The cherry blossom trees along the Meguro River along the famous cherry blossom landmark were colored with pink illumination from November 10 (Friday), Heisei 10. This is the "Meguro River Illuminations 2017" which is held every year at this time, the Meguro River Mino Illumination Executive Committee and Shinagawa Ward co-hosted this event, and this is the eighth time this year.
It is popular as "Cherry tree in winter". Illumination continued to use more than 420,000 cherry-colored LEDs as last year. Total lighting total length of both coasts is about 2.2 kilometers, which is the largest scale inside the Yamanote line. Power to light the LED light bulbs will be covered with 100% self power generation using biodiesel refined used cooking oil collected from the vicinity of the venue. In addition, this year for the first time as a "cherry-blossom viewing spot", three outdoor dorms are set up at the main venue on Friday, December 8, and you can also enjoy winter cherry tree from the fashionably decorated dome.
Before the illumination turned on, "Cherry tree winter illumination festa" was held at Gotanda Fureai Waterside Square (Higashi Gotanda 2-9). Shinagawa Tourism Ambassador Cinnamoroll's performance, photo session, flower painting that puts flowers on the foundation that imaged cherry tree® in winter, etc. The venue was filled with parents and children. Everyone also please come and visit us. 【Illumination of the Meguro River Minami 2017】 Period: November 10 (Fri) ~ January 8 (Heisei / Holiday) Heisei 30 (Mon, holiday) ※ The outdoor dome will be from December 8th (Friday) until December 27th (Wednesday) Installation. Lighting time: 5 pm – 10 pm Place: Gotanda Fureai from Watanabe Square (2-9 Higashi Gotanda) to Ichibanbashi along the Meguro River road