39th Tokyo International Film Festival

Who should cross for this

Filmgoers, filmmakers, critics, programmers, distributors, students, and screen-industry visitors.

The festival is an international cinema platform in Tokyo and a practical cultural anchor for visitors following Asian and global film.

Suggested trip length: 5 nights for several screenings and city time

Start with the films, then add the city

TIFF’s Competition presents films that have not yet been released in Japan, including documentary and animation features. Asian Future focuses on first, second, or third features by emerging directors from Asia, including Japan and the Middle East. Invited filmmakers may join post-screening Q&As.

Other 2026 sections are still being announced. A Kenji Mizoguchi classics program is planned with the National Film Archive of Japan, but titles, venue, and public booking details need confirmation. Build gaps between screenings for Q&As and cross-district walks.

Wait for the correct ticket page

Public tickets have not gone on sale at verified 2026 prices. The JPY3,300 and JPY5,500 figures currently published are fees for filmmakers submitting work, not cinema tickets. Once the schedule appears, check each listing for price, runtime, guest appearance, age guidance, and subtitle languages.

TIFFCOM runs October 28–30 in Hamamatsucho as an affiliated audiovisual market. It serves industry business and should not be treated as another public screening venue or as included with a TIFF ticket.

Stay inside the venue cluster

Yurakucho and Hibiya are the safest provisional bases because both appear in the official venue announcement. Ginza is nearby and rich in hotels and restaurants; Marunouchi suits travelers arriving by Shinkansen. Exact walks will depend on the final cinemas.

November 3 is Culture Day, a national holiday during TIFF. Expect more local leisure traffic and verify museum hours. Venue accessibility, accessible seating, and subtitle provision can differ by screening.

Official information