Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination

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Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination

Shibuya's iconic illumination event is back, and this year it features the debut of "Blue Cave - THE SNOW DOME."

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The Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination, a romantic blue light illumination extending about 800 meters from Shibuya's Park Street to the Zelkova trees of Yoyogi Park, creates a magical atmosphere for the Christmas season. Starting in Nakameguro in 2014 and moving to Shibuya in 2016, excluding the years 2015, 2020, and 2021 when the event was not held, it has been a popular event attracting over 15 million visitors in total.

The event's name is inspired by the famous tourist spot in Capri, Italy, known for its sea cave where the water appears to glow blue. The approximately 600,000 blue lights create a space as enchanting as the actual cave. The venue is a stunning sight, with 67 trees along Shibuya Koen-dori and 60 trees along the Keyaki Namiki in Yoyogi Park, each adorned with 5,000 sparkling bulbs.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event, and to celebrate, the Yoyogi Park Keyaki Namiki venue will feature a giant illuminated spherical balloon called "Blue Cave – THE SNOW DOME." The balloon displays visuals inspired by a snow dome, adding a magical touch to the Christmas season.

Highlights

  • An illumination event held between Shibuya Park Street and the Zelkova trees of Yoyogi Park.
  • 600,000 blue lights create a fantastical atmosphere.
  • Over 15 million cumulative visitors in the past.
  • This milestone 10th anniversary features the debut of a giant spherical balloon, "Blue Cave – THE SNOW DOME."

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  • Celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary, this event has become a beloved winter tradition in Shibuya.

    Celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary, this event has become a beloved winter tradition in Shibuya.

  • Scheduled to take place from December 6 (Fri) to December 25 (Wed), 2024.

    Scheduled to take place from December 6 (Fri) to December 25 (Wed), 2024.

  • Featuring the mesmerizing and grand "Blue Cave – THE SNOW DOME" with its awe-inspiring scale and enchanting presence.

    Featuring the mesmerizing and grand "Blue Cave – THE SNOW DOME" with its awe-inspiring scale and enchanting presence.

Reviews

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  • Hung Tuan

    當藍色的光芒反射在上面就好像一條藍色的河流, 隨著人群一起走就有如宣傳上所說的'走在銀河的錯覺,的確是,感覺超神祕。

  • 雪兒

    兩旁路樹上的藍色燈光不僅是很美的裝飾,邊走路邊window shopping,好好感受人潮的熱鬧,真的好有聖誕節的氣氛心情好愉悅~

Details

Name in Japanese
青の洞窟 SHIBUYA
Postal Code
150-0042
Address
Udagawacho to Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Schedule
December 6 (Fri) – December 25 (Wed), 2024, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Note: Event times and details are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances.
Access
10 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku station, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae <Harajuku> station
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)