Kobe Luminarie is a magical winter light festival held in the heart of Kobe, symbolizing hope and recovery since its inception after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake (1995).

Juhyo, or frost-covered trees, are said to be one of the rarest phenomena in the world. There is a very popular snowshoe tour that allows you to see this spectacular winter view in Hakkoda!

In Tochigi prefecture's Ashikaga Flower Park, a large-scale illumination event will be held from October 18 2024 to February 16 2025!
Around 5 million decorative lights will be placed on the winter trees, creating stunning spectacles that illuminate the winter nights.

For a limited time, winter nights will see Nagano prefecture's national treasure, Matsumoto Castle, brought to life with stunning projection mapping displays.

Ranked among the best illuminations in Japan, Ashikaga Flower Park's winter exhibit would have you think the blossoms are still in bloom!