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Events in Tokyo on Dec 3 (Thu)

359 events are open in Tokyo on Dec 3 (Thu): Festivals & local events 158, Art exhibitions 102, Food events 45, Pop-ups 35, Markets & flea markets 19. 86 are free, 11 are good with kids and 196 are indoors.

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Kyochika picks for Dec 3 (Thu)

One pick each for kids, a date, a rainy day and free entry, chosen by Kyochika from the official dates, hours and prices.

Quick answer

As of Nov 10 (Tue), Kyochika lists 359 events in Tokyo on Dec 3 (Thu), 86 of them free. Highlights: Tonogayato Garden Autumn Events 2026 (Tonogayato Garden, Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Dec 5 (Sat)); Tokyo University of the Arts and Chinese Students: From Hu Gentian to Today (The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts — Chinretsukan Gallery 1F & 2F, Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 5 (Sat), free); Haikyu!! × and GALLERY Collaboration Cafe (Ikebukuro) (and GALLERY Ikebukuro (LABI1 LIFE SELECT Ikebukuro 7F), Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Dec 6 (Sun)); Christmas Dessert Buffet (The Westin Tokyo, The Terrace) (The Westin Tokyo 1F The Terrace, Nov 9 (Mon) – Dec 11 (Fri)); Calligraphy Museum 90th Anniversary: Nakamura Fusetsu and the Museum (Calligraphy Museum, Taito, Jul 18 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun)). Every listing is checked against the official page, with hours, prices and nearest stations in English.

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East Gardens of the Imperial Palace12 tracks · about 5 min · 24 events within 1.5 kmTsukiji Outer Market10 tracks · about 6 min · 21 events within 1.5 kmTokyo National Museum, Ueno10 tracks · about 5 min · 18 events within 1.5 kmShibuya Scramble Crossing, Hachiko and SHIBUYA SKY10 tracks · about 5 min · 18 events within 1.5 kmUeno Park10 tracks · about 8 min · 16 events within 1.5 kmMeiji Jingu Shrine10 tracks · about 6 min · 14 events within 1.5 km

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One day only: Guided West Tanzawa Trek: Mount Omuro to Mount Kanyudo along the Kosho Border Ridge, 4th Grown-Ups' Marche (Asakusa), Christmas Wreath Workshop by BOTANICA Flower School (NEWoman Takanawa POSTUDIO)

Starting this day: Bijoux Accessory Exhibition Vol.2 (Azabu-Juban), TOKYO DESIGNERS SALON – HOLIDAY EDITION – (Laforet Harajuku), Akemi Takada "Kimagure Orange Road" art book Orange☆Mystery release exhibition (EDITION88, Gotanda), "Saint Seiya" × Chugai Grace Cafe collaboration cafe (Shibuya)

Last day: Tohoku Josou: Craft Sake, Food and Crafts (BEAMS LIFE Yokohama), Emerald Japan Made winter clothing pop-up (GALLERY 8 LAND), Chichibu Night Festival 2026

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FAQ

What is on in Tokyo on Dec 3 (Thu)?

Kyochika lists 358 events open in Tokyo on Dec 3 (Thu). Below are one pick each for kids, a date, a rainy day and free entry.

What can I do with kids in Tokyo on Dec 3 (Thu)?

11 events are good with kids. Kyochika’s pick: Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium) (ages 0+). Also: Art Rink at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse "Ice Coming Together", "Ships and Port Towns" (Ryohei Yanagihara Art Museum).

What is open in the evening in Tokyo on Dec 3 (Thu)?

145 art, music, illumination and Christmas events stay open past 8 pm. Kyochika’s pick: Eternal Gaudí: The Miracle of the Sagrada Família in VR (open until 20:00). Also: Tokyo Mega Illumi 2026-2027, Yoyogi Forest of Lights.

What to do in Tokyo on Dec 3 (Thu) if it rains?

162 events are indoors. Kyochika’s pick: Chiikawa Park Christmas (indoors). Also: Mariko Mori: All That Shines, Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio x Ryoko Yamagishi x Waki Yamato.

What free events are on in Tokyo on Dec 3 (Thu)?

86 events are free to enter. Kyochika’s pick: Tanada no Akari 2026-2027 (Oyama Senmaida Rice Terraces) (free entry). Also: TOKYO RED GARDEN 2026 (Happo-en Autumn Garden Light-up), LIGHTBEATS (Takeshiba, Takanawa & Oimachi light installation).

Checked against official pages · updated November 10, 2026

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