Hotels near Keyakizaka Illumination

Keyakizaka-dori is a 400-metre street at the foot of Roppongi Hills, lined with zelkova trees that are wrapped in white and blue LEDs every winter. The display usually runs from early November until 25 December, and the view down the slope frames the red-and-white Tokyo Tower perfectly. It is one of the most photographed Christmas illuminations in Tokyo, and entry is free.

Roppongi Hills itself is worth an hour. The Tokyo City View observation deck on the 52nd floor of Mori Tower looks over the whole city, and on clear December days you can sometimes see Mount Fuji before sunset. The surrounding complex has cafes, a cinema and the Mori Art Museum, which stays open late on most nights.

Pro Tip: For the classic shot of the lights with Tokyo Tower, stand on the pedestrian bridge at the top of Keyakizaka. Go on a weeknight around 17:00, before the after-work crowds arrive.