Various activities and events are exclusively available to staying guests of Hotel New Otani Tokyo this summer.
[Free-of-charge] Lantern Stroll in the Japanese Garden

Take a stroll through our iconic Japanese Garden as dusk falls, holding a traditional "chochin" (Japanese paper lantern) to light your way with its soft and soothing glow.
Period
August 1-31, 2025
Time
7:00pm-10:00pm
Venue
- Lanterns are lent out at the Bell Desk on the Lobby fl (2nd fl) of The Main bldg.
How to rent a lantern
- Guests wishing to rent a lantern, please come to the Bell Desk on the Lobby fl (2nd fl) of The Main bldg.
- Please note that lanterns are lent out on a first-come-first-serve basis, and reservations are not accepted.
- Please return the lantern to the Bell Desk in The Main bldg after your stroll.
- Lanterns may not be brought outside of the hotel premises.
- Capacity: 15 persons per day (first-come-first-served)
- Will be cancelled in bad weather
[Free-of-charge] Sparkler Night

The backdrop of our Japanese Garden presents a fascinating summer evening with handheld fireworks, a common seasonal recreation in Japan.
Dates
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays during August 2025, and also August 10
Time
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 7:00pm-7:30pm
Saturdays & August 10: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Venue
Japanese Garden
- Will be cancelled in bad weather.
- Please refrain from bringing your own fireworks.
- No reservations necessary; capacity is 50 persons per day (first-come-first-served).