What time are the lights on?

The scheduled lighting hours are 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., subject to change depending on circumstances.

It takes place around Sakura-dori and Yaesu Naka-dori in the Yaesu and Nihonbashi area.

What is the listed address?

The listed address is 1-6 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

Which stations are nearby?

JR Tokyo Station and Tokyo Metro Nihonbashi Station are both listed as five-minute walks from the event area.

What is this edition’s theme?

The theme is New Starting Point, with the concept simple & contrast.

TOKYO ILLUMILIA: Winter Lights Near Tokyo Station

Name: TOKYO ILLUMILIA 2026–2027
Start: 2026-11-05
End: 2027-02-14
Location: Around Sakura-dori and Yaesu Naka-dori

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Key takeawaysTOKYO ILLUMILIA lights up the streets between Tokyo Station’s Yaesu side and Nihonbashi from November 5, 2026, to February 14, 2027, with lights scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The display centres on Sakura-dori and Yaesu Naka-dori, five minutes on foot from JR Tokyo Station or Tokyo Metro Nihonbashi Station. No reservation is needed, and hours may change, so check the official site first.

TOKYO ILLUMILIA (東京イルミリア) brings winter lights to the streets between Tokyo Station’s Yaesu side and Nihonbashi. The current edition runs from November 5, 2026, to February 14, 2027, with lights scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The area is a five-minute walk from either JR Tokyo Station or Tokyo Metro Nihonbashi Station, and no reservation is required. That makes it an easy evening stop when you are already travelling through either station.

Illuminated street trees beside a crosswalk, with cars and pedestrians at night — Photo: official TOKYO ILLUMILIA website (tokyoillumilia.net). Photos in this article are published on the official website and are not identified as views of the current edition.

Check the official TOKYO ILLUMILIA website before heading out, as lighting hours may change depending on circumstances.

Dates, hours and location

The 2026–2027 edition covers 102 days, continuing beyond the Christmas season into February. The opening lighting ceremony took place on November 5 at 6 p.m.; the regular lighting schedule is listed below.

Event	TOKYO ILLUMILIA 2026–2027
Dates	November 5, 2026–February 14, 2027
Lighting hours	4:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; subject to change depending on circumstances
Location	Around Sakura-dori and Yaesu Naka-dori
Address	1-6 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Access	Five minutes on foot from JR Tokyo Station or Tokyo Metro Nihonbashi Station
Reservations	Not required
Parking	None
Organizers	Nihonbashi Sixth District Federation of Neighborhood Associations (日本橋六之部連合町会) Nihonbashi Nichome-dori Shopping Association (日本橋二丁目通商店会) Nihonbashi Sanchome West Neighborhood and Shopping Association Federation (日本橋三丁目西町会・商店会連合会) Yaesu Itchome Naka Shopping Association (八重洲一丁目中商店会) Yaesu Itchome Shopping Association (八重洲一丁目商店会)
Official website	TOKYO ILLUMILIA event information

A nighttime street lined with illuminated trees, parked cars and people walking — Photo: official TOKYO ILLUMILIA website (tokyoillumilia.net).

What the lights look like

This is a street-based illumination event centred on Nihonbashi Sakura-dori, which connects the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station with Nihonbashi. The lights sit within the everyday streetscape: trees, crossings, buildings and passing traffic all form part of the view.

Tree branches wrapped in lights with star-shaped decorations against the nighttime cityscape — Photo: official TOKYO ILLUMILIA website (tokyoillumilia.net).

The event has been held since 2009. This edition’s theme is New Starting Point, with a simple & contrast concept expressing connections to the future.

Green decorations and small lights attached to a street pole, with a white car in the foreground — Photo: official TOKYO ILLUMILIA website (tokyoillumilia.net).

The official website’s photos show both tree-lined street views and smaller decorative details. Rather than expecting one single display, treat them as a hint of the event’s urban setting.

Illuminated planting beds and rounded shrubs in front of a building at night — Photo: official TOKYO ILLUMILIA website (tokyoillumilia.net).

For a separate light-up outing elsewhere in Japan, see our Nintendo Museum Zelda light-up guide.

Getting there and planning a visit

Arrive by train: both JR Tokyo Station and Tokyo Metro Nihonbashi Station are listed as five-minute walks from the event area. There is no event parking.

Plan around the lighting hours: the regular schedule begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m. No reservation is needed, so you can fit the walk around other plans in the area.

Illuminated street trees along an intersection, with shops and a person on a bicycle — Photo: official TOKYO ILLUMILIA website (tokyoillumilia.net).

If you are taking the Shinkansen over the New Year, our EX Hayatoku sale guide covers the fares and booking deadlines for that separate offer.

Planning seasonal shopping as well? Keep the Japan lucky bag lottery and reservation calendar handy for application dates.

A long view down a tree-lined street decorated with lights, between cars and buildings — Photo: official TOKYO ILLUMILIA website (tokyoillumilia.net).

Before your visit, check the official website for the latest event information. Lighting hours are subject to change.

Frequently asked questions

When is TOKYO ILLUMILIA taking place?: The current edition runs from November 5, 2026, to February 14, 2027, for 102 days.
What time are the lights on?: The scheduled lighting hours are 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., subject to change depending on circumstances.
Where is the event?: It takes place around Sakura-dori and Yaesu Naka-dori in the Yaesu and Nihonbashi area.
What is the listed address?: The listed address is 1-6 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Which stations are nearby?: JR Tokyo Station and Tokyo Metro Nihonbashi Station are both listed as five-minute walks from the event area.
Do I need a reservation?: No reservation is required.
Is parking available?: No event parking is provided.
What is this edition’s theme?: The theme is New Starting Point, with the concept simple & contrast.