Shinjuku Southern Terrace Illumination

Shinjuku shimmers with twinkly lights in winter.

What happens?

Around 170,000 LED bulbs, as well as Christmas trees, take over southern Shinjuku from November to February each year. Once again, illuminations will feature the Suica penguin character in various photo spots around Shinjuku Station South Exit, as well as gold lighting and installations near the Shinjuku Southern Terrace.

Some illuminations will switch off on December 25 but most will continue until Valentine’s Day 2025 — how romantic.