Announcing the "Top Three Illuminations in Japan" Certified at the Night View Summit 2017 for Your Winter Date Plans
2017.10.27 published
Japan's Three Great Illuminations Are Worth Noting!*
On October 20, 2017, the "Night View Summit 2017 in Ashikaga" was held in Tochigi Prefecture.
The Night View Summit is a meeting to share information on the utilization and achievements of Japan's night views as a tourism resource.*
It is said that at this event, the "Three Great Illuminations of Japan" were officially established by the votes of about 5,000 night view enthusiasts!
Speaking of illuminations, they are extremely popular as winter date spots♡
This winter, I will introduce the domestic facilities chosen as Japan's three great illuminations that you would want to visit with your husband or boyfriend!*
Check the event periods and start planning your winter vacation trip now♩
① Sapporo White Illumination
The 'Sapporo White Illumination,' held in Sapporo, Hokkaido since 1981, is the origin of illuminations in Japan.*
Objects inspired by Christmas trees and snowflakes are installed everywhere,
making it a charming point to enjoy the collaboration of falling snow and light!♡
This can be seen not in facilities but in the city, so it's likely you'll have a happy night if you go for a stroll with your husband♩
◆ Details ◆
☑ Oodori Venue Event Period: November 24 (Friday) to December 25, 2018 (Monday)
☑ Ekimae-dori Venue Event Period: November 24 (Friday) to February 12, 2018 (Monday)
☑ Minami Ichijo-dori Venue Event Period: November 24 (Friday) to March 14, 2018 (Wednesday)
☑ Lighting hours: 16:30 - 22:00
➡ Official Website of Sapporo White Illumination
② Ashikaga Flower Park: Garden of Light Flowers
The "Ashikaga Flower Park: Garden of Light Flowers," located in Tochigi Prefecture where the Night View Summit was held, has also been certified as one of Japan's three great illuminations.*
It features about 4 million LED lights that create an adorable world filled with flowers!♡
The collaboration of sparkling lights and colorful flowers is simply breathtaking!
Famous as one of the three great illuminations in the Kanto region, brides living in the Kanto area should definitely visit this winter♩
◆ Details ◆
☑ Event Period: October 21 (Saturday) to February 4, 2018 (Sunday)
☑ Lighting hours: 16:30 - 21:00
☑ Admission Fee: Adults 900 yen, Children 500 yen
➡ Official Website of Ashikaga Flower Park: Garden of Light Flowers
③ Huis Ten Bosch: Kingdom of Light
The third of Japan's three great illuminations is "Huis Ten Bosch: Kingdom of Light" located in Nagasaki Prefecture.*
As you may know, Huis Ten Bosch is one of the largest theme parks in Japan that recreates the streets of the Netherlands.
Enjoy attractions during the day, and from evening onward enjoy things like 3D projection mapping!♡
The illuminated umbrella street lined with umbrellas is sure to be breathtaking in person!
◆ Details ◆
☑ Event Period: November 3 (Friday) to May 6, 2018 (Sunday)
☑ Lighting hours: Sunset to closing time
☑ Admission Fee: There are various ticket types, such as 1DAY passports (6,900 yen) and After 5 (4,800 yen), so please check the website for details.*
➡ Official Website of Huis Ten Bosch: Kingdom of Light