“Blue Grotto SHIBUYA”, is the collaboration of fantastic illumination and beautiful tones at the Shibuya Koen dori
“Blue Grotto SHIBUYA” (Ao No Dokutsu) runs from Koendori street to Yoyogi Koen Keyaki Namiki street from November 30th(Fri) to December 31st(Mon).
Sound has been added to this year’s light show performance, which was very popular last year. The sound of ringing bells accompanies the light show and makes you feel winter has come. Everyone can enjoy this illumination show with both their eyes and ears.
Ao no Dokutsu bolognaise ¥460(tax included)
Blue Champagne
「Ao no Dokutsu Blue Parks」opens the same as last year, offering Nisshin Foods「Ao no Dokutsu bolognaise, blue champagne and hot blue lemonade inspired by the blue grotto.
There is a BLUE CUBE from the commercial of 「Ao no Dokutsu」as a photo spot. The
exterior is very sophisticated, and the inside is a completely different style from the outside with surfaces mirrored in blue decoration, creating a fantastic illusion. During the Christmas season, the illumination is linked with the sound of piano.
Everyone can enjoy this collaboration of light and sound「Ao no Dokutsu SHIBUYA」with family and friends!
Information
Ao no Dokutsu SHIBUYA
Area: From Yoyogi Koen Dori to Yoyogi Park Keyaki Namiki about 800m Illumination Time:
17:00 – 22:00 (subject to change)
Inside of the Yoyogi Park: November 30th(Fri) – December 31(Mon),2018 Shibuya Koen Dori: November 30th(Fri) 2018 -January 16th(Wed), 2019
Access :
1 minute walk from Shibuya station/ also accessible from JR Harajuku, MeijiJingumae and YoyogiKoenmae of Metro, Odakyu Yoyogi Hachiman
URL:http://shibuya-aonodokutsu.jp/
Ao no Dokutsu Blue Parks
Open time : November 30th (Fri) – December 31st(Mon), 2109
(Mon-Fri)10:00-20:00 (Fri-Sun and Holiday)10:00-21:00 (New Year’s Eve)12:00-21:00
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The event was created out of locals' love for the town of Meguro. It's a time of mutual bonding and a reminder that winter is here. Last year, apartments in the neighbourhood and restaurants collected 5,500 litres of waste cooking oil which powered the generator for the lights. Waste cooking oils will be recycled again this year as biodiesel to power 100% of the illuminations. The Fuyu no Sakura® ('Winter Cherry Blossoms') flower viewing spot which was a huge hit last year will make an appearance again this year. People will be able to enjoy the 'winter cherry blossoms'ーthe pink illuminationsーfrom the comfort of one of the three garden igloos which all have different interiors. Sitting in one of these means you don't have to worry about wind, rain or cold weather. Fuyu no Sakura Locaion: Gotanda Fureai Waterside Square, Shinagawa Running: November 22, 2018 - December 26, 2018 This year marks the 9th run of Fuyu no Sakura®. The 100% local energy illuminations were picked up by news media both in Japan and overseas last year. The event also won second-place in the 2017 A' Design Award. If you missed the spring cherry blossoms in Japan and are travelling there in wintertime then enjoy some 'flower viewing' at Meguro River! Information
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