Illumination Events in Tokyo

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.

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.

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

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.

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.

Tokyo German Village Illuminations

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

Shibuya Sakura Stage Cherry Blossom Festival

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

Gotenyama Cherry Blossom Festival

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

Yomiuriland Jewellumination

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

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.

Rikugien Gardens Cherry Blossom Nighttime Illuminations

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

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.

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.

Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2025

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

Kioi Winter 24/25

Add a forested touch to your Christmas cheer with the Kioi winter forest. With brilliant views from the Benkeibashi bridge, make sure you don't miss their centerpiece stag illumination.

Winter Enoshima Illumination

Enoshima Island lights up throughout the winter with dazzling illuminations.

Ashigakubo Icicles Illumination

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

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.

Marunouchi Illumination 2025

With over 1.2 million lights, Marunouchi's Nakadori Avenue feels like a winter wonderland, complete with ice rink and miniature merry-go-round.

Shinjuku Southern Terrace Illumination

Christmas illuminations only a short walk away from one of Japan's busiest stations. Just the thing to brighten your day without going far.

Meguro River Winter Illuminations

See the famous cherry blossom view of Meguro River in winter — well, sort of.