Shinjuku Minami Lumi Winter Illumination 2024-2025

Winter Illumination at Shinjuku Station South Exit: Shinjuku Southern Terrace, Suica Penguin Square, Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square and more

Light-up events became a winter tradition in Japan, and beautiful winter lights can be enjoyed at many locations during the season. Especially in Tokyo, a large number of illumination events are held at districts and facilities across the city and some of them draw a large crowds such as Shibuya Blue Cave and Roppongi Hills.

One of the most popular winter illumination events in Tokyo, “Shinjuku Minami Lumi” will be held in Shinjuku this winter from mid November till mid February next year. Romantic illuminations can be enjoyed at several locations in the area across JR Shinjuku Station south exit including Shinjuku Southern Terrace, Suica Penguin Square and Shinjuku MAYNDS Tower.

During the event, a variety of illumination can be enjoyed at several venues around Shinjuku Station south exit, such as a colourful illumination at Shinjuku Southern Terrace, a welcome gate at Suica Penguin Square where you will be greeted by adorable penguins  right in front of the exit, and decorated Christmas trees at Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square, Shinjuku MAYNDS Tower and Shinjuku Miraina Tower.

-Shinjuku Minami Lumi

Map: https://bit.ly/3n6Ef3v

Access: Short Walk from Shinjuku Station South Exit

Date: 15 November 2024 to 14 February 2025

Hours: 17:00〜24:00


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