Until January 31, the district surrounding Tokyo Skytree Town and Asakusa is lighting up with ornate takeakari bamboo lanterns created by Chikaken, an company specialising in these unique Japanese lanterns. Many of their takeakari bamboo light creations have been featured at some of Japan’s popular illuminations including Hana Akari at Yomiuri Land and even at some of Tokyo’s hotels.
The Sumida River Walk bridge connecting Tokyo Mizumachi and Sumida Park is especially pretty, as it features a special installation with Tokyo SkyTree in the background. There’s another installation at the entrance of Sumida Park Soyokaze Plaza, made to celebrate the new Spacia X train, which was introduced in July. Ushijima Shrine is also lit up from 5pm to 10pm daily with bamboo lights as well as colourful takemari (round bamboo ornaments).
A pop-up night market is scheduled to take place on November 26, December 24 and January 28, serving warm meals and drinks to make your night strolls more comfortable.