Tokyo Tower hosts Candle Days from 23 to 25 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 06:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Tokyo Tower hosts TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026 from 23 to 25 October 2026.
- The festival includes a candle market, workshops, an artists' award and a candle night at Tokyo Tower from 23 October 2026.
- Tokyo Tower stands 333 metres tall and will provide the setting for the festival's public events in Tokyo on 23, 24 and 25 October 2026.
Tokyo Tower hosts TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026 from 23 to 25 October 2026, bringing a candle market, workshops and live festival programming to Tokyo. The event will use the entrance plaza, a first-floor event space and the observation deck at one of Japan's best-known landmarks.
Candle Days brings a three-day programme to Tokyo Tower
The Japanese Candle Association and JCA are organising the festival from 23 to 25 October 2026. The organiser's 2026 festival announcement places the event at the foot of the tower and describes its theme as an experience of light for the senses.
The programme combines a candle market, candle-making workshops, art displays and a stage. The JAPAN CANDLE ARTIST AWARD 2026 will form part of the programme, with artists competing through handmade candle work and a new display competition. The organiser also plans entertainment and talks on the candle stage.
A candle night will bring open flames together with the tower's artificial lighting. That pairing links the event directly to the landmark: visitors will see candlelight at ground level while the tower rises above the festival site. The organiser says the observation deck will also host artist performances.
Tokyo Tower's height shapes the festival setting
The tower is a 333-metre landmark in Tokyo, according to the official Tokyo Tower site. Its Main Deck is at 150 metres, while the Top Deck tour reaches 250 metres. These levels give the festival two distinct settings: candle activity around the base and a high viewpoint above the city.
The event's main public areas are the plaza in front of the entrance and the first-floor event space. The observation deck is part of the wider programme, but access there is separate from the ground-level festival areas. This distinction matters for travellers planning to combine the candle night with a visit above the city.
The location also places the festival within Shiba-koen in Minato City. Transport listings identify Akabanebashi, Kamiyacho and Onarimon stations among the nearby rail options, with the station exits specified in the visitor information for Candle Days.
Visiting Tokyo Tower: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026 takes place from 23 to 25 October 2026 at the entrance plaza and first-floor event space, with related programming at the observation deck.
- The public festival areas are at ground level and indoors on the first floor; observation deck access is a separate part of the visit.
- Tokyo Tower stands at 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo. Nearby stations include Akabanebashi on the Oedo line, Kamiyacho on the Hibiya line and Onarimon on the Mita line.
- The visit combines an outdoor entrance plaza with indoor event areas and observation decks at 150 and 250 metres, so the programme includes both open-air and elevated spaces.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Tokyo Tower
When does TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026 take place at Tokyo Tower?
The festival runs from 23 to 25 October 2026, with events at the entrance plaza, first-floor event space and observation deck.
What is included in TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026?
The programme includes a candle market, workshops, art displays, a candle stage, the JAPAN CANDLE ARTIST AWARD 2026 and a candle night.
Where is Tokyo Tower and how do you get there?
Tokyo Tower is at 4-2-8 Shibakoen in Minato City, Tokyo. Akabanebashi, Kamiyacho and Onarimon are among the nearby stations.
