Fireworks, Festivals, and Running events in Tokyo & nearby
Roppongi Illuminations 2026
Thu, November 5, 2026 – Fri, December 25 17:00〜22:00Map of the Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka Illumination (Nov 5 – Dec 25, 2026) and the Tokyo Midtown illumination: locations, lighting hours, nearest stations and the walking route between the two.
Official site ↗Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition 2026
Sat, November 7, 2026 17:30〜20:00approx. 20,000 shellsMap the launch sites, box and chair seating, no-entry zone, road closures and the recommended walk back to Tsuchiura Station for the 95th Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition on November 7, 2026.
Official site ↗Narita Fireworks in Imbanuma 2026
Sat, November 7, 2026 18:00〜Starts at 6 PM on November 7, 2026. Map the reserved venues at Narita New Town Sports Ground and the special/shuttle bus stops for JR Narita, Narita-Yukawa and Kozunomori stations.
Official site ↗Asakusa Tori-no-Ichi 2026
Sat, November 7, 2026 & Thu, November 19 00:00〜24:00Timed map of Asakusa Tori-no-Ichi (November 7 and 19): Otori Shrine and Chokokuji, road closures and the closed-off zone, no-stopping on Kokusai-dori, streets lined with food stalls, toilets and nearby stations.
Official site ↗Atami Fireworks Festival 2026
Sun, October 25, 2026–Sun, February 13, 2028 (24 dates) 20:20〜20:40About 20 minutes of fireworks over Atami Bay, once or twice a month, more than a dozen times a year. Map the viewing spots at Sun Beach and Shinsui Park, the launch sites and closed areas, and the walk back to Atami and Kinomiya stations.
Official site ↗Setagaya 246 Half Marathon 2026
Sun, November 8, 2026 08:05〜10:40Map of the Setagaya 246 Half Marathon (November 8) road closures on Tamagawa-dori, Tamazutsumi-dori, Meguro-dori and Komahachi-dori, with start and reopening times for each section, which roads are fully closed versus one lane, where you can cross (footbridges, under Todoroki Overpass, Hyogo Bridge), and the start and turnaround.
Official site ↗Marunouchi Illumination 2026
Thu, November 12, 2026 – Sun, February 14 16:00〜23:00Venues, dates, lighting hours and nearest stations for Marunouchi Illumination 2026 (Nov 12 – Feb 14, 2027) and MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY "Harry Potter" (Nov 12 – Dec 25). Display spots are on the map.
Official site ↗Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival 2026
Sat, November 14, 2026 18:00〜19:00approx. 11,100 shellsThe 6th Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival on November 14, 2026 (6–7 PM, about 11,100 shells). Map Seats A and B on the Arakawa riverbed, the free levee area, both gates, road closures and the nearest stations, Kawaguchi and Kawaguchi-Motogo.
Official site ↗Ebina Citizens' Festival Fireworks 2026
Sun, November 15, 2026 17:30〜18:00approx. 5,500 shellsEbina Citizens' Festival fireworks on November 15, 2026 (5:30–6 PM, about 5,500 shells). Map the three paid areas at Ebina Sports Park, free shuttles from Ebina Station and City Hall, road closures and the walk back to Atsugi or Shake Station.
Official site ↗Tsukuba Marathon 2026
Sun, November 22, 2026 06:00〜15:30Map of the Tsukuba Marathon (November 22) road closures: closure and reopening times for each stretch of Gakuen-higashi-odori, Gakuen-nishi-odori, the Tsuchiura-Gakuen Line, Gakuen-minami-odori and more, which roads close on one side only, footbridges, and the Tsukuba City Hall venue with Kenkyu-gakuen and Tsukuba Stations.
Official site ↗Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival 2026
Sun, November 1, 2026 11:00〜15:00Timed map of the Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival Oedo Kakki Parade (November 1): the route from Kyobashi through Nihonbashi to Muromachi, start and finish, fixed-point dance spots, the Shokoku Orai-ichi market, road closures and nearest stations.
Official site ↗Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026
Fri, October 30, 2026 – Sun, November 1 10:00〜18:00 (Fri, 10/30: 16:30 – 22:30)Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026 (evening of Oct 30, Oct 31 and Nov 1): the four photo areas (Naka-Ikebukuro Park, Higashi-Ikebukuro Chuo Park, Sunshine Plaza, IKE-SUNPARK), registration and changing rooms, main stage times, off-limits parks and IKEBUS stops.
Official site ↗Iruma Air Show 2026
Tue, November 3, 2026 08:00〜15:00The Iruma Air Show 2026 (November 3, public holiday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, free entry): flying display timetable with the Blue Impulse (11:05–11:50 AM), static display, the four gates and walking routes from Inariyama-koen, Irumashi and Sayamashi stations, road closures and items you cannot bring.
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Tokyo in November 2026: Weather, Holidays & Seasonal Highlights
Weather & what to wear
Average highs are 16.7°C and lows 8.8°C. Clear days are common, making it a good month for sightseeing. Mornings and evenings are chilly, so bring a coat or warm jacket.
Public holidays
November 3 (Tue) is Culture Day and November 23 (Mon) is Labor Thanksgiving Day, making November 21–23 a three-day weekend. Popular spots get crowded.
Autumn leaves
The ginkgo avenue at Jingu Gaien is usually at its best from late November to early December. Japan Meteorological Corporation forecasts peak ginkgo colour in Tokyo on November 26, 2026.
Winter events begin
The Roppongi (from November 5) and Marunouchi (from November 12) illuminations switch on, and the Tokyo Christmas Market opens at Shin-Toyosu on November 20. Official site ↗