Welcome the New Year with a variety of lively events, including a New Year’s Eve countdown cocktail party and a New Year’s Day premium raffle. Other notable festivities include a captivating mochitsuki (mochi-pounding) performance and customary hatsugama (first tea of the year) ceremony alongside vibrant festival stalls and shishimai lion dances.

Wishing everyone, from all generations, enjoys a joyous start to the forthcoming year.

*Please note that information is subject to change.

New Year’s Events for 2026 have concluded.

■ Countdown & New Year’s Party

Celebrate the New Year with a stylish and groovy live performance while counting down the minutes to midnight. Then toast the arrival of 2026 with a celebratory glass of Champagne.

Date: December 31 (Wed.), 2025
Time: 11:30 pm – 1:00 am (doors open at 11:20 pm)
Venue: Banquet Room Aoi (2F)
Price: JPY 14,000 (JPY 7,000 for children under 12, inclusive of consumption tax and 15% service charge)

*Reservations are not required. Please come directly to the venue.

■ New Year’s Dinner & Premium Raffle

Welcome the arrival of 2026 in high spirits. After savoring a full course French dinner, guests will partake in a premium raffle with various prizes hosted by riddle comedian Nezucchi.
*Premium Raffle conducted only in Japanese.

Date: January 1 (Thu.), 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 am (doors open at 6:45 pm, raffle begins at 8:30 pm)
Venue: Banquet Room Aoi (2F)
Price: JPY 38,000 (inclusive of food, beverages, consumption tax and 15% service charge)
*Advance reservations are required.
*Free-flowing beverages available from an exclusive menu.

■ New Year’s Yose Theater

Enjoy the traditional comic storytelling of rakugo by Harenosuke Tatekawa. Adding to the festivities, the popular comedy duo Knights will deliver entertainment amidst the New Year’s celebrations.
*Performance conducted only in Japanese.

Date: January 2 (Fri.), 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
Venue: Banquet Room Aoi (2F)
Price: Free of charge for in-house guests / JPY 4,000 for visitors
*Price is inclusive of consumption tax and 15% service charge.
*Please refrain from bringing infants and young children.
*Advance reservations for visitors are sold out.

■ Ennichi Festival

Palace Hotel Tokyo’s ennichi festival offers a serene way to celebrate the New Year’s holiday.

Find a vast array of activities designed to delight all ages from traditional games, including a shooting gallery and ring toss, to balloon art and a premium golf simulator.

Date & Time:
December 31 (Wed.), 2025 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
January 1 (Thu.) – 3 (Sat.), 2026 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Yamabuki (4F)
Price: 1-2 tickets for each game, food stall and beverage within the festival area.
*Additional tickets can be purchased at the Events Reception (in front of Yamabuki on the 4th floor).

■ Caricature Portraits ＜Exclusive to in-house guests＞

A one-of-a-kind portrait as a keepsake of your stay.

Date & Time:
December 31 (Wed.), 2025 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
January 1 (Thu.) – 3 (Sat.), 2026 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Nadeshiko (4F)
*Reservations required on the day at the Events Reception (in front of Yamabuki on the 4th floor).

■ Fortune-Telling (Tarot Cards & Horoscope)
＜Exclusive to in-house guests＞

Have your fortune read for the New Year.

Date & Time:
December 31 (Wed.), 2025 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
January 1 (Thu.) – 3 (Sat.), 2026 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Wedding Salon (4F)
*Reservations required on the day at the Events Reception (in front of Yamabuki on the 4th floor).

■ Table Tennis ＜Exclusive to in-house guests＞

Enjoy some exercise to shake off daily fatigue and feel refreshed.

Date & Time:
December 31 (Wed.), 2025 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
January 1 (Thu.) – 3 (Sat.), 2026 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Fuyo (4F)
*Reservations required on the day at the Events Reception (in front of Yamabuki on the 4th floor).

■ Relaxation Room ＜Exclusive to in-house guests＞

Rest and relax in a luxurious high-performance massage chair.

Date & Time:
December 31 (Wed.), 2025 | 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
January 1 (Thu.) – 2 (Fri.), 2026 | 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
January 3 (Sat.), 2026 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Hagi A (2F)

■ Hatsugama Tea Ceremony ＜Exclusive to in-house guests＞

Start the New Year with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Date & Time:
January 1 (Thu.), 2026 [30-minute duration]
10:00 am / 11:00 am / 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm / 3:00 pm / 4:00 pm
Venue: Ume (2F)
*Reservations required on the day at the venue.

■ Mochitsuki (Mochi Pounding) ＜Exclusive to in-house guests＞

A cheerful and joyous mochi-pounding performance in the Edomae-style.

Date & Time:
January 2 (Fri.), 2026 | 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm (doors open at 2:30 pm)
Venue: Aoi (2F)
*Freshly pounded mochi (sticky rice cake) will be served at the venue.

■ Shishimai Lion Dance

A traditional lion dance performance with a lively Japanese flute and taiko drum accompaniment.

Date, Time & Venue:
January 1 (Thu.), 2026
10:00 am | Lobby (1F)
10:30 am / 2:20 pm | in front of Aoi (2F)
11:15 am / 1:00 pm | Yamabuki (4F)

January 2 (Fri.), 2026
10:00 am | Club Lounge (19F)
10:30 am / 3:45 pm | in front of Aoi (2F)
11:15 am / 1:00 pm | Yamabuki (4F)
*The Lion Dance performance in the Club Lounge is only available to guests staying in Suites and Club rooms.

■ Koto Performance

Listen to the alluring melody of antiquity with a koto (traditional Japanese stringed instrument) performance.

Date & Time:
January 1 (Thu.) – 3 (Sat.), 2026 [25-minute duration]
10:00 am / 11:00 am / 1:30 pm / 3:30 pm
Venue: Lobby (1F)

■ Healing Room ＜Exclusive to in-house guests＞

Experience a relaxing time while receiving a soothing shiatsu massage.

Date & Time:
December 31 (Wed.), 2025 | 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
January 1 (Thu.) – 2 (Fri.), 2026 | 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Venue: Hagi B (2F)
Price: JPY 5,000 (50 minutes, inclusive of consumption tax)
*Reservations required on the day at the venue.
*Last admission at 10:00 pm

■ Workshops

Spend the New Year’s holiday with fun and festive hands-on crafts.

Venue: Yamabuki (4F)
Price: Ticket system *Please use festival tickets.
*Reservations required on the day at the venue.

Details:
Handmade Pottery Workshop [45-minute duration]
December 31 (Wed.), 2025
3:15 pm / 4:15 pm / 5:15 pm
January 1 (Thu.) – 3 (Sat.), 2026
10:15 am / 11:45 am / 1:30 pm / 2:45 pm / 4:00 pm / 5:15 pm

Amezaiku (Candy Craft) Workshop [60-minute duration]
December 31 (Wed.), 2025
3:15 pm / 4:30 pm
January 1 (Thu.) – 3 (Sat.), 2026
10:15 am / 11:45 am / 2:00 pm / 3:30 pm / 5:00 pm

■ Bus for Hatsumode
＜Exclusive to in-house guests＞

A bus departing from Palace Hotel Tokyo on New Year’s Day will take you on a hatsumode (first shrine or temple visit of the year) experience. Please make your reservation at the Bell Desk (1st floor) after checking in.

Date & Time:
January 1 (Thu.), 2026
Bus departure at 10:00 am
Destinations:
[Route 1] Hie Shrine → Toyokawa Inari → Meiji Shrine
[Route 2] Tokyo Daijingu → Yushima Tenjin → Sensoji Temple
*Advance reservation accepted at the Bell Desk.
*Bus operation is one-way only.
*Please get off at the destination of your choice.
*Bus will promptly depart for the next destination after guests disembark.
*A hotel car is also available for private use. Please contact the bell desk for details.

■ New Year’s Morning Yoga
＜Exclusive to in-house guests＞

A standard yoga session where even first-timers can comfortably enjoy. Start the year feeling refreshed by bringing your mind and body into balance.

Date and Time:
January 1 (Thu.) – 4 (Sun.), 2026 [45-minute duration]
7:00 am / 8:00 am
Venue: evian SPA TOKYO (5F)
Participants: Limited to 10 participants per session
*Advance reservations required by 8:00 pm the previous day.
*Please come to the Spa Reception 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time dressed in your fitness wear
*Fitness wear is available for rent. T-shirt & shorts for JPY 550 each (including tax).
*Please do not bring any valuables

Reservations and Inquiries: evian SPA TOKYO
Tel: 03-3211-5298 (6:30 am – 10:00 pm)