Tokyo Events This Week: New Year Countdowns, Fireworks, and Shrine Visits

Monday, December 29, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026.

With the mulled wine and tinsel of Christmas behind us for 2025, it’s time to look forward to 2026 with countdown parties, family-friendly happenings, and traditional events across the city. Clubs and venues in Shibuya, such as Womb, Liquidroom, OR, and Unit, will host parties, as will the Happy New Year Tokyo Countdown in Shinjuku. On top of that, we’ve got recommendations for your first shrine and temple visits of the year, where to get your Daruma, and other ways to ring in the new year, including cruises, fireworks, light-ups, and more. Keen to check out more New Year’s events? Have a look at our dedicated round-up here.