November 11, 2021 - February 20, 2022

With over a million LED bulbs of their original ‘Champagne Gold’ covering the 220+ trees of the 1.2-kilometer Naka-Dori Street and surroundings, the Marunouchi Illumination’s 20th year will be as elegant as always!

This year, the expansive outdoor plaza, TOKYO TORCH Park, will also be lit up at the same time. Visitors can enjoy the lights from the TOKYO TORCH Terrace and other terraces in the Marunouchi area while maintaining a social distance.

・Admission: Free of charge
・Hours: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (*Open until midnight in December)
・Closed: Open every day

November 10 - December 25, 2021

One of the classic signs that winter has come to Tokyo, the zelkova trees in Roppongi Hills will once again light up in an enchanting incandescent carnival! Approximately 700,000 LED lights will decorate the 400-meter-long keyaki street with their futuristic ‘SNOW & BLUE’ color pattern.

The ultimate spot to take in this spectacle is from the ESCADA Roppongi Hills Store or ROPPONGI TSUTAYA BOOKS, from which a breathtaking extended view of the entire zelkova slope can be enjoyed. It’s also very popular to take a smartphone video of the lights first being turned on for the night, which happens at 5:00 pm every night.

・Admission: Free
・Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
・Closed: Open every day

November 13, 2021 - January 10, 2022

Another icon of Tokyo’s festival scene, the gigantic chandelier in Yebisu’s Garden Place, will come to life as part of the 2021 WINTER ILLUMINATION! With over 250 lights, the chandelier will act as a beacon of hope for next year, bringing back the smiles of those who have suffered. Beginning at 5 pm, the lights on the chandelier will turn blue every 30 minutes.

・Admission: Free
・Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (*Subject to change depending on conditions)
・Closed: Open daily

November 5, 2021 - February 28, 2022

Tokyo Dome City hosts delightful illuminations every year. This year's theme is "Illuminations that make you want to take pictures." It is full of fun things that can make the illuminations more attractive.

・Admission: Free
・Hours: 5:00 p.m. to midnight
・Closed: Open daily

November 29 - December 25, 2021

Along with an impressive 4-meter-tall Christmas tree, beloved Japanese characters Kiki and Lala will transform Shinjuku Southern Terrace into a magnificent festival of pink and turquoise. The Christmas tree is the work of renowned installation art collective MIRRORBOWLER, and is decorated by dozens of mirror balls that shine both day and night!

Also, this year, Shinjuku Southern Terrace's annual winter 350-meter-long illumination display with around 120,000 lights will return for the first time in two years, expanding the scale of the area compared to last year.

・Admission: Free
・Hours: 4:30 p.m. - midnight (*5:30 p.m. - midnight on Monday, November 29, 2021)
・Closed: Open every day

November 18, 2021 - February 14, 2022

The Magic Time Illumination is a much-anticipated event covering the entire Hibiya area, including Tokyo Midtown Hibiya and Hibiya Nakadori Avenue. This year's event will be decorated with "gradation colors" that evoke the image of a new beginning. The dazzling lights will make you feel as if you've fallen under a spell, letting you forget about your everyday life and relax.

・Admission: Free
・Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
・Closed: Open daily

November 18 - December 25, 2021

Adding to Roppongi’s ample winter wonders is the MIDTOWN WINTER LIGHTS in Tokyo Midtown. You can enjoy a winter stroll in the "Promenade of Light," where the entire town is colored with glittering gold illumination, and the "SNOW LIGHT GLOBE," a large snow globe about 3 meters high that glows fantastically.

In the Midtown Garden, the "Present no Naru Ki" will appear for the first time only during the Christmas season. On Christmas Day, the tree will be decorated with colorful presents.

・Admission: Free
・Time: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
・Closed: Open every day

Lit throughout the year

Boasting an incredible panorama of Tokyo Tower, the Tokyo Skytree, and the Rainbow Bridge, The Odaiba Illumination and its 20-meter-tall Christmas tree highlights Tokyo’s beauty at its peak!

Over 10 meters wide and enveloped in 7 different colors, The Odaiba Memorial Tree is arguably Tokyo’s most beautiful living Christmas tree. These sights are best taken in at the tranquil ‘Seaside Terrace’ art spot.

・Admission: Free
・Hours: Sunset until midnight
・Closed: Open daily

October 21, 2021 - April 3, 2022

Fans of Japan lights will be pleased to hear that Yomiuriland is holding its 12th annual illumination in 2021! The theme of this year's illumination is "Brilliance of Hope", and it is designed to make you feel the happiness of seeing beautiful things and the fulfillment of being alive. You can enjoy a variety of glittery lights, including the new Forever Green Jewelry Color, throughout the park. Earth-friendly illumination using green electricity is also used.

・Time: October 21 - December 10, 2021; December 27, 2021 - April 3, 2022: 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
December 11 - 26, 2021: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

December 10, 2021 - February 6, 2022
Using recycled cooking oil to generate power, the ‘Winter Cherry Blossom (Fuyu-no-Zakura®)’ illumination at Meguro River was one of the world’s most environmentally-friendly light-up events.

In past years, the illumination stretched 2.2 kilometers along the Yamanote Line and used over 400,000 cherry blossom-colored LED bulbs to provide the now flowerless trees with an elegant winter luster.

Last year, the event was canceled due to Covid, but in 2021, the event will be held for the first time in two years.

・Admission: Free
・Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
・Closed: Open every day

December 1 - December 26, 2021
(*Only shrubs will be lit from December 27, 2021 - January 5, 2022)

Every year, from the Jingū Bashi to Omotesando intersections, 156 trees and shrubs would be decorated with over 900,000 LED bulbs in a captivating display. This magnificent sight of champagne gold lights stretches for about 1km.

・Admission: Free of charge
・Hours: Sunset - 10:00 p.m.
・Closed: Open every day

Beginning in Tokyo’s Nakameguro in 2014, The Blue Cave is a captivating illumination event that has spread to cities like Shibuya, Sapporo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. In 2019 it found its way into the stretch of zelkova trees from Shibuya to Yoyogi Park, with over 600,000 bulbs of blue light transforming the entire area.

The illumination event is very popular every winter, but unfortunately, it has been decided that it will not be held in 2020. This year's event is still being decided.

Caretta Shiodome’s Caretta Illumination was a much-anticipated event that combined a sensational sights display with beloved Disney films. 2017 saw Beauty and the Beast, 2018 was Rapunzel, while 2019 was Aladdin. Unfortunately, 2020’s rendition did not go ahead and 2021's may be canceled as well. We are waiting for the resumption of the illumination performance, which will envelop us in music and light.

December 1 - December 25, 2021

Backed against Tokyo's magnificent city lights, the Shinagawa Season Terrace Illumination saw thousands of spellbinding blue lights transform its large grassy field into a romantic dreamland. Often passed through by workers on their way home from the offices around Shinagawa Station’s Konan Exit, the ‘Staircase of Light,’ which performed 10 different custom light patterns, was a welcome sight!

This year's theme is "Hope," with a base color of blue being used, with the addition of light broken down into rainbow colors by prisms.

・Admission: Free
・Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
・Closed: Open every day

Well, that’s a wrap on Tokyo’s 14 best illuminations! We hope we’ve helped you in your quest to figure out what illuminations you’ll be attending in 2021!

While some have been rightfully canceled, many are still thankfully going ahead. There will be crowds, so take extra precautions to avoid contact and try to aim for a quieter time. Stay safe and enjoy Tokyo’s winter paradise!

*Depending upon the circumstances, event times, dates, and information may change. Further cancellations may also occur. Confirm details online before visiting.
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only. They may differ from those of the event.