Tokyo Midtown in Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo holds the Christmas event "MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026" from Thursday, November 26 to Friday, December 25, 2026. New this year is "MIDWINTER LOUNGE," an outdoor lounge where visitors can enjoy champagne, food, and sweets in a space surrounded by illumination.
The lounge has a deck about 1.5 m high that looks out over the illumination, as well as a standing area and a sofa seating area. Visitors can relax in a calm, upscale setting.
The menu to go with champagne and original cocktails includes "frites" (フリッツ), fried potatoes that originated in Belgium and have been gaining attention as a food trend. The frites are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, and come in three flavors. The menu also has warming soups and two parfaits made with strawberries and chocolate.
Inside the building, Christmas cakes, takeout food, and special dinner courses are also offered in stages from Thursday, November 26.
MIDWINTER LOUNGE Overview
- Dates: Thursday, November 26 to Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Hours: Weekdays 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM (last order 9:30 PM)
- Location: Midtown Garden, next to the lawn plaza (芝生広場)
- Admission: Paid. Only guests who purchase food or drinks can enter. Cash is not accepted
- Organizer: Tokyo Midtown
MIDWINTER LOUNGE Menu
Toast to the Illumination: Alcoholic and Soft Drinks for Winter Nights
The drink lineup includes glasses of champagne, original cocktails, and a fresh orange mimosa. Hot drinks such as wine, cocoa, and homemade lemonade are also available to warm up chilled visitors, so those who do not drink alcohol can enjoy the lounge as well.
- Moët & Chandon Moët Impérial, glass (left in the photo): ¥1,680. This champagne pairs well with everything from meals to desserts, and it is also available by the bottle.
- Original cocktail "Noel Supreme" (ノエルシュプリーム) (right in the photo): ¥1,500. A Bellini with the elegant aroma of peach and rosemary and delicately rising sparkling bubbles.
Frites, the Fried Potatoes From Belgium
Frites (フリッツ) are crispy and fragrant on the outside and fluffy inside, and they go well with champagne. They come in three flavors. Some flavors are also available in a small size, so takeout is possible.
- Classic Frites with Homemade Aioli & Fresh Herbs (right in the photo): Regular ¥990 / Small ¥750. A simple dish made with homemade aioli and fresh herbs, with pink pepper added as an accent.
- Classic Frites with Black Truffle Aioli & Parmigiano (lower left in the photo): Regular only, ¥1,450. Homemade aioli scented with black truffle, topped generously with freshly grated Parmigiano.
- Classic Frites with Homemade Pomodoro & Fresh Basil (upper left in the photo): Regular only, ¥1,250. A homemade pomodoro sauce with the savory flavor and mild acidity of tomatoes, with the fresh scent of basil added.
Warm Dishes for Winter: Red Wine Beef Stew and Spiny Lobster Bisque
- Beef Stew with Red Wine, with Baguette (right in the photo): ¥1,100. A rich beef stew made with tender beef slowly simmered in red wine and aromatic vegetables, served with a baguette.
- Ise-ebi (Japanese Spiny Lobster) Bisque Soup (left in the photo): ¥850. A creamy, full-bodied bisque that draws out the rich flavor and aroma of spiny lobster.
Two Parfaits for Christmas: Strawberry and Pistachio, and Chocolate
- Tochiaika (とちあいか) Strawberry, Pistachio, and Mascarpone Parfait (left in the photo): ¥1,250. A colorful parfait that layers the sweet-tart flavor of Tochiaika strawberries with the nutty aroma of pistachio and the richness of mascarpone.
- Fondant au Chocolat Parfait with Juniper Berry (right in the photo): ¥1,250. A rich fondant au chocolat paired with ice cream scented with juniper berries and spices, so visitors can enjoy warm, rich chocolate followed by a fresh aroma.
Photos are all for illustration and may differ from the actual way items are served. Prices include tax and are per glass or per item.
Three Areas: Deck, Sofa Seats, and Standing
MIDWINTER LOUNGE has three areas to suit different ways of spending time, including a deck area with a view over the illumination and a sofa seating area for relaxing.
Deck Area (Advance Reservations)
The deck area, about 1.5 m high, offers a view of the main illumination "MIDWINTER LIGHTS." Entry requires ordering the "MIDWINTER LOUNGE SET." It is also a good spot for photographing the dreamy soap bubble effect.
Reservation conditions: For guests who order the "MIDWINTER LOUNGE SET"
- MIDWINTER LOUNGE SET: ¥5,000 per set
- Deck area admission tickets for 2 people
- Classic Frites, half and half (homemade pomodoro & fresh basil / homemade aioli & fresh herbs)
- 2 glasses of Noel Supreme (ノエルシュプリーム), an original cocktail (can be changed to soft drinks)
- Time limit: 60 minutes
- Payment: On the day. Additional orders can be made on site
- Groups of 3 or more: Additional deck area admission tickets (¥1,000 per person) must be purchased on site. The deck area holds up to 4 people per reservation
Reservations can be checked at the link below. Same-day use may also be possible depending on the reservation situation.
https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/midwinter-lounge/reserve
Sofa Seat Area (Advance Reservations)
In the sofa seat area, visitors can relax with drinks and food in a space surrounded by the illumination. It is available only to guests who purchase a bottle of champagne.
Reservation conditions: For guests who purchase either of the following
- Required purchase:
- Moët & Chandon Moët Impérial, 1 bottle: ¥10,000
- Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial, 1 bottle: ¥15,000
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Capacity: Up to 4 people per reservation (one table)
- Payment: On the day. Additional orders can be made on site
Reservations can be checked at the link below. Same-day use may also be possible depending on the reservation situation.
https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/midwinter-lounge/reserve
Standing Area (No Reservation Required)
In the standing area, visitors can enjoy champagne and food bought at the kitchen cars while looking at the illumination in a casual way. It is easy to stop by for a meet-up or on the way home from work.
Kitchen Car Design
The kitchen cars are decorated with designs that express Tokyo's iconic night views using nothing but dots of round stickers. The DRINK car is designed around the beautiful cluster of buildings in Roppongi, and the FOOD car around the Rainbow Bridge as seen from Odaiba. The flat, surface-level texture unique to stickers overlaps with the superficial aloofness found in modern landscapes, and the work asks what beauty essentially is.
The designs are by the designer 大村雪乃, who was selected in the art competition "Tokyo Midtown Award 2012."
大村雪乃 was born in 1988. Known for a unique style of depicting night views with round stickers, the artist has held solo exhibitions at art museums around Japan. 大村雪乃 appears on the TV program 『プレバト!!』 as an instructor who judges round-sticker art, and shares the joy of self-expression through books and workshops.
Christmas at Home and in the Building
From Thursday, November 26, Tokyo Midtown also offers Christmas menus inside the building, rolling them out in stages.
Christmas Cakes
The lineup ranges from whole cakes for festive parties to cakes that can be bought without a reservation. The photo shows a cake from KINEEL.
Party Gourmet
The menu includes classic Christmas roast chicken and box sets filled with burritos and tacos that are fun to share with friends, suited to a Christmas party at home. The photo shows an item from TACO RiCO.
Details on the Christmas cakes and party gourmet are scheduled to be published on Tuesday, November 17.
https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/8167/
Restaurant Courses
Special courses available only in this season are on offer, from restaurants with seasonal winter menus to restaurants with views of the illumination. The photo shows a course at UNION SQUARE TOKYO. After a meal, a walk through Midtown Garden, where the illumination is beautiful, is also recommended.
Details on the restaurant courses are scheduled to be published on Tuesday, November 17.
https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/8168/
Limited-Time Shop: MAIAM WINES HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
"MAIAM WINES" fills wines carefully selected from makers across France into beautiful glass bottles that hold one glass (100 ml) each. The limited-time shop carries wine sets suited to Christmas gifts, as well as a variety of wines to enjoy as a treat for oneself.
- Dates: Thursday, December 3, 2026 to Monday, January 11, 2027 (national holiday)
- Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (may partly change during Christmas and the year-end and New Year holidays)
- Location: Galleria B1
- Phone: 090-9108-6463 (from Thursday, December 3)
MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026
Details on the whole event are scheduled to be published on Thursday, November 12.
https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/8187/
Good to Know
- Photos are for illustration. Menus may change.
- Prices include tax.
- Information is subject to change without notice.
- For the latest business information, check the official site. Business hours may change or the facility may close without notice because of natural disasters and other circumstances.
