Festivals Gifu Light Story 2026 Mid - Late Jan Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 to..
Activities Daigo Light-up Waterfall and Tunnel 2025-2026 Early Oct - Late Jan The Fukuroda Falls of Daigo light up once a year and create splendid imagery for all to enjoy.
Activities Azumino Park Illuminations 2025-2026 Nov 1st - Jan 31st From early November until early January, Nagano's Alps Azumino National Government Park will host their annual illumination..
Activities Okinawa Zoo & Museum Christmas Fantasy 2025-2026 Dec 20th - Jan 31st The Okinawa Zoo & Museum Christmas Fantasy event has been running for over 25 years now, and is one of the largest illumination..
Culture Meguro River Minna no Illumi 2025-2026 Dec 5th - Jan 31st Winter illuminations are a much-loved Tokyo tradition, but what sets the Meguro River Minna no Illumi event apart from others is..
Activities Takatsuki Station Illuminations 2026 Mid Dec - Late Jan Many train stations across Japan are adorned with colorful lights during the colder months to embrace the festive spirit and provide..
Activities Osaka Castle Illuminage 2025-2026 Nov 1st - Feb 1st The Osaka Castle Illuminage event brings historically-themed lights to this popular attraction.
Festivals Yamagata Snow Festival 2026 Early Feb Yamagata hosts a winter festival on the first weekend of February 2017.