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With Japan once again open to people from all around the world Tokyo is bristling with things to see and do this winter season. If there’s one things that’s synonymous with winter events in Tokyo it’s illuminations and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite 2022-2023 winter illuminations around Tokyo and beyond.
Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2022 Nov 17, 2022 – Dec 25, 2022
The much-loved golden illuminations in Roppongi’s Midtown are back again this year with Christmas Story winter lights, Party Popper Tree and a variety of art and lighting installations throughout the Midtown building. The popular ice skating rink will also be making its return this year for those looking to show off their skills.
Centred around Hibiya’s TOKYO MIDTOWN, the entire district of Hibiya will become a luminescent wonderland this holidays season. In addition to the “aurora” themed illuminations, the 6th floor park view garden will also feature a Milky Way-themed light installation and the entrance to Tokyo Midtown will be transformed into Hibiya Winter Square.
Baccarat’s chandelier has lit up the Yebisu Garden Place every winter since 1999. The chandelier is one of the world’s largest, with a height of 5 meters, a width of 3 meters, a total of 8,500 crystal pieces and 250 lights. The winter illumination event has continued to brighten the city of Ebisu throughout each holiday season and is a winter highlight for many Tokyoites.
Roppongi Hills Christmas offers a variety of choices in illumination attractions scattered throughout the Roppongi Hills area. A great option for those looking to take in as much as they can over a long winter stroll.
Get ready to experience the vibrancy of a night spent in the Christmas market of southwest Germany’s capital, Stuttgart. The recreation of magnificently decorated stalls paired with German sausages, stew and many other delicacies will bring you warmth this Christmas.
Wind down at the rooftop garden of Tokyu Plaza Omotesando. More than 20,00 lightbulbs will be decorating the trees and giving you a breathtaking view of a starry forest.
The world-famous Sky Tree is regularly filled with events and activities. This Christmas they are redesigning their illumination and the Sky Arena will be sparkling with golden lights.
Located in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering their Sea of Clouds and 1,000 Lights for everyone to enjoy an other-worldly experience in the clouds. Entrance is free and all you have to bring is a friend and camera to take memorable pictures!
This is “yorunoyo” a look into Yokohama City at night. The entire cityscape of Yokohama will come alive with a gigantic light show 8 times per night throughout the six-week event and a variety of smaller illuminations and art installations will be carefully plotted throughout the city for an immersive nighttime experience.
If this is your first time experiencing Christmas in Japan, you shouldn’t miss the Mega Illumination located in Oi Racecourse, Shinagawa City. Featuring a variety of light shows and nostalgic installations capturing Japan’s unique landscapes its a kitschy and fun way to enjoy a winter’s night out.
Consistently ranked one of the best illuminations in the country, the Garden of Illuminated Flowers will be held for the 21st time this year. Over 5.0 million lights will decorate the gigantic garden with a number of themed installations scattered throughout.
ASHIKAGA FLOWER PARK, TOCHIGI
4.30PM – 8.30PM MORE INFORMATION HERE
Jewellumination is the world’s first LED illumination inspired by gemstone colors, developed by Motoko Ishii Lighting Design. The subject chosen by Ms. Ishii is the world of Greek mythology. There will be 12 mythical areas in Yomiuriland based on the theme of “Jewel Olympus” and decorated with a record-breaking 6.5 million bulbs.
