Tokyo Midtown

Tokyo Midtown is looking very festive for Christmas this year, with 240,000 bubble lights lined up along the 80m-long walkway in front of 21_21 Design Sight. Depicting a Christmas townscape enveloped in gold, the lights gradually shift to an icy blue hue to evoke a beautiful snowscape as it begins to snow. The trees flanking the street at Midtown Garden Plaza are also decked out in champagne gold lights.  While you're there, don't miss the return of the beloved fir Christmas tree at the Midtown Garden, beautifully decorated with mirrored ornaments and elegant gold and red decorations. There are more festive lights in Tokyo Midtown, including a chandelier-like installation inspired by icicles. For those looking to get active, the shopping centre has put up an ice skating rink until February 24. The lights at Tokyo Midtown come on daily from 5pm to 11pm.

This large ice skating rink in Tokyo Midtown’s garden area is surrounded by greenery, but if you go skating in the evening, you'll also get the added scenery of pretty illuminations and a view of the lit-up Tokyo Tower. Wearing gloves is mandatory, so if you want to avoid paying extra for a pair (¥300) sold on site, make sure to bring your own. The admission ticket includes skate rental, plus a free helmet rental this year. The ice rink will close if temperatures are too warm, so make sure to check the website before heading over. The ice rink is open daily from 11am-9pm, and the last entry is 8pm (closed on Jan 1).