Written by TC Team
Originally a Nakameguro event from way back in 2014, the Blue Cave is now a Shibuya highlight each winter.
What happens?
This year’s display will feature around 500,000 LED lights (guess what color) stretching between Shibuya Koen Dori and Yoyogi Park (just south of Yoyogi Park Events Square).
It can get unexpectedly busy. In the past, around 2 million visitors were counted in a single month, so embrace the crowds (not literally, we’re all about personal space) and consider it part of the experience.
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A giant snowman will be the highlight of this year’s event, combined with a Christmassy video projection on his belly.
Schedule 2025
The illumination will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly from December 4 to 25.
Early
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Late Dec
青の洞窟SHIBUYA
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 0.7 km from Harajuku Station Yamanote Line (JY19)
- 0.7 km from Meijijingū-mae Station Chiyoda Line (C3)Fukutoshin Line (C15)
- 0.8 km from Yoyogi-kōen Station Chiyoda Line (C2)
