This New Year: Tokyo Area Events For Dec 28, 2020-Jan 3, 2021
Here's To Another Savvy Year!
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 2020 and an awesome beginning of 2021 for those staying in Tokyo for the holidays. Thank you a million times for your continued support in 2020 and we hope to see you again next year!
Golden Party
Aman Tokyo's New Year's Eve Gala Dinner
Celebrate with a gala dinner that will mark the end of 2020 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 violin performances and magic shows as you feast for 2021.
- Date
- THU, DEC. 31, 2020
- Time
- FROM 5:30 P.M.
- Location
- THE OTEMACHI TOWER, 1-5-6 OTEMACHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥25,000 (DINNER), ¥15,000 (WINE PAIRING)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
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 2020, 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
- ¥35,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
High Above The Sea
First Sunrise 2021 Sunshine Observatory
Celebrate the beginning of 2020 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
- FRI, JAN. 1, 2021
- Time
- 6 A.M.-8 A.M.
- Location
- SKY CIRCUS SUNSHINE OBSERVATION DECK, 3-1 HIGASHI IKEBUKURO, TOSHIMA, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥3,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
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
- NOW THROUGH SUN, JAN. 3, 2021
- Time
- VARIED
- Location
- GRAND HYATT TOKYO HOTEL, 6-10-3 ROPPONGI, MINATO, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS
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
- FRI, JAN. 1 2021
- 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
Classical New Beginning
New Year Concert 2021
The program will feature performances of William Tell's "Swiss Army March", J. Strauss II, Popper's Hungarian Rhapsody and Yuzo Toyama's Rhapsody for Orchestra. The performance will be conducted by Nobuaki Nakata, a graduate of Toho Gakuen School of Music. A classy way to round out 2020.
- Date
- SUN, JAN. 3, 2021
- Time
- FROM 2 P.M. (SEATING FROM 1 P.M.)
- Location
- Sumida Triphony Hall, 1-2-3 Kinshi, Sumida City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥5,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CLASSICAL MUSIC LOVERS
Itadakimasu 2021
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 start off 2021.
- Date
- FRI, JAN. 1-11, 2021
- Time
- 6 P.M.- 10 P.M.
- Location
- THE PENINSULA TOKYO, 1-8-1 YURAKUCHO, CHIYODA, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥13,000 or ¥18,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
20th Anniversary
Shining Flyaway The Blue Forrest
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. 14 2021
- Time
- 5 P.M. TO 12 P.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
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, MARCH 1, 2020
- Time
- 11 A.M.-10 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO MIDTOWN (GRASS SQUARE), 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO, TOKYO
- Fee
- WEEKDAY: ¥2,000 (ADULT), ¥1,500 (CHILD) WEEKEND: ¥2,500 (ADULT), ¥2,000 (CHILD) (PRICES INCLUDE SKATE RENTAL AND COFFEE TICKET)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Resonance of Gold and Birthstone
Yomiuriland Jewellumination
Yomiuriland turns into a “jewellery fantasy” bringing together light, color and “brilliant” music. If originality isn’t enough to get you through the ticket gate, then a sunset or after dark gondola ride from Keio Yomiuriland Station to the theme park’s entrance should be. This is a really beautiful way to view this particular illumination, without the crowds and in some relative peace and quiet, before you get in amongst it. And the view from above is just breathtaking, especially watching the rides in operation under the twinkling night sky.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, APR. 4, 2021
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8:30 P.M.
- Location
- YOMIYURILAND, 4015-1 YANOKUCHI, INAGI, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- NIGHT PASS: ¥1,500 (ADULTS) ¥500-800 (CHILD)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
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