Our kids love holiday lights as much as we do so we`re posting our favorite Tokyo Area 2019 Illuminations picks. Some have started this week so head on out to get in an early holiday mood. We love biking around after dinner to get family photos. Some of the illuminations stay up in the New Year so you can enjoy for months to come. The following are in alphabetical order.
Tokyo Area 2019-2020 Illuminations – Quick Reference Guide
1. Decks Tokyo Beach (Odaiba, Tokyo) – November 16th until December 25, 2019
Decks Annual Illumination. The park and beach area in from of Decks is lit with over 220,000 lights. Bright colored lights to bring joy to all ages. A brilliant view from both the deck of the shopping center as well as from the bay if you are lucky to be on a boat shuttle. While you’re there check out our Odaiba with Kids Itinerary.
Time of illumination: November 16 – December 25, 2019; daily sunset – 24:00.
Address: 1-6-1 Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.odaiba-decks.com/news/event/yakei.html
2. Grand Hyatt Tokyo (Roppongi) – now until December 25th
Visit the lobby of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Roppongi to get great photo shots of your kids.
Time of illumination: now until December 25th; 24 hours
Address: Main lobby of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Roppongi Hills
Website: https://www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp/en/restaurants/recommended/christmas/
3. Marunouchi Illuminations 2019 (Marunouchi, Tokyo) now until February 16, 2020
One of the longest illuminations which is trying very hard to be eco-friendly with low-energy bulbs. The lights are as beautiful as ever in their magnificent champagne color. Enjoy some high-end shopping after work or play.
Time of illumination: Everyday 17:30 – 23:00; December 17:00 – 24:00
Address: Marunocuhi Naka Dori, Marunouchi, Tokyo
Website: https://www.marunouchi.com/event/
4. Mothers Bokujo Farm (Chiba) – now until March 29, 2019
Combine a fun day at Mother Farm in Chiba to enjoy the open space, farm animals, and small amusement rides, with illuminations that begin at 16:00. 800,000 lights are twinkling to get you into the holiday spirit. It is also dog-friendly so bring pooch along. The farm is located about a 60-90 min drive from central Tokyo via the Aqua Line. You can also take a train and then bus to the farm which takes about 90 mins. Adults 800 JPY; Kids 4 years and older 400 JPY.
Time of illuminations: November 1, 2019 – March 29, 2019; 16:00 – 20:00 *Starting January 11th Weekends ONLY
Address: 940-3 Tagura Futtsu Chiba Pref. (千葉県富津市田倉940-3)
Website: http://www.motherfarm.co.jp/information/illumination2019/
5. Omotesando Dori (Omotesando, Tokyo) – November 28 – December 25, 2019
One of my favorite illuminations is the light-up of over 100 zelkova trees between Jingumae and Omotesando crossing. Approximately 900,000 lights are used over 500m. The champagne and orange lights warm many hearts for the holiday season.
Time of illumination: November 28 – December 25, 2019; sunset – 21:00
Address: JinguMae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Website: http://omotesando.or.jp/illumi/
6. Omotesando Hills (Omotesando, Tokyo) – November 13 until December 25, 2019
This indoor illumination is quite brilliant with over 300,000 lights. The theme this year is “Brilliant Aqua Tree-Christmas in the magic of water” A constantly changing Christmas illumination.” A Christmas tree will be placed behind an aquarium. As the amount of water in each tank changes with the music, the appearance of the Christmas tree that shines with LED lights changes clearly as it appears clearly or looks like a mosaic. The show takes place for a duration of 5 minutes every 30 min. I would combine a late afternoon visit to Omotesando Hills to make sure you catch the illuminations outside from sunset.
Time of illumination: now until – December 25, 2018; daily 11:00 – 23:00
Address: 4-12-10 Jingu Mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Website: http://www.omotesandohills.com/english/
7. Rainbow Bridge 2019 Illuminations (Minato-ku, T0kyo) – December 1, 2019 – January 5, 2020
The Rainbow Bridge will be adorned with rainbow colors for this holiday season. Makes driving over the bridge to Odaiba even more fun!
Time of illumination: December 1, 2019 – January 5, 2020; daily sunset – sunrise
Website: http://www.shutoko.jp/fun/lightup/rainbowbridge/lightup/ (Japanese only)
8. Roppongi Hills (Roppongi, Tokyo) – now until December 25, 2019
Walking or driving through Roppongi Hills is always very magical with all the beautiful blue and white lights. This year some heat is added with the lights changing to orange every 20 mins or so. While you’re there check out our Roppongi with Kids Itinerary.
Time of illumination: now – December 25, 2019; daily 17:00 – 23:00
Address: 6-1-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.roppongihills.com/en/sp/christmas/2019/illumination/keyakizaka.html
9. Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest (Sagamiko, Kanagawa-ken) – now until April 5, 2020
If you want to see the largest illumination show in the Kanto area head to the Sagamiko Resort in Kanagawa-ken. There will be over 6 million lights making this one of the biggest illuminations in the Kanto Area. Enjoy the day at Sagamiko Resort ending with the illuminations.
Time of illumination: now until April 5, 2020; daily 16:00 – 21:30 * Holidays January: 8/9/15/16/22/23/29/30 February: 5/6/12/13/19/20/26/27 March: 4/5/11/12th
Address: 1634 Wakayanagi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara,Kanagawa 252-0175
Website: http://www.sagamiko-resort.jp/illumillion/
10. Tokyo Dome City (Suidobashi, Tokyo) – November 13 until February 26, 2020
Combine a fun day of indoor rollerblading, outdoor amusement rides, Space Museum TenQ or onsen while viewing the brilliant annual illumination festival at Tokyo Dome. This years’ illuminations theme will focus on the Japan themes “Sakura”, “Festival Yagura”, “Mt. Fuji” and “Tanabata”.
Time of illumination: November 13 – February 26th, 2020; daily 17:00 – 24:00
Address: 1-3-61 Korakuen, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/illumination/ (In Japanese)
11. Tokyo Midtown Starlight Garden 2019 (Roppongi, Tokyo) November 14 – December 25, 2019
This is a “must see” light show. Raising the bar on last year’s illumination this year is said to be even more exciting. About 190,000 LEDs and 100 shining star balloons will fill the lawn square. Two types of soap bubbles will be released for a limited time. It should be magnificent. Great locations to watch from outside are at the base of the Starlight Garden or on the over walk to the Mid-Town buildings.
Time of illumination: November 14 – December 25, 2019; 17:00 to 23:00
Address: 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/xmas/
12. Tokyo Sky Tree Town (Sumida, Tokyo) – now until December 25, 2019
The Tokyo Sky Tree will be lit with over 40,000 lights from mid-November to get one in the holiday spirit. This year`s theme is Dream Christmas. They`ll have a Christmas market and projection mapping which illuminates the tower. If you have not been to the Sky Tree, this will be a fun time to visit. Couple with a visit to The Sumida Aquarium 4F or The Kodomonoyu Playcenter 5F.
Time of illumination: now until December 25, 2019; daily 16:00 to 24:00
Address: 1 -1-2 Oshiage, Sumida, Tokyo 131-0045
Website: http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
13. VenusFort (Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo) – Now until – March 3, 2020
Pretty cool projection mapping taking place at the Venus Fort Shopping Center this winter. This year`s theme is “Grateful Harmony”. The projection mapping and will definitely thrill the entire family.
Time of illumination: now – March 3, 2019 ; daily 11:00 – 23:00
Address: 1-3-15 Aomi, Kōtō-ku, Tōkyō 135-0064
Website: http://www.venusfort.co.jp/multi/index_e.html
14. Yebisu Garden Place (Ebisu, Tokyo) – now until January 14, 2019
Explore Ebisu with our Ebisu Itinerary with Kids then check out the beautiful illuminations at Yebisu Garden Place. The main feature is the massive Baccarat crystal chandelier surrounded by illuminations.
Time of illumination: Now until February 24th, 2020; Everyday 16:00 to 24:00
Address: 4-20 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://gardenplace.jp/special/2019christmas/
15. Tokyo Station Illuminations – The Tokyo Miti Terrace 2019 illuminations “Hikari’s Anthem” will light up December 21st – 25th. Lighting time TBD.
Time of illumination: December 21st – 25th, 2019;
Address: Tokyo Station Marunouchi Street Area
Website: http://www.tokyo-michiterasu.jp/
15. Yokohama Landmark Tower (Minato Mirai, Yokohama) – November 14th until December 25, 2019
This year`s theme is “Merry Snow Christmas”. Illuminations will shine at Yokohama Station, Minato Mirai Station and in the Yokohama Landmark Tower dockyard garden. Visit the Pokemon Store, Orbi Wildlife and Digital World, Mark IS Mall and other Yokohama favorites while you`re in the area or select your favorites from our Yokohama Itinerary with Kids.
Time of illumination: November 14 until December 25th, 2019; 19:15~
Address: 2-2-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi
Website: http://www.yokohama-landmark.jp/web/english/
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Tokyo Area 2019-2020 Illuminations – Quick Reference Guide
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