Tokyo Christmas Illumination 2025: Best 5 Compared
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✨ The 2025 Tokyo Christmas illumination season is coming!
Tokyo nights glowing with sparkling lights create unforgettable memories.
Here are the TOP 5 must-see illumination spots
with dates, access info, and insider tips!
🎄 Looking for Christmas Market info?
Check out our dedicated Christmas Market guide with info on Ueno, Roppongi, Yokohama and more!
✨ 2025 Tokyo: A Fantastic Winter Story of Lights
Every winter, Tokyo transforms into a giant festival of dazzling illuminations. During the Christmas season, the city becomes especially vibrant with families, couples, and friends gathering to enjoy the beautiful night views. Let's explore the best illumination spots that will light up Tokyo's nights in 2025!
※ All 2025 illumination dates have been officially announced!
| Tokyo Major Illuminations | Period | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Roppongi Hills Illumination | Nov 4 (Tue) - Dec 25 (Thu) | 17:00-23:00 |
| Tokyo Midtown Illumination | Nov 13 (Thu) - Dec 25 (Thu) | 17:00-23:00 |
| Marunouchi Illumination | Nov 13 (Thu) - Feb 15, 2026 (Sun) | 16:00-23:00 (Dec: 24:00) |
| Omotesando Illumination | Dec 1 (Mon) - Dec 28 (Sun) | Sunset-22:00 |
| Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination | Dec 4 (Thu) - Dec 25 (Thu) | 17:00-22:00 |
| Yebisu Garden Place Illumination | Nov 8 (Sat) - Mar 1, 2026 (Sun) | 16:00-23:00 |
🎄 Tokyo Christmas Illumination BEST 5
1. Roppongi Hills & Midtown
The symbol of Tokyo's illuminations. These two massive shopping complexes, separated by just one street, offer distinctly different light festivals.
⭐ Roppongi Hills Illumination & Christmas Market
Keyakizaka Street's tunnel of lights combined with Tokyo Tower creates a breathtaking romantic scene. You can also enjoy the German-style Christmas Market.
- Illumination Period: Nov 4 (Tue) - Dec 25 (Thu) 2025, 17:00-23:00
- Christmas Market: Nov 22 (Sat) - Dec 25 (Thu) 2025, 11:00-21:00
- Access: Hibiya Line, Oedo Line "Roppongi Station"
- Tip: Don't miss the panoramic illumination view from Mori Tower Observatory!
📌 Want more details about Roppongi Christmas?
📅 NEW! Updated: Nov 4, 2025 - Roppongi Hills is now open!
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➡️ 2024 Roppongi Tokyo Midtown Christmas Illumination and Santa Tree
⭐ Tokyo Midtown Illumination & Ice Rink
Features innovative illuminations using media art and a large outdoor ice skating rink.
- Period: Nov 13 (Thu) - Dec 25 (Thu) 2025
- Hours: 17:00-23:00
- Access: Hibiya Line, Oedo Line "Roppongi Station"
- Tip: Enjoy a unique experience of skating while viewing the illuminations!
➡️ 2025 Roppongi Tokyo Midtown Christmas Complete Guide (Illumination, Ice Rink, Restaurants)
2. Marunouchi Illumination & Christmas Market with Disney Collaboration
An elegant, luxurious champagne gold street. The approximately 1.2km stretch from Tokyo Station to Yurakucho is adorned with about 1.2 million champagne gold LEDs. Perfect for a romantic stroll among luxury boutiques and stylish cafes.
- Illumination Period: Nov 13 (Thu) 2025 - Feb 15 (Sun) 2026
- ※ Continues after Christmas!
- Lighting Hours: 16:00-23:00 (Extended to 24:00 in December)
- HOLIDAY 2025 "Disney JOYFUL MOMENTS": Nov 13 (Thu) 2025 - Jan 4 (Thu) 2026
- Access: Tokyo Station, Yurakucho Station (5 min walk), Otemachi Station (5 min walk)
- Tip: Get free views of both illuminations and Tokyo Station night views from the Shin-Marunouchi rooftop terrace!
📌 NEW! Need the latest 2025 Disney collaboration and Christmas Market info?
➡️ 2025 Marunouchi Illumination Latest Info (Disney, Market Complete Guide)
3. Omotesando Illumination
A feast of lights to enjoy with fabulous shopping. The zelkova trees along approximately 1.1km of Omotesando are bathed in warm champagne gold lights. Combined with the gorgeous window displays of luxury brand boutiques, you can truly feel the exciting year-end atmosphere.
- Period: Dec 1 (Mon) - Dec 28 (Sun) 2025
- Lighting Hours: Sunset - 22:00
- Access: "Omotesando Station", "Meiji-jingumae Station", "Harajuku Station"
- Tip: Don't miss the special Christmas tree inside Omotesando Hills!
📌 Want more details about last year's Omotesando Christmas?
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4. Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination
Step into a fantastic blue world. The path from Shibuya Koen Street to Yoyogi Park is completely filled with blue LEDs, creating a mystical experience as if you've entered a cave. This spot draws massive crowds every year as an Instagram-worthy photo location.
- Expected Period: Dec 4 (Thu) - Dec 25 (Thu) 2025
- Lighting Hours: Daily 17:00-22:00
- Access: Shibuya Station, Harajuku Station
- Tip: Take your time walking through while holding a warm drink, immersing yourself in the blue lights.
📌 Curious about more Shibuya Christmas spots besides "Blue Cave"?
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5. Yebisu Garden Place Illumination & Christmas Market
The world's largest Baccarat chandelier. At the end of a red-carpeted plaza, an overwhelming Baccarat chandelier glows - Tokyo's most romantic Christmas destination. An absolute must-visit for couples!
- Period: Nov 8 (Sat) 2025 - Jan 12 (Mon) 2026
- Lighting Hours: Daily 16:00-23:00
- Access: JR Ebisu Station East Exit, about 5 min via moving walkway
- Tip: Perfect to end your day with romantic illuminations after enjoying beer tasting at Yebisu Beer Museum!
📌 Want more details about 2025 Yebisu Christmas?
➡️ 2025 Yebisu Garden Place Illumination & Christmas Market Latest Guide
✨ Other Illumination Spots You Shouldn't Miss
⭐ Azabudai Hills Christmas Market
A romantic Christmas market with the most beautiful views of Tokyo Tower.
- Period: Nov 22 (Sat) - Dec 25 (Thu) 2025, 11:00-21:00
➡️ 2024 Tokyo Azabudai Hills Christmas Market Review
⭐ Odaiba Christmas Fireworks and Illumination
Rainbow fireworks and drone shows light up the winter night alongside illuminations.
➡️ 2024 Tokyo Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks and Illumination
⭐ Tokyo Skytree Christmas Illumination and Market
The Christmas market at Skytree Town and Skytree's special lighting are stunning. This year, you can also see illuminations along the Sumida Riverwalk leading to Asakusa.
- Period: Nov 6 (Thu) - Dec 25 (Thu) 2025
- Lighting Hours: 16:00-23:00
➡️ Tokyo Skytree Illumination and Christmas Market
🎄 Completely New "Christmas Special Lighting" for Skytree!
This year marks the first complete redesign of Christmas special lighting since Skytree opened! Three themed lightings - "Ornament Tree", "Elegant Tree", and "Santa Claus" - change approximately every minute, painting the night sky with dazzling colors.
⏰ Lighting Hours: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Until midnight on Christmas Eve/Day)
🌟 Christmas Party at the Sky Observatory
The Tembo Deck at 350m and Tembo Galleria at 450m are decorated with Christmas trees and photo zones. Capture amazing photos with Tokyo's night views through the windows. Limited edition desserts are available at the observatory café!
We've introduced the TOP 5 Tokyo Christmas Illumination spots for 2025. The brilliantly glowing Tokyo nights will be the highlight of your winter trip. Plan your romantic Tokyo winter journey using the dates and tips provided above!
🎄 Looking for Christmas Market Info?
The flower of Christmas that you must enjoy alongside illuminations - "Christmas Markets" - are completely covered in our dedicated "Market Guide" below! Don't miss the new Ueno Park info!
➡️ 2025 Tokyo Christmas Markets: Where to Go? (Ueno, Roppongi, Yokohama Complete Guide)
🍁 Traveling Late November to Early December? Catch the Autumn Leaves Too!
'Christmas illuminations/markets' perfectly overlap with Tokyo's peak autumn foliage season! Plan the perfect itinerary enjoying romantic autumn leaves during the day and sparkling Christmas lights at night!
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🎄 Have You Planned Your Christmas Illumination Travel Itinerary?
If you want the most efficient route to conquer the best illumination spots like 'Roppongi' and 'Marunouchi', check out our '3 Nights 4 Days Christmas-Focused Itinerary' below!