Tokyo’s winter illuminations start switching on in late October, and many of the biggest displays are free. Here are the best illuminations in Tokyo for 2026–27; with dates, hours and tips for avoiding the crowds.
Tokyo Station
The entire Marunouchi district will transform into a festive holiday stage inspired by Harry Potter, with nine different installations.
Marunouchi Bright Holiday: Harry Potter Illumination
Date & Time
Nov 12-Dec 25・Lighting hours vary per installation
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Station area and Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave
The 25th annual Marunouchi Illumination will light up Marunouchi Nakadori with over 820,000 champagne-gold lights adorning over 340 trees.
Marunouchi Nakadori Illumination
Date & Time
Nov 12, 2026-Feb 14, 2027・4–11 p.m.・On November 27 – December 25 only, Gyoko-dori Ave Illuminations will light from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Station area and Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will transform into a magical wonderland of light and sound, and a special collaboration with Avengers: Doomsday.
Hibiya Magic Time Illumination
Date & Time
Nov 12, 2026-Feb 28, 2027・4–11 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Step Plaza
Tokyo Tower and the Midtown Hills
Tokyo Tower's winter celebration will display a special projection mapping show, filling the Tokyo night skyline with butterflies and whales.
Tokyo Tower City Light Fantasia
Date & Time
Nov 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027・November 1 to January 17: 5:00 p.m. - 10:50 p.m. | January 18 to February 14: 5:30 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Tower
More Info
Tickets are required to enter Tokyo Tokwer
The 400-meter-long Keyakizaka street transforms with about 970,000 dazzling LEDs, a famously romantic view with Tokyo Tower in the distance.
Roppongi Hills Christmas Illumination
Date & Time
Nov 5-Dec 25・5–10 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka Street
Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2025 is set to turn Roppongi into a magnificent winter wonderland based on the theme, "Your Christmas Story." Visitors can delight in the enchanting bubble and snow illuminations, stroll along the glittering "Path of Lights" and admire the unique "Santa Tree."
Tokyo Midtown Christmas Illuminations and Market
Date & Time
Nov 26-Dec 25・5–11 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Midtown
Ark Hills will present a six-meter-tall Christmas tree decorated in festive red and white gift-ribbon ornaments and warm gold illuminations.
Ark Hills Christmas
Date & Time
Nov 7-Dec 25・Ark Hills: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. | Ark Hills South Tower: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next morning
Price
Free
Location
Ark Hills Ark Karajan Square
The Toranomon Hills illuminations will include a display of 13 real Christmas trees surrounded by colorful, giant ornament-shaped balloons.
Toranomon Hills Christmas
Date & Time
Nov 12-Dec 25
Price
Free
Location
Toranomon Hills
Shibuya, Omotesando and Yoyogi
This popular illumination creates an immersive "blue cave" experience by covering a street near Yoyogi Park with hundreds of thousands of dazzling blue LED lights.
Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination
Date & Time
Dec 11-27・5–10 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Shibuya Koen Dori
The Omotesando Illumination offers a sophisticated light-lit walk along Omotesando Avenue, featuring over 900,000 lights.
Omotesando Dior Christmas Illumination
Date & Time
Dec 1, 2026-Jan 27, 2027・5–10 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Between Jingumae Intersection and Omotesando Intersection
Ebisu and Shinjuku
Ebisu Garden Place will transform with its famous Baccarat Eternal Lights, when over 100,000 gold lights illuminate the entire area.
Yebisu Garden Place Illumination
Date & Time
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 28, 2027・4–11 p.m.・From 5:00 p.m. on November 14
Price
Free
Location
Yebisu Garden Place
The popular attraction will light up six major venues across Shinjuku, including Suica Penguin Square in honor of the mascot's retirement.
Shinjuku South Illumination
Date & Time
Nov 11, 2026-Feb 14, 2027・November 11: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | November 12 – November 30: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | December 1 – February 14, 2027: 4:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Varies slightly by venue)
Price
Free
Location
Various locations throughout Shinjuku Southern Terrace
Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome City will transform into Tokyo Snow Dome City featuring millions of lights and special events with Sanrio's Cinnamoroll.
Tokyo Snow Dome City
Date & Time
Nov 19, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Dome City
Tokyo Dome Hotel is partnering with Tokyo Snow Dome City with Christmas lights, seasonal cocktails, Christmas cakes and accommodation plans.
Tokyo Dome Hotel Winter Illuminations
Date & Time
Nov 5-Dec 25
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Dome Hotel
More Info
Drinks start at ¥900 | Accommodation starts at ¥13,900
Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa
Tokyo Skytree Town will be draped in over 400,000 lights. Skytree will light up in festive patterns, with events inside its observation deck.
Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas Illuminations
Date & Time
Nov 5-Dec 25・4–11 p.m.・Some illumination times may vary
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Skytree Town
More Info
Tickets are required to enter Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo's Bamboo Lantern Illuminations will light up the Sumida River with bamboo lanterns illuminating the waterfront with a magical ambiance.
Tokyo Downtown Stroll: Bamboo Lantern Illuminations
Date & Time
Nov 7, 2026-Jan 31, 2027・5–10 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Sumida River Walk
Surrounding the Tokyo Border
Sagamiko Mori Mori is celebrating its 18th year as one of Kanto's best illuminations with the popular characters from "Kawaisou ni!"
Sagamiko Illumillion
Date & Time
Nov 14, 2026-May 9, 2027・4–9 p.m.・Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Price
Adult: start at ¥2,000 | Child: start at ¥1,300
Location
Sagamiko Mori Mori
More Info
Night unlimited passes are also available from ¥3,000
image courtesy of qetic Held at Oi Racecourse, Tokyo Mega Illumination is one of the largest illuminations in Tokyo with interactive displays and miniature horses. 
Tokyo Mega Illumination
Date & Time
Oct 31, 2026-Jan 10, 2027・4:30–9 p.m.・Last entry 20:00
Price
Adults: starting from ¥800 | Children: starting from ¥400
Location
Oi Racecourse
More Info
Check website for detailed pricing options
Photo courtesy of PR Times and Yomiuri Land Co., Ltd. | © MOTOKO ISHII LIGHTING DESIGN Yomiuriland will have its annual season of illuminations from October 29 to April 4 with fountain shows, food and merchandise.
Yomiuriland Jewellumination
Date & Time
Oct 29-Apr 4
Price
Tickets start at ¥1800 for adults (admission only); ¥5900 for adult day pass (all-you-can-ride)
Location
Yomiuriland
Now in its 26th year, the Tama Center Illumination will dazzle with a 12-meter-tall tree, a Hello Kitty Balloon, animal topiaries and more.
Tama Center Illumination
Date & Time
Nov 14, 2026-Jan 11, 2027・4:30–10:30 p.m.・Hello Kitty balloon illumination until 8:30 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
In front of Tama Center Station, Parthenon Avenue
More Info
The camphor tree illumination will continue until February 28, 2027
Tachikawa's winter illuminations will light up the city with approximately 600,000 dazzling lights, with a special lighting ceremony.
Tachikawa Illumination
Date & Time
Nov 1, 2026-Jan 17, 2027・Lighting hours from sunset to midnight | First day starts around 5:55 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Tachikawa Sunsun Road
More Info
Lighting ceremony on November 1, from 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse will host its 17th Christmas market with grand decor, Christmas goods, food, and a visit from Santa Claus.
| Date & Time | Nov 20-Dec 25・11 a.m.–10 p.m.・November 20: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (last order at 8:30 p.m.) | November 21 – December 4: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (L.O. 8:30 p.m.) | December 5 – December 25: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (L.O. 9:30 p.m.) |
| Price | Standard tickets: start at ¥500 | Priority tickets: start at ¥2000 | Priority tickets with a premium mug: start at ¥4500 |
| Location | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse |
Tips for Enjoying Tokyo Illuminations
- Go on a weeknight. Weekends and Christmas week draw the biggest crowds. Check closing times too: Roppongi Hills’ Keyakizaka lights, for example, go off at 10 p.m. this year.
- Arrive at dusk. Sunset falls around 4:40 p.m. in early November, and most displays switch on between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Showing up as the lights come on gives you a deep-blue sky behind them and gets you in before the evening rush.
- Check tripod rules. Many crowded displays restrict tripods, so confirm with the venue first. If you’re restricted or don’t have one, try holding your camera or phone on a railing and use night mode to best capture the twinkling lights. At Keyakizaka, we recommend shooting from near Emporio Armani or Roppongi Tsutaya Books to get Tokyo Tower in the frame.
- Dress warmly. Evenings are often in the Celsius single digits. Wear thermal layers, gloves and a scarf, and pick up disposable hand warmers (kairo) at any convenience store.
- Plan your way home. Stations near the biggest displays get packed. Leave extra time, check your last train (typically around midnight), and consider walking to the next station instead of queuing.
- Eat on-site. Many displays double as Christmas markets, so warm up with mulled wine and seasonal snacks.
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Updated On November 5, 2026
