Shinjuku Central Park in Tokyo will hold "TWINKLE PARK," an illumination event that lights up the park's symbol, the Niagara Falls (ナイアガラの滝), along with its plants and trees. The event runs from Saturday, November 28, 2026, to Monday, January 11, 2027 (a national holiday).
The venues are Chobo no Mori (眺望のもり) and Fun More Time Plaza (ファンモアタイムひろば). Rotating ground-projection illumination, glowing animals and many light bulbs on plants and trees wrap the park in light and create a fantastical space. A photo spot where visitors can take commemorative photos with Shinjuku's beautiful night view will also appear.
Event Details
- Dates: Saturday, November 28, 2026, to Monday, January 11, 2027 (national holiday)
- Lighting hours: 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Venues: Chobo no Mori (眺望のもり), Fun More Time Plaza (ファンモアタイムひろば)
Highlights
Niagara Falls (ナイアガラの滝), the symbol of Shinjuku Central Park
Light bulbs decorating the park
Illumination with movement
Rotating ground-projection illumination
Animals welcome visitors
Photos show last year's event.
Related Events
Candle Night 2026 @ Shinjuku Central Park
"Create, light up, and a special night begins" (創って、灯して、特別な夜が始まる). Visitors can light their own colored-in candle and make a lasting winter memory.
- Dates: Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Hours: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM (reception closes at 7:00 PM)
- Venue: Fun More Time Plaza (ファンモアタイムひろば), Shinjuku Central Park
Photo shows last year's event.
Christmas Concert
Visitors can enjoy Christmas music performed on tone chimes (トーンチャイム), known for their clear, bell-like sound. A total of eight Christmas-themed songs will be played.
- Dates: Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Performance times: 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM
- Venue: Fun More Time Plaza (ファンモアタイムひろば), Shinjuku Central Park
- Performers: Saturday, November 28: Tinker Bell Choir (ティンカーベルクワイア) / Sunday, November 29: Sylvester Bell Choir (シルベスターベルクワイア)
About Shinjuku Central Park
Shinjuku Central Park is the largest park run by Shinjuku Ward. The park has areas such as a lawn plaza (芝生広場), Chobo no Mori (眺望のもり), where visitors can take in a panoramic view of the Shinjuku sub-center, and Hana no Mori (花のもり), where seasonal flowers can be enjoyed. The playground Chibikko Hiroba (ちびっこ広場) has play equipment such as a composite playset and a large slide.
- Address: 2-11-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
- Official website: https://shinjukuchuo-park.jp/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinjukuchuopark/
