Keyakizaka Street in Roppongi Hills
Seasonal illuminations around Christmas have become a popular attraction in cities across Japan. Illuminations are typically displayed from around November to around Christmas or New Year, while a few are kept up until Valentine's Day in February.
Among Japan's first and most spectacular light shows is Kobe's Luminarie. Started after the disastrous earthquake in 1995, the Kobe Luminarie (December 1-12, 2011) is an Italian designed tunnel consisting of millions of lights.
Below are some of Tokyo's popular seasonal illumination spots:
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Shiodome (more details)
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Caretta Ocean Xmas:
December 6, 2011 to January 9, 2012
17:00 to 21:30 (longer hours on some days)
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Caretta Shiodome hosts the "Caretta illumination 2011 - Blue Forest" featuring a vast ocean of blue lights, while the nearby Shiodome City Center and Nihon TV have even more illuminations.
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Shinjuku (more details)
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November 22, 2011 to January 31, 2012
17:00 to 22:00
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Illumination displays are found spread around the Shinjuku Terrace City, but especially on the Shinjuku Southern Terrace, south of JR Shinjuku Station.
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Ginza (more details)
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Mikimoto Jumbo Tree:
November 12, 2011 to December 25, 2011
11:00 to 22:00
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Christmas trees along Chuo Street and illuminations by many individual stores, including the "Mikimoto Jumbo Christmas Tree", make the popular shopping and entertainment district even more colorful than it usually is.
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Roppongi Hills (more details)
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November 8, 2011 to December 25, 2011
17:00 to 23:00
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"Artelligent Christmas" at Roppongi Hills features illumination displays in three areas: along Keyakizaka Street, in the Mori Garden and on the main plaza in front of the Mori Tower.
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Tokyo Midtown (more details)
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November 15, 2011 to December 25, 2011
17:00 to 23:00
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Tokyo Midtown's "Midtown Christmas" involves multiple illumination areas around the Midtown complex. The "Starlight Garden" is a particularly popular and attractive display located in the park behind the main tower.
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Odaiba (more details)
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Daiba Memorial Tree:
November 12, 2011 to January 10, 2012
17:00 to 0:00
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"Daiba Memorial Tree" is a large, decorated tree in Odaiba Kaihin Park in front the of Decks shopping center. Several other places on Odaiba, such as Venusfort, also have illumination events.
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Tokyo Dome City (more details)
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November 10, 2011 to February 14, 2012
17:00 to 23:00
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During Tokyo Dome City's "Winter Festival" an impressive collection of illuminations can be enjoyed around Tokyo Dome and the adjacent amusement park.
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Marunouchi (more details)
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November 10, 2011 to February 19, 2012
17:00 to 23:00
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Maranouchi's Nakadori Street is lit up for the "Marunouchi Illumination" event. In addition, several buildings in the district, including the Marubiru, have their own displays.
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Akasaka Sacas (more details)
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Illumination:
November 18, 2011 to February 19, 2012
16:00 to 0:00 (from 17:00 in November)
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Skating Rink (paid):
November 18, 2011 to February 19, 2012
11:00 to 19:00 (until 21:00 on selected days)
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The Akasaka Sacas complex features an illumination event called "White Sacas". In addition to the light decorations, there is an outdoor skating rink.
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Yebisu Garden Place (more details)
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November 3, 2011 to January 9, 2012
17:00 to 23:00
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Yebisu Garden Place features an illumination event called "Baccarat Eternal Lights" with a huge chrystal chandelier, decorated trees and illuminated areas.
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