Tokyo Mega Illumi: Your Complete Guide for Families, Friends, and Couples

If you’re going anyway, you’ll want to enjoy the travel time, too! For that, Tokyo Monorail is recommended.
Unlike regular trains, it runs at an elevated height, letting you enjoy sweeping city views from the windows.

The following prices apply to date-specified advance tickets and same-day tickets.

Open and closed days follow the operating calendar below.
Operating hours are, in principle, 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm, with last admission at 8:00 pm-plan enough time for your visit.

There are also ways to save-such as advance tickets and set tickets-so be sure to check the official website.

The Mega Illumi Show, held every 20 minutes, is a must-see!
Illuminations synchronized to music unfold across A RAINBOW FOUNTAIN BATHED IN LIGHT, GIANT TREE PLAYING WITH THE LIGHT, AURORA FOREST, and the Twinkle Light Show, moving from place to place.
When you arrive, make the Mega Illumi Show your first stop.

Only at Tokyo Mega Illumi can you enjoy illuminations together with horses!
At the Interaction Event, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, you can meet and take commemorative photos with miniature horses and ponies dressed in illuminated outfits or seasonal costumes.
From 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, watch miniature horses and ponies spend time freely in the “Pasture” up close.
On weekends and select days, the “Lead Horse and Fountain Show” features lead horses performing to music against a fantastical fountain backdrop-don’t miss it!
If you’re with children of elementary-school age or younger, try the pony riding experience; the pony carriage is also great fun for the whole family.
Both are offered on select days only, advance reservation required, and paid-reserve early on the official website.

Enjoy a wealth of scenes such as the “EDO CHERRY BLOSSOM TUNNEL,” a 100-meter tunnel of cherry-petal lights with lovely music; “Original Japanese Landscape,” expressing scenery close to the Japanese heart; and the “WISTERIA PERGOLA,” where purple art flowers cascade like a waterfall.

“What kind of display will we see next?” You can’t help but feel thrilled and excited!

In addition to illuminations and horse events, Tokyo Mega Illumi offers 11 eateries, so you can fully enjoy the food, too!
Stroll while snacking on “Horseshoe Churros” or “American Potatoes,” which come in two cuts with a variety of toppings,

…or fill up with the “Deluxe Meat Platter,” a set of Japanese beef steak, chicken confit, sausages, and potatoes.

There’s a full lineup of food to suit many situations.
Whether you want a light bite or a hearty meal, be sure to stop by the eateries on site!

Tokyo Mega Illumi also offers plenty of original goods featuring horse motifs.
From plush miniature horses to popular glowing keychains, horse lovers will be thrilled.
How about getting matching original goods as a winter keepsake?

As dusk falls, head first to the entrance “TWINKLE ROAD.”
Enjoy the bright music and sparkling lights as you move along.

After “TWINKLE ROAD,” you’ll reach the huge book object “NAKED BIG BOOK.”
Projection mapping that reacts to movement makes it a perfect photo spot to lift your spirits right after entry.

After photos, go to “L-WING.” Enjoy event-classic takoyaki and racecourse specialty motsu nikomi as you walk toward the infield area.

After a quick bite, pass through “TWINKLE TUNNEL EAST” to the “RADIANT JAPAN AREA.”

You’ll find many photo-worthy spots, such as the “EDO CHERRY BLOSSOM TUNNEL,” a 100-meter stretch of lighted cherry blossoms, the shimmering purple “WISTERIA PERGOLA,” and the romantic “ROSE GARDEN.”

After photos, enjoy the “Lead Horse and Fountain Show.”
The powerful fountains synchronized with light and music and the lead horses showing their skills are a must-see. *Weekends & select days only.

Then meet miniature horses and ponies in illuminated outfits or seasonal costumes.
Pet them and take commemorative photos for memories that will last.
Trying a pony ride is also recommended (select days only, advance reservation required, paid).
For a smiling time with everyone, ride the pony carriage (select days only, advance reservation required, paid).

If you’re hungry, head to the restaurant “STAR LIGHT.” The hearty “Deluxe Meat Platter” is a must-try.
Enjoy steak made with the rare Japanese-beef cut “Togarashi,” crisp-textured chicken confit, and springy sausages-a great menu for meat lovers!
After warming up with hot dishes and sweets, finish with some souvenir shopping.

Before you leave, check original goods at “L-WING.”
Glowing keychains and cute horse-themed items make perfect souvenirs.
Buy matching items with family or friends to make your Tokyo Mega Illumi memories even stronger.

Under the theme “Interaction with the Sea and Rivers,” you can see about 450 species at Shinagawa Aquarium.
The dolphin and seal performance shows up close are must-see.
There are also set tickets that offer a discount on admission to both Tokyo Mega Illumi and Shinagawa Aquarium-if you want to enjoy both, consider purchasing a set ticket.

A classic date spot, Tokyo Tower offers sweeping views of the metropolis from its observation deck.
From the 150 m Main Deck, enjoy 360-degree views over central Tokyo with a sense of depth and dynamism.
Don’t miss the Skywalk Window, a glass floor section where you can look straight down for a thrill you can’t feel in everyday life.
Like Shinagawa Aquarium, Tokyo Tower also offers a discount set ticket with Tokyo Mega Illumi.
If you want to enjoy Tokyo Tower as well, consider the set ticket for Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Mega Illumi.

Symphony Cruise tours Tokyo Bay on original routes for 50 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
Two ships operate-the Symphony Classica (capacity about 450) and Symphony Moderna (capacity about 600)-both restaurant ships serving authentic cuisine prepared entirely on board.
You can choose French, Italian, or sushi dining to match your preferences and occasion.