Picks for Dec 1 – Dec 1

New Moon Ceremony (Combined)

Hie Shrine · Tokyo

Special Exhibition: Himeji Leatherwork of the Edo and Meiji Periods (Nishigochaku Community Center)

Himeji Castle · Himeji

ExhibitionDec 1 – Dec 6

December Events / Uchiurayama Prefectural Forest

内浦山県民の森 · Kamogawa

NatureDec 1

New Moon Ceremony

Hie Shrine · Tokyo

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Osusuharai-sai (Soot Sweeping Ritual)

Nikko Toshogu Shrine · Nikko

Lantern Fair

Chinatown · Kobe

Jonangu Autumn Foliage Tea Ceremony

Jonangu Shrine · Kyoto

NatureNov 28 – Dec 6

Asia Network Beyond Design Fukuoka Exhibition 2026

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum · Fukuoka

ExhibitionNov 26 – Dec 1

Sapporo City Jazz 2026 Theater Jazz Live

Sapporo Community Plaza (Sapporo Cultural Arts Theatre hitaru) · Sapporo

MusicNov 27 – Dec 2

Hatsuho-ko Grand Festival

Omi Jingu Shrine · Otsu

moonriders LIVE 2026

Tokyo International Forum · Tokyo

MusicDec 1

Winter Enclosure Preparation at Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle · Matsumoto

PerformanceNov 28 – Dec 6

Lake Biwa Takashima Sengoku Tour 2-Day Plan: Nobunaga's Attack on the Asakura

高島市内、福井県敦賀市、若狭町 · Takashima

CultureDec 1 – Dec 2

SPAC Autumn Season 2026-2027 #2 "Nihonjin"

Shizuoka

Oshimehari: Sacred Rope Hanging Ceremony

Zenkoji Temple · Nagano

New Year's Eve Bell

Zojoji Temple · Tokyo

The Origins of Yoshiyuki Tomino: From Odawara to Space (Odawara Sannomaru Hall and other venues)

Odawara

ExhibitionNov 23 – Dec 6

UVERworld

Osaka-Jo Hall · Osaka

MusicDec 1 – Dec 2

Rohatsu Intensive Meditation Retreat

Tenryuji Temple · Kyoto

Buddhist famous association

Todaiji Temple · Nara

Buddhist famous association

Zojoji Temple · Tokyo

Aigi Tunnels Autumn Special Opening

Aigi Tunnels · Kasugai

NatureNov 28 – Dec 6

Butsumyo-e (Buddha Name Chanting)

Kiyomizudera · Kyoto

CultureDec 1 – Dec 3

Annual Passport Campaign at Nagashima Spa Land (Dec 1 - Feb 28, 2027; some dates excluded)

Nagashima Spa Land · Kuwana

Festivaluntil Dec 640k visitors

Running all period

452 exhibitions, illuminations and more

40th Atami Baien Autumn Leaves Festival

Atami

Ojiya Noodle Fes 2026

Ojiya

Fooduntil Dec 13

Awa Jibie Festival

徳島県内各所阿波地美栄飲食店 · Tokushima

Festivaluntil Jan 31

"Monthly Festival" (Anyone can attend)

Kanda Myojin · Tokyo

Festivaluntil Dec 15

Homangu Kamado Shrine Autumn Leaves Light-Up

Kamado Shrine · Dazaifu

6th Setouchi Citizens' Arts Festival

瀬戸内市内開催施設 · Setouchi

Festivaluntil Dec 20

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise "Fireworks Symphonia" 2026

Yokohama

Fireworksuntil Mar 21

Okayama Momotaro Festival: MOMOTAROH FANTASY 2026

JR岡山駅周辺及び市役所筋の一部、ハレまち通り（旧：県庁通り）の一部など · Okayama

Festivaluntil Jan 11

Okayama Arts Festival 2026

岡山市内の文化施設、街角、公園、歴史資源などの地域資源（岡山芸術創造劇場ハレノワ、岡山後楽園、表町商店街、オリエント美術館、ルネスホールほか） · Okayama

Festivaluntil Dec 13

Hisashi Maple Illumination

中津市 · Nakatsu

13th Yuzu FeS

開催プログラムにより異なります（中芸地域内）（奈半利町、田野町、安田町、北川村、馬路村） · Nahari

Festivaluntil Jan 30

Chion-in Autumn Light-up 2026 (Special Night Viewing)

Chionin Temple · Kyoto

Miyajima Art Festival

Daishoin Temple · Miyajima

Festivaluntil Dec 13

Kokoen Garden Autumn Leaves Viewing

Himeji Castle · Himeji

Natureuntil Dec 6

51st Ajiro Onsen Himono (Dried Fish) Festival

Atami

Festivaluntil Feb 14

27th Sakushu Tsuyama Nabe Festival

津山市内の参加店舗 · Tsuyama

Festivaluntil Jan 31

TOKYO SKYTREE Dream Christmas 2026

Tokyo Skytree · Tokyo

Illuminationuntil Dec 25

teamLab Fukuoka Castle Ruins Festival of Light 2026-2027

Maizuru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) · Fukuoka

Illuminationuntil Jan 11

Christmas Advent (formerly Fukuoka Christmas Market)

Fukuoka

Illuminationuntil Dec 25

Autumn Night Special Viewing (Hasedera Temple)

Hachimangu Shrine · Kamakura