Japan Christmas Trip: Romance and Fantasy All in One.
🗼 Tokyo: Romantic Light Tour
Roppongi Hills 🎡
Event: Roppongi Hills Christmas Carnival
Highlights: 800,000 blue and white lights illuminate the 400-meter-long Keyakizaka Street, with Tokyo Tower as the backdrop, making it the best spot for photos! There's also a lively European-style market and an outdoor ice rink!
Time: 17:00 - 23:00
Ebisu Garden Place 💎
Highlights: The world's largest Baccarat crystal chandelier, crafted by 13 top French artisans over 15,000 hours, with over 8,500 crystal pieces shining in a golden champagne hue under the lights.
Time: 11:00 - 23:00
Marunouchi 🌳
Highlights: The 1.2km-long street is decorated with champagne gold LED lights, and there's a Christmas market to explore.
🏰 Kyoto: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity
Kyoto Station Building
As the gateway to Kyoto, the Christmas lights at Kyoto Station attract countless visitors every year. A giant Christmas tree stands in the station hall, and the grand staircase and various areas are adorned with colorful lights.
Kyoto ILLUMIERE Synesthesia Hills
This is the largest light event in the Kansai region, open exclusively during the winter season, with tens of thousands of light balls decorating the park area, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
🌈 Osaka: Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan
Time: From dusk until 30 minutes before closing
Address: 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka
Highlights: A 30-meter-tall giant Christmas tree, light and music shows, and the return of Hogwarts Magical Night!
Osaka Festival of Lights
Midosuji Illumination 2024
Time: 17:00 ~ 22:00 (until 23:00 in some areas)
Location: Midosuji (Hanshin Intersection ~ Namba West Exit Intersection)
Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden
Observation Deck Hours: 9:30 ~ 22:30 (last entry at 22:00)
Fees: Adults 2,000 yen, elementary school students and below 500 yen, free for children under 4
Highlights: The Floating Garden on the 40th floor transforms into a pink glowing Christmas tree forest, with a 25-meter-high LED Christmas tree, creating a magical atmosphere!
Christmas Fireworks 🎆
Odaiba Seaside Park 🌉
Highlights: This is not only the best spot to watch the fireworks show but also offers a stunning backdrop of the Statue of Liberty and Rainbow Bridge. The weekly Saturday fireworks show adds a romantic touch to Christmas.
Tips 💡:
Book hotels in advance: To avoid the rush during Christmas.
Try Japanese Christmas delicacies: Such as Christmas cakes and mulled wine.
Keep warm: Winter in Japan can be quite cold, so wear a thick down jacket.