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Where Tokyo lights up this winter: dates, hours and whether it's free, on one map. Spots that are lit tonight are shown in gold.
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A large light show at an amusement park, with rides open in the evening.
A huge ticketed light show at a racecourse. Closed on race days, December 26–27 and January 1.
A slope of white and blue lights with Tokyo Tower at the end.
A Christmas event with lights in Ueno Park. The Shinobazu Pond area opens on November 18.
Lights along the shopping streets by the station. The Christmas tree stays until December 25.
The trees of Marunouchi Naka-dori glow champagne gold, a short walk from Tokyo Station.
Lights around Tokyo Midtown Hibiya and Hibiya Naka-dori, a short walk from Ginza.
A ticketed light walk through the woods of Yoyogi Park.
A giant Baccarat crystal chandelier in the central square. The area's other lights stay until February 28.
Winter lights across the whole Tokyo Dome City complex, open late.
Right by Tokyo Station's Yaesu side. The Christmas decorations stay until December 25.
A light show on the lawn of Midtown Garden. The light promenade stays until February 23.
The zelkova trees along Omotesando avenue light up for the Christmas season.
Dates and hours can change. Check the official site before you go.
Most start in early to mid-November and run until Christmas (December 25). Some, such as Marunouchi, Hibiya and Tokyo Dome City, continue until February.
Street and plaza lights such as Roppongi Keyakizaka, Marunouchi, Omotesando and Hibiya are free to walk around. Tokyo Dome City, Tokyo Midtown, Ueno Park and Tokyo Midtown Yaesu are also free. Yoyogi Forest of Lights, Yomiuriland and Tokyo Mega Illumination need tickets.
Usually from around 4 to 5:30 pm, after sunset. Hours differ by spot, so check each official site.