Winter Illuminations in Tokyo
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From November to February, Tokyo's streets and parks fill with LED lights. Most city displays are free and switch on around 17:00. The big paid shows are in amusement parks outside the centre. Dates below are for the 2026–27 season.
Free lights in the city
Marunouchi, between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, lights about 1.2 km of street trees in champagne gold from 12 November 2026, usually into February. Roppongi Hills' Keyakizaka street, with Tokyo Tower behind it, is usually lit from early November to 25 December. Ebisu Garden Place shows a giant Baccarat crystal chandelier from early November to late February. Tokyo Dome City's Winter Lights run from about 19 November 2026 to 28 February 2027.
Yoyogi and Shibuya
The Yoyogi Forest of Lights runs in Yoyogi Park, by Harajuku Station, from 13 November 2026 to 11 January 2027. In some years Shibuya also lights the road from Shibuya to Yoyogi Park in blue, the 'Ao no Dokutsu' or Blue Cave; it is not held every year, so check first.
The big paid shows
Yomiuriland's Jewellumination, about 30–40 minutes from Shinjuku by Keio line and gondola, runs from 29 October 2026 to 4 April 2027, 16:00–20:30; entry is about ¥1,800, with rides extra. Hotel New Otani's garden lights run from 23 October 2026 to 28 February 2027. Sagamiko Illumillion, in the hills west of Tokyo, is one of the largest displays in the region.
Tips
City lights usually run from about 17:00 to 23:00. Weekday evenings are much calmer than 23–25 December, when Roppongi and Marunouchi fill with couples. Dress warmly: December nights are about 3–8°C. Pair Marunouchi with the free rooftop garden on the 6th floor of KITTE, which looks over Tokyo Station.
Winter Illuminations at a glance
| Season | About late October to February; many city displays mid-November to 25 December |
|---|---|
| Marunouchi | Tokyo Station; from 12 Nov 2026; free |
| Roppongi Keyakizaka | Roppongi Station; usually early Nov to 25 Dec; free |
| Yoyogi Forest of Lights | Harajuku Station; 13 Nov 2026–11 Jan 2027; free |
| Tokyo Dome City | Suidobashi Station; about 19 Nov 2026–28 Feb 2027; free |
| Yomiuriland | 29 Oct 2026–4 Apr 2027; 16:00–20:30; about ¥1,800 |
| Hours | Usually about 17:00–23:00 |
| Bring | A warm jacket; December nights about 3–8°C |