Heian Jogakuin University Kyoto Campus Agnes Illumination
This free illumination event in Kyoto is worth checking out.
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Sendai Pageant of Starlight
See Sendai's most beautiful sights under the radiant illuminations.
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Umeda Sky Building Christmas 2025: The Circus of Light
Umeda Sky Building turns 25 this year, and it’s celebrating with a Christmas spectacle.
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Hakodate Christmas Fantasy
For a magical Christmas event that all the family can enjoy, head over to Hakodate Christmas Fantasy.
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Fukuoka Christmas Market and Illuminations
Spend your Christmas wrapped up in the midst of the beautiful Fukuoka Christmas Market and Illuminations.
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Twinkle Jōyō Illumination
Explore dazzling illuminations at southern Kyoto's Twinkle Jōyō Light Pageant.
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Kōdai-ji Zen Temple Autumn Illuminations
Wander through beautifully lit gardens with stunning autumn leaves.
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Himeji Castle of Light
The event is free and will consist of LED lights, projection mapping, ball-shaped lanterns, and a water mirror.
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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.
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NAKED Meets Nijō Castle 2025 Moon Viewing
Get ready for real and virtual autumn flowers at Kyoto's most iconic castle.
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Kōrankei Momiji Festival
Catch the colors of the autumn leaves at this traditional maple tree festival.
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Kyoto Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
This is a past eventWarm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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Kōbe Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
This is a past eventWarm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
This is a past eventWarm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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Fukuoka Phantom Castle
This is a past eventSee Fukuoka Castle shine in all its glory at this special illumination event happening between March and April.
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teamLab: Digitized Fukuyama Castle
This is a past eventteamLab: Digitized Fukuyama Castle is a fantastic exhibition created by light from the international art collective teamLab that will take place in Fukuyama. It coincides with the 400th …
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ROHM Illumination
CancelledThis is a past eventThis was Kyoto’s largest illumination with over 860,000 lights and some stunning spaces. Highlights included the well-known pair of Yamamomo trees which mark the entrance to the glowing …
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Higashiyama Hanatoro
This is a past eventUpdate: Higashiyama Hanatoro ended indefinitely on its 20th anniversary in 2022. See the atmospheric streets of Kyoto’s Higashiyama softly illuminated with thousands of lanterns at this …
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Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro – Illuminations
This is a past eventThis event permanently ended in 2021. If you are looking for other illuminations in Kyoto and Japan check out our articles on the ones in autumn and winter. The quiet streets of Arashiyama and …
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Illuminight at Banpaku Park
This is a past eventA winter illumination event that makes the most of its surroundings, prepare to see the famous Tower of the Sun sculpture in a whole new light. Held annually and timed to coincide with the Ramen …
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