Marunouchi Illumination
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Venue
Marunouchi Nakadori Avenue, from Yurakucho to Otemachi
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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Annual eventDates
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Venue
Marunouchi Nakadori Avenue, from Yurakucho to Otemachi
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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The Marunouchi Illumination is Tokyo's classic winter illumination, transforming approximately 1.2 km of Marunouchi Nakadori Avenue with champagne-gold LED lights on around 250 street trees. The elegant, warm-toned illumination has been a beloved winter tradition in Tokyo's premier business district since 2002.
Marunouchi Illumination takes place from 2026-11-12 to 2027-02-14.
Marunouchi Illumination is held at Marunouchi Nakadori Avenue, from Yurakucho to Otemachi in Tokyo, Japan.
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.marunouchi.com/.
The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.
Yes, Marunouchi Illumination is free to attend.
The admission fee for Marunouchi Illumination is ¥0.
The typical crowd level is high.
Elegant champagne-gold illumination along 1.2 km of Nakadori Avenue; Approximately 250 illuminated street trees creating a warm corridor of light; Free to enjoy in Tokyo's premier shopping and business district
JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi Exit, 1-minute walk; or Tokyo Metro Otemachi Station / Yurakucho Station
Best enjoyed as an evening stroll combining dinner at one of the many restaurants along Nakadori. December hours extend until midnight. Pairs well with a visit to nearby KITTE or Tokyo Station illuminations.
Elegant champagne-gold illumination along 1.2 km of Nakadori Avenue; Approximately 250 illuminated street trees creating a warm corridor of light; Free to enjoy in Tokyo's premier shopping and business district
JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi Exit, 1-minute walk; or Tokyo Metro Otemachi Station / Yurakucho Station
Best enjoyed as an evening stroll combining dinner at one of the many restaurants along Nakadori. December hours extend until midnight. Pairs well with a visit to nearby KITTE or Tokyo Station illuminations.
📍 Marunouchi Nakadori Avenue, from Yurakucho to Otemachi