The winter holidays in Tokyo bring seasonal sights unique to this time of year, as illuminations light up the city and Christmas markets fill the streets. These dazzling nights will make your travel memories shine even brighter. Take a stroll and enjoy the festive winter atmosphere that makes Tokyo truly special.

Marunouchi

"Marunouchi Illuminations 2025" run from November 13, 2025, through February 15, 2026. More than 250 trees lining the cobblestone Marunouchi Naka-dori Street glow in champagne gold. Until December 25, food trucks will also join the scene, along with illuminations on Gyoko-dori Avenue, the boulevard connecting Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens. The corridor of light leading toward the station building creates a truly enchanting sight.

The Marunouchi Building and several other sites in the Marunouchi area is hosting the Disney-themed Christmas event “MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY 2025 ‘Disney JOYFUL MOMENTS’” from November 13, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Monuments inspired by joyful scenes from Disney films will appear throughout the area, allowing visitors to experience the magic of Disney while strolling through the city.
Marunouchi Illuminations 2025
MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY 2025

TOKYO SKYTREE^®

At TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN^®, one of Tokyo’s most iconic tourist attractions, “TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Dream Christmas 2025” is being held from November 6 to December 25. The tower features special Christmas lights, and the observation deck is decorated with seasonal ornaments and photo spots. After sunset, video projections celebrating the season on a giant 110m x 2m window-screen add even more splendor to the sparkling night view.
Also, all over TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, illuminations with over 530,000 lights, sparkling trees and a wealth of ornaments are on display. Pick up some hot goodies at the Christmas market and stroll through a world of winter lights.
Dream Christmas 2025

Roppongi

Illuminations along Keyakizaka street at Roppongi Hills are a classic annual winter tradition. From November 4 to December 25, the 400-meter tree-lined avenue is illuminated with 930,000 “SNOW & BLUE” LED lights inspired by a silvery winter world. The view of Tokyo Tower from here offers a picturesque scene. Head to the O-yane Plaza area of the complex to enjoy warm seasonal treats like mulled wine and sausages at the Christmas market, the perfect remedy for the winter cold.
CHRISTMAS HILLS 2025 (Multiple languages available)

Also in Roppongi, Tokyo Midtown is holding a light display featuring bubbles and snow from November 13 to December 25 at the Midtown Garden, with its bubbles-and-snow effects running until December 12. Immerse yourself in a magical world as lights change color in sync with original music. One of the city’s largest outdoor skating rinks will also open on the lawn from November 21 to February 23, 2026. Skate among Tokyo’s greenery by day and under gorgeous illuminations at night.
MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2025

SHIBUYA SKY

Rising 47 stories high, Shibuya Scramble Square is one of the tallest buildings in the area. At its observation facility “SHIBUYA SKY,” an installation is being featured from November 6 to December 25 on the 46th-floor indoor observation corridor, making Tokyo’s nightscape appear as if it’s leaping out before your eyes. Cutting-edge technology, including original lighting design and 3D sound effects, creates an immersive experience. On the rooftop, a pillar of light designed to resemble a Christmas tree illuminates the night sky, with a special light-and-sound performance every 30 minutes from 7p.m. Tickets are required for admission and can be purchased online up to two weeks in advance.
SHIBUYA SKY Sparkling View

Yomiuriland

The largest-scale winter illumination event in the Kanto region, "Jewel Illumination," is being held from October 23, 2025, to April 5, 2026, at the amusement park Yomiuriland in the Tama area on the outskirts of Tokyo. This annual event, featuring jewel-toned LED lights, is a perennial favorite. Enjoy this sparkling fantasy alongside the city nightscape while riding roller coasters or the Ferris wheel among the park’s more than 40 attractions. At the pool, three different fountain shows are performed every 15 minutes from 5p.m., featuring 272 water jets, lasers and leaping flames in a breathtaking large-scale spectacle.
Jewellumination Yomiuriland