Tokyo in November 2026 — Festivals & Events

2 events happening in Tokyo during November. Book hotels 2-3 months ahead for peak dates — this month's highlights fill up fastest for the best-known matsuri and fireworks.

🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Tori-no-Ichi Rooster Market

All Rooster days in November (typically 2-3 dates)

Businesspeople and shopkeepers flock to Otori Shrine on the Rooster days of November to buy elaborate 'kumade' (bamboo rakes decorated with lucky charms) for the coming year's prosperity.

Access: Iriya Station (Hibiya Line) — 8 min walk to Otori Shrine

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❄️ Winter & Illuminations

Marunouchi Illumination (Tokyo)

November to mid-February

1.2 km of Tokyo's Marunouchi Naka-dori decorated with 1.2 million champagne-gold LEDs. The most photographed illumination in central Tokyo, and free to walk.

Access: Tokyo Station (Marunouchi Central Exit) — direct

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