Tokyo’s Shiodome Illumination

Prepare to lose yourself in a magical fantasy

Steve Morton Jan 08, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Located within Shiodome’s Caretta building, the “Canyon d’Azur” is the star attraction amongst this impressive display</p>

<p>Your first view of the “Canyon d’Azur” display when approaching from Shimbashi Station</p>

<p>The lights are so bright and fantastic that they reflect perfectly off the surrounding buildings</p>

<p>A view from the top of an observation platform</p>

<p>There are regular audio-visual displays where the lights change color to white...</p>

<p>The lights then change to a reddish-pink...</p>

<p>Before changing back to blue again</p>

<p>An alternative view of the “Canyon d’Azur” from a different observation point</p>

<p>It’s very easy to lose yourself in this sea of spectacular lights and music</p>

<p>Amongst the vast ocean of LEDs is this picturesque tree</p>

<p>The blue glow emanating from thousands of LEDs contrasts perfectly against the surrounding buildings</p>

<p>Just some of the many spectators wanting to get a closer look</p>

<p>Several meters walk away from the Caretta building is another display featuring a 15 meter ‘corridor of light’</p>

<p>At the end of this ‘corridor of light’ is another impressive display</p>

<p>A close up of this display reveals a ‘flying birds’ theme</p>

<p>This area also features several displays which regularly change color, making a great end to the evening!</p>

Ranked by many as Tokyo’s top winter attraction, Shimbashi’s Shiodome city complex plays host once again to the spectacular ‘Canyon D’Azur’ illumination.

Featuring a vast ocean of multi-colored LED lights, along with regular musical performances, this modern skyscraper district provides the perfect place to lose yourself in a magical fantasy which looks and feels like something straight out of a Disney Movie.

Open from 17:00 to 23:00 and running until January 12th, this is one event which even despite the large crowds and long queues cannot fail to impressive anyone who comes here.

Steve Morton @steve.morton138

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