So Beautiful You Won’t Want to Leave – Japan’s Top 10 Christmas Light Festivals

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department

As the cold winter arrives and Christmas draws near, Japanese streets begin to deck themselves out in festive decorations, transforming into dazzling, colorful wonderlands. Below is a list of ten light festival spots in Japan, each event offering unique features and highlights, and travelers might want to plan a winter trip to Japan to experience the most magical Christmas atmosphere.

1. Tokyo Dome City Winter Light Garden
Every Christmas, Tokyo Dome is an unmissable romantic spot, where hundreds of thousands of LED lights create a dreamy sea of lights, making it one of Japan’s most romantic illumination destinations in winter. This year, “TOKYO DOME CITY Tokyo Dome City” started its winter transformation on November 9th, with a dessert-themed design to craft a sweet light wonderland.

Venue: Entire TOKYO DOME CITY area (1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
Event Period: November 9, 2017 to February 18, 2018
Illumination Hours: 16:00 – 24:00

2. Ebisu Baccarat ETERNAL LIGHTS “Forms of Joy” Christmas Illuminations
The Baccarat ETERNAL LIGHTS Christmas illuminations carry on over 250 years of Baccarat’s exquisite craftsmanship, showcasing the world’s largest chandelier—standing 5 meters tall and 3 meters wide. With the theme “Timeless – Eternal Value Beyond Time,” this grand lighting event continues to celebrate and spotlight this exceptional artistry. The Clock Square also hosts a Christmas market where visitors can enjoy hand-held warm drinks while admiring the magnificent lights.

Illumination Hours: November 3, 2017 to January 8, 2018
Transportation: About 5 minutes from JR Ebisu Station East Exit via the “Ebisu Sky Walk” moving walkway