Events

Numbers show how many events are held that day (long-running ones such as illuminations are shown as a dot). Tap a day to see its events.

Wed, January 6Clear the day

Dates, times and details can change, for example because of the weather. Please check the official information before you go.

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  Illuminations

  Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Jan 24

  Hiroshima Dreamination 2026

  Peace Boulevard, Hiroshima · Chugoku

  FreeAfter dark

  Fairy-tale themed light displays line Peace Boulevard in central Hiroshima.

  Go thereOfficial site
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  IlluminationsOn now

  Until Sun, Feb 1416:00–23:00 (until midnight in December)

  Marunouchi Illumination 2026

  Marunouchi Naka-dori, Tokyo · Kanto

  FreeAfter dark

  Trees along Marunouchi Naka-dori near Tokyo Station are lit in champagne gold.

  Go thereOfficial site
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  IlluminationsOn now

  Until Sat, Feb 2016:00–23:00

  Yokohama Chinatown Lunar New Year Illumination

  Yokohama Chinatown · Kanto

  FreeAfter dark

  Lanterns and lights decorate the streets of Yokohama Chinatown ahead of Lunar New Year.

  Go thereOfficial site
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  IlluminationsOn now

  Until Mon, May 31

  Nabana no Sato Illumination

  Nabana no Sato, Kuwana, Mie (train and bus from Nagoya) · Chubu & Hokuriku

  PaidAfter dark

  One of Japan's largest illumination events, held in a flower park with light tunnels and a large themed display.

  Paid entry. Closed 6–7 January. Dated tickets are required on 23–25 December.

  Go thereOfficial site