Illumination Events in Japan

Huis Ten Bosch Christmas Town

Christmas really does come early in Nagasaki.

No Limit! Christmas at Universal Studios Japan

The whole of USJ will get a blanket of festive fun. Expect cheery decorations and a massive show under the impressive 30-meter-tall glowing Christmas tree.

Kobe Countdown Drone Show

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Kobe Fruit Flower Park with a drone light show, live music, and vibrant illuminations.

Sagano Romantic Train Light-Up in Kyoto

Ride the Sagano Romantic Train in winter and enjoy the festive light-up.

Sendai Pageant of Starlight

See Sendai's most beautiful sights under the radiant illuminations.

Twinkle Jōyō Illumination

Explore dazzling illuminations at southern Kyoto's Twinkle Jōyō Light Pageant.

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy

For a magical Christmas event that all the family can enjoy, head over to Hakodate Christmas Fantasy.

Fukuoka Christmas Market and Illuminations

Spend your Christmas wrapped up in the midst of the beautiful Fukuoka Christmas Market and Illuminations.

Glover Garden Night Illumination

Get your dose of local history while also enjoying pretty nighttime illuminations.

Kōdai-ji Zen Temple Autumn Illuminations

Experience the enchanting autumn night illumination at Kodai-ji Temple, Kyoto. Wander through beautifully lit gardens with stunning autumn leaves.

Himeji Castle Light-up

The event is free and will consist of LED lights, projection mapping, ball-shaped lanterns, and a water mirror.

Nijō Autumn Harvest Festival 2025

Get ready for real and virtual autumn flowers at Kyoto's most iconic castle.

Maple Leaves Forest at Kobe Municipal Arboretum

Discover Kobe’s Forest Botanical Garden this autumn for stunning foliage displays, guided Maple Walk tours, and the captivating “Lighting Up the Maple” illumination event.

Kōrankei Momiji Festival

Catch the colors of the autumn leaves at this traditional Maple tree festival.

Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Illuminations

See Kiyomizu-dera lit up for the Autumn colors.

teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live – GC

teamLab turns Mifuneyama Rakuen Park into a land of colorful projections and illuminations.

Kagoshima Ohara Festival

Join in one of the largest festivals in Kyūshū.

Special Autumn Visit to Higashi Honganji Temple

Don’t miss Kyoto's Higashi Honganji Temple light-up this autumn. Enjoy breathtaking displays of ikebana and light, set against the majestic temple’s architecture.

Nijō Castle NAKED Summer Festival 2025

The art collective NAKED are doing what they do best and turning another historical landmark into a fun, festival paradise.

Nara Daimonji Okuribi

Pray for peace and the souls of the fallen at this sombre festival.

Nara Tokae

See Nara's deer in a new light - literally! Made out of candles, this festival is about enormous pieces of art.

Fuji-Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival 2025

Take this chance to visit Kawaguchiko during cherry blossom season and be rewarded with an incredible view of Mount Fuji.

Maruyama Park Weeping Cherry Tree Illumination

The light-up event of the weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park in Kyoto is a must-see annual tradition.

Fukuoka Phantom Castle

See Fukuoka Castle shine in all its glory at this special illumination event happening between March and April.