What are the opening hours of Shimbashi Illumination 2026?

17:00–23:00; Dec 31 (Thu): 17:00–26:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

Where is Shimbashi Illumination 2026 and what is the nearest station?

It is held at SL Plaza, Shimbashi Station. The nearest station is Shimbashi Sta..

Festivals & local events · FreeNov 5 (Thu) – Jan 9 (Sat)

Shimbashi Illumination 2026

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Shimbashi

SL Plaza, Shimbashi Station

Japanese title: 2026新橋イルミネーション

Dates: Nov 5 (Thu) – Jan 9 (Sat)
Hours: 17:00–23:00; Dec 31 (Thu): 17:00–26:00
Price: Free
Where: SL Plaza, Shimbashi Station (Shimbashi Sta.)

Check the official page (Japanese)

Also bookable nearby: Tsukiji food and walking tour on Klook →PR

One more nearby todayThe Design of Yoshida Shoya: The Future Envisioned by the New Mingei Movement
0.3 km, about 4 min on foot from here · 10:00–18:00 More on KyochikaThis weekend: 224 more · Festivals Picked by KyochikaThis weekend, Nov 14 (Sat) & 15 (Sun) — picked by Kyochika
5 pm: the Baccarat chandelier lights up for the season / Ice skating on a Ginza rooftop / About 110 works from the Musée d’Orsay, opening day

Good to know

Open until23:00from 17:00

PriceFree

Lights around the SL steam locomotive plaza at JR Shimbashi Station's Hibiya exit, 17:00–23:00 (until 2:00 on New Year's Eve).

Dates: Nov 5 (Thu) – Jan 9 (Sat)
Time: 17:00–23:00; Dec 31 (Thu): 17:00–26:00
Price: Free
Venue: SL Plaza, Shimbashi Station
Nearest station: Shimbashi Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

Check the official page (Japanese)Open in Google Maps

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Today, also nearby

Open Today, within walking distance

Art exhibitionsThe Design of Yoshida Shoya: The Future Envisioned by the New Mingei MovementShimbashi · 0.3 km, about 4 min on foot from here · 10:00–18:00

Art exhibitionsShogo Kariyazaki: Small Arrangements in His Vase Collection (40th Anniversary, 3rd edition)Shimbashi · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · 10:00–17:00

Art exhibitions · FreeImawa Itsu no Koto ka: Komura Settai and Takuro TamayamaShimbashi · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · 11:00–19:00

Food eventsMilky Strawberry Afternoon Tea (Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo)Ginza · 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot from here · 12:00–21:30

Distance from major stations

From Shimbashi: right there
From Onarimon: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Toranomon: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Toranomon-Hills: 0.8 km, about 14 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

Nihonshu Hitomeguri – Shimbashi 2026MEETING SPACE AP Shimbashi (Shimbashi Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Dec 12 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun)
The Design of Yoshida Shoya: The Future Envisioned by the New Mingei MovementPanasonic Shiodome Museum of Art (Shimbashi Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Oct 15 (Thu) – Dec 20 (Sun)
Conrad Tokyo Countdown Party 2026-2027 (TwentyEight / China Blue)Conrad Tokyo 28F (TwentyEight / China Blue) (Shimbashi Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Dec 31 (Thu)
Shogo Kariyazaki: Small Arrangements in His Vase Collection (40th Anniversary, 3rd edition)Shogo Kariyazaki Flower School, Ginza (Dai-7 Central Bldg. 4F-A) (Shimbashi Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Nov 5 (Thu) – Nov 16 (Mon)
Collage Festive Weekend Brunch (Conrad Tokyo)Conrad Tokyo 28F, Collage (Shimbashi Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 27 (Sun)
TwentyEight Christmas with live music (Conrad Tokyo)Conrad Tokyo 28F, TwentyEight (Shimbashi Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Dec 24 (Thu) – Dec 25 (Fri)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

牛庵Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 23, 2026) · about 11 min walk from the venueMap Episode notes (Japanese page)
あなご屋銀座ひらいFeatured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 23, 2026) · about 13 min walk from the venueMap Episode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Restaurants Cafes Halal food Dog-friendly cafes

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

When is Shimbashi Illumination 2026?: Nov 5 (Thu) – Jan 9 (Sat)
What are the opening hours of Shimbashi Illumination 2026?: 17:00–23:00; Dec 31 (Thu): 17:00–26:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Shimbashi Illumination 2026 cost?: Free
Where is Shimbashi Illumination 2026 and what is the nearest station?: It is held at SL Plaza, Shimbashi Station. The nearest station is Shimbashi Sta..

Where to next

Nearby, within the next week

Festivals & local eventsRooftop Star Skating Rink (GINZA SIX XMAS 2026)Ginza · 0.7 km · Nov 14 (Sat) – Feb 14 (Sun)

Festivals & local eventsTORANOMON HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026 "COSMIC HOLIDAY"Toranomon-Hills · 0.8 km · Nov 12 (Thu) – Dec 25 (Fri)

Festivals & local events · FreeFloat Down with Air Power! Parachute Craft (Minato Science Museum)Toranomon · 1.0 km · Nov 14 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun)

Festivals & local eventsMake Glowing Slime! (Minato City Science Museum)Toranomon · 1.0 km · Nov 15 (Sun)

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Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

We list events we could confirm on the official page or official Instagram of the venue or organiser. Details can change, tickets sell out and venues close, so check the official page before you go. Distances are straight-line and travel times are rough estimates. Photos show the venue or its surroundings, not the event itself. Titles and descriptions are our own translations from Japanese. This site contains affiliate links (ads).