Celebrate Christmas in Tokyo 2025
It’s the most magical time of the year — and it certainly shows in Tokyo! Come November every year, Tokyo is transformed into a dazzling city of light.
Winter illuminations are scattered all around the city, made even better with bustling Christmas Markets to get in the festive mood. Plus, some of these illuminations extend well into February, giving you plenty of time to soak it all in!
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1. Tokyo Midtown
This is our favourite Tokyo winter illumination, hands down! Tokyo Midtown is a gigantic shopping complex that hosts a magnificent Christmas event every year, with amazing light shows across an entire field, one of the city’s biggest ice rinks (from 21 November 2025), and more.
This year, visitors can enjoy an illuminated "Walkway of Light" held beyond Christmas until 23 February 2026!
Date: 13 November 2025 to 25 December 2025
Time: 5pm to 11pm
Price: Free
Nearest subway station: Roppongi station
Whilst you’re there, why not enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the Roppongi Hills Observation Deck too?
2. Roppongi Hills
Perhaps one of the most iconic shots of Roppongi Hills’ illuminations would be from the bridge that crosses Keyakizaka Street, where you can take a photo with Tokyo Tower in the background.
Pop by Mori Garden to witness an enchanting field of lights surrounding a tranquil pond.
And if you’re after some classic European Christmas market vibes, Roppongi Hill’s version at O-Yane Plaza ticks all the boxes. Modelled after a German Christmas market, the area offers plenty of stalls selling souvenirs and piping hot food and beverages. A mug of beer and some sausages, anyone?
Date: 4 November 2025 to 25 December 2025 (Christmas Market starts from 22 November, from 11am to 9pm)
Time: 5pm to 11pm
Price: Free
Nearest subway station: Roppongi station
3. Shibuya
Bet you didn’t expect to find a cave made out of trees, huh! Found along an 800-metre stretch that links Shibuya to Yoyogi Park, the Shibuya Blue Cave is made out of around 700,000 LED lights.
#KlookTip: The 250-meter pedestrian street gets crowded fast; in the past, it was said to welcome around 2 million visitors in December alone. To avoid the crowds, we recommend heading over just before the sky turns dark!
Date: 4 December 2025 to 25 December 2025
Time: 5pm to 10pm (Blue Cave)
Price: free
Nearest subway station: Shibuya or Yoyogi station
Photo: Shibuya Scramble Square
There’s plenty to do in Shibuya too: drive a go-kart, marvel at the view from Shibuya Sky, or discover the hidden local bars in the district.
4. Tokyo Christmas Market
Photo credit: Visit Chiyoda - Experience the Heart of Tokyo on Facebook
The 2025 installation of Tokyo Christmas Market will be held at Meiji Jingu Gaien instead. Comprising the city’s largest Christmas Market, this is the place to soak up the most Christmassy of Christmas feels.
Browse the vibrant market stalls, load up on hearty plates of European fare, down mug after mug of mulled wine (the mug is yours to keep!), and simply revel in the festive atmosphere. The star of the show is the 14-metre-high Christmas pyramid installation, on top of live performances throughout the season.
Date: 21 November 2025 to 25 December 2025
Time: 11am to 9.30pm
Price: 1000yen (~S$9; weekdays), 1500yen (~S$13; weekends); 2000yen (~S$18) from 23 to 25 December 2025
Nearest subway station: Gaienmae station
5. Maranouchi
Photo credit: Visit Chiyoda - Experience the Heart of Tokyo on Facebook
Take a stroll along Marunouchi’s Nakadori Avenue, where around 1.2 million fairy lights are draped all over the trees. There’s so much to do here: a merry-go-round, festive glasshouse market stalls, an ice-skating rink, and more.
Photo credit: Visit Chiyoda - Experience the Heart of Tokyo on Facebook
Date: 13 November 2025 to 15 February 2026
Time: 4pm to 11pm (till midnight in December)
Price: Free
Nearest subway station: Tokyo station
6. Kitte Department Store
Photo credit: Visit Chiyoda - Experience the Heart of Tokyo on Facebook
What say you to some retail therapy with a view? The Kitte department store has rolled out a White Kitte Christmas event, with an ethereal winter forest theme. It uses real fir trees — with a towering 12-metre-tall tree in the middle of its atrium.
The trees are surrounded by snowflake ornaments, as well as a snow dome photo opportunity. You’ll definitely love the Forest Orchestra light show, which is played to classic Christmas songs.
Photo credit: Visit Chiyoda - Experience the Heart of Tokyo on Facebook
#KlookTip: The Kitte department store is also very near to the Hibiya winter illuminations, so do check that out while you’re in the area!
Date: Dates to be announced, but typically from mid-November till mid-February.
Time: 6am to 12.30am; the light show plays every 30 minutes from 12.10pm to 5.40pm, and every 20 minutes between 6.10pm and 9.50am
Price: Free
Nearest subway station: Tokyo station
7. Shinjuku Southern Terrace
Photo credit: Shinjuku Washington Hotel, Tokyo on Facebook
Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s busiest hubs — sporting various department stores (arm yourself with this Odakyu department store discount coupon!), find the giant Godzilla statue at the lively Kabukicho district, relieve stress by breaking lots of stuff at REEAST Room, have a local izakaya experience at Omoide Yokocho, and go bar-hopping at Golden Gai.
At the end of the day, head to the Shinjuku Southern Terrace for a sparkling winter illumination comprising around 170,000 LED bulbs.
Date: 12 November 2025 to 15 February 2026
Time: 5pm to 12am in November; 4.30pm to 12am in December
Price: Free
Nearest subway station: Shinjuku station
8. Shiodome
Shiodome might not be very centrally located, but trust us when we say that it’s worth the trip. One of Tokyo’s longest-running illuminations, Shiodome’s illuminations for the past years have been Disney-themed.
Think: Aladdin, Frozen, Tangled, and Beauty and the Beast. Both enchanting and romantic, the light and music show — held every 15 minutes — is made out of a staggering 250,000 twinkling LED lights.
The details of this year’s illumination have yet to be announced, so stay tuned!
Price: Free
Nearest subway station: Shiodome station
9. Tokyo Skytree
Photo credit: 東京スカイツリー / Tokyo Skytree on Facebook (2019 event)
Did you know that the Tokyo Tower is the tallest tower in the world? Standing at a height of 634 metres, the Tokyo Tower plays host to the grand Dream Christmas event every year. It sets the stage with themed decorations, commemorative photo opportunities with the adorable Sorakara-chan mascot, and more.
Get into the holiday spirit with three dazzling Christmas-themed light displays at the tower — Ornament Tree, Elegant Tree, and Santa Claus. Each one lights up in sequence, creating a magical and festive atmosphere that’s perfect for photo ops.
Over at the 4th-floor Sky Arena, don’t miss the enchanting projection mapping show titled “The Magical Clock of Light Weaving Thoughts.” This visual spectacle transforms the wall into a canvas of lights, with a new version of the show playing every 15 minutes — so there’s always something fresh to catch!
Date: 1 November 2025 to 25 December 2025
Time: Various timings for different events, more information on the official website
Price: Free; the live performances are free to watch as well, but a ticket must be purchased for the observation deck (combine this with another attraction, and enjoy greater savings with the Klook Pass Greater Tokyo!)
Nearest subway station: Tokyo Skytree or Oshiage stations
10. Yokohama
https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/christmas/
Step into a European-style winter wonderland at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market 2025. This beloved annual event is back with twinkling lights, festive music, and plenty of holiday cheer — perfect for couples, families, and anyone looking to soak in the Christmas spirit.
The market features charming German-style Hütte (wooden huts), where you can shop for handmade ornaments, wooden crafts from Germany’s Erzgebirge region, and other festive goodies.
Don’t miss the seasonal treats either — think warm mulled wine, authentic German sausages, and slices of traditional Stollen.
At the heart of the market, a massive Christmas tree sparkles against the backdrop of the iconic red brick buildings. As night falls, the entire area glows with magical lights, creating the perfect backdrop for holiday photos and cozy strolls.
Credit: @mosdesign via Unsplash
In fact, why not spend the entire day at Yokohama? Visit the Cup Noodles Museum, take wacky photos at the Trick Art Museum, join a tour to eat like a local, unwind at an onsen, and visit the Gundam Factory. P.S. Arm yourself with the Klook Pass Yokohama to get the best bang for your buck.
Date: 21 November 2025 to 25 December 2025
Time: 11am to 9pm
Price: 500yen (~S$5)
How to get there: 40 minutes via the Tokyo Line from Shibuya station to Yokohama station (grab a 1-day pass here)
That’s not all: check out other winter illuminations at Meguro River (where the trees will be decked out in pink LED lights to resemble cherry blossoms!), Omotesando, and Tokyo Dome. To see the best of Tokyo, take advantage of this hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus that’ll take you to all the city’s hotspots.
If you have the time, you might even want to make the trip to Yomiuriland (just under an hour from Tokyo), an amusement park famous for its winter illumination.
This year's light-up, Yomiuri Land Jewellumination, sees the theme park dressed in bedazzling splendour, from colourful lights to spectacular fountain shows, and will be happening from 23 October 2025 to 5 April 2026!
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