Tokyo Mega Illumination, Early Nov–Mid Jan 2027, 2026

Name: Tokyo Mega Illumination
Start: 2026-11
End: 2027-01

Written by TC Team

This seasonal light-up event at Oi Racecourse lives up to its name.

What happens?

Occupying the central area of the racecourse, Tokyo Mega Illumination has everything you would want from a light-up event, with added horses.

Aside from the illuminations, there is plenty of food and other entertainment depending on the day. Behind the stands, there are plenty of food trucks, and the food outlets within the stands are also open. Being a place where they race horses (you can tell from the pungent aroma of horse poo), there is horse-based entertainment on most nights as well — from photos with small horses, through to giant Clydesdale horses.

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Tickets 2025

Tickets can be purchased online in advance of your visit.

Unlike a lot of other illumination events based around shopping areas and malls, Tokyo Mega Illumination is not free and prices change depending on the day and month.

November–December (Weekends, holidays and designated days):

Advance tickets: Adults ¥1,300 / Children ¥700
Same-day tickets: Adults ¥1,600 / Children ¥900

November–December (Weekdays):

Advance tickets: Adults ¥800 / Children ¥400
Same-day tickets: Adults ¥1,000 / Children ¥500

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How to get there

If you’re coming from the Omori or Oimachi side, don’t follow Google Maps as it will send you to the main entrance. Instead, make sure you head to the north entrance, which is on the north-east corner of the racecourse.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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Dates

Early

Nov

Mid

Jan

2027

Venue Oi Racecourse

Accommodation Options Hotels in Oimachi

Entry ¥800 – ¥1,500