Illumination Events in Tokyo

Halloween Night in the Forest

Take a stroll under the sprawling lights on Shinrin park on Halloween night - a bright delight without the frights.

Tokyo Tower Candle Days 2026

Candles burn bright beneath Tokyo Tower at night.

Koishikawa Kōrakuen Autumn Illumination

Explore one of the city's most beautiful parks lit up at night.

World Mental Health Day

October 10 is World Mental Health Day.

Sea Lights Lantern Festival in Odaiba

Volunteers set out hundreds of paper lanterns in bright, fancy designs.

Enoshima Lanterns 2026

See Enoshima Island lit up with dazzling illuminations.

Chidorigafuchi Moat Lantern Floating Festival

Around 2,000 lanterns will travel down Chidorigafuchi Moat as the sun sets.

Tokyo Tower Tanabata Festival

Tokyo Tower is ready for the Tanabata season and that means lights, candles, and wishes.

Hakone Hydrangea Train

Hop aboard Hakone’s Night Hydrangea Train for a dreamy after-dark ride through glowing blooms.

Candle Night for 1 Million People

As Tokyo Tower turns off its lights, more than 1000 candles will be lit for this poignant annual event.

Lake Sagami Illuminations

This illuminations event is the Kanto region's biggest.

Toneri Park Nemophila Illumination

Blue as far as the eye can see. Visit Toneri Park for a stunning display of baby blue eyes.

Ukima Park Cherry Blossom and Tulip Illumination

You don't need to travel outside of Tokyo to grab a little slice of the Netherlands.

Midtown Blossom 2026

Tilt your cherry blossom viewing to the cosmopolitan, with exhibits and cafes in Tokyo Midtown to provide a unique experience to accompany your trip.

Bokutei Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival

See sakura in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree at Sumida Park. With festival stalls, music, and a promenade of blossoms a kilometer long, you could forget you're still in the city.

Gotenyama Cherry Blossom Festival

Gotenyama has been a much loved cherry blossom viewing spot since the Edo period.

Shibuya Sakura Stage Cherry Blossom Festival

Come and celebrate cherry blossom season in the heart of the city.

Tokyo German Village Illuminations

Dazzling illuminations light up the winter nights at the Tokyo German Village.

Yomiuriland Jewellumination

Light up your Christmas with this brilliant illumination display that transforms Yomiuriland into a kaleidoscopic dream.

Rikugien Gardens Cherry Blossom Nighttime Illuminations

See a unique sight among cherry blossoms, an enormous weeping cherry blossom tree lit bright.

Ark Hills Cherry Blossom Festival

If you want to stroll down a cherry blossom-lined street without big crowds, then head to Spain-zaka near Ark Hills.

Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival

Cherry blossoms aren't the only game in town — check out the gorgeous plum blossoms at this festival that dates back to the Edo period.

Ebisu Garden Place Illumination and Christmas Market

With the sparkling lights and wistful piano music, you'll feel like you're walking through a fairytale.

Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination

This winter illumination features an amazing 2,000,000 LEDs draped over structures both temporary and permanent at Tokyo Dome City.