Night views and illuminations make winter trips even more spectacular. With the coming season coming up, you'll want to spend more time with loved ones around Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day, and make your trip even more special by making new memories. Why not choose a destination from among the night view and illumination spots around the country and make it even more special?*Please check the official website of each facility for the latest information.
Hokkaido
2025 Hakodate Christmas Fantasy and Hakodate Illuminations/ Hakodate City, Hokkaido
Hakodate, known for its million-dollar night view, shines even more beautifully. During the Christmas period, a huge, sparkling tree appears in front of the Red Brick Warehouses, and you can see the lights reflecting off the sea. Until the end of February, Hachimanzaka, Nijukkenzaka, Kaiko-dori, and Goryokaku Park are decorated with illuminations, enveloping the city of Hakodate in a romantic atmosphere.
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Blue Canal/ Otaru City, Hokkaido
The popular tourist spot of Otaru Canal is illuminated with blue lights. The blue hour just after sunset is especially recommended, as the blue of the sky and the blue of the lights overlap to create a beautiful sight. During the period, boats decorated with blue lights will be operating, allowing you to enjoy night cruises around the canal.
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Kanto
Ibaraki Flower Park Moonlight Rose Garden 2025/ Ibaraki Ishioka City
Ibaraki Flower Park will be open at night under the title "Moonlight Rose Garden 2025." Season 1's Flower Illumination will feature 800 varieties of autumn roses and marigolds bathed in gentle light. Season 2's Winter Illumination will feature an artistic display, including 2,000 mobiles swaying in the breeze. Each season offers different highlights to enjoy.
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Oyama Senmaida Rice Terrace Lights/ Chiba Kamogawa-shi
Oyama Senmaida is one of Japan's 100 best rice terraces and is known as the closest rice terrace to Tokyo. During the event, 10,000 LED lights will be lit along the organic curves of the rice terraces, changing color every 15 minutes from orange to blue, green, and purple. By making a donation, you can write your wishes or messages on LED lights called "Pet Botaru®" and place them on the rice terraces.
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Chubu
Izu Granpal Park Izukogen Grand Illumination ~11th SEASON~/ Ito-shi Shizuoka
This experiential illumination event won first place in the Professional Performance category at the 8th Illumination Awards and has been ranked number one in the Walker+ illumination rankings for eight consecutive years. This year, the 11th event, is based on the concept of a dragon's great adventure. The 160m-wide slope, which was decorated with rose lanterns last year, has been renovated and will feature a new type of light production.
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Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden: Tales of the Four Seasons - Winter Edition (Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden Light-up)/Kanazawa City Ishikawa
Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden are beautifully lit up with seasonal illuminations. In winter, lights are lit up on the yukitsuri (snow-hanging) poles that prevent the trees from breaking under the weight of snow. Snowy nights are truly magical. Also, as part of the Korinbo Tree Fantasy, approximately 110,000 LED bulbs have been installed along the rows of zelkova trees in the Korinbo area. Be sure to enjoy sightseeing in winter in Kanazawa from the evening into the night.
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Kinki
Rosa & Berry Tawada HIKARIUM2025-2026/ Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture
Rosa & Berry Tawada won the Outstanding Garden Award at the 20th World Rose Congress in Fukuyama in 2025 for its rose and perennial garden. From autumn to winter, the garden is decorated with illuminations. Butterflies flutter among the shining flowers, a dazzling locomotive runs through the garden, and "Shaun the Sheep" is illuminated in neon lights, making it even more adorable. You can also enjoy kotatsu hotpot in the BBQ area.
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Shigiikoma Skyline Panoramic Observatory/ Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Mount Ikoma's panoramic observation deck is one of Japan's 100 best night views. Located in the middle of the Shigiikoma Skyline, it offers views of the Osaka Plain from an altitude of approximately 580m. The clear air in autumn and winter makes the evening and night views particularly beautiful. Be sure to also enjoy the night views from Tateishigoe Parking Lot along the skyline, the Bell Ringing Observatory, and the parking lot 600m above sea level.
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Awaji Roadside Station/ Awaji City, Hyogo Awaji-shi
Awaji Roadside Station is located just across from Honshu to Awajishima. The illuminated Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the night view of Kobe from here are spectacular. The illuminations are pearlescent on weekdays, and green-blue on weekends and holidays. The lighting changes depending on the time and season. During the New Year holidays and the Kobe Luminarie period (late January to early February), the illumination patterns are different from usual.
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Chugoku & Shikoku
Sanuki Manno National Government Park Winter Fantasy/ Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture
2024 Japan Night View Heritage Light-up Winter Fantasy has been registered in the Night View Heritage category. It will be held again this year, using the vast 32,000 square meters of Sanuki Manno National Park. The theme is "Light Connecting the Sky and the Sea." Based on the motif of the monk Kukai, the monk Kobo Daishi, the Manno Pond will be illuminated with 650,000 LED bulbs and spotlights. The 10-meter-tall symbol tree and the first-ever Air Mapping Show collaboration with marine life are also worth seeing.
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Shunan Factory Night View/ Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
The night view of Shunan factories is said to be one of the most beautiful in the country. There are 10 viewing spots, and you can enjoy the overwhelming scale of the factory night view from Shunan Bridge. From the Eigenzan Observatory in TOSOH PARK, you can take photos of the Yume Windmill and the factory night view together. You can also take a cruise tour to get up close to the factories from the sea and enjoy the impressive scenery.
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Kyushu
Mojiko Retro/ Kitakyushu-shi City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Mojiko Retro conveys the prosperity of Moji to the present day. It is known for its beautiful night views, with the illuminated historical buildings and harbor lights. The view from the Mojiko Retro Observation Deck has been certified as a Japanese Night View Heritage Site. There are a total of seven recommended night view spots around Mojiko Port, and every year from autumn, the Mojiko Retro Romantic Lantern Festival is held.
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Image courtesy of Huis Ten BoschHuis Ten Bosch/ Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Huis Ten Bosch is a "dreamt-forward otherworldly world" that transforms into a kingdom of light at night, 365 days a year. The vast grounds are dazzlingly lit up with events such as the spectacular night show "Shower of Lights," which combines light, live music, fountains, and fireworks, as well as the illumination of Japan's first three-story merry-go-round, the "Sky Carousel," which stands at approximately 15 meters high. It also won first place in the "Outstanding Entertainment Award in the Illumination Event Category" at the "International Illumination Award 2025," making it the "number one in Japan" for the 13th consecutive year.
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Florante Miyazaki Illumination Flower Garden 2025 ~ A Feast of Music and Illuminations ~/ Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Florante Miyazaki's illuminations feature flowers blooming in every season. The theme for 2025 is the colors of the four seasons, and approximately one million light bulbs will be used. The illuminations change one after another in time with music inspired by the seasons, allowing you to enjoy the fusion of flowers and illuminations. There will also be delicious gourmet food, workshops, and events for children.
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