Tokyo Station Illuminations in 2025-2026: Marunouchi and Yaesu

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Tokyo's winter temperature often drops low enough to require a thick coat and gloves, despite rare snowfall. However, the beautiful illuminations are worth braving the cold for.

This article highlights two convenient illumination spots: Marunouchi and Yaesu. Located close to Tokyo Station, their proximity allows for easy access and a quick escape from the cold.

• Table of Contents
• Marunouchi Illumination 2025
• TOKYO ILLUMILIA 2025-2026: Near the Yaesu Exit

Marunouchi Illumination 2025: Gorgeous Winter Lights Near Tokyo Station

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Marunouchi Nakadori Avenue is a 1.2 km shopping street, lined with brand-name shops, running between the Marunouchi Exit of Tokyo Station and the Otemachi Station.

In winter, 250 trees are strung with the district's signature high-quality champagne-gold lights. These gorgeous illuminations use approximately 93,000 LED bulbs.

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The beauty of the illuminations isn't their only notable feature. The lights in Marunouchi are powered by 100% clean energy—including solar and wind power—making them an environmentally friendly winter display.

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The illuminations are expanding in 2025: a section of Gyoko-dori Avenue, which connects Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, will be lit up from November 25 to December 25.

In addition to this, be sure to check out special events like the Marunouchi Street Park Winter (featuring coffee, pizza, and hot stew booths) and a Christmas Market held right on Nakadori Avenue.

Marunouchi Illumination 2025

Nakadori Avenue
Dates: November 13, 2025 - February 15, 2026
Hours: 16:00 to 23:00
*From December 1 to 31, the illumination will start at 16:00 and last until midnight.

Gyoko-dori Avenue
Dates: November 25 - December 25, 2025
Hours: 16:00 to 24:00

MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY 2025 - Disney JOYFUL MOMENTS

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The entire Marunouchi area offers a variety of other Christmas events, centered this year on the theme: "MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY 2025 - Disney JOYFUL MOMENTS."

You can enjoy the festive atmosphere and decorations inspired by popular Disney works like Toy Story, Rapunzel, Frozen, and others at facilities like the Marunouchi Building, Shin-Marunouchi Building, and Marunouchi Oazo.

MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY 2025 - Disney JOYFUL MOMENTS

Dates: November 13, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Website: https://www.marunouchi.com/pickup/event/7575/

TOKYO ILLUMILIA 2025-2026: Near the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station

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The TOKYO ILLUMILIA display centers on Nihonbashi Sakura Dori, the street connecting the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station to Nihonbashi, lighting up both the Yaesu and Nihonbashi districts.

This district, developed in the early Edo period, carries a rich history as a center of commerce. Launched in 2009, TOKYO ILLUMILIA aims to blend the enduring vitality of the community with the aspirations of its visitors, carrying on the culture and spirit of Edo.

The illuminations are held across four main locations: Sakuradori, Nakadori, the town council area, and the Yaesu Center Building Square. While sharing the same overall theme, each location offers unique designs.

For instance, Sakuradori features a "Gate of Light" created by LED bulbs adorning cherry trees, while Nakadori showcases lights inspired by chrysanthemum kiriko (cut) glass patterns.

Additionally, seasonal decorations and illumination events will be hosted by various facilities near the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station, including Yaesu Terrace.

TOKYO ILLUMILIA 2025 - 2026

Dates: November 6, 2025 - February 14, 2026
Hours: 16:30 - 23:30
Website: https://tokyoillumilia.net/

Enjoy the Winter Lights in Tokyo

From environmentally friendly displays to beautiful lights inspired by traditional crafts, the city's illuminations create a truly magical atmosphere in December.

The area around Tokyo Station is a fascinating place where tradition and cutting-edge technology co-exist, resulting in these mesmerizing displays. Even if winter illuminations weren't your main goal in Tokyo, if you have free time near the station, be sure to take a look!