Tokyo in November 2026: Weather, Autumn Leaves and Events

Rikugien at night 14Photo: Kakidai / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Culture
Photo: Kakidai / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Oct 22, 2026

My List

Researched guide · Checked on Nov 5, 2026

November is one of the best months to visit Tokyo: crisp, clear days, autumn leaves from mid-month, and the first winter illuminations. Here is the weather, what’s on in November 2026, and a few changes to know before you travel.

Quick answer

Weather: average high 17°C (63°F), low 9°C (48°F), and drier than October. Bring a light jacket.

Autumn leaves: usually from mid-November to early December in central Tokyo.

Events: Tori-no-ichi fair (November 7 and 19), illuminations from early November, Christmas markets from November 20.

Holidays: November 3 (Culture Day) and November 23 (Labor Thanksgiving Day).

Tokyo weather in November

November in Tokyo is usually crisp and clear, with an average high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), and 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain (October has 235 mm). Mornings and evenings get chilly, so bring a light jacket. Clear days also give you a good chance of seeing Mt. Fuji from Tokyo. Average humidity is 64%. These are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast for 2026. See Tokyo weather by month.

DateAverage highAverage lowAverage sunshine
November 119.4°C (67°F)11.6°C (53°F)5.0 hours
November 1516.8°C (62°F)8.9°C (48°F)4.9 hours
November 3014.2°C (58°F)6.4°C (44°F)5.0 hours

Autumn leaves

Red Japanese maple leaves @ Rikugien Garden @ Komagome (11165961214)
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In central Tokyo the leaves usually turn from mid-November to early December. The ginkgo trees of Meiji Jingu Gaien start to turn in mid-November and are golden in late November. Red maples look beautiful in Japanese gardens such as Rikugien and Koishikawa Korakuen. In 2026, you can also see the leaves at night: Koishikawa Korakuen opens November 13–24, Rikugien from November 25, and Showa Kinen Park lights up until November 29. Popular spots are very crowded on weekends at the peak, so go early or on a weekday. See our full guide to autumn leaves in Tokyo.

Tori-no-ichi fair at Otori Shrine (November 7 and 19, 2026)

Tori-no-ichi is a November fair with stalls selling kumade, decorated bamboo rakes. Otori Shrine in Asakusa (Senzoku 3-chome, Taito City) says the fair started there.

  • 2026 dates: November 7 (Sat) and November 19 (Thu). There are two fair days this year.
  • Hours: 24 hours on each day, from midnight to midnight. The fair begins with a drum at midnight.
  • Combine it with Senso-ji and the rest of Asakusa.

Winter illuminations and Christmas markets

Tokyo’s winter lights start in November. Dates confirmed for 2026:

  • Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka Illumination: from November 5 (free).
  • Marunouchi Illumination: from November 12, near Tokyo Station (free).
  • Yoyogi Forest of Lights: from November 13 (ticket needed).
  • Tokyo Dome City: from November 19 (free).
  • Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-Toyosu: from November 20 (entry fee).
  • Tokyo Skytree Town: from November 5.
  • Tokyo Tower Christmas Market: from November 13 (free entry).
  • Ebisu Garden Place: from November 14, with the giant Baccarat chandelier.
  • Midtown Christmas: from November 26.
  • Full details: Christmas in Tokyo.

Public holidays

November 3 (Tue) is Culture Day and November 23 (Mon) is Labor Thanksgiving Day. See Japan public holidays.

Good to know in November 2026

  • Tax-free shopping works as a refund from November 1, 2026. You now pay the price including tax at the shop and get the tax refunded after a customs check when you leave Japan. See tax-free shopping in Japan.
  • Narita Express: from the evening of November 6 to the morning of November 9, 2026, it runs only between Narita Airport and Tokyo Station because of tunnel works. See Narita Airport to Tokyo.
  • Tokyo City View in Roppongi Hills is closed November 10–12, 2026. See Tokyo City View.
  • Shinjuku Gyoen, a top spot for autumn leaves, is closed on Mondays (the next weekday if Monday is a holiday).
  • Book hotels early: the autumn leaves season is a busy time for hotels. See where to stay in Tokyo.

Month by month: ← Tokyo in October · Tokyo in December → · All 12 months

Find hotels in Tokyo for November

Opens the search results in a new tab. Prices and availability are set by each site. Some of these are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Is November a good time to visit Tokyo?

Yes. The weather is usually crisp and clear, autumn leaves start from mid-month, and winter illuminations begin.

What is the weather like in Tokyo in November?

The average high is 17°C and the low 9°C (48°F), with 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain. Bring a light jacket for mornings and evenings.

When do the autumn leaves change in Tokyo?

Usually from mid-November to early December in central Tokyo. The ginkgo trees of Meiji Jingu Gaien are golden in late November.

What festivals are in Tokyo in November 2026?

The Tori-no-ichi fair at Otori Shrine in Asakusa on November 7 and 19, and winter illuminations and Christmas markets from early and late November.

Related Articles

Sources

Tori-no-ichi dates come from Otori Shrine’s official site; weather from the Japan Meteorological Agency (checked November 5, 2026); the rest from our guides, which list their official sources (checked October 23, 2026). Dates change every year, so please check before you go.