Search results for Illumination
Held all across Japan primarily around the Christmas season, illuminations are part of the poetry of the season and announce the coming winter. We’ll also introduce light festivals held in different seasons together with blooming cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and falling snow.
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Arakura Mountain Sengen Park (Arakurayama Sengen Park)
- Mt. Fuji
- Arakura Sengen Shrine is one of the foremost scenic destinations of Fujiyoshida City. Climb the 397-step staircase located near the main ...
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Shirakawa-go
- Hidatakayama
- The style of architecture known as Gassho-zukuri (Japanese architecture with a steep thatched roof) and the townscape of Shirakawa-go are...
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Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Kyoto
- These bamboo forest paths are frequently used as a filming location for various movies and TV dramas. During the traditional early winter...
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Bishamondo with red leaves of autumn
- Kyoto
- Monzeki Temple of the Tendai sect founded in 703. In the autumn, the scenery of the stone steps turns into burning red with fallen maple...
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Kannon Temple
- Oita & Beppu
- This temple was built in 1618 by the head of the Oka Clan, Nakagawa Ko, as a place to pray. On the right side of the pathway towards the ...
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Fujikawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival
- Mt. Fuji
- Near the Nashigawa River, the main event area is at Momoji-kairo (maple corridor), an avenue of about 60 massive, brilliantly red maple t...
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Togetsukyo Bridge
- Kyoto
- Often used in movies and TV dramas, the Togetsukyo Bridge is the symbol of Arashiyama, Kyoto. Every December it is lit up in an event cal...
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Iwayado Park
- Aichi
- This park is located in the northeastern part of Seto City. Because of the granite in the area, there are many caves, strange rocks, and ...
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Illumination of Toyako Hot Springs
- Other Areas of Hokkaido
- The illumination event is held from November to February every year. A fantastic illuminated tunnel appears in the town of Toyako Hot Spr...
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Eikando Zenrinji Temple
- Kyoto
- Eikando has been famous for its fall foliage since ancient times, and from mid- to late-November the temple is surrounded by fiery red tr...
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