Illustration of glowing trees reflected in a lake with visitors watching from a small footbridge (Tokyo Mega Illumination)
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Tokyo Mega Illumination

Visitors can wander through illuminated displays across the spacious racecourse grounds, including the 100-meter-long Edo Cherry Blossom Tunnel, the giant Mega Tree, and an aurora forest. Guests can watch synchronized fountain shows, interact with miniature horses and ponies, and experience interactive light projections. The venue also offers photo opportunities with horses and carriages, alongside dining options like horseshoe-shaped churros and beef offal stew.

Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Generally 4:30 PM–9:00 PM; last entry 8:00 PM. Opening hours may change.

Ages

All ages (preschool children free)

Neighborhood

Katsushima

Food & Drink

The event promotes restaurants and menus, substantial gourmet options, and a BBQ-and-admission-ticket set plan.

Parking

Parking is available for 700 vehicles. Standard cars cost 2,000 yen/day, large vehicles 6,000 yen/day, and motorcycles 500 yen/day. Parking is generally open from 30 minutes before opening until 30 minutes after closing; last entry is 7:50 PM. Bicycle parking is free.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible with lifters at stairs and free wheelchair rentals available on-site.

Pets

Pets are not allowed except for assistance dogs.

Location

Oi Racecourse · 2-1-2 Katsushima, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and fans of large-scale illuminations

Vibe

Luminous and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets in advance, because they cost less and same-day sales can be suspended and entry restricted when it gets crowded.
  • Book pony riding ahead of time, since it only runs on weekends and holidays for a limited number of groups and costs extra.
  • Make sure your date isn't an Oi Racecourse race day or one of the closure weeks, because the illumination doesn't open on those days.
  • Take the Tokyo Monorail to Oi Keibajo-mae Station for a two-minute walk, or cycle in, since bicycle parking is free.
  • Bring your disability, rehabilitation or atomic bomb survivor certificate to the manned ticket counter to get the welfare discount for yourself and one caregiver.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Final season: this is the last chance to see the Edo Cherry Blossom Tunnel and Mega Tree before the event pauses for the racecourse redevelopment.
  • RODY collaboration returns for a fifth straight season.
  • Pony riding on weekends and holidays, for a limited number of groups, with advance booking and a fee separate from admission.
  • BBQ and admission ticket set plan, sold separately.
  • Welfare discount for the visitor and one caregiver, available at the manned ticket counter.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should we allow for a visit?

Plan on about an hour to an hour and a half to see the grounds.

Can kids ride the ponies?

Yes. Pony rides run on weekends and holidays for a limited number of groups. You need to book ahead, and the ride costs extra on top of the admission ticket.

Does it open when it rains?

Yes, it opens on rainy days. It may close in stormy weather that could put visitors at risk.

Can I bring my dog?

No. Pets aren't allowed, but assistance dogs are welcome.

Can I come in cosplay?

Cosplay costumes aren't allowed, except during cosplay events.

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