Tokyo Square Garden (東京スクエアガーデン), the mixed-use building above Kyobashi Station, will hold its winter illumination from November 5, 2026 to January 31, 2027. About 170,000 LED bulbs light up the building’s terraced green space and the street trees around it, every evening from 4 p.m. until midnight. The organizer, Tokyo Tatemono, describes it as one of the largest illuminations in the Kyobashi area.
This year’s Christmas tree is a collaboration with Heralbony, and it stays up only until December 25. Here is what you need to know before you go: dates, hours, the opening night, and how to get there.
Key details at a glance
| Event | 2026 Tokyo Square Garden Winter Illumination (2026東京スクエアガーデン ウィンターイルミネーション) |
|---|---|
| Dates | Thu, November 5, 2026 – Sun, January 31, 2027 |
| Lighting hours | 16:00–24:00 |
| Christmas tree | On display until Fri, December 25, 2026 |
| Lighting ceremony | Thu, November 5, 2026, from 17:45 |
| Venue | Tokyo Square Garden |
| Address | 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
| Admission | No fee is mentioned in the announcement. Please check the official page. |
| Organizer | Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. (東京建物株式会社) |
| Installation | Kamon Flower Gate Co., Ltd. (株式会社花門フラワーゲート) |
| Production support | Heralbony Co., Ltd.; Nomura Co., Ltd. (株式会社乃村工藝社) |
| Official page | Tokyo Square Garden news |
What you will see
The lights are spread across two areas. One is Kyobashi Hill (京橋の丘), a green space that climbs the building in layers from the first basement level up to the fifth floor. It is about 31 meters tall and covers roughly 3,000 square meters, so the illumination wraps around the building rather than sitting on a single wall. The other is the row of street trees around the building.
The event is also designed with sustainability in mind:
- All of the lighting runs on electricity from 100% renewable sources.
- The LED bulbs, decorations and Christmas tree are reused every year, with the design changed each time.
The Heralbony collaboration tree
Since 2022, Tokyo Square Garden has made its Christmas tree together with an artist. This is the fifth one, and the partner this year is Heralbony (株式会社ヘラルボニー), a creative company that works to change how people see disability and to build new culture out of the welfare sector.
The tree is based on 20210425 (2021), a painting by Heralbony artist 時永 蒼生. The work won the Tokyo Tatemono | Brillia Prize at the HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 Presented by Tokyo Tatemono | Brillia. The tree takes its mood from the painting, and together with the greenery of Kyobashi Hill, it is meant to feel like stepping into a deep forest.
A little about the artist: he first tried canvas and acrylic paint in a painting class at age seven, then began painting at home. He mixes the paint with his hands, spreads it, wipes it away and scratches into it with his fingertips, layering it again and again on a large canvas. The energetic texture of his work comes from that full-body way of painting. Paint tends to end up on chairs and clothes too, and in his family, they say paint isn’t dirt.
Opening night: lighting ceremony and concert
On the first day, Thursday, November 5, 2026, a lighting ceremony is planned from 17:45. A local choir is also scheduled to give a Christmas concert.
How to get there
The easiest way in is the Ginza Line: Kyobashi Station connects straight into the building. Several other stations are within a short walk.
| Kyobashi Sta. | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line · directly connected |
|---|---|
| Ginza-itchome Sta. | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line · 2 min walk |
| Takaracho Sta. | Toei Asakusa Line · 2 min walk |
| Tokyo Sta. | JR · 6 min walk |
| Yurakucho Sta. | JR · 6 min walk |
Tips for planning your visit
- Go before December 25 if you want the tree. The illumination runs until January 31, but the Heralbony tree comes down after Christmas Day.
- The lights stay on until midnight. With a direct station connection and hours from 16:00 to 24:00, it is easy to stop by on the way home from work.
- Keep your phone charged for night photos. If your battery runs low while out, our guide to free ChargeSPOT power bank rentals with d VALUE PASS explains how to borrow one without paying each time.
- Check the official page close to the date. Details such as the opening ceremony can change, so look at the Tokyo Square Garden announcement before heading out.
Looking for more things to do this season? We also cover autumn events such as the Musashino Art University Festival, and if you are new to Japan, our guide to credit cards foreigners can get first helps you earn points on everyday spending, including evenings out.
FAQ
- Q. When is the Tokyo Square Garden illumination held?
- From November 5, 2026 to January 31, 2027. The lights are on from 16:00 to 24:00.
- Q. Until when can I see the Christmas tree?
- The Christmas tree is on display until December 25, 2026. The illumination itself continues until January 31, 2027.
- Q. What happens on the first day?
- A lighting ceremony starts at 17:45 on November 5, 2026, along with a Christmas concert by a local choir. The program may change if it rains.
- Q. What is the nearest station?
- Kyobashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line is directly connected. Ginza-itchome and Takaracho stations are a 2-minute walk, and JR Tokyo and Yurakucho stations are a 6-minute walk.
- Q. Is there an admission fee?
- The announcement does not mention a fee. Check the official Tokyo Square Garden page before you go.
Sources: Tokyo Square Garden official page / Tokyo Tatemono press release (PR TIMES) / Tokyo Tatemono news