijote |
Which dates NOT to miss
- โOct 30-31 (Fri/Sat): Ultimate Halloween weekend, all events peak. BOOK HOTELS 2 MONTHS AHEAD.
- โNov 1 (Sun): Kawasaki Parade โ Japan's biggest official Halloween event, family-friendly.
- โOct 12 or 26 (Mon): Disney costume days โ only chance to wear costumes without character restrictions.
- โSep 5: Disney/USJ Halloween opening = smaller crowds than October
Booking calendar (what to book when)
| Book by | What |
|---|---|
| **Sep 15** | Hotel for Oct 30-31 (Roppongi/Shinjuku/Ikebukuro) |
| **Sep 20** | USJ Halloween Express Pass |
| **Sep 25** | Tokyo Disney Premier Access for costume days |
| **Oct 1** | Themed cafe reservations (Pokemon Cafe = 31 days ahead exactly) |
| **Oct 10** | Hotel Halloween party tickets (Grand Hyatt Roppongi, Andaz) |
| **Oct 20** | Costume rental if not buying |
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Cost calendar
| Item | Book Sep | Book Oct | Walk-up | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo hotel (Oct 30-31) | ยฅ18-30K/night | ยฅ45-70K/night | Sold out | ๐จ Book |
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| Roppongi hotel party | ยฅ12-18K/person | Sold out | N/A | ๐จ Book |
| Costume | ยฅ1-5K | ยฅ5-15K | ยฅ15K+ | ๐จ Book |
FAQ
- โWhen exactly is Japan's Halloween 2026? October 31 (Sat) is main night. Events Sep 5 โ Nov 3.
- โBest weekend to visit? Oct 30-Nov 1 (Fri-Sun) โ main event + Kawasaki Parade.
- โShould I book Disney costume day? Yes โ Oct 12 or 26 are the only days.
- โPublic holiday during Halloween week? Nov 3 (Culture Day) โ 3-day weekend, hotels priciest.
- โCheapest Halloween date? Sep 5-15 (Disney/USJ Halloween already open, no crowds).
- โWhen does Halloween end in Japan? Nov 3, theme parks pivot to Christmas.
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