Light Up Events
Bunkyo Plum Blossom Festival
Held annually from early February to early March at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine, which enshrines Michizane Sugawara, this festival is one of the five great flower festivals in the Bunkyo area. The venue features approximately 300 plum trees, primarily white plums, and various events are held throughout the festival period. After sunset, the trees are illuminated in an event called "Yakambai," allowing you to enjoy a different atmosphere from the daytime.
Date2026/2/8 - 2026/3/8
Spring Nights at Rikugien Garden – Special Night Viewing Event
For a limited time, Rikugien Garden will open specially at night, offering visitors the rare opportunity to explore its beauty after dark. The garden’s iconic weeping cherry tree, illuminated against the night sky, creates a breathtaking spectacle. Various garden spots will also be decorated with elegant lighting, making for an unforgettable spring evening.
Date2026/3/18 - 2026/3/24
Location |Rikugien Garden
Address |6-16-3 Hon-Komagome,
Bunkyo,
Tokyo
Time |18:30 - 21:00 (Last entry at 20:00)
Important Information
Please purchase your Night
Viewing Ticket
in advance before visiting.
Wrapping The Earth IN NEZU JINJA
An immersive digital art festival held at Nezu Shrine. A variety of events will be offered for visitors to enjoy art, digital experiences, and music with all five senses, including hands-on workshops, illuminations, and live music performances. Enjoy two special days wrapped in light and sound.
Date2026/5/23 - 2026/5/24
Location |Nezu Shrine
Address |1-28-9 Negizuka,
Bunkyo,
Tokyo
Time |14:00 - 18:00 (Day Session)
18:30
- 20:30 (Evening Session)
Important Information
For details, please check the
official website.
Special Night Opening: Enjoy Koishikawa Korakuen’s Autumn Leaves Illuminated in the Deep Mountains
This is a special nighttime opening event at Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. The event features illuminations, projection mapping that traces the garden’s history, as well as food and drink sales.For details, please check the official website.
Date2026/11/13 - 2026/11/24
Location |Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Address |1Chome-6-6 Koraku,
Bunkyo,
Tokyo
Time |18:00～21:00(Last entry at 20:00)
Important Information
A special night viewing ticket is
required for entry.
Rikugien Garden Autumn Leaves Night Viewing
This is a special night viewing event at Rikugien Garden, one of Tokyo's most famous spots for autumn Leaves. Visitors can enjoy the illuminated garden adorned with colorful autumn leaves and projection mapping on the walls of the traditional storehouses.The event also plans to offer various other attractions, including light refreshments and souvenir sales. Please come and experience the garden's unique nighttime ambiance.
Date2026/11/25 - 2026/12/6
Location |Rikugien Garden
Address |6-16-3 Honkomagome,
Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo
Time |18:00 - 20:30 (Last entry at 19:30)
Important Information
A special night viewing ticket is
required for entry.
Bunkyo City Higo Hosokawa Garden Autumn Leaves Light Up "Light of Higo"
At Higo Hosokawa Garden, a historical site linked to the Kumamoto Domain, you can enjoy beautiful autumn foliage illuminated by lights. Various events related to Kumamoto Prefecture will also be held, including a performance of the Yamaga Lantern Dance on November 22 and 23.
Date2026/11/20 - 2026/11/29
Location |Higo Hosokawa Garden
Address |1-1-22 Mejirodai, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Time |17:30 - 20:00 (Last entry at 19:30)
Important Information
Admission fee: 300 yen. Canceled
in case of rain.
Tokyo Dome City Winter illumination
This year’s illumination theme is “SNOW DOME.” Now in its 22nd year, the Winter Illumination will bathe the entire city in a dazzling white glow created by more than one million lights. This year also features a special collaboration with the hugely popular character Cinnamoroll. Enjoy the magical world inspired by snow globes and snow, along with a special sparkle that can only be experienced this winter.
Date2026/11/19 - 2026/2/28
Location |Tokyo Dome City
Address |1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Time |5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Important Information
Performance details and times
vary by display.
