In December, Tokyo will be filled with a Christmas atmosphere. If you're on a date at this time of year, you definitely want to check out the illuminations spots with different characteristics. This time, we will summarize the Christmas date spots in Tokyo, where you can watch attractive illuminations. (Information as of October 2015)
The best Christmas date spots in Tokyo!
First, let's take a look at some of the recommended spots in Tokyo that are decorated with illuminations during the Christmas season.
Roppongi Area
The illumination at Keyakizaka in Roppongi Hills is usually made in two systems: cold and warm colors. There is also a lighting ceremony. The Roppongi Hills Observation Deck is also decorated with a Christmas tree, making it a perfect spot to enjoy the unique Christmas atmosphere.
Tokyo Midtown, on the other hand, is famous not only for its tree illuminations, but also for its "Starlight Garden," a 2,000-square-meter lawn covered in blue LED lights that attracts many couples every year.
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Ginza Area
In the Ginza area, the trees along Nishi-Namiki-dori Avenue will be covered in lights. You can also see Christmas lighting at Yurakucho Marion, Hibiya Shante, and other places, so you might want to take a short trip there.
In the Ginza area, you can enjoy a more relaxed and mature Christmas mood. Furthermore, if you head towards Shinbashi, you can see the gorgeous Christmas lights at Caretta Shiodome.
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Odaiba Area
Odaiba Seaside Park in front of Dex Tokyo Beach is illuminated all year round, including a giant memorial tree. At Christmas time, Venus Fort, Aqua City Odaiba, and Diver City Tokyo Plaza all have their own elaborate tree and illumination displays.
Fuji Television's head office also puts on a large scale illumination show in its building. Another highlight is the Rainbow Bridge, which will be illuminated with special lights.
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Great date spots for those who want to spend Christmas in a quiet atmosphere
Some of you may want to spend Christmas in a quiet place instead of a crowded place. Here are some spots recommended for such couples.
Jonanjima Seaside Park
Jonanjima Seaside Park is a little-known spot great for night views. Located on the edge of Jonanjima Island in Ota Ward, Tokyo, the park offers a panoramic view of planes arriving and departing from Haneda Airport, as well as Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, and Tokyo Tower. If you take a stroll, you will feel as all of Tokyo lies at your feet.
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Churchs
Even if you are not a Christian, you can pray solemnly in many churches at Christmas. There is a candlelight service in the churches, and you can listen to the choir sing hymns.
Although not a church, the Yotsuya campus of Sophia University also holds masses that are created by students and open to everyone.
Planetariums
Visiting a planetarium during Christmas is also wonderful. The Tenku planetarium at the Tokyo Skytree and the Manten planetarium at Ikebukuro Sunshine City are great places to enjoy the view from the observatory as well as the planetarium's starry sky.
"The Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya is only a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station. The reclining seats can be used as couples' seats, so you can look up at the romantic starry sky together.
With only one Christmas a year, you can visit the standard Christmas spots or go to the hidden spots. Enjoy your Christmas date in Tokyo to the fullest.