Winter Holidays in Tokyo
Hello, travelers! This is Kumi. Welcome to the Picturesque Japan Blog, where we’ll share insights about the Year-End and New Year in Tokyo. For the Japanese, welcoming the New Year is a special occasion. Many public facilities close from December 29 or 30 through January 3 or 4, and many shops are closed on January 1. Temples and shrines become extremely crowded, and a popular tradition is to catch the first sunrise of the year. Here’s some information about popular spots during the 2024/2025 festive season. --- Popular Sites --- Hamarikyu Gardens : closed Dec 29 - Jan 1 Imperial Palace East Gardens : closed Dec 27 -Jan 3 Tokyo National Museum : closed Dec 23 to Jan 1 Tokyo Tower : Sunrise special tickets are required from 6am to 8:30am on Jan 1 Regular entry is 9am - 11pm every day * No countdown event . The lights will be off at 11pm on New Year's Eve and will turn on at 4am. Tokyo Sky Tree : open 9am - 10pm from Dec 28 to 31 open 8am - 10pm on Jan 1 to 3 *Happy New Year lights w...