Gion Shirakawa Sakura Light up
Gion Shirakawa-dori in Kyoto, lined with cherry blossoms, is beautifully illuminated at night, creating a magical springtime atmosphere.
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Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illumination
Enjoy a spring night at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, with its illuminated stage, three-story pagoda, and stunning night views of the city.
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Tamba Sasayama Cherry Blossom Festival
Sasayama Castle Ruins is a popular cherry blossom spot, featuring stunning spring blooms and beautiful evening light-ups during sakura season.
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Hirano Jinja Cherry Blossom illumination
Hirano Shrine, famous since the Heian period, offers stunning cherry blossoms and lantern-lit gardens for a magical viewing experience.
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Hikone Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Hikone Castle in Shiga offers a stunning view of around 1,200 cherry blossoms, beautifully illuminated at night and reflected on the castle’s moat.
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Hydrangeas garden lit up at Mimuroto-ji
Mimuroto-ji temple in Uji, a quiet place outside of Kyoto city, has 10,000 hydrangeas in various pink, purple, blue and white hues.
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Tanabata illumination at Kibune Shrine
Every summer, there are illuminations at Kibune Shrine in Kyoto. Tanabata is a mythical tale of literal star-crossed lovers take place all over Japan.
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The legend of Amanogawa Osaka
July 7 is the official day of tanabata festivals. the legend of amanogawa is lit up by floating LED light balls creating a breathtaking sight.
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Kodai-ji Temple Special Night Visit in Summer
Kodai-ji Temple offers you a special night visit in summer. Its magnificent temple buildings, the refined Japanese garden and bamboo grove are illuminated.
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Nara To-Kae Candle festival
Nara To-kae is held at Nara National Park. Tens of thousands of candles will be lit up on the historical land including Todai-ji, Kasuga-taisha, Ukimi-do.