This New Year: Tokyo Area Events For Dec 25, 2019-Jan 5, 2020

Here's To Another Savvy Year!

By The Savvy Team |
December 25, 2019 |
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The bonenkai are over and the Christmas presents are unwrapped, so it's time to bid goodbye to anything work-related and get in the festive mood proper. Here is Savvy Tokyo's guide to a perfect end of 2019 and an awesome beginning of 2020 for those staying in Tokyo for the holidays. Thank you a million times for your continued support in 2019 and we hope to see you again next year!

End Of Year Events

Dance All Night Long

We Love 80s Disco

Our favorite 80s-themed international disco party is back—bigger and better than ever! The music-filled event welcomed over 1,200 guests last year in a dynamic 1,000 square-meter venue. Again, the venue will be decorated with glitter disco balls alongside other 1980s-style decor and will be serving up free-flowing drinks and snacks throughout the night. Renowned DJ Osshy, a pioneer of the 80s disco movement with more than 30 years of experience, will be spinning a lineup of the greatest 80s dance grooves!

Date: FRI, DEC. 27 2019
Time: 7:30 P.M. - 12 A.M. (LAST ADMISSION AT 11:30 P.M.)
Location: GRAND BALLROOM 3F, GRAND HYATT TOKYO HOTEL, 6-10-3 ROPPONGI, MINATO, TOKYO
Fee: ¥14,000 (INCLUDES SNACKS AND BEVERAGES)

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Colorful New Year

Rainbow Bridge Special Light Up

Come enjoy a special light-up event at Tokyo's iconic Rainbow Bridge. The best spot to view the light-up is by Decks Tokyo Beach in Daiba. You could spend the whole day here, shop during the day and then stop by a restaurant or bar with a view of the bridge at night. Sounds romantic, right?

Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, JAN. 5 2020
Time: SUNDOWN-SUNRISE
Location: DECKS TOKYO BEACH, 1-6-1 DAIBA, MINATO, TOKYO
Fee: FREE!

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The Classics

Classical Concert

Beethoven’s masterpiece, Symphony No.9, and Tchaikovsky’s Op.20 Swan Lake will be performed near the end of the year by the Ukrainian National Opera Orchestra, established in 1834. The performance will be conducted by Mikola Jajuula, a graduate of the Kiev National Conservatory of Music. A classy way to round out 2019.

Date: FRI, DEC 27 - MON, DEC. 30, 2019
Time: FROM 2 P.M. (FRI. FROM 7 P.M.)
Location: TOKYO BUNKA KAIKAN (DEC 27) YOKOHAMA MINATO MIRAI HALL (DEC 28) TOKYO OPERA CITY CONCERT HALL. (DEC 29-30)
Fee: FROM ¥7,000~¥11,000

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Kanpai!

Countdown Party at The Oak Door

Countdown to 2020 while sipping on some free-flowing premium champagne with all you can eat caviar and canapés. A special live show will be performed by an acclaimed artist, and guest DJs will also be spinning the latest hits throughout the night so you can party on into the new year like you mean it.

Date: TUE, DEC. 31, 2019
Time: 10:30 P.M. - 2 A.M.
Location: THE OAK DOOR BAR, GRAND HYATT TOKYO HOTEL, 6-10-3 ROPPONGI, MINATO, TOKYO
Fee: ¥11,857 (STANDING PLAN) ¥15,020 (COCKTAIL TABLE) ¥30,039 (BOOTH TABLE)

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Ride It Out

Joypolis Countdown Party

Odaiba’s futuristic amusement park, Joypolis, is celebrating the new year with a special countdown party featuring comedy guest lookalikes of famous Japanese celebrities. A new year’s lottery will also be held where you can win special prizes! All arcade games and amusement rides will also be available to enjoy throughout the night.

Date: TUE, DEC. 31, 2019
Time: FROM 11:15 P.M.
Location: DECKS TOKYO BEACH, 3-5F, 1-6-1 DAIBA, MINATO, TOKYO
Fee: 10 P.M. ENTRY ¥3,200 (ADULT) ¥2,200 (CHILD)

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High Above The Sea

Sky Circus Countdown Fes

Celebrate the beginning of 2020 while enjoying live performances and VR with a superb view from the 251-meter-high observation deck. Five different types of VR content will be free to experience, including being shot out of a cannon! The main stage will feature both music and comedy performances for guests to enjoy as well as a special magic stage.

Date: TUE, DEC. 31, 2019
Time: 8 P.M. - 1 A.M.
Location: SKY CIRCUS SUNSHINE OBSERVATION DECK, 3-1 HIGASHI IKEBUKURO, TOSHIMA, TOKYO
Fee: ¥3,200

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City Celebrations

Shibuya Countdown

You can celebrate your New Year at the most energetic district in Japan: The streets of Shibuya will be lit up with all sorts of year-end performances and fun. A fun, casual way to finish up the year-end and just go all out and party with loved ones! Be warned that it gets pretty crowded though!

Date: TUE, DEC. 31, 2019
Time: 10 P.M.- 1 A.M.
Location: SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE CROSSING, SHIBUYA, TOKYO
Fee: FREE!

Bottles Of Bubbly

Countdown Party at The Shangri-La

In an extravagant ballroom with a live band and DJ this countdown party at the stunning Shangri La Hotel will definitely be one to remember. Enjoy a choice of two free-flow champagne plans and a light buffet. Make sure to get into the black and gold theme by dressing up accordingly.

Date: TUE, DEC. 31, 2019
Time: 10 P.M.- 1 A.M.
Location: SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, BALLROOM 27F, 1-8-3 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA, TOKYO
Fee: ¥35,000 (VEUVE CLICQUOT FREE-FLOW) ¥60,000 (DOM PÉRIGNON FREE-FLOW)

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The Final Feast

New Year's Eve Dinner at The Peninsula

The Peninsula Tokyo will be serving up an exquisite five-course dinner to bid 2019 farewell. If you get the dinner course you will also have free access to the Peter Bar where free-flowing premium champagne, cocktails and canapés will be served up until midnight alongside soul, jazz and funk music mixed by internationally renowned DJ Julien Lebrun.

Date: TUE, DEC. 31, 2019
Time: 8 P.M.- 2 A.M.
Location: THE PENINSULA TOKYO 24F, 1-8-1 YURAKUCHO, CHIYODA, TOKYO
Fee: ¥50,000 (DINNER) ¥24,000 (PETER BAR)

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Casino Party

Countdown Celebration At Aman Tokyo

Aman Tokyo is celebrating the first new year of the Reiwa era with a touch of oh-so-Tokyo extravagance. After a grand dinner, the Lounge transforms into a casino, while beneath its extraordinary 30-meter-high ceiling, the Garden Lounge will play host to the highlight of the night—the countdown to 2020.

Date: TUE, DEC. 31, 2019
Time: FROM 9 P.M.
Location: THE OTEMACHI TOWER, 1-5-6 OTEMACHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
Fee: Fee ¥60,000 (DINNER)

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New Year Events

Good Morning, 2020!

First Sunrise & Hatsumode at Tokyo Tower

Observe the first 2020 sunrise over Tokyo Bay to commence the new year in happy spirits. The main deck of Tokyo Tower will be opening from 6 a.m., giving you plenty of time to find yourself a good spot to observe the sunrise, expected for 6:48 a.m. The first 60 guests have the opportunity to ascend 250 meters higher and enjoy a top deck tour for an extra fee! The first 2020 guest will also receive a free new year medal.

Date: WED, JAN. 1 2020
Time: FROM 6 A.M.
Location: TOKYO TOWER, 4-2-8 SHIBAKOEN, MINATO, TOKYO
Fee: ¥1,200 (ADULT) ¥700 (CHILD) ¥500 (BABY)

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Akemashite Omedeto

New Year’s Noh Performance

Here’s an alternative way to celebrate the new year. Enjoy a mesmerizing "Subayashi" flute performance and a "Sanbaso" celebratory dance recital with this unique event. A great way to start your new year in a very traditional Japanese way!

Date: WED, JAN. 1 2020
Time: FROM 12 P.M.
Location: CERULEAN TOWER TOKYU HOTEL B2, 26-1 SAKURAGAOKACHO, SHIBUYA, TOKYO
Fee: ¥3,000

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Zootopia

New Year Events at Ueno Zoo

Surround yourself with animal friends this new year at Ueno park zoo! A variety of presents will be given out throughout the day starting off with a nice warm disposable heat pack to keep your hands warm in the chilly weather. There will also be a number of festive performances and creative workshops all around the park along with the adorable animals. This is a great one if you've got kids in tow.

Date: THU, JAN. 2 - FRI, JAN. 3, 2020
Time: 9:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.
Location: UENO ZOO, 9-83, UENO PARK, TAITO, TOKYO
Fee: ¥600 (ADULT) ¥200 (STUDENT) ¥300 (SENIOR) FREE (CHILD)

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Have a happy ending to 2019 and an awesome start to 2020! With much love from The Savvy Team. X

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