Illuminations at Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown 2026; Keyakizaka from November 5, Plus Azabudai and Omotesando

Roppongi Hills, Azabudai Hills, Toranomon Hills, Omotesando Hills and ARK Hills, operated by Mori Building, will launch “CHRISTMAS HILLS 2026,” which links the five Hills, on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Leading the way is the “Keyakizaka Illumination,” which decorates the tree-lined avenue of about 400 meters along Roppongi Keyakizaka-dori with about 970,000 LEDs. Tokyo Midtown will hold “MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026” from Thursday, November 26, and the zelkova trees of Omotesando are scheduled to light up from Tuesday, December 1. Most events continue until Friday, December 25.

A program linking the five Hills, and Midtown joining the arts festival

Linking the five Hills follows last year’s format. The key visual was again created by Misawa Design Institute (design: Haruka Misawa), with illustrations by Daniel Barrett. During the period, there is also a stamp rally in which shoppers who spend 1,000 yen (tax included) or more in a single transaction at three different Hills receive a 1,000-yen coupon (registration on the Hills app required).

Many of the events are long-running. Roppongi Hills says it has used LEDs for its illuminations since opening in 2003 out of consideration for the environment; the Christmas market at O-yane Plaza marks its 20th edition this year, and Tokyo Midtown’s outdoor skating rink its 18th. MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026 is also a partner program of “ARTE TOKYO (Tokyo International Culture and Arts Festival)”, held by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and others.

Roppongi Hills: Keyakizaka’s “SNOW & BLUE” and the 20th Christmas market

The Keyakizaka Illumination decorates the tree-lined avenue of about 400 meters with “SNOW & BLUE” light evoking a silver-white world. The lighting design is by Uchihara Creative Lighting Design. As a feature by sponsor JRA, a “moving diorama” with horse miniatures will be set up next to the Arena this year. Mori Building advises that the whole view can be photographed from near “Emporio Armani” and near “Roppongi Tsutaya Books” on Keyakizaka-dori, at the top and bottom of the slope.

From Friday, November 13, the 66 Plaza, where the trees are lit with champagne-gold light, and the Mohri Garden, decorated with two shades of gold and pure white, will also light up. At West Walk, a flower tree, “HAUTE COUTURE IN BLOOM,” handcrafted by MEGU / PETAL Design, will appear. The Christmas market at O-yane Plaza recreates the market in Stuttgart, Germany, with 10 shops, including the German Christmas goods store “Käthe Wohlfahrt” and stalls selling Glühwein and stollen.

Dates: Keyakizaka: Thursday, November 5 – Friday, December 25, 2026; 66 Plaza: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, December 27; Mohri Garden and tree: Friday, November 13 – Friday, December 25; Christmas market: Saturday, November 21 – Friday, December 25
Hours: Keyakizaka 17:00–22:00, 66 Plaza 17:00–24:00 (until 23:00 on the last day), Mohri Garden 17:00–23:00 (lighting start times may differ on the first day; Keyakizaka may change depending on crowding). Market 11:00–21:00
Admission: Not listed in the press materials
Access: Directly connected via concourse from Exit 1C of Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line; 6-minute walk from Exit 3 of Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line (according to the Mori Art Museum’s directions)
Official website: https://www.christmas.hills-site.com/

Tokyo Midtown: the soap-bubble “MIDWINTER LIGHTS” and a new lounge

The concept is “Midwinter Night’s Dream.” At Midtown Garden, “MIDWINTER LIGHTS” presents a four-minute show synchronized with original music, together with soap bubbles. The soap-bubble effect runs for a limited period until Sunday, December 20, once every four minutes (a longer period than last year). The new “MIDWINTER LOUNGE” is a lounge with a deck about 1.5 meters high from which the lights can be viewed; only those who purchase food or a drink can enter.

A tree about 8.5 meters tall made from a real fir, “THE DREAMING TREE,” also stands, and the “Light Promenade” of about 340,000 bulbs is lit until Tuesday, February 23, 2027 (national holiday). From Saturday, December 5, the “RALPH LAUREN MIDTOWN ICE RINK,” where visitors can skate on real ice, opens on the Lawn. According to the organizer, it is one of the largest outdoor rinks in Tokyo.

Dates: Thursday, November 26 – Friday, December 25, 2026 (the Light Promenade and skating rink until Tuesday, February 23, 2027 (national holiday); the skating rink is closed on January 1, 2027)
Hours: 17:00–23:00. The lounge until Sunday, December 20, weekdays 16:00–22:00, Saturdays and Sundays 15:00–22:00 (last order 21:30). The skating rink 11:00–21:00 (reception until 20:00)
Admission: The illuminations, tree and Light Promenade are free. Skating rink: adults (high school students and older) 2,000 yen, children (junior high school students and younger) 1,400 yen (2,300 yen and 1,700 yen during the holiday period from December 12 to January 3, 2027); skate rental 500 yen
Access: Directly connected to Exit 8 of Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line; directly connected via underground passage to Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (according to the directions of the Suntory Museum of Art in the complex)
Official website: https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/

Azabudai Hills, Toranomon Hills and ARK Hills

Azabudai Hills will hold a Christmas market in the Central Square, with 19 shops in total: 4 selling goods and 15 selling food and drink. Toranomon Hills’ theme is “COSMIC HOLIDAY.” In the Station Atrium, from Tuesday, November 24 (planned), several live trees will be displayed under the title “THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS,” and illuminations will also be set up on the T-Deck and elsewhere. ARK Hills will put up a tree in ARK Karajan Place, and the “Akasaka Flea Market” on Sunday, November 22 will be a special Christmas edition.

Azabudai Hills: Saturday, November 21 – Friday, December 25, 2026, 11:00–21:00, Central Square. Directly connected to Exit 5 of Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Exit 4 of Roppongi-itchome Station on the Namboku Line
Toranomon Hills: Thursday, November 12 – Friday, December 25 (the Station Atrium display Tuesday, November 24 – Friday, December 25, planned). Hours not yet announced. Directly connected to Toranomon Hills Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toranomon Station on the Ginza Line
ARK Hills: Saturday, November 7 – Friday, December 25 (planned). Lighting hours: ARK Hills 8:00–23:30, ARK Hills South Tower 7:00–25:00
Admission: Not listed in the press materials for any of them

Omotesando Illumination 2026 from December 1 (planned)

Mori Building’s announcement introduces “Omotesando Illumination 2026” in its section on Omotesando Hills. It decorates the zelkova trees from the Jingumae intersection to the Omotesando intersection, and both the dates and lighting hours are described as planned. Sponsors, the number of bulbs and the color of the lights are not listed in the press materials as of October 19.

Dates: Tuesday, December 1 – Friday, December 25, 2026 (planned)
Lighting hours: Sunset to 22:00 (planned)
Location: The zelkova trees of Omotesando (Jingumae intersection to Omotesando intersection)
Admission: Not listed in the press materials

How to plan a tour

Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown are both directly connected to Roppongi Station. As the market is open until 21:00, Keyakizaka until 22:00, and Midtown and the Mohri Garden until 23:00, it is easy to visit the market in the evening and then the illuminations at night. Midtown’s soap bubbles and Omotesando (planned) overlap from Tuesday, December 1 to Sunday, December 20. Details for each Hills are scheduled to be released on the special website in stages from October 19 to 23.

*Information as of October 19, 2026. Please check the official websites for the latest information.

Frequently asked questions

Can they be seen for free?

Tokyo Midtown has announced that the illuminations, tree and Light Promenade are free. For Mori Building’s Hills and Omotesando, prices are not listed in the press materials as of October 19.

Which can be seen after December 26?

Roppongi Hills’ 66 Plaza until Sunday, December 27, and Midtown’s Light Promenade until Tuesday, February 23, 2027 (national holiday). Marunouchi Illumination 2026 continues until Sunday, February 14, 2027. Other events in the Kanto region are introduced in [2026–2027] Winter Illuminations in Tokyo and the Kanto Region.

*Top image: “Keyakizaka Illumination” (a previous year) (from a press release by Mori Building Co., Ltd.)

*This article was compiled by the TOKYO ART SPHERE editorial team based on press materials from Mori Building Co., Ltd. (September 30, 2026) and Tokyo Midtown Management Co., Ltd. (October 7, 2026) and information on each facility’s official website.

Text: TOKYO ART SPHERE Editorial Team