IlluminationsSoon
Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 2516:30–22:00
46th Sapporo White Illumination (Odori site)
Odori Park, Sapporo · Hokkaido
FreeAfter dark
One of Japan's earliest illumination events, started in 1981, centered on Odori Park.
Illuminations
Tue, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 25
Hakodate Christmas Fantasy 2026
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, Hakodate · Hokkaido
FreeAfter dark
A giant Christmas tree floats in Hakodate's harbor, lit nightly with a short fireworks show at 6 pm.
Fireworks are cancelled in strong wind.
Dates confirmed from press reports.
Illuminations
Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 2718:00–21:00 (until 22:00 on Fri and Sat)
2026 Sendai Pageant of Starlight
Jozenji-dori Avenue, Sendai · Tohoku
FreeAfter dark
Zelkova trees along Jozenji-dori are covered in hundreds of thousands of lights.
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.
Illuminations
Fri, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 2717:00–22:00
Blue Cave Shibuya 2026
Shibuya Koen-dori to Yoyogi Park, Tokyo · Kanto
FreeAfter dark
About 500,000 blue lights turn the zelkova avenue from Shibuya to Yoyogi Park into a blue cave.
Illuminations
Fri, Dec 11 – Fri, Dec 2517:30–21:30 (projection mapping)
Osaka Hikari Renaissance 2026
Osaka City Hall to Nakanoshima Park · Kansai
FreeAfter dark
Projection mapping on the historic Central Public Hall and light displays across Nakanoshima.
IlluminationsOn now
Until Fri, Dec 2517:00–22:00
Roppongi Hills Christmas 2026
Keyakizaka Street, Roppongi Hills, Tokyo · Kanto
FreeAfter dark
A 400 m zelkova-lined street lit up with Tokyo Tower in view, plus a German-style Christmas market.
IlluminationsOn now
Until Thu, Dec 31From around 17:00
Midosuji Illumination 2026
Midosuji Boulevard, Osaka (Umeda to Namba) · Kansai
FreeAfter dark
About 4 km of Osaka's main boulevard is lit up from Umeda to Namba.
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.
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.
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.