Various special events will be held at Hotel New Otani Tokyo between Dec 31 and Jan 3.
Stay at New Otani and experience a traditional Japanese New Year's celebration!
Japanese New Year's Events at Hotel New Otani Tokyo 2023
December 31, 2022-January 3, 2023
[Events open to all guests]
Shishimai: Lion Dance (Jan 1)
Lion dance or "Shishimai" is a traditional dance mimicking a lion's movements.
The dance is often performed for celebrations and is said to summon luck and fortune.
Date & time: 10:15am / 10:30am, Jan 1
Venue: Lobby floor / Banquet floor lobby, The Main bldg
New Year Atrium Concert (Jan 1)
Rejoice the New Year with the energetic music of traditional "Tsugaru Shamisen"
Date & time: 12:30pm & 3:30pm, Jan 1
Venue: Atrium, Garden Court
Taiko Drum Performance (Jan 1)
Celebrate the New Year with the powerful booming sounds of Japanese traditional “Taiko” drums in the Japanese garden.
Date & time: 10:30am, Jan 1
Venue: Japanese garden (in case of rain: Tsuru room)
Mochitsuki: Mochi Pounding (Jan 1)
A well-known Japanese tradition of making rice cakes (mochi) at New Year. People wish for good luck as steamed glutinous rice is smashed with a "kine", or a giant mallet, to make mochi.
Date & time: 2:00pm & 3:30pm, Jan 1
Venue: Mai room, The Main bldg
Craftwork from the Edo Era (Jan 1-3)
Craftsmen will demonstrate their skills in creating various traditional craftwork items, which can be purchased as gifts or souvenirs.
Date & time: 10:00am-8:00pm, Jan 1-3 (until 3pm on Jan 3)
Venue: Banquet Fl. foyer, The Main bldg
Admission: Free of charge
Street Fair (Jan 1-3)
Experience a traditional Japanese festival, where attractions and games are available from stall vendors.
(Additional charge required to participate in games.)
Venue :
Banquet fl lobby, Garden Tower
10am-7pm, Jan 1-3 (until 3pm on Jan 3)
Japanese Traditions
Toshikoshi Soba: Year-crossing Noodles (Dec 31)
Eating soba (buckwheat noodles) on New Year's Eve is a long-standing tradition observed all around Japan. Savor the aroma and smoothness of the noodles along with delicate bonito broth.
Date & time: 10:30pm-midnight, December 31
Venue: Fuyo room, The Main bldg
Admission: JPY1,700 per person
*inclusive of service charge and tax
Osechi: New Year's Feast (Jan 1 - 3)
"Osechi" is the breakfast eaten during the New Year's period.
Each item is intended to wish for the health and happiness of family members and friends for the coming year.
Date & time: 7:30-10:00am, Jan 1-3 (until 10:30am on Jan 1)
Venue: Ho room, The Main bldg
Charge: JPY8,000 per person
*inclusive of service charge and tax
Hatsumode: the First Shrine Visit of the Year (Jan 1 - 3)
Join the Japanese tradition in making wishes for the New Year. A shrine is located within the hotel is available.
Date & time: 9:00am-6:00pm, Jan 1
10:00am-6:00pm Jan 2
10:00am-3:00pm Jan 3
Venue: Ko-fukuden, Arcade floor, The Main bldg
Admission: Free of charge
Reservation Contacts
Tel.+81-3-3265-1111
（via operator）