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Meguro River Minna no Illumination 2023

The Meguro River area shines in delicate cherry blossom hues during winter.

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This annual lighting event takes place along the Meguro River in early November. Known as a cherry blossom hotspot, the Meguro River and the Gotanda Fureai Mizube Square are decorated with approximately 380,000 cherry blossom-colored LED lights to allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms even in winter. The riverside sparkles in lovely cherry blossom hues, creating a romantic landscape as the delicate lights reflect on the water's surface. This event is affectionately known as "Winter Sakura®."

The illumination is powered by biodiesel fuel, upcycled from used cooking oil collected from restaurants and households in the surrounding area of the event. The power for the illumination is generated on-site, making this event environmentally friendly. It achieves a cycle of "collection, regeneration, and utilization" of waste cooking oil, realizing 100% local production and consumption of energy.

Inside the Gotanda Fureai Mizube Square, which serves as the event venue, there is a "Winter Sakura® Flower Viewing Spot." The illuminated riverside takes about 10 minutes to stroll along leisurely. Be sure to dress warmly before heading out.

Highlights

  • A lighting event held along the Meguro River, a famous cherry blossom spot.
  • Known as an eco-friendly event, achieving 100% local production and consumption of energy.
  • The event proceeds even in rainy weather, except during severe weather conditions.

Photos

  • The illumination reflecting on the water's surface is also beautiful.

    The illumination reflecting on the water's surface is also beautiful.

  • Take a leisurely stroll along the Meguro River and enjoy the view.

    Take a leisurely stroll along the Meguro River and enjoy the view.

  • Achieving 100% local production and consumption of energy.

    Achieving 100% local production and consumption of energy.

  • Focusing on a 'Circular Economy,' which does not assume disposal.

    Focusing on a 'Circular Economy,' which does not assume disposal.

  • Collecting used cooking oil from restaurants and households in the surrounding area of the event venue.

    Collecting used cooking oil from restaurants and households in the surrounding area of the event venue.

  • Event Venue Map

    Event Venue Map

Reviews

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  • Alex Wu

    東京目黑川春季的櫻花勝景,真的就不能錯過這個絕美的⋯冬之櫻,可以漫步在從五反田 Fureai 水邊廣場⋯長約 2.2 公里的沿岸,可以欣賞由 35 萬顆櫻花色 LED 彩燈所點亮的目黑川櫻花步道哦好美哦

Details

Name in Japanese
目黒川みんなのイルミネーション2023
Telephone
03-5330-7675 (Meguro River Minna no Illumination Executive Committee Office)
Event Date
November 10, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Event time
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Access
About 6 minutes on foot from JR Osaki station and JR Gotanda station
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)