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Winter illuminations

Light up the cold.

Millions of lights — Japan's winter glow, from parks to harbours.

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Winter LED illumination at Nabana no Sato, Mie PrefectureOfficialOn now© おにく · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nabana no Sato Illumination 2026–2027: Dates, Tickets & Christmas Days

The 2026–27 season runs 17 October 2026 – 31 May 2027 (closed 6–7 Jan). Advance tickets cost ¥2,500–3,000 with a ¥1,000 voucher; 23–25 December needs a date-specific ticket (checked 2026-10-14).

Until Mon, May 31, 2027 23:59 JST Across JapanConvenience-store advance ¥2,500 (17 Oct–20 Nov, 1 Mar–31 May) / ¥3,000 (21 Nov–22 Dec, 26 Dec–28 Feb); at the gate ¥2,700 / ¥3,200 (¥2,500 from 1 Mar). Includes a ¥1,000 voucher and Begonia Garden entry. Free under elementary-school age. 23–25 Dec: date-specific ticket (same-day ¥5,500 if any remain) (checked 2026-10-14)

Ashikaga Flower Park: Flower Fantasy Winter IlluminationOfficialOn now© Miyuki Meinaka · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination 2026-2027: Dates (Oct 17–Feb 14), Light-Up Time & Prices

Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027 at Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi. Lights on around 17:00 (around 16:30 from early Nov to early Jan); evening entry ¥1,500 adults, ¥800 children. 25th edition, 5 million+ lights (checked 2026-10-14).

Until Sun, Feb 14, 2027 21:00 JST TokyoEvening admission: adults ¥1,500 / children (age 4 to elementary school) ¥800 (2026-2027 season; may change with the state of the flowers) (checked 2026-10-14).

Cherry blossoms in bloom at Inokashira Park, TokyoOfficialOn now© Cobalt Fox · Public Domain

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Tokyo German Village Illumination 2026–2027: Dates, Hours, Prices & "Why USA!?" Theme

Tokyo German Village Winter Illumination 2026–2027 runs 31 Oct 2026 – 4 Apr 2027, from sunset to 8 pm. Admission is ¥1,500 for adults and ¥800 for children; this year's theme is "Why USA!?".

Until Sun, Apr 4, 2027 20:00 JST Across JapanPaid. Illumination period (31 Oct 2026 – 4 Apr 2027): adults ¥1,500, children (age 4–elementary) ¥800; visitors with a disability ¥1,000 adult / ¥600 child. Parking ¥1,500 per car until 31 Dec 2026, ¥1,000 from 1 Jan 2027. Official fee table, checked 2026-10-13.

Huis Ten Bosch Kingdom of Light IlluminationOfficialOn now© Jorge Láscar from Australia · CC BY 2.0

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Huis Ten Bosch Illumination 2026–2027 "The Starlight Million": Dates, Tickets & Highlights

Huis Ten Bosch's 2026 winter illumination, The Starlight Million, runs 6 Nov 2026 – 25 Feb 2027 — renewed for the first time in 16 years. A park ticket is required (checked 2026-10-13).

Until Thu, Feb 25, 2027 09:00 JST Across JapanPark ticket required (1 DAY Passport, After 3 Passport, etc.). Price varies by date — see the official ticket page

The venue, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, at night (December 2017)OfficialThis weekend© Ootahara · CC0

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Hibiya Illumination 2026: 12 Nov – 28 Feb, 16:00–23:00, Avengers Tree until 25 Dec

HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2026 runs 12 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, lit 16:00–23:00 at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, directly connected to Hibiya Station. The 8 m Avengers tree stays until 25 December; no fee is mentioned officially (checked 2026-10-14).

Thu, Nov 12, 2026 16:00 JST TokyoNo fee mentioned on the official event page or in the press release (checked 2026-10-14).

Night illumination of red autumn maple leaves at Eikando (Zenrinji) temple, KyotoOfficialUpcoming© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Eikando Light-Up 2026: Nov 20 – Dec 6, Entry 5:30–8:30 pm, ¥1,000 (Same-Day Tickets Only)

Eikando's autumn light-up runs Nov 20 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun), 2026: entry 5:30–8:30 pm (gates close 9 pm), ¥1,000 for junior-high age and up, same-day tickets only. Separate from the daytime exhibition (from Nov 11). Checked 2026-10-14.

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 17:30 JST KyotoNight light-up ¥1,000 (junior-high age and up; no group rate; same-day tickets only). Daytime exhibition: adults ¥1,500 (groups of 30+: ¥1,300), university students ¥1,000, high-school/junior-high students ¥800 (official, checked 2026-10-14)

Enoshima Sea Candle lit up on a winter night (Fujisawa, Kanagawa; photographed January 2015)OfficialUpcoming© Tendency.ma · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Shonan no Hoseki 2026-2027: Enoshima Illumination Dates (Dec 1 – Feb 28), Last Season's Hours & Prices

Shonan no Hoseki 2026-2027, Enoshima's winter illumination, runs Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 at the Samuel Cocking Garden and Sea Candle (official site). Hours and prices are not yet announced; last season the garden charged adults ¥500 after 17:00.

Tue, Dec 1, 2026 09:00 JST2026-2027 prices not yet announced. For reference: Samuel Cocking Garden is free 9:00–17:00; after 17:00 on event days adults ¥500, children ¥250. Enoshima Sea Candle: adults ¥800, children ¥400. Adults = junior high age and up; children = elementary school age (checked 2026-10-14).

Zao Snow Monsters (Juhyo) Light-UpOfficialUpcoming© Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY 2.0

Outdoor

Zao Snow Monsters Light-Up 2026-2027: 31 Nights, Dec 26–Feb 23, 5–9 pm

The 2026-2027 Zao Snow Monsters light-up runs on 31 nights between Dec 26, 2026 and Feb 23, 2027, 17:00–21:00 (last ride up 19:45 from Zao Sanroku Station). Ropeway round trip: ¥4,600 adults, ¥2,300 children (Zao Ropeway, checked 2026-10-13).

Sat, Dec 26, 2026 17:00 JST Across JapanRound trip Zao Sanroku Station ⇔ Jizo Sancho Station: ¥4,600 adults, ¥2,300 children (6–11), 2026-2027 season (Zao Ropeway, checked 2026-10-13). Groups of 20 or more need a reservation.