亮点

  • Hundreds of thousands of hand-built light bulbs
  • Cathedral-like illuminated arches
  • A poignant memorial atmosphere

由来与背景

Begun in 1995 to mourn the victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake and to bring hope to Kobe, Luminarie continues as a winter tradition.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Walk from Sannomiya or Motomachi Stn Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
date night, families, culture seekers

温馨提示

Dates and the venue layout have changed in recent years — check the official site, as the event now runs in late January.

交通

Central Kobe (Sannomiya/Motomachi) — Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo

Japan-Event Editorial
  • Japan-based editorial team
  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

The Japan-Event editorial desk. We work from primary sources and date every claim that can change.