#3 Musashi Kyuryo (Saitama Prefecture)
A little bit out of the way and closer to nature, Musashi Kyuryo is a beautiful National Government Park situated in Saitama Prefecture, just north of Tokyo. This park boasts grounds the size of 65 Tokyo Domes stuck together side by side! That’s a whole lot of exploring made possible by either walking the numerous footpaths or biking around the provided bike trails. Please note that the park charges a ￥410 entry fee however, once inside their facilities, you can access the illuminations for free.
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In the National Park, you’ll be able to see massive trees and topiary covered in lights.
How to get there:
Shinrin-Koen Station (Tobu Tojo Line)
Map:
#2 Yokohama Harbour (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Located about an hour south from Tokyo, Yokohama is an often visited city of the Greater Area of Tokyo. Besides glorious food and limitless shopping options, Yokohama offers beautiful illuminations near the old Red Brick Warehouse and the large shopping malls such as World Porters, Queen’s Square and Yokohama Landmark Tower.
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Illuminations in front of the shopping mall, World Porters.
Along with dazzling LEDs strewn across the facade of the old warehouse, the courtyard also sets up an outdoor ice skating rink where you can enjoy skating with your friends, or sipping on hot cocoa underneath the pretty lights.
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The outdoor ice skating rink, overlooking the warehouse.
How to get there:
For Yokohama Landmark Tower, get off at Minatomirai Station (Minatomirai Line)
For Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, get off at Nihon-Odori Station (Minatomirai Line) and walk 10 minutes to the warehouse.
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#1 Tokyo Dome City (Tokyo Prefecture)
Inarguably one of the coolest places in Tokyo, it’s no wonder that Tokyo Dome City is one of the best places to see gorgeous illuminations, and in large quantities too! Every year the theme of the illuminations changes, making this top spot on our list a destination you’ll want to revisit time and time again.
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In the shopping galleries of Tokyo Dome City, you can see illuminations towering above the crowds.
With hundreds of lights to see, you can enjoy them at your leisure, even after the stores have closed, because the lights operate until much later at night. If you’re lucky enough to be spending Christmas in Tokyo, then make Tokyo Dome City your evening activity and share the beauty with someone, or by yourself!
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A breathtaking scene made up of lights in Tokyo Dome City.
How to get there:
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, exit 3 “Tokyo Dome”
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