2022.12.23 〜 2023.01.08


Light up the famous landmarks of the Imperial Palace only during the year-end and New Year’s holidays
The bridges and gates of the Imperial Palace and the outer gardens of the Imperial Palace are illuminated, and the beautiful reflection in the moat is lit up, including the Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge, creating a serene nighttime scene with LED lighting.
*Photographs are from past events.
(2) We ask that visitors viewing the lights from the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace and other locations above take measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
(3) When passing through pedestrian crossings and sidewalks around the Imperial Palace, please be very careful of cars, bicycles and runners.
(4) Please note that from 5:00 p.m. on January 1, no entry from Uchibori-dori to the Imperial Palace side is permitted due to preparations for the New Year’s General Sangha on the following day, January 2.

Event SummaryOutline
| Location | Nijubashi Bridge and other bridges of the Imperial Palace (Main Gate, Fushimi Yagura and Fushimi Tamon, Sakashita-mon Gate, Fujimi Yagura, Tatsumi Yagura, Otemon Gate) 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
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| Access |
5 minutes from Tokyo Metro Otemachi Station, 10 minutes from Nijubashimae Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, 10 minutes from JR Tokyo Station
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| Holding period | Friday, December 23, 2022 – Sunday, January 8, 2023 |
| Opening Hours | 17:00~21:00 |
| admission fee | free |
| Related Links | Official Site |







