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Your guide to the city’s dazzling winter lights

Shibuya winter illumination

Winter in Japan brings with it an unexpected tradition of lighting, transforming urban spaces into sparkling wonderlands. In Tokyo, locals and tourists alike are in awe of the stunning displays. From sparkling intersections to romantic promenades, here are the top light spots to explore this season.

Tokyo’s Top Lighting Attractions

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Shibuya Aomame Lighting 2024

The roads near the iconic Shibuya Crossing shimmer with turquoise light, creating a dreamlike frozen wonderland.

date and timeDecember 06-25・17:00-22:00
pricefree
Place

Shibuya Park Street

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Shibuya Sky Illumination Festival 2024

Shibuya Sky will celebrate the season with a glowing tree that stretches into the sky, as well as bubbles and mirrors.

date and timeDecember 2-25・11:00~・Special performance 19:00~22:00
price2,500 yen
Place

Shibuya Sky

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Keyakizaka Lighting 2024

Watch as approximately 800,000 lights twinkle along the elegant streets of Roppongi, with twinkling light trails throughout the complex.

date and timeNovember 7th – December 25th・17:00-23:00
pricefree
Place

Keyakizaka

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Tokyo Midtown Light Avenue 2024

The much-loved light event is back for another year. Enjoy a charming stroll along the shimmering golden open-air pathways.

date and timeNovember 14, 2024 ~ February 24, 2025・17:00-23:00
pricefree
Place

Midtown Garden

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Located on the first floor of the square

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Shinjuku Southern Terrace Minamillum 2024-2025

The Shinjuku Minami Terrace winter light show is back with the “Twinkle Light System”, an impressive interactive light show.

date and timeNovember 15, 2024 ~ February 14, 2025・16:30-00:00
pricefree
Place

Shinjuku South Terrace

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Marunouchi Park Illumination and Christmas Market 2024

Some 286 trees in the Marunouchi area will be decorated with approximately 820,000 sparkling champagne gold LED bulbs. Stroll through the Christmas markets and ice skate under the twinkling lights.

date and timeNovember 14th – December 25th・11:00-22:00・Activity dates and times vary, please check the website for each attraction
pricefree
Place

Marunouchi Nakadori Avenue

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Ebisu Garden Plaza Winter Lights and Christmas Parade

Yebisu Garden Place is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the holidays with a special light display. More than 100,000 champagne gold lights will illuminate the area. Enjoy the lights and Christmas market decorations, gifts, food and drink.

date and timeNovember 9th to December 25th・・Activity dates and times vary, please check the website for each attraction
pricefree
Place

Yebisu Garden Plaza

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Yomiuri Land Jewelry Lighting 2024

The world’s only gem-inspired lighting event is taking place at Yomiuri Land, featuring a record-breaking 6.5 million light bulbs.

date and timeOctober 24, 2024 ~ April 6, 2025・16:00-20:30
price1,800 yen
Place

Yomiuriland

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Tips for enjoying the Tokyo light show

  • Best time to visit: For a more relaxing experience, visit on a weekday evening. Arrive before sunset and you can enjoy the transition from dusk to dazzling lights.
  • Photography Tip: Use a tripod and experiment with long exposure settings to capture dreamy, sparkling images. Don’t forget to try creative angles to add a new dimension to your photos.
  • Transportation: Public transportation can be crowded, so make sure you allow enough time to get where you need to go.
  • Eat and drink: Warm up at a nearby café or enjoy seasonal specialties at a local restaurant. Don’t miss the festive Christmas markets, such as those near Roppongi or the Tokyo Skytree.

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