Below is a list of some of Tokyo's best winter illuminations. See also our nationwide list of illumination events. (Photos are from previous years and may not reflect this year's appearance.)
Shiodome
The Caretta Shiodome hosts a vast ocean of LED lights. Nearby Shiodome City Center puts on its own illuminations.
Shinjuku
Illumination displays are found spread around the south of JR Shinjuku Station, especially on the Shinjuku Southern Terrace.
Tokyo Midtown
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.
Roppongi Hills
The "Artelligent Christmas" event held at Roppongi Hills includes illumination displays around the base of Mori Tower and along Keyakizaka Street in the back of the tower.
Shibuya Ao no Dokutsu
The main venue of the Ao no Dokutsu illumination (lit. "blue cave") is the 250 meter long pedestrian street in front of the
NHK headquarters in
Shibuya. The zelkova trees that line the street are covered in blue LED lights and a reflective sheet is laid out in the center of the street. Blue is cast everywhere and one can easily imagine themselves to be in a blue cave.
Meguro-gawa Minna no Illumination
The trees along the Meguro River between Gotanda and Osaki stations on the
Yamanote Line are decorated in pink LED lights to resemble the
cherry blossoms. The illumination spans a length of about two kilometers, making for a very pretty stroll along the riverside.
Odaiba
The Decks Odaiba shopping center offers illuminations around the year, including the "Daiba Memorial Tree". Several other places on Odaiba, such as Venusfort and Diver City, offer seasonal illumination events.
Tokyo Dome City
Tokyo Dome City's winter illumination features an impressive collection of light up displays and events that can be enjoyed around Tokyo Dome and the adjacent amusement park.
Marunouchi
The entire district lights up for the Maranouchi's holiday events. Illuminations and displays will take place especially along Nakadori Street, and at several of the buildings in the district.
Omotesando
The zelkova trees and shrubs lining Omotesando are decorated with about a million LED light bulbs along most of the street's length between Harajuku and Omotesando stations.
Yebisu Garden Place
Yebisu Garden Place features an illumination event with a huge crystal chandelier, decorated trees and illuminated areas.
