Tokyo Skytree Christmas 2024: Market, Special Lights, and Events

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The TOKYO SKYTREE Christmas Market 2024 and related events are taking place from November 7 to December 25, 2024. Tokyo Skytree will feature special lighting, along with an exciting Christmas market, seasonal decorations, and concerts. A Bamboo Lantern event is also happening nearby!

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Tokyo Skytree will hold a series of exciting Christmas events in 2024, including special lighting for the tower, Christmas decorations, a Christmas market, and performances by popular singers on the 350-meter-high observation deck.

Read on to learn the details and include Tokyo Skytree on your December itinerary in Tokyo.

Tokyo Skytree Christmas 2024: Market, Special Lights, and Events

1. Tokyo Skytree Christmas Decorations
2. Tokyo Skytree Christmas Market 2024
3. Tokyo Skytree Christmas Concert and Love Songs Concert
4. Tokyo Skytree Special Lighting
5. Tokyo Downtown Walk: Bamboo Lights
6. Event Information

Tokyo Skytree Christmas Decorations

Tokyo Skytree will adorned with approximately 500,000 lights, sparkling under the starry sky.

This includes the lighting display Twinkle Three Stars, featuring the Skytree mascots, as well as an 8-meter-high Christmas tree, which is also a must-see photo spot.

Surrounding Tokyo Skytree, there are many thoughtfully arranged Christmas lights, including the stairway lights making their debut this year and the dazzling carriage decorations.

The newly introduced stairway lights reflect Tokyo Skytree's lighting themes of Iki (stylish), Miyabi (elegance), Nobori (banners), and Christmas Celebration.

Inside the Tokyo Skytree entrance lobby, there will be an installation created in collaboration with the JRA Nakayama Racecourse.

Tokyo Skytree Christmas Lights

Dates: November 7 – December 25, 2024
*Some lights will remain lit until March 9, 2025
Lighting Hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Various attractions in Tokyo Skytree Town

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Tokyo Skytree Christmas Market 2024

The highly popular Tokyo Skytree Christmas Market will make a lively return this year! The European-style cabins decorated with Santa Claus and reindeer enhance the Christmas atmosphere.

On the first day of the event, a gigantic German Christmas cake measuring about 4 meters in length made a surprise appearance.

In addition to experiencing the unique Christmas atmosphere, visitors can also enjoy snacks and beverages, as well as purchase Christmas goods from Germany.

Event Information

Dates: November 7 – December 25, 2024
Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Last orders at 9:00 PM)
Location: 4th Floor Plaza, Tokyo Skytree Town

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Tokyo Skytree Christmas Concert and Love Songs Concert

The Tembo Deck Observatory located on the 350th floor of Tokyo Skytree is set to host a four-day Christmas love songs concert, featuring four different guest performers, including the renowned singer Hitotot Yo on Christmas Day as the grand finale.

Against the backdrop of a beautiful starry sky, attendees can relax and enjoy intimate performances by the artists, sure to create unforgettable and beautiful memories.

Additionally, a limited-time concert will be held at the specially designated venue on the basement third floor of Tokyo Skytree. (Free admission; please check the official website for details)

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Tokyo Skytree Special Lighting

As Christmas approaches, Tokyo Skytree will also feature special lighting. This year, there will be two exclusive light displays: the "Champagne Tree" and the "Candle Tree," both elegant and beautiful, allowing visitors to experience the Christmas atmosphere.

Tokyo Skytree Special Lighting Schedule

Dates: November 7 – December 25, 2024 *Excludes certain days
Lighting Hours: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (*December 24 and 25, until 12:00 AM)
*From November 7 to December 23, the regular lighting (Iki, Miyabi, and Nobori) will take place from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

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Tokyo Mizumachi and Sumida Riverwalk - Tokyo Downtown Walk: Bamboo Lights

The nearby Tokyo Waterfront Street (Tokyo Mizumachi) and the Sumida Riverwalk will host the special event called Tokyo Downtown Walk: Bamboo Lights.

The pathway will be adorned with bamboo lanterns and lights, bringing warmth and vitality to the winter nights.

Event Information

Tokyo Mizumachi Lighting
Dates: November 7 – January 31, 2025
Lighting Hours: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Tokyo Mizumachi Waterfront Street

Bamboo Lights Lighting Event
Dates: November 7 – January 31, 2025
Lighting Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Between the Kitajukken River Terrace (between Makurabashi and Genmorihashi), Ushijima Shrine, Sumida River Walk, and the 5th-floor exit of Tokyo Skytree

Night Marche Evening Market
Event Dates: November 9, 2024 (Saturday), December 22, 2024 (Sunday), January 26, 2025 (Sunday)
Event Hours: Approximately 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: In November at the Kitajukken River Terrace (near the Koume Bridge boat dock) / In December and January at Sumida Park Soyokaze Hiroba

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Information and photo source: PR TIMES, Impress Watch

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