Illumination Events in Tokyo

Enoshima Lanterns 2025

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.

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.

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 2025

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 Sakura Garden Spring Festival at Happo-en

Experience nighttime cherry blossoms in the traditional Japanese garden of Happo-en.

Shibuya Sakura Stage Cherry Blossom Festival

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

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.

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.

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.

Gotenyama Cherry Blossom Festival

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

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.

Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2024

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

Winter Enoshima Illumination

Enoshima Island lights up throughout the winter with dazzling illuminations.

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.

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.

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 2024

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

Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

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

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.