Illumination Events in Tokyo

Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival

Spring in Japan isn’t just about the cherry blossoms and at Yushima Tenjin Shrine you can see one of the island nation’s other flower festivals, the ume matsuri, or plum festival. …

Kioi Winter 22/23

If you like your winter light-ups with added stag, then Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho is the place you’ve been looking for. The best view is from Benkeibashi bridge, which you cross to get …

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. There will also be a towering Christmas tree. The theme for the …

Ashigakubo Icicles Illumination

See the illuminated icicles of Ashigakubo in Saitama and find yourself in a winter wonderland.

Marunouchi Illumination 2023

Each year from late autumn until mid-February, the trees along the Marunouchi area’s Nakadori Avenue are strewn with around 1.2 million fairy lights to give the area an extra special winter …

Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2023

Hankering for some winter illuminations? Look no further than Hibiya Magic Time Illumination.

Caretta Shiodome Winter Illumination 2023

In the middle of the high-rise offices and swanky hotels of Shiodome, you can find the Caretta Shiodome mall, where food, shopping, and the arts go along with views of some of Tokyo’s …

Shinjuku Southern Terrace Illumination

The theme for this year’s illuminations is Jewels in my Heart. The area will be shimmering with lights and a new “twinkly light system” will be employed. There will be Christmas …

Ebisu Garden Place Illumination

Featuring Christmas trees, a giant crystal chandelier, and a whole load of lights, The Baccarat Eternal Lights at Yebisu (Ebisu) Garden Place is one of the fancier displays of the season. While …

Tokyo Mega Illumination

This seasonal light-up event at Oi Racecourse lives up to its name. Occupying the central area of the racecourse, Tokyo Mega Illumination has everything you would want from a light-up event, with …

Omotesando Illumination

A classy and impressive annual display, the Omotesando Illumination is a light-lit walk of just over 1km along Omotesando Avenue. With over 900,000 lights wound around the trees, it’s got a …

Miyashita Christmas Park

The winter illumination event is aimed at promoting the Purple Ribbon Campaign, and increasing awareness of violence against women

Tokyo Skytree Dream Christmas 2023

Not only will the tower be lit up, but the entire Skytree Town will be too. 2022 sees the event’s 10th anniversary, and that means there will be celebrations and a bit of a renewal. The Sky …

Tokyo Michi Terrace 2023

Tokyo Michi Terrace is a light-up event that has happened for the last few years on the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station. Early versions featured projection mapping directly on to the newly …

Roppongi Hills Christmas Illumination 2023

Each year, the 400m of Keyakizaka Street behind Roppongi Hills becomes one of the most popular couples’ strolling spots with brilliant blue LEDs decorating the trees and Tokyo Tower …

White KITTE 2023

Forget traditional illuminations and step into a photo-ready winter wonderland that's bursting with Instagram opportunities. With a new theme each year, White Kitte goes big so expect magical …

Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination

Held for the first time since 2019, the 2022 edition will see a huge Christmas card set up and projection mapping will commence. Originally a Nakameguro event from way back in 2014, the Blue Cave …

Shinjuku Twinkle Park

A fairly small illumination display that’s worth a look if you happen to be in the area. Every evening for a month, Shinjuku Central Park is being lit up with thousands of LED lights, …

Autumn Evening Illumination at Rikugien Gardens

Check out our full list of where to see autumn leaves in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto prefectures. Built by a feudal lord during the Edo period, Rikugien Gardens is one of the most famous …

Shinagawa International Film Festival 2023

An International Film Festival focusing on shorts, this annual event is free and offers a festival atmosphere with food trucks, live performances and illuminations

Cherry Blossom Night Garden at Shinjuku Gyoen

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is beautiful during the day, but have you ever wanted to check it out after hours?

Ukima Park Tulip Illumination

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

Midtown Blossom 2023

Combine your hanami with a bit of classic Tokyo style at Roppongi’s annual Midtown Blossom event. Held in and around the Tokyo Midtown complex and Hinoki-cho Park, Midtown Blossom features …

Bokutei Cherry Blossom Festival

A short, breezy walk from the Tokyo Skytree is Sumida Park, home to the Bokutei Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival). What happens? The Bokutei centers around the park’s …