Tokyo Illumination Guide for Winter 2026 – 2027
Where to catch the best illuminations in the capital this winter
As the nights grow longer and the chill sets in, champagne-gold avenues and blue-hued tunnels light up the city. Whether it’s a romantic evening stroll, a night out with friends or a family weekend trip, here’s where to catch Tokyo’s winter illuminations for 2026-2027. Some organizers haven’t announced their dates yet—we’ll update those listings as details come out.
Marunouchi Illumination 2026-2027
November 12 – February 14
Now in its 25th edition, Marunouchi Illumination wraps the trees along Marunouchi Naka-dori in champagne-gold light for about 1.2 kilometers. From November 27 to December 25, the glow extends down Gyoko-dori Avenue, which links Tokyo Station with the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens.
The area is also hosting Marunouchi Bright Holiday, a Harry Potter collaboration that runs through December 25. At the Marunouchi Building, the “Hogwarts Snow Tree” puts on a light show set to music from the film series.
Marunouchi, Chiyoda
Tokyo Station area and Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave Illuminations:
4 pm – 11 pm
Gyoko-dori Ave Illuminations:
4pm – 12am *November 27 – December 25 only
More information here
Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2026
November 26 – December 25
MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026 takes “Midwinter Night’s Dream” as its theme. In the Midtown Garden, the popular bubble illumination returns with a four-minute show set to original music. An 8.5-meter fir tree and the gold-lit “Path of Lights” complete the scene, and the path stays lit through February 23.
New this year is the Midwinter Lounge, a raised deck serving Champagne, light bites and sweets with views over the lights. From December 5, the outdoor ice rink reopens as a collaboration with Ralph Lauren.
TOKYO MIDTOWN
Free Entrance
5 pm – 11 pm
More information on the Tokyo Midtown official website
Tokyo Christmas Market 2026
November 20 – December 25
Japan’s best-known holiday market heads to a new waterfront venue this year. Shin-Toyosu hosts the market from November 20, and Shiba Park—with views of Tokyo Tower—joins on December 4. Each site has its own 14-meter Christmas pyramid.
Wooden stalls serve hot mulled wine, German sausages and seasonal gifts. Adult advance tickets include a souvenir mug in a color unique to each venue.
Shin-Toyosu (November 20 – December 25)
First day 4 pm – 9:30 pm, All other days 11am – 9:30 pm
Last entry 8:30 pm, Last Order 9 pm
Shiba Park (December 4 – December 25)
First day 4 pm – 10 pm, All other days 11am – 10 pm
Last entry 9 pm, Last Order 9:30 pm
Both venues: Adults ¥1,000 on weekdays, ¥1,500 on weekends, ¥2,000 on December 24 and 25; free for preschoolers
More information on the Tokyo Christmas Market official website
HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2026
November 12 – February 28
Hibiya’s winter lights take a cue from the movies this year. An 8-meter full-color tree inspired by “Avengers: Doomsday,” which opens in Japanese theaters December 18, stands in Hibiya Step Plaza with a light show synced to music.
Full-color and white lights line Hibiya Nakadori. More displays appear above the Grand Staircase and in the Park View Garden on the sixth floor of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
Hibiya Nakadori Street
HIBIYA Area Illumination: 4 pm – 11 pm
Avengers Tree at Hibiya Step Plaza: 4 pm – 11 pm
*November 12 – December 25
More information on the HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination here.
Yebisu Garden Place Christmas Market and Illumination 2026
November 14 – January 11
Yebisu Garden Place brings back its Baccarat chandelier—one of the largest in the world at about 5 meters tall, with 8,500 crystal pieces and 250 lights. Around 100,000 champagne-gold lights line the promenade.
The Christmas Marché runs in Center Plaza from November 14 to December 25, with seasonal food and gifts to browse.
Ebisu Garden Place, Shibuya
Illuminations: 4pm – 11pm
More information here
Keyakizaka Illumination 2026
November 5 – December 25
Roppongi Hills opens its Christmas season with the “Snow & Blue” lights on Keyakizaka Street—around 970,000 LEDs along a 400-meter slope. Tokyo Tower glows in the distance, making this one of the city’s classic winter photo spots.
The display is part of Christmas Hills 2026, a seasonal program across five Mori Building complexes.
Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka Street
Free Entrance
5pm – 10pm (lighting time may differ on the first day)
More information here
Roppongi Christmas Market 2026
November 21 – December 25
Smaller than the Tokyo Christmas Market, this one recreates the feel of Stuttgart’s famous market with around 10 stalls. Käthe Wohlfahrt sells traditional German ornaments, while food stands serve mulled wine, sausages and stollen. It’s an easy add-on to an evening on Keyakizaka.
O-yane Plaza, Roppongi Hills
Christmas Market 11 am – 9 pm
Free Entrance
More information here
Mohri Garden Illumination 2026
November 13 – December 25
Two shades of gold light up Mohri Garden in flower-like shapes, scattered with pure white lights that resemble falling snow. The display reflects on the garden pond—a calmer stop than the busier streets nearby.
Mohri Garden
Illumination: 5 pm – 11 pm
Free Entrance
More information here
Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas 2026
November 5 – December 25
This year’s theme at Tokyo Skytree Town is “Wish Upon a Star.” Around 400,000 gold-toned lights cover the complex. An 8-meter star-themed tree stands in the fourth-floor Sky Arena, and the Starry Dome in Solamachi Plaza wraps visitors in shooting-star lights. A storybook-style Christmas market rounds out the event.
Tokyo Skytree
Opening hours: 5:30 pm-10 pm
Save up to ¥400 on advance tickets here
More information here
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s Sea of Clouds
All year
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo, runs Tokyo Unkai (Tokyo sea of clouds) in its Japanese garden. Mist drifts between the trees and glows after dark, creating an otherworldly scene. Entrance is free—bring a friend and a camera.
Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku
Sundown to 11pm
More information here
Yokohama Milight 2026-2027
Dates TBA
Starting from Yokohama Station’s East Exit, the Minato Mirai area around Grand Mall Park lights up with a 1.5-kilometer illumination route. Dates for 2026-2027 haven’t been announced yet. Last season ran from early November to early February.
Yokohama Station to Grandmall Park / Minatomirai Area
Opening hours: TBA
Free Entrance
More information here
Yoru no Yo 2026
December 4 – December 30
Yoru no Yo turns Yokohama’s harbor into a citywide light show stretching more than 3 kilometers from Minato Mirai to Yamashita Park. A record 47 buildings sync up for a five-minute performance of light and sound. At Osanbashi Pier, an interactive projection sends a 25-meter whale of light swimming across the deck.
Yokohama Waterfront
(Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, Yamashita Park)
Illumination: 5 pm-9:05 pm
Free Entrance
More information here
Tokyo Mega Illumination 2026-2027
October 31 – January 10
This is the final season for Tokyo Mega Illumination at Oi Racecourse in Shinagawa. The 100-meter cherry blossom light tunnel, scenes of traditional Japanese landscapes and the giant Mega Tree are all on view for the last time.
Visitors can also meet miniature horses and ponies and catch a fountain show with lead horses. The event runs on 53 days, skipping race days.
Oi Racecourse, Shinagawa-ku
4:30 pm – 9 pm (Last entry at 8pm)
Detailed Pricing
More information here
Flower Fantasy–The Garden of Illuminated Flowers 2026-2027
October 17 – February 14
Ranked among Japan’s top illuminations, Ashikaga Flower Park uses more than 5 million lights to recreate wisteria, roses and other blooms. New this season is a 21-meter Christmas tree. The Great Wisteria display traces the flowers from bud to full bloom with light and scent. It’s outside Tokyo, but worth the trip.
Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi
3:30pm – 8:30pm
Adults ¥1,400
Children ¥700
More information here
“Minamillumi” Shinjuku South Illumination 2026-2027
November 11 – February 14
Shinjuku Minamillumi lights up the South Exit area of Shinjuku Station with about 275,000 LEDs across six venues. At Suica’s Penguin Plaza, the Hanamichi Gate celebrates the Suica penguin mascot, which retires in March 2027.
Champagne-gold lights line the Shinjuku Southern Terrace boardwalk, and Shinjuku Mines Tower features a lantern display.
Around Shinjuku Station: Suica’s Penguin Plaza, Shinjuku Southern Terrace, JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower, Shinjuku Mines Tower and more
Free entrance
5pm – 12am in November, 4:30pm – 12am from December 1 (times vary by venue)
More information on the Minamillumi Official Website
Tokyo Snow Dome City Illumination 2026-2027
November 19 – February 28
Tokyo Dome City keeps its snow dome theme for winter and teams up with Sanrio’s Cinnamoroll this year. More than 1 million white lights cover the complex. A 15-meter LED tree hosts light shows synced with video and music, and a giant snow dome lights up at the ring of a bell.
Tokyo Dome City
Free Entrance
5 pm – 12 am
More information here
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market 2026
November 20 – December 25
The Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse takes “connection” as its 2026 theme. The main tree is a live 11-meter spruce lit with around 20,000 LEDs—it’ll be composted after the season.
A 20-meter light tunnel marks the entrance, and a 30-meter illuminated roof stretches between the two warehouses. German-style wooden huts serve sausages and mulled wine. This year’s premium mug is a collaboration with Noritake.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
November 20: 5pm – 9pm
November 21 – December 4: 11am – 9pm
December 5 – December 25: 11am – 10pm
From ¥500
More information here
TOKYO ILLUMILIA
Dates TBA
TOKYO ILLUMILIA lights up Nihonbashi Sakura-dori, stretching from Tokyo Station’s Yaesu Exit to Nihonbashi. Since 2009, it has celebrated the area’s Edo-era heritage with a modern twist. Dates for 2026-2027 haven’t been announced yet. Last season ran from early November to mid-February.
Free Entrance
Hours TBA
More information here
Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026
October 29 – April 4
Yomiuriland’s Jewellumination 2026, titled “Growing Light,” introduces a new green jewel color inspired by nature. Trees and rides glow like gemstones, the Ferris wheel shines in 14 colors and a 140-meter light tunnel runs through the park. A fountain show adds lasers and flames to the mix. The park is closed on some days, so check the calendar before going.
Book tickets here
¥1,800
4pm – 8:30pm
More information here
Odaiba Illumination YAKEI DECK
All year
Odaiba Illumination Deck is the best spot for a romantic night out, with stunning views of Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge across Tokyo Bay. After strolling along the 20-meter-tall illuminated tour tree and seaside terrace, choose from a variety of restaurants to complete the evening. If you’re looking for a cozy and scenic atmosphere, this is the place for you.
Free Entrance
Sundown – Midnight
More information here
Light Walk Odaiba
Dates TBA
Launched in 2025, Light Walk Odaiba turns the Tokyo Waterfront City area into a two-kilometer illuminated promenade across around 15 spots. Yume-no-Ohashi Bridge in Symbol Promenade Park serves as the main stage. Last season’s route followed storybook-style characters to the Seagull Clock, a clock tower inspired by Tokyo’s official bird. Dates for 2026-2027 haven’t been announced yet.
Yume-no-Ohashi Bridge, Symbol Promenade Park, Ariake, Koto-ku
Hours TBA
Free Entrance
More information here
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