Tokyo International Film Festival 2026 (39th TIFF)
Asia's premier competitive film festival returns for its 39th edition, taking over the Hibiya–Yurakucho–Ginza district with world premieres, red carpets and onstage Q&As with directors and stars.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/10/26 01:00 – 2026/11/04
- Where
- Hibiya–Yurakucho–Marunouchi–Ginza area (TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and partner venues)（Hibiya, Chiyoda City, Tokyo (main hub: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City)）
- City
- Tokyo
- Getting there
- Direct from Hibiya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya/Chiyoda/Mita lines); 5-min walk from Yurakucho Station (JR Yamanote Line).
- Price
- Individual screening tickets typically around 1,500-2,000 yen; some open-air and free programs.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Direct from Hibiya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya/Chiyoda/Mita lines); 5-min walk from Yurakucho Station (JR Yamanote Line). Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Individual screening tickets typically around 1,500-2,000 yen; some open-air and free programs.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- art lovers, date night, groups of friends
Highlights
- International Competition with world and Asian premieres
- Red-carpet opening in Hibiya
- Director and cast onstage Q&A sessions after screenings
Background & story
Founded in 1985, TIFF is Japan's only FIAPF-accredited competitive feature festival and one of Asia's biggest, anchored in central Tokyo.
Good to know
Tickets go on sale roughly a week to ten days before the festival; popular premieres and guest appearances sell out fast, so book online the moment sales open.