The downtown area, where tradition and
innovation intersect, will be enveloped
in the gentle glow of bamboo lights

The ‘Bamboo Lantern Festival in East Tokyo’ event will illuminate the charming streets of Tokyo’s traditional downtown with the gentle glow of bamboo lights. Centered around SUMIDA RIVER WALK® and the Kitajukken River Terrace, visitors can enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of downtown Tokyo at night. During the event, a variety of related activities will be held, including a water concert in collaboration with the Sumida City Tourism Association, night cruises, bamboo light-making workshops, and a night marche featuring many local businesses

Bamboo Light-up Event

2024.11.7.(THU)〜 2025.1.31.(FRI)

Event time
17:00 〜 22:00
Water Concert and Night Cruise
Water Concert
・2024.11.9.(SAT)
Night Cruise
・2024.12.22.(SUN)
・2025.1.26.(SUN)

Kitajukken River Terrace
(Makura Bridge〜Genmori Bridge)

At the Kitajukken River Terrace, which was developed alongside Tokyo Mizumachi®, you can enjoy a relaxing time by the waterfront. Bamboo ball, set up along the approximately 200 meters from Makura Bridge to Genmori Bridge, create a magical scene as if they are floating in the air.

SUMIDA RIVER WALK

At SUMIDA RIVER WALK, a new pedestrian bridge connecting Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN®, visitors will be greeted by enchanting bamboo light installations with TOKYO SKYTREE® as the backdrop, along with an arch of bamboo lights adorning the bridge. Experience the new winter charm of SUMIDA RIVER WALK.

Ushijima Shrine

The bamboo light-up event at Ushijima Shrine, beloved by the local community, marks its third year and has become a winter tradition. The shrine will be decorated with bamboo lights, and the main hall will be illuminated with spotlights for a captivating display. Additionally, the Bamboo ball, which appear to float with TOKYO SKYTREE in the background, offer a perfect photo spot.

Tully’s Coffee Hanakawado
Sumida Park

Tully’s Coffee, located along the Sumida River, is a popular photo spot with TOKYO SKYTREE in the background. Along with the store’s recent renovation, bamboo light installations have been added, creating a new photo spot that beautifully illuminates the riverside during the winter.

TOKYO SKYTREE
5F exit floor

To ensure that guests who enjoy a stroll through the sky at the observation deck of TOKYO SKYTREE, the world’s tallest broadcasting tower, feel satisfied when they leave, a bamboo lantern object will be installed at the exit.
A fantastic bamboo lantern object sees off guests.

Water concert by members of the New Japan Philharmonic

A concert will be held on the water, with the river terrace lit up with bamboo lanterns as the audience seating. The sound of a string quartet will envelop the relaxing evening by the river.Enjoy the concert while taking a stroll with your family and friends.

Date and Time
2024.11.9.(SAT) 19:00〜19:30
Location
Kitajukken River Terrace
Performers
Violin:Sakiko Yabe、Marie Hirota  Viola:Yoichi Yoshitsuru  Cello:Samuel Ericsson
Note

Night Cruise Tour

This night-time content includes views of the bamboo lanterns set up at Kitajukken River Terrace and SUMIDA RIVER WALK, as well as the Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE areas from the boat. Enjoy an extraordinary 40-minute boat trip.

Date
2024.12.22.(SUN)
2025.1.26.(SUN)
Price
One Adult
(13 years and over)
: 2,500 yen(tax inc.)
Children
(4-12 years old)
: 1,500 yen(tax inc.)
Kids under 3 : Free
Place
Asakusa Nitenmon Pier
Koumebasi Pier
Time Zone
1st 17:00 Koumebasi Pier  → 17:30 Asakusa Nitenmon Pier
2nd 17:50 Asakusa Nitenmon Pier  → 18:20 Koumebasi Pier
3rd 19:00 Koumebasi Pier (Approximately 40 minutes round trip)
4th 20:00 Koumebasi Pier (Approximately 40 minutes round trip)
1st
17:00 Koumebasi Pier

17:30 Asakusa Nitenmon Pier

2nd
17:50 Asakusa Nitenmon Pier

18:20 Koumebasi Pier

3rd
19:00 Koumebasi Pier
(Approximately 40 minutes round trip)

4th
20:00 Koumebasi Pier
(Approximately 40 minutes round trip)

Bamboo lantern workshop

This is a bamboo lantern making workshop aimed primarily at elementary school students and above living in Sumida City.Each person will make two bamboo lanterns, one of which will be exhibited in Sumida Park.

Date and Time
2024.11.3.(SUN)・11.4.(MON)
Time Zone
1st 10:30 ~ 12:00
2nd 12:30 ~ 14:00
3rd 14:30 ~ 16:00
Place
Tobu Museum 1F Hall

Night Marche

We will hold a night market where many local restaurants and other businesses will exhibit. If you are coming to see the bamboo lantern illumination, please be sure to stop by.

Date and Time
2024 11.9.(SAT) 12.22.(SUN)
2025 1.26.(SUN)
Time Zone
15:00 ~ 20:00(Planned)
Place

November    
Kitajukken River Terrace (near Koumebashi Pier)

December/January 
Sumida Park Soyokaze Hiroba

Collab
Sumida Tourism Association

Free guided tour

In collaboration with Tokyo Localized, which provides guided walking tours of the city, we will be holding a free guided tour around the Asakusa to Sumida Park area, mainly for foreign visitors to Japan. In addition to enjoying the illuminated area along the Sumida River, this is a immersive tour where the guide will talk about Tokyo’s history and culture.

Date
November
8(Fri)・9(Sat)・15(Fri)・17(Sun)・22(Fri)・24(Sun)
December
1(Sun)・6(Fri)・13(Fri)・22(Sun)
January
17(Fri)・26(Sun)
Application
Please apply using the application form below.
https://www.tokyolocalized.com/asakusa-riverside-night-walking-tour

TOBE HOTEL LEVANT TOKYO 
Bamboo Light Garden

You can enjoy the “Bamboo Lights” produced by CHIKAKEN’s
Kenji MISHIRO with the TOKYO SKYTREE in the background.

Date and Time
2024.12.2.(MON)〜
Time Zone
17:30 ~ 22:00
Place
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo 6th floor

※ The date and time are subject to change. Please check the homepage below for details.
https://www.tobuhotel.co.jp/levant/plan/70930

Mr. Kenji Mishiro

CHIKAKEN is a group of creators led by Chika and Ken who studied together at Sojo University. The group specializes in the design, production and installation of Take-Akari, bamboo lights. Their work is inspired by the idea of ‘community development through festival’ advocated by their university professor Keiichi Uchimaru. Founded in April 2007 in Kumamoto, Japan, CHIKAKEN currently has five members and produces Take-Akari in various communities across Japan, creating ‘lightscapes’ and ‘stories’ unique to the region. Appearing on MBS TV’s “Jonetsu Tairiku” broadcast on November 5, 2023.

Tobu Skytree Line
10 minutes walk from Tokyo Skytree Station

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
7 minutes walk from Asakusa Station, Exit 5,
across the SUMIDA RIVER WALK

Toei Asakusa Line
4 minutes walk from A3 exit of Honjo Azumabashi Station
9 minutes walk from Asakusa Station, A5 exit,
across SUMIDA RIVER WALK

convenient discount tickets
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