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This New Year: Tokyo Area Events For Dec. 25, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024

Here's To Another Savvy Year!

By The Savvy Team |
December 25, 2023 |
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Now that the bonenkai are (almost) 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 2023 and an awesome beginning of 2024 for those staying in Tokyo for the holidays.

Thank you a million times for your continued support in 2023 and we hope to see you again next year!

Year End Events

Lots To Eat

Grand Hyatt's Festive New Year Lunch & Dinner

Celebrate the New Year by devouring a traditional New Year 'osechi' feast and more at the Grand Hyatt. All seven of their restaurants will be offering beautiful lunch and dinner courses with their own touch of variety.

Date: SAT, DEC. 30 - WED, JAN. 3, 2024
Time: VARIED
Location: GRAND HYATT TOKYO HOTEL, 6-10-3 ROPPONGI, MINATO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: VARIED
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Kanpai!

Countdown Party at Maduro

Countdown the New Year while enjoying a free-flow of Louis Roederer Cristal to go with your with Oscietra Caviar. With live jazz performances to boot, bring in the 2024 in style.

Date: SUN Dec. 31, 2024
Time: 11 P.M. - 1 A.M.
Location: 6−10−3 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FROM ¥55,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Move to the Rhythm

Womb New Year Countdown Party

Take the party into 2024 with a night out at Womb. Wear your best outfit, bring your girl friends and hit the town. Dance to the best of electronic dance music and enjoy world-class sound system, lighting, lasers, LED giant 3-sided screen.

Date: SUN DEC. 31, 2023
Time: 10 P.M. ONWARDS
Location: 2-16 Maruyamacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FROM ¥6,500
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, TOURISTS

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Fun for the Whole Family

Happy New Year Tokyo

An event designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, Happy New Year Tokyo is a free New Years gathering by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Look forward to appearances by Sanrio characters like Piko Taro and Hello Kitty and a light display using projection mapping. The event highlight includes the launching of lanterns containing wishes for the future.

Date: SUN Dec. 31, 2023
Time: 6:20 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Location: Tokyo Prefecture Hall Civic Plaza, 2-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, TOURISTS

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Dance, Dance, Dance

Liquid Room New Year Party 2024

Can't get enough of electronic music? Start the night early and head to Liquid Room in Shibuya. Dance to beats by DJs Takkyu Ishino, Ichiro Yamaguchi and Keiichi Ejima to name a few. All you need to do is bring your best pair of dancing shoes to ring in the New Year.

Date: SUN DEC. 31, 2023
Time: FROM 8 P.M.
Location: 3-16-6 Higashi, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FROM ¥6,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, TOURISTS

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New Year Events

Celebrating the New Year

Japanese New Years Events at New Hotel Otani

For guests staying over at the New Hotel Otani, look forward to a handful of traditional Japanese New Years activities! From a New Years eve gala to lion dancing and tea ceremonies. Experience the best of Japanese New Years traditions with your loved ones.

Date: SUN DEC. 31, 2023 - WED JAN. 3, 2024
Time: VARIOUS
Location: 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: VARIOUS
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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Classical New Beginning

New Year Concert 2024

The program will feature performances of Josef Strauss's Feuerfest! J. Strauss II, Haydn (Hoffman)'s Flute Concerto and Yuzo Toyama's Rhapsody for Orchestra. The performance will be conducted by special guests include Kazuki Wada, Hiroki Shinno and Miki Imai.

Date: WED, JAN. 3, 2024
Time: FROM 2 P.M. (SEATING FROM 1 P.M.)
Location: Sumida Triphony Hall, 1-2-3 Kinshi, Sumida City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥1,000–¥8,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: CLASSICAL MUSIC LOVERS

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Akemashite Omedeto

New Year’s Kabuki Performance

Here’s an alternative way to celebrate the new year. Enjoy a mesmerizing Kabuki dance and music recital with this unique event. A great way to start your new year in a very traditional Japanese way!

Date: MON, JAN. 1, 2024
Time: FROM 12 P.M.
Location: CERULEAN TOWER TOKYU HOTEL B2, 26-1 SAKURAGAOKACHO, SHIBUYA, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥3,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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New Year, New Musical

New Years Musical Concert 2024

The Theatre Orb invites all to a perfect occasion to celebrate a joyful start to the New Year! This star-studded concert featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Ben Crawford, Telly Leung and Kerry Ellis will offer iconic musical numbers performed by top-class singers and actors.

Date: Sat, Jan. 6-Mon, Jan. 8, 2024
Time: FROM 1 P.M. OR 5 P.M.
Location: TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥5,500-¥12,000 (¥4,800 FOR UNDER 25)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, DATES, FRIENDS, FAMILY

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Year Of The Rabbit

New Year's Card (Nengajo) Exhibition

A beautiful display of new year greeting cards sent in from all over Japan will be exhibited to celebrate the new year. Each piece, made by children and adults, is unique and touched by a very creative artistic taste (as far as we can tell). During the exhibition period, there will also be an art event of Japanese lifestyle and culture.

Date: SUN, JAN. 7-SUN, JAN. 14, 2024
Time: 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
Location: ATLIA KAWAGUCHI MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY, 1-76 NAMIKI MOTOMACHI, KAWAGUCHI-SHI, SAITAMA - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, COUPLES, FRIENDS, ARTISTS

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Slide Your Way

Ice Skating at Tokyo Midtown

The outdoor ice skating rink at Tokyo Midtown is one of the largest in the city, with a capacity of 210 people. It’s perfect for beginners and advanced skaters alike, and children are welcome, making this a great family outing right in the center of the city. For a fun, romantic date option head to the rink after 5 p.m., when the lights on the surrounding trees are switched on.

Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB 25, 2024
Time: 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
Location: TOKYO MIDTOWN (GRASS SQUARE), 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: WEEKDAY: ¥1,800 (ADULT), ¥1,100 (CHILD) WEEKEND: ¥2,500 (ADULT), ¥2,000 (CHILD)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Shining, Shimmering, Splendid

Blue Earth Garden

Bright illuminations in Saitama will add some extra holiday spirit to your Christmas gift shopping. What makes this market unique — other than the high-quality European-style goods and food — is the candle-making experience and teddy bear museum. A fun day out for all the family.

Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 2, 2024
Time: 5 P.M.-12 A.M. (ILLUMINATION LIGHT UP)
Location: KEYAKI SQUARE 2F, SAITAMA SUPER ARENA, 10 SHINTOSHIN, CHUO, SAITAMA - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES

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All Of The Lights

Tokyo Mega Illumination Tunnel

Spend an evening at one of Tokyo's best illumination or light up events with your family and friends. Topping the charts for two consecutive years in a row, the Tokyo Mega Illumination has tons of great eats and photo spots.

Date: SAT, NOV. 11, 2023 - MON, JAN. 8, 2024
Time: 4:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location: 2-1-2 KatsushimaShinagawa City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FROM ¥1,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMERS

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Have a happy ending to 2023 and an awesome start to 2024! With much love from The Savvy Team. X

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