This New Year: Tokyo Area Events For Dec 27, 2021-Jan 9, 2022

Here's To Another Savvy Year!

By The Savvy Team |
December 27, 2021 |
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The online 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 2021 and an awesome beginning of 2022 for those staying in Tokyo for the holidays. Thank you a million times for your continued support in 2021 and we hope to see you again next year!

Classical New Beginning

New Year Concert 2022

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 guest Keitaro Harada. A classy way to round out 2021.

Date: MON, JAN. 3, 2022
Time: FROM 2 P.M. (SEATING FROM 1 P.M.)
Location: Sumida Triphony Hall, 1-2-3 Kinshi, Sumida City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥2,500–¥8,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: CLASSICAL MUSIC LOVERS

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High Above The Sea

First Sunrise 2022 Sunshine Observatory

Celebrate the beginning of 2022 with a superb view from the 251-meter-high Sunshine observation deck. Watch the magnificent view of Tokyo turn orange as the first sunrise of the year appears.

Date: SAT, JAN. 1, 2022
Time: 6 A.M.-8 A.M.
Location: SKY CIRCUS SUNSHINE OBSERVATION DECK, 3-1 HIGASHI IKEBUKURO, TOSHIMA, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥4,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS

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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: SAT, JAN. 1 2022
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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Dezomeshiki

The New Year’s Fire Review

The annual New Year’s Fire Review, called "Dezomeshiki," is a spectacular demonstration of fire and disaster prevention performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Fire Department. It features firefighting drills, rescue, first aid, a parade of firefighting equipment and other various performances. Some of the firefighting techniques date back to the Edo era (1603-1867). Men dressed as Edo era firemen will perform acrobatic stunts on top of bamboo ladders.

Date: THU, JAN. 6, 2022
Time: 9:30 A.M.-2 P.M.
Location: TOKYO BIG SIGHT, 3-11-1 ARIAKE, KOTO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, FRIENDS

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Year Of The Tiger

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. 23, 2022
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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New Year, New Musical

New Years Musical Concert 2022

The Theatre Orb invites all to a perfect occasion to celebrate a joyful start to the New Year! This star-studded concert featuring Manato Asaka, Mayuko Kominami, Chris Hart, Win Morisaki and Takanori Sato will offer iconic musical numbers performed by top-class singers and actors from Broadway and West End.

Date: SAT, JAN. 8-MON, JAN. 10, 2022
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: ¥6,800-¥12,800 (¥4,800 FOR UNDER 25)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, DATES, FRIENDS, FAMILY

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Itadakimasu 2022

New Year Course at The Peninsula

Perched high on the 24th floor with stellar views of Tokyo's Imperial Palace Gardens and Hibiya Park, The Peninsula Tokyo's Peter is a refreshing dining destination offering the Peninsula standards of sophistication in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Here they will be serving up an exquisite five-course dinner to bid 2021 farewell and ring in the New Year.

Date: FRI, DEC. 31, 2022
Time: 6 P.M.- 12 A.M.
Location: THE PENINSULA TOKYO, 1-8-1 YURAKUCHO, CHIYODA, TOKYO - Map
Fee: DINNER: ¥40,800, CANAPES & CHAMPAGNE: ¥30,800
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Golden Party

Aman Tokyo's New Year's Eve Gala Dinner

Celebrate with a gala dinner that will mark the end of 2021 at Aman Tokyo’s Italian restaurant, Alva. Spend the last night of the year in a chic and elegant gold-themed space with Venetian cuisine. Enjoy live opera performances and other shows as you feast for 2022.

Date: FRI, DEC. 31, 2021
Time: FROM 7 P.M.
Location: THE OTEMACHI TOWER, 1-5-6 OTEMACHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥160,000 (PER PERSON)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS

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In Piacere

Countdown Dinner at The Shangri-La

Meaning “pleasure” in Italian, Piacere delights the palates of discerning diners. The style, passion and creativity that Piacere epitomises are reflected in the creations of our chefs. To celebrate the end of 2021, Piacere is offering a special countdown New Years Eve dinner using special ingredients such as white truffle and Akikawa beef rib roast.

Date: THU, DEC. 31, 2020
Time: 10 P.M.- 1 A.M.
Location: SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, BALLROOM 27F, 1-8-3 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥38,500
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS

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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: THU, DEC. 30 - MON, JAN. 3, 2022
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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Simple And Stylish

Bunkamura Happy Holidays

Bunkamura will help make the Christmas and New Year home time even more enjoyable, and will provide gifts for the loved ones you couldn't see this year. There will also be special restaurant menus and special events too.

Date: NOW THROUGH FRI, JAN. 14, 2022
Time: VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
Location: BUNKAMURA THE MUSEUM, 2-24-1, DOGENZAKA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION

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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. 27, 2021
Time: 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
Location: TOKYO MIDTOWN (GRASS SQUARE), 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: WEEKDAY: ¥2,000 (ADULT), ¥1,500 (CHILD) WEEKEND: ¥2,500 (ADULT), ¥2,000 (CHILD) (PRICES INCLUDE SKATE RENTAL AND CAFE TICKET)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Savvy's Guide To A City Of Light

Check Out Tokyo’s Best Winter Illuminations

It’s that time of the year again when the whole of Tokyo is covered by stunning illuminations in all shapes and forms. See our top picks for this year.

Date: VARIOUS
Time: VARIOUS
Location: VARIOUS
Fee: VARIED
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FRIENDS, PHOTOGRAPHERS

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What are your plans for the New Year? If you’re organizing a fun or interesting event, or you know someone who is, contact us to get it listed!

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