Tokyo in January 2027 — Festivals & Events

6 events in Tokyo during January. Rooms near the biggest events go first, so book your stay as soon as your dates are set.

🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Hatsumode at Meiji Jingu

January 1-3, 2027

Hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the New Year, at Meiji Jingu in Shibuya. The shrine describes itself as known for drawing the largest number of hatsumode worshippers in Japan every year. The main shrine stands near the middle of the forest, about 10 minutes on foot from each entrance.

Access: Harajuku entrance: JR Harajuku Station or Meiji-jingumae <Harajuku> Station (Tokyo Metro); Yoyogi entrance: Yoyogi Station

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🗓 Dates filled in: Fri, Jan 1 → Sat, Jan 2 (1 night)

Tokyo Fire Department New Year Review (Dezomeshiki)

January 6, 2027

The Tokyo Fire Department holds its New Year review ceremony, Dezomeshiki, on Wednesday, January 6, 2027. The ceremony takes place at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park in Ariake from about 10:00 to 12:00, and a free exhibition is open at Ariake Garden from 10:00 to 15:00. Ceremony seats are all reserved and allocated by lottery.

Access: Ariake Station (Yurikamome Line), about 2 minutes on foot to Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park

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🗓 Dates filled in: Wed, Jan 6 → Thu, Jan 7 (1 night)

Setagaya Boro-ichi Flea Market

January 15-16

Setagaya Boro-ichi is held on January 15 and 16, and again on December 15 and 16, each year along Boro-ichi-dori in Setagaya 1-chome. The market traces back to 1578, when the Hojo clan opened a free market in Setagaya-shinjuku. It runs from 9:00 to 20:00, and the hours can change with the weather.

Access: Setagaya Station or Kamimachi Station (Tokyu Setagaya Line), about 3 minutes on foot

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Grand Sumo January Tournament (Hatsu Basho)

January 10-24, 2027

The January Grand Sumo Tournament, known as Hatsu Basho, runs for 15 days from Sunday, January 10 to Sunday, January 24, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. According to the Japan Sumo Association, advance ticket sales begin on December 5, 2026. The venue has no parking for visitors.

Access: Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line) West Exit, about 2 minutes on foot; Toei Oedo Line exit A3, about 5 minutes

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🗓 Dates filled in: Sun, Jan 10 → Mon, Jan 11 (1 night)

❄️ Winter & Illuminations

Marunouchi Illumination (Tokyo)

November 12, 2026 – February 14, 2027 (16:00–23:00; until 24:00 in December)

Marunouchi Illumination 2026 lights up the street trees of the Marunouchi district next to Tokyo Station from November 12, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Lights are on from 16:00 to 23:00, and until 24:00 throughout December. Viewing is free.

Access: Tokyo Station (JR), Marunouchi South Exit — 1 min walk

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TOKYO SNOW DOME CITY (Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination)

November 19, 2026 – February 28, 2027 (lit nightly)

TOKYO SNOW DOME CITY is the winter illumination at Tokyo Dome City, running from November 19, 2026 to February 28, 2027. Lights are on from 17:00 to 24:00 with free admission, and the organisers say more than one million bulbs are used. This season features Sanrio's Cinnamoroll, a roughly 15 m LED tree called WONDER SNOW TREE and a 3.9 m illuminated dome called LUMINOUS SNOW DOME.

Access: Suidobashi Station (JR Sobu Line / Toei Mita Line) or Korakuen Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi / Namboku Line), about 3 min walk

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