Written by Greg Lane
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 to Kioi Terrace when coming from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station.
The distinctive deer appears before the first floor Christmas tree.
Suggested Activity
Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable in Tokyo
Try this insider’s experience at a sumo wrestler morning practice session. Enjoy exclusive access to a sumo stable, watching as these massive athletes put themselves through their daily training regimen and go head-to-head.
The tree will be up until December 25 while the rest will continue until late February.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Mid
Nov
~
Late Feb
2026
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 304 m from Akasaka-mitsuke Station Ginza Line (G5)Marunouchi Line (M13)
- 452 m from Nagatacho Station Hanzomon Line (Z4)Namboku Line (N7)Yurakucho Line (Y16)
- 0.6 km from Kōjimachi Station Yurakucho Line (Y15)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 14 ºC
Low: 8 ºC
