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 2022 and an awesome beginning of 2023 for those staying in Tokyo for the holidays. Thank you a million times for your continued support in 2022 and we hope to see you again next year!
Year End Events
Itadakimasu 2023
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-¥68,000 CANAPES & CHAMPAGNE: ¥30,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
Classy Time
2022 Countdown Lounge at Park Hyatt Tokyo
The Park Hyatt Tokyo will host a major countdown party at its classy hotel bar. Celebrate the end of the year with glasses of champagne, cocktails and canapés while listening to great performances by Alexander LP & Puros Habanos. Take our word for it — the breathtaking panoramic Tokyo night lights will make the end of 2022 an unforgettable one.
Date: Sat, Dec. 31, 2022
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Location: Park Hyatt Tokyo, The Peak Lounge & Bar 41F, 3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Fee: ¥27,500
Info: 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: FRI, DEC. 30 - TUE, JAN. 3, 2023
Time: VARIED
Location: GRAND HYATT TOKYO HOTEL, 6-10-3 ROPPONGI, MINATO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: VARIED
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS
A Night to Remember
New Year Celebration Dinner
Welcome in the New Year with a decadent six course meal at The Tavern Grill & Lounge at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills. Featuring a menu serving up a variety of cuisine, highlights include a premium grilled Japanese beef tenderloin, Champagne sorbet and Herb Garden Salad.
Date: Dec. 31, 2022 - Sun Jan. 1, 2023
Time: First Seating: From 6 p.m. Second Seating: From 8 p.m.
Location: 1−23−4, Andaz Tokyo Hotel, Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥22,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FOODIES
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 2023 in style.
Date: Dec. 31, 2022
Time: 10:30 P.M. - 12:30 A.M.
Location: 6−10−3 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥82,500
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
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. 13, 2023
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
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. 9, 2022
Time: 10 A.M.-8:30 P.M.
Location: YOMIYURILAND, 4015-1 YANOKUCHI, INAGI, TOKYO - Map
Fee: NIGHT PASS: ¥1,800 (ADULTS) ¥500-800 (CHILD)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Winter Lights
Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination
Tokyo Dome City is decorated in beautiful LED lights with illumination attraction resembling the Edo period and the essence of Japan. It's never too early to marvel at the sparkling lights with your loved ones!
Date: FRI, NOV.5 - MON, FEB. 28, 2023
Time: 5 P.M. TO 12 A.M.
Location: TOKYO DOME CITY, 1-3 KORAKU, BUNKYO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMMERS
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 26, 2023
Time: 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
Location: TOKYO MIDTOWN (GRASS SQUARE), 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: WEEKDAY: ¥2,100 (ADULT), ¥1,600 (CHILD) WEEKEND: ¥2,500 (ADULT), ¥2,000 (CHILD)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
New Year Events
Classical New Beginning
New Year Concert 2023
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: ¥1,000–¥8,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: CLASSICAL MUSIC LOVERS
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: SUN, JAN. 1-MON, JAN. 2, 2023
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
New Year, New Musical
New Years Musical Concert 2023
The Theatre Orb invites all to a perfect occasion to celebrate a joyful start to the New Year! This star-studded concert featuring Ben Forster, Adam Jacobs, Rachel Tucker and Kiho Maayawill offer iconic musical numbers performed by top-class singers and actors from Broadway and West End.
Date: Sat, Jan. 7-Mon, Jan. 9, 2023
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-¥12,800 (¥4,800 FOR UNDER 25)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, DATES, FRIENDS, FAMILY
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: SAT, JAN. 7-SUN, JAN. 22, 2023
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
Have a happy ending to 2022 and an awesome start to 2023! With much love from The Savvy Team. X
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