Seasonal Festivals
Tokyo Tower Candle Days
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 10:00–20:00 · Tokyo Tower, Minato
Dates
- Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026, 10:00–20:00
About this event
SummaryTokyo Tower Candle Days 2026 is Japan's largest candle festival, offering a unique sensory experience centered around light at the iconic Tokyo Tower landmark.
Highlights
- Immersive sensory experience involving sight, sound, smell, and touch.
- Annual attendance of over 40,000 visitors.
- Themes of lighting, creating, competing, talking, capturing, and connecting.
- Direct interaction with candles through making, lighting, and observing.
Details
The event features a diverse range of activities designed to transform spaces and calm the mind. Visitors can observe various candles, listen to their subtle sounds, experience their fragrances, and touch them to create a personalized experience. Key attractions include the "Tokyo Tower Candle Night," where countless real flames spread at the foot of the illuminated tower, creating a fantastical scene for photography and enjoyment. The "Japan Candle Artist Award 2026" competition showcases handmade candle artists from Japan and abroad, with a new "display" contest category added this year. "Experience-based Workshops" allow participants of all ages to create original items by choosing colors and fragrances. The "Candle Market" offers original candles from unique artists, fostering connections between visitors and creators. A special "Candle Stage" illuminated by candlelight hosts the awards ceremony, entertainment, and talk shows. Additionally, "Message Candles" serve as a reconstruction support initiative for the Fukushima and Noto Peninsula regions, allowing people to write wishes and connect their thoughts through light. The event emphasizes the healing power and expressive possibilities of candles, encouraging visitors to enjoy the experience with loved ones.
