Japan in December 2026
2026年12月のイベント
Public holidays祝日
No national holidays in December 2026.
Flea and antique markets蚤の市・骨董市
All →- Heian Rakuichi平安楽市
Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 – 16:00
Heian Jingu-mae, Okazaki Park (平安神宮前、岡崎公園) · Sakyo
Free entryIn 4 weeksKYOKyoto - Kitayama Craft Garden北山クラフトガーデン
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 – 16:00
Tohan Meiga no Niwa (陶板名画の庭) · Kyoto
In 5 weeksKYOKyoto - Oedo Antique Market大江戸骨董市
Sat, Dec 12 · 09:00 – 16:00
Tokyo International Forum (東京国際フォーラム) · Chiyoda
Free entryIn 6 weeksTYOTokyo - Shimoochiai Hikawa Flea Market下落合氷川蚤の市
Sun, Dec 13 · 08:00 – 15:00
Shimoochiai Hikawa Shrine (新宿下落合氷川神社) · Shinjuku
Free entryIn 6 weeksTYOTokyo - Higashi-san Handmade Monzen Marketお東さん・手づくり門前市
Fri, Dec 18 · 10:00 – 16:00
Higashi Honganji-mae, Municipal Green Space (Ohigashi-san Plaza) (東本願寺前、市民緑地（お東さん広場）) · Shimogyo
Free entryIn 6 weeksKYOKyoto - Daishi-kai (Kobo Daishi Fair)大師会（弘法大師忌）
Mon, Dec 21
Shitennoji Temple (四天王寺) · Tennoji
Central precinct free; stall entry not…In 7 weeksOSAOsaka - Kamigamo Handmade Market上賀茂手づくり市
Sun, Dec 27 · 09:00 – 15:00
Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社) · Kita
Free entryIn 8 weeksKYOKyoto
Anime, games and pop cultureアニメ・ゲーム
All →- Jump Festa 2027ジャンプフェスタ2027
Sat–Sun, Dec 19–20 · 09:00 – 17:00
Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-9 and 11 (幕張メッセ 国際展示場) · Mihama
Free entryIn 7 weeksTYOTokyo
Festivals and matsuri祭り
All →- Kencha-sai (Tea Offering Festival)献茶祭
Tue, Dec 1
Kitano Tenmangu (北野天満宮) · Kamigyo
Paid tea tickets (拝服茶券) sold from earl…In 4 weeksKYOKyoto - Osaka Temmangu Great Purification Words Calligraphy Session (51st)大阪天満宮 悪疫退散「大祓詞書写及び奉納参拝事業」
Sun, Dec 20 · 14:30 – 17:00
Baikou Gakuin (梅香学院) · Osaka
3,000 yen (includes calligraphy paper …In 7 weeksOSAOsaka
Illuminations and seasonal events季節の催し
All →- Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival高尾山もみじまつり
Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Dec 13
Mount Takao (高尾山) · Tokyo
On nowTYOTokyo - Kitano Tenmangu Momiji Garden (Autumn Leaves)史跡御土居のもみじ苑
Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Dec 6 · 09:00 – 16:00
Kitano Tenmangu (北野天満宮) · Kamigyo
Adults (junior high and up) ¥1,500; ch…On nowKYOKyoto - Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick WarehouseChristmas Market in 横浜赤レンガ倉庫
Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 25
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (横浜赤レンガ倉庫) · Naka
In 2 weeksTYOTokyo
Quick answers
- What’s on in Japan in December 2026?
- 15 events on our list for Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, including Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival; Kitano Tenmangu Momiji Garden (Autumn Leaves); Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse; Kencha-sai (Tea Offering Festival).
- Are there public holidays in Japan in December 2026?
- No. December has no national holidays in 2026.
Seasonal guides
Other months
Every event comes from the organizer’s, venue’s or official tourism bureau’s own website, linked on each event’s page. Holidays are from Japan’s Cabinet Office. Plans change, so check before you go.