Illumination Events in Japan

Shirakawago Winter Light-Up 2027

See a traditional Japanese village lit up bright on a cold winter's night.

Osaka and Kōbe Illuminage

See Osaka and Kobe come alight at this unique illumination event.

Festival of Lights Osaka

See Osaka come alive with light on those cold winter nights.

Kayabuki no Sato Snow (Miyama Village) Lantern Festival

An amazing chance to see a remote, snow-covered thatched village illuminated with hundreds of lanterns.

Saga Light Fantasy

Saga Station meets illumination.

Iwaki Illuminations

See the streets in Fukushima light up with illuminations.

European Holy Christmas at Huis Ten Bosch

Christmas really does come early in Nagasaki.

Christmas at Universal Studios Japan 2026

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 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.

Kobe Christmas Market

This Kobe Christmas market has it all.

Fukuoka Christmas Advent

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

Umeda Sky Building Christmas 2026: The Circus of Light

Umeda Sky Building turns 25 this year, and it’s celebrating with a Christmas spectacle.

Grand Wish Christmas

The centerpiece, the Winter Prism Tree, stands 11 meters tall.

Kōdai-ji Zen Temple Autumn Illuminations

Wander through beautifully lit gardens with stunning autumn leaves.

Himeji Castle of Light

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

NAKED Meets Nijō Castle 2026 Moon Viewing

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

Byōdōin Temple Night Opening

Uji's Byōdōin Temple opens after dark.

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.

Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Illuminations

See Kiyomizu-dera lit up for the Autumn colors.

Kōrankei Momiji Festival

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