Extensive experience in PR for commercial facilities! Nine must-see illuminations in Tokyo, Tokai, and Kansai for 2022—highlights introduced by the people in charge

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At SUNNY SIDE UP, we have a wide range of PR achievements for commercial facilities—far more than you can count on two hands.

With Christmas just around the corner, our PR team members are extremely busy with TV live broadcasts and wonderful holiday events! It would not be an exaggeration to say they are visiting illumination and Christmas promotion sites dozens of times more than usual…

We asked the PR representatives for these commercial facilities about the highlights of each facility’s illuminations and Christmas promotions!

Titled: “Here Are the Top Picks from Experienced Commercial Facility PR Pros! 7 Illuminations Christmas Promotions in Tokyo” plus a special feature: “2 Shining Holiday Events in Tokai Kansai”!

If you are unsure where to go out this winter, be sure to bookmark this 🎅⛄🎁
Now, let’s take a look in order of opening!

■ Tokyo Area

[Omotesando/Harajuku]
First renovation since opening—celebrating the 10th anniversary!
“Forest of Falling Stars” illumination, where shooting stars rain down

Starry Illuminations-OMOHARA Christmas illumination-
Period: Thursday, November 3, 2022 – Sunday, December 25, 2022
Hours: 17:00–22:00 *Uplights on from 16:00
Location: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, 6F rooftop terrace “Omohara no Mori”
Official website: https://omohara.tokyu-plaza.com/

★ Recommended comment from the person in charge ★
The “OMOHARA Christmas illumination,” which decorates the rooftop terrace “Omohara no Mori” surrounded by trees, has been loved every year for its bright, gentle lights that feel nostalgic and comforting. This year, to mark the 10th anniversary of Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, it has undergone its first renewal.The concept of the new illumination is “Forest of Falling Stars.” Please enjoy the fantastical glow of the illuminations on this open terrace surrounded by greenery!
(Asahina, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku PR Office)

[Odaiba]
Odaiba Illumination “YAKEI”
Odaiba illuminations shining against the night view of Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow Bridge

Odaiba Illumination “YAKEI”
Limited-time Daiba Memorial Tree and surrounding tree illuminations (Winter Ver.)
Period: Saturday, December 3, 2022 – Sunday, December 25, 2022
Hours: 17:00–24:00
Location: Decks Tokyo Beach
Official website: https://www.odaiba-decks.com/news/event/yakei.html

★ Recommended comment from the person in charge ★
The year-round “Odaiba Illumination ‘YAKEI’” transforms into a limited-time illumination from Saturday, December 3, 2022 to Sunday, December 25, 2022, in line with “Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2022.” You can enjoy a variety of spaces, including a romantic production with vivid, moving champagne gold, and combinations of blue and white that are characteristic of Decks Tokyo Beach. On Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25, we plan illuminations inspired by Christmas colors. Please enjoy this fantastical space!
(Shimbo, Decks Tokyo Beach PR Office)

[Shibuya]
A massive number of mirror balloons appear, reflecting the view in every direction—plus a light tree production reaching up to the sky!
SHIBUYA SKY winter-season special event “Sparkling View”

SHIBUYA SKY Sparkling View
Period: Thursday, November 17, 2022 – Sunday, December 25, 2022

Sparkling Balloon Corridor　
Hours: 10:00–22:30 (Last entry 21:20)
*Please check the official website for the latest opening hours.
*Anyone with a SHIBUYA SKY admission ticket for the event day or an annual passportmay view it.

Sparkling Light Tree Special Celebration
Times: 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30 / 22:00　
*Not available if the rooftop is closed due to severe weather.
Location: Shibuya Scramble Square 14F, 45F, 46F, and rooftop observation facility “SHIBUYA SKY”
Official website: https://www.shibuya-scramble-square.com/sky/sparkling_view/
Instagram　@shibuya_scramble_square

★ Recommended comment from the person in charge ★
Depending on the time of day, the natural light and the scenery reflected in the balloons create a space that feels like another world. It is packed with experiences that feel creative, such as the fusion of digital art and music, so if you are in Shibuya, please be sure to stop by SHIBUYA SKY.
(Yano, Shibuya Scramble Square PR Office)

[Daimon/Hamamatsucho, Takeshiba, Shibaura]
Enjoy “free time by the water” as you stroll through Daimon/Hamamatsucho, Takeshiba, and Shibaura
WATERS Takeshiba “COLORFUL WATERS” illumination now underway!

Image left: COLORFUL WATERS
Period: Friday, December 18, 2022 – Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Hours: 16:00–23:00
Location: Outdoor spaces within WATERS Takeshiba (courtyard + in front of the hotel)
Official website: https://waters-takeshiba.jp/news/event/20221110104000/
Instagram　@waters_takeshiba　Twitter @w_takeshiba

＜Other venues＞
Image upper right: “Heartwarming”
Period: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 – Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Hours: 16:00–22:00
Location: Takeshiba Street, 2F–6F Skip Terrace

Image middle right: Hi-NODE
Period: Mid-November 2022 (planned) – End of February 2023
Hours: 16:00–23:00 (planned)
Location: Hi-NODE TOKYO HiNODE PiER

Image lower right: TOKYO TOWER WINTER FANTASY 2022 – Tokyo City Candles –
Period: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 – Sunday, December 25, 2022
Hours: 16:00–23:00
Location: In front of the main entrance on the 1st floor of Tokyo Tower

★ Recommended comment from the person in charge ★
We are currently holding illuminations based on the concept of “COLORFUL WATERS.”As a production unique to WATERS Takeshiba, it expresses the “water surface.” You can enjoy a colorful space inspired by the many seas and lakes around the world…! In addition, with the aim of revitalizing circulation and creating vibrancy across the Daimon/Hamamatsucho, Takeshiba, and Shibaura areas, similar illumination initiatives are also being implemented.
(Uno, WATERS Takeshiba PR Office)

[Marunouchi]
A new eco-conscious resin skating rink debuts in front of Tokyo Station!
Ring toss of light, a merry-go-round, a street piano,plus a Christmas market and food trucks—plenty to enjoy!

Marunouchi Street Park 2022 Winter
Period: Thursday, December 1, 2022 – Sunday, December 25, 2022
Hours: 11:00–22:00
Location: Marunouchi Naka-dori (Special Ward Road Chisen No. 114 / in front of Marunouchi Building, Marunouchi 2-chome Building, and Marunouchi Park Building block) and Gyoko-dori (Tokyo Metropolitan Road 404)
Official website: https://marunouchi-streetpark.com
Instagram　@ligare_marunouchi　

Marunouchi Street Rink　
Hours: 11:00–21:30 (Last registration 20:20). Reservations are availablehere.
Location: Gyoko-dori

★ Recommended comment from the person in charge ★
“Marunouchi Street Park 2022 Winter” has expanded the area to include Gyoko-dori in front of Tokyo Station, making it the largest scale ever, with plenty of content to enjoy even outdoors in the cold. Among them, the eco-conscious skating rink “Marunouchi Street Rink,” appearing for the first time, can be enjoyed while viewing the beautiful illumination of Tokyo Station!
(Koichi, Otemachi–Marunouchi–Yurakucho Area Community Development PR Office)

[Ginza]
GINZA SIX Garden, the rooftop garden “closest to the stars” in Ginza
The “Rooftop Star Skating Rink,” a skating rink about 56 m above ground, debuts for the first time!

Rooftop Star Skating Rink
Period: Thursday, December 1, 2022 – Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Hours: Weekdays 12:00–20:00; weekends and holidays 11:00–20:00 (Last registration 19:00)
*From Saturday, December 24 to Wednesday, January 4, weekend/holiday hours apply.
*Saturday, December 31: 11:00–18:00 (Registration closes at 17:00)
*Closed on New Year’s Day
Location: GINZA SIX Garden (rooftop garden) water feature and lawn area
Official website: https://ginza6.tokyo/gsix2022/event_skatingrink
Instagram　@ginzasix_official　Twitter @ginzasix_jp　

★ Recommended comment from the person in charge ★
Because it uses resin rather than ice, it is an eco-friendly skating rink that does not require electricity. Even if you fall, your clothes will not get wet, so children can skate safely. This winter, please enjoy the skating rink in Ginza that is closest to the stars.
(Arakawa, GINZA SIX PR Office)

[Otemachi]
Enjoy a fantastical night created by illuminations decorating the trees and more than 200 lanterns

Otemachi One Garden
Period: Friday, December 16, 2022 – Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Hours: 17:00–23:00 *On Friday, December 16 only, lights will turn on around 18:00 due to the lighting ceremony
Location: Otemachi One Garden
Official website: https://otemachi-one.com/ /

★ Recommended comment from the person in charge ★
We will deliver a winter-only space where light and greenery come together. We will also exhibit a flower display approximately 3 m tall created by world-renowned flower artist Mr. Nicolai Bergmann. In this newly born garden in Otemachi, Tokyo, please enjoy a relaxing moment surrounded by nature.
(Yoshida, Otemachi One Garden PR Office)

■ Special Feature: Tokai Kansai Areas

[Aichi]
Approximately 610,000 blocks! One of the world’s largest LEGO Christmas trees creates a festive scene
Delivering a smile-filled Christmas: “BricXmas (Brick Christmas)”

BricXmas (Brick Christmas)
Period: Friday, November 18, 2022 – Sunday, December 25, 2022
Hours: 10:00–17:00 *Please check the official website, as opening hours vary by day.
Location: LEGOLAND Japan event venue “Christmas Town,” and others
Official website: https://www.legoland.jp/operation/seasonal-events/bricxmas/2022/
Instagram　@legolandjapanresort　Twitter　@LEGOLAND_Japan　

★ Recommended comment from the person in charge ★
One of the world’s largest, colorful LEGO Christmas trees—made with approximately 610,000 LEGO bricks—stands 10 m tall and 4 m wide, and is truly spectacular…!
Please come and visit the LEGO world of Christmas, which will excite not only children but adults as well.
(Matsuno, LEGOLAND Japan Resort PR Office)

[Kyoto]
Next-generation art project “NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO”
A collaboration with Kyoto’s children in the courtyard of ShinPuhKan, home to Ace Hotel Kyoto!

DANDELION PROJECT × Ace Hotel Kyoto @ ShinPuhKan
Period: Thursday, December 8, 2022 – Sunday, December 25, 2022
Hours: 17:00–21:00
Location: ShinPuhKan 1F Courtyard
Official website: https://naked.co.jp/works/16885/
Instagram　@naked_inc　Facebook　@NAKEDINC.official　Twitter　@naked_staff　YouTube　@NAKEDINC　

★ Recommended comment from the person in charge ★
This time, it is a triple collaboration between Ace Hotel and ShinPuhKan. It is also a collaborative work with the Art Club of Kyoto Oike Junior High School. This is the only place where you can see flowers drawn by the students with their “wish for peace” coloring the ground! Please experience this slightly different “DANDELION PROJECT,” created through Kyoto’s local connections, on site.
(Goto, NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO PR Office)

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There are still so many exciting events left this year that it feels like a joyful traffic jam of fun 🎄
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