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Relive the romantic winter Christmas lights and spring cherry blossoms along Tokyo's Meguro River

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Central Meguro was bustling in the winter of 2016—not only were the spring cherry blossoms a major draw, but in 2016, with the new "Meguro Elevated Underpass" beneath Meguro Station featuring...

By MOOK Scenic Spots reporter Cheryl

 
Central Meguro was very lively in the winter of 2016. Not only were the spring cherry blossoms attracting large crowds, but in 2016, the newly established "Meguro Elevated Underpass" beneath Meguro Station, which houses various intellectual and cultural creative spots and shops such as Tsutaya Bookstore and Starbucks...

The cherry blossom-lined Meguro River, famous for its spring beauty, also boasts stunning illuminated pathways in winter. (Photo provided by Cheryl)

This light display is the first of its kind in Tokyo, a 100% energy-recycled winter light event. Centered around the Shinagawa Ward’s Gotanda Riverside Plaza, original sakura-pink LED lights decorate the cherry-lined pathways along the Meguro River, showcasing a "winter cherry blossom" scene through pastel-hued illumination. The electricity used is generated from recycled cooking oil collected from nearby residences and restaurants.

The "Meguro Elevated Underpass" is a newly emerging attraction in Tokyo at the end of 2016. (Photo provided by Cheryl)

The illuminated pathways recreate the beauty of nighttime spring cherry blossoms. (Photo provided by Cheryl)

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Meguro River Everyone’s Light Festival 2016
Lighting Hours: November 18, 2016 (Friday) – January 9, 2017 (Monday), 17:00–22:00
Location: Shinagawa Ward’s Gotanda Riverside Plaza (2-9 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo) and along the Meguro River
Transportation: A 3-minute walk from Hiroo Line “Meguro” Station
A 6-minute walk from JR “Oshiage” Station or “Gotanda” Station (to Shinagawa Ward’s Gotanda Riverside Plaza)
 
 

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