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SUMMARY:Tamba Sasayama Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Sasayama Castle Ruins are a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing\, with magnificent stone walls still standing today. In spring\, about 1\,000 cherry trees bloom around the castle’s moat\, creating a stunning scene. \n\n\n\nDuring cherry blossom season\, the trees are illuminated in the evening\, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful contrast of pink blossoms\, towering stone walls\, and the outer moat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSasayama Castle Ruins\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Japan\, 〒669-2332 Hyōgo-ken\, Sasayama-shi\, Kitashinmachi\, 2-3 \n\n\n\nAccess : 17-minute bus ride from Sasayamaguchi station on the JR Fukuchiyama line to Nikai bus stop\, then 5-minute walk \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : 丹波篠山市公式観光サイト『ぐるり！丹波篠山』 | 丹波篠山さくらまつり／春の味まつり (sasayama.jp)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/tamba-sasayama-cherry-blossom-festival/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260327T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260405T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20220302T145527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T090606Z
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SUMMARY:Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Visitors can enjoy a magical spring evening at Kiyomizu-dera Temple\, where about 1\,500 cherry trees\, including Somei Yoshino\, are beautifully illuminated. The temple’s iconic wooden stage and three-story pagoda are also lit up\, and the panoramic night view of Kyoto from the stage adds even more charm to the spring evening.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKiyomizu-dera（清水寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Kiyomizu\, Higashiyama-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojyo station on the Keihan main line \n\n\n\nBus : From Kyoto Station\, Kyoto city bus No.100 or 206 to Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stop \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:30 to 21:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : 夜間特別拝観 | 行事 | 音清水寺 (kiyomizudera.or.jp)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kiyomizu-dera-spring-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260405T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191108T030329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T094402Z
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SUMMARY:Gion Shirakawa Sakura Light up
DESCRIPTION:Cherry blossoms line Gion Shirakawa-dori\, one of Kyoto’s most iconic streets\, including the area around Tatsumi Shrine. At night\, the trees are illuminated\, creating a magical atmosphere. Strolling along the Shirakawa River under the moonlight\, surrounded by glowing cherry blossoms\, is an unforgettable experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGion Shirakawa（祇園白川）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 59 Motoyoshicho\, Higashiyama Ward\, Kyoto\, 605-0087 \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Gion Shijo station and Sanjo station on the Keihan main line. \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 22:00  \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/gion-shirakawa-sakura-lit-up/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260324T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260407T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20230204T075619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T091543Z
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SUMMARY:Oshiro Matsuri Festivals at Koriyama Castle
DESCRIPTION:The ruins of Koriyama Castle are a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. During the season\, the Oshiro Matsuri Festival draws visitors with vibrant cherry blossoms and a variety of events\, including a goldfish exhibition. Weeping cherry trees along the moat add to the beauty\, and at night\, they are illuminated with lanterns\, creating a magical atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKoriyama Castle（郡山城）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 2-255 Jonaicho\, Yamatokoriyama\, Nara 639-1011 \n\n\n\nAccess : 7-minute walk from Kintetsu-Koriyama station on the Kintetsu Kashihara line \n\n\n\nLight-up : 18:00 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/oshiro-matsuri-festivals-at-koriyama-castle/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251214T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191110T084215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T124749Z
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SUMMARY:Osaka Hikari Renaissance/ Osaka Festival of Light
DESCRIPTION:The Osaka Hikari Renaissance illumination event stretches from Osaka City Hall to the eastern tip of Nakanoshima Park. Historic buildings throughout the park are transformed with creative lighting displays\, while glowing light tunnels\, art installations\, and food booths create a lively\, festive atmosphere. The highlight is a spectacular large-scale 3D projection mapping\, cast onto the neo-Renaissance–style historic architecture\, offering an unforgettable visual experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNakanoshima Park（中之島公園）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Chome-1 Nakanoshima\, Kita Ward\, Osaka\, 530-0005 \n\n\n\nAccess : A short walk from Yodoyabashi station on the subway Midosuji line\, and the Keihan line or Kitahama station on the subway Sakaisuji line or the Keihan line \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 22:00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMidosuji Illumination
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/osaka-hikari-renaissance-osaka-festival-of-light/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251122T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260228T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191110T085032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T130347Z
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SUMMARY:Osaka Aquarium kaiyukan illumination
DESCRIPTION:Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is illuminated with 1.2 million lights themed around the sea and marine life. The open space in front of the aquarium comes alive with dazzling illumination displays\, creating a magical seaside atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOsaka Kaiyukan（海遊館）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Osakako station on the subway chuo-line. \n\n\n\nAdmission : 2\,700 to 3\,500 yen \n\n\n\nHours : 9:30 to 20:00 \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 21:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/osaka-aquarium-kaiyukan-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251122T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191105T081419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T102711Z
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SUMMARY:Daigo-ji Temple Autumn Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Daigo-ji Temple  in Yamashina\, is open for special night visit to show it’s illuminated  autumn colors. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of the red leaves and  the Benten-do in the dark. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaigo-ji Temple（醍醐寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess : 10-munite walk from Daigo station on the Kyoto Shiei Subway Tozai Line  \n\n\n\nAddress : 15 Daigogarancho\, Fushimi Ward\, Kyoto\, Kyoto Prefecture 601-1324\, Japan \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 20:50 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1000 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/daigo-ji-temple-autumn-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251122T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191105T082038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T102355Z
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SUMMARY:Evening illumination with autumnal colors at Kiyomizu-dera/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Kiyomizu-dera Temple is filled with a sea of autumnal colors.  Against the backdrop of maple trees\, the famous wooden stage of Kiyomizu and the west gate are reflected in the night sky. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKiyomizu-dera（清水寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Kiyomizu\, Higashiyama-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto  \n\n\n\nAccess : 25-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan main line. \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 21:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/evening-illumination-with-autumnal-colors/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251121T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20221108T073546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T110354Z
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SUMMARY:Koko-en Garden Autumn Lit-up / Hyogo
DESCRIPTION:Koko-en garden is located in the famed Himeji Castle. It is a strolling-style garden consists of 9 various Japanese traditional gardens of the Edo Period.  \n\n\n\nKoko-en garden is particularly beautiful with autumn color. From sunset\, the garden’s foliaged trees are lit up. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic view different from that during the daytime. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKoko-en Garden（好古園）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 68 Honmachi\, Himeji\, Hyogo 670-0012 \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from JR Himeji station on JR Sanyo line.  \n\n\n\nHours : 9:00 to 20:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 310 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/koko-en-garden-autumn-lit-up-hyogo/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251115T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20221108T063004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T085035Z
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SUMMARY:Minoo Momiji Festival / Osaka
DESCRIPTION:Minoo Park and the Waterfalls will be lit up along with autumn colors. \n\n\n\nMinoo Momiji Festival is the annual event of the autumn. The trail from the station\, the waterfalls\, and the Pavilion Phoenix of Ryoan-ji Temple are being lit up fantastically. Visitors can see the different look of the waterfalls and temples. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinoo Park（箕面公園）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Minookōen\, Minoo\, Osaka 562-0002 \n\n\n\nAccess : Take the Hankyu Takarazuka line from Umeda station (JR Osaka station) to Ishibashi station (15 minutes). Change platforms here for the train to Minoh (5 minutes) 270 yen. About 40-minute walk to the waterfalls. \n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 21:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/minoo-momiji-festival-osaka/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251115T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251116T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191105T080956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T105432Z
UID:13773-1763164800-1763337599@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Nariai-ji Temple autumn illumination/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Nariai-ji Temple is one of the 33 Saikoku temples Pilgrimage in Kyoto’s Miyazu area on the northen side of the Amanohashidate\,  one of the best scenic view in Japan.  An impressive five-story pagoda  with autumn colors are lit up and make a stunning scenery for only 2  days. If you are near Amanohashidate\, make time for this opportunity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNariai-ji（成相寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 339 Nariaiji\, Miyazu\, Kyoto 629-2241 \n\n\n\nAccess : Direct Hashidate limited expresses run four times a day and connect JR Kyoto Station to Amanohashidate in 106 minutes (¥4\,310).  Japan Rail Pass \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:20 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/nariai-ji-temple-autumn-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251114T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191105T081152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T092001Z
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SUMMARY:Tanzan Jinja Shrine Autumn Lit Up
DESCRIPTION:Tanzan Jinja is famed for its gorgeous autumn foliage. 3\,000 of maple trees are lit up creating a fantastic scenery along with a unique pagoda and a wooden terrace decorated by traditional lanterns. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTanzan Jinja（談山神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 319 Tonomine\, Sakurai\, Nara \n\n\n\nAccess : There is a direct bus from Sakurai station on the JR Manyo-Mahoroba line\, and the Kintetsu Osaka line to Tanzan Jinja (25-minute\, 490 Yen\, 8-10 buses a day) \n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 20:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/tanzan-jinja-shrine-autumn-lit-up/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251114T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251130T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20201028T114213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T091516Z
UID:18135-1763078400-1764547199@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Ishiyama-dera Temple Autumn Color Illumination Event/ Shiga
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 2\,000 maple trees show their beautiful autumn foliage at Ishiyama-dera Temple. Visitors can enjoy magical beauty of national treasure with Japanese maples lit up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIshiyama-dera Temple（石山寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 〒520-0861 Shiga Prefecture\, Otsu\, Ishiyamadera\, １−１−1  \n\n\n\nAccess : 10mins walk from Keihan Ishiyamadera station  \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 800 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/ishiyama-dera-temple-autumn-color-illumination-event-shiga/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251108T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20251015T094350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T094627Z
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SUMMARY:Hosen-in Temple Autumn Night Visit
DESCRIPTION:At Hosen-in Temple\, the sound of the suikinkutsu adds an elegant atmosphere\, and you can enjoy the beautifully illuminated autumn leaves between the pillars like a painting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosen-in（宝泉院）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 220 Oharashorinincho\, Sakyo Ward\, Kyoto\, 601-1241 \n\n\n\nAccess : By bus to Ohara Take The Kyoto bus No.17 from JR Kyoto station\, or Demachiyanagi station on the Keihan main line to the Ohara bus stop\, then walk about 10-minute. takes an hour and a bit in total. \n\n\n\nThe Kyoto bus No.16 goes to Ohara from Shijo Kawaramachi a very few times a day. (6.47am\, 7.17am and 9.52pm). \n\n\n\nLit-up: 17:45 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 900 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/hosen-in-autumn-night-visit/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251107T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191105T072710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T084020Z
UID:13764-1762473600-1765151999@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Shoren-in Temple Special Night Visits
DESCRIPTION:Shoren-in Temple’s\n beautiful gardens make a mysterious atmosphere at night. Visitors can \nenjoy strolling the path along 4 beautiful gardens\, and all the wooden \nbuildings are nicely lit up with autumn leaves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShoren-in (青蓮院）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 69-1 Awadaguchi Sanjobocho\, Higashiyama Ward\, Kyoto\, 605-0035 \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Higashiyama station on the subway Tozai line \n\n\n\nBus : Kyoto City bus No. 5\, 46\, and 100 to Jingu-michi bus stop \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 22:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1000 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/shoren-in-temple-special-night-visits/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251103T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260131T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191110T085434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T130226Z
UID:13951-1762128000-1769903999@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Midosuji Illumination/ Osaka Festival of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Osaka’s symbolic street\, Midosuji\, is illuminated with colorful lights along a stretch of about 4 kilometers\, from Yodoyabashi to Namba. This illumination is part of the Osaka Festival of the Lights\, during which a variety of programs are held\, including illuminated boat cruises\, a fountain display at the Okawa River port\, and music-and-light shows. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOsaka Festival of Lights – Midosuji Illumination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 23:00 (until 25:00 on DEC 31) \n\n\n\nAccess :  From all stations between Yodoyabashi station to Namba station on the subway Midosuji Line \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/midosuji-illumination-osaka-festival-of-lights/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251214T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20231103T084612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T103609Z
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SUMMARY:To-ji Autumn Illumination/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Kyoto’s landmark\, The five story pagoda\, a national treasure\, and the illuminated autumn leaves are a superb view. To-ji Temple\, a World Heritage Site is easy access from JR Kyoto station. The autumn leaves reflected on the pond are also beautiful.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo-ji Temple（東寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Kujo-cho\, Minami-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto  \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Toji station on the Kintetsu kyoto line. 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto station  \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1000 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 21:30
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/to-ji-autumn-illumination-kyoto/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251130T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191105T080522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T091153Z
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SUMMARY:Evening illumination at Hiyoshi-Taisha/ Shiga
DESCRIPTION:The leaves of 3000 maples and other trees color the vast precincts of Hiyoshi Taisha beyond its torii gate. The magnificent main building exists in harmony with the great nature surrounding it\, and the shrine is well known as a place to enjoy truly resplendent fall colors. During the fall season\,  festivities include a tea ceremony\, traditional plays and evening illumination of the trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHiyoshi Taisha Shrine（日吉大社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Japan\, 〒520-0113 Shiga-ken\, Ōtsu-shi\, Sakamoto\, 5 Chome−1−1  \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Sakamoto station on the Keihan Sakamoto  line. 20-minute walk from Hieizan Sakamoto station on the JR Kosei line.  \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 20:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free for the lit up area
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/evening-illumination-at-hiyoshi-taisha/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191105T080736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T102953Z
UID:13772-1761955200-1765151999@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Maple tree garden illumination at Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine opens its maple tree garden to the public. Illuminations are held during the peak of the autumn leaf season. An arch of colorful autumn leaves welcomes you. The collaboration of the illuminated main shrine and the autumn leaves viewed from the observatory is also a spectacular sight.　The admission fee includes a cup of green tea and a snack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKitano Tenman-gu（北野天満宮）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Bakurocho\, Kamigyo Ward\, Kyoto\, 602-8386  \n\n\n\nAccess : Kyoto City Bus number 50 or 101 from JR Kyoto station to Kitano Tenmangumae \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1200 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 20:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/maple-tree-garden-illumination-at-kitano-tenmangu-shrine/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251024T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251214T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20201021T055537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T083120Z
UID:17970-1761264000-1765756799@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Kodai-ji Temple Autumn Evening Illumination/Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Kodai-ji Temple‘s garden has a pond with autumn trees planted around it.  During the fall leaf season\, the area is lit up\, creating a magical atmosphere with the bright colors of trees reflected in the pond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKodai-ji Temple（高台寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 526 Shimokawaracho\, Higashiyama Ward\, Kyoto\, 605-0825  \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from Gion Shijo station on the Keihan main line.20-minute walk from Kawaramachi station on the Hankyu line.5-minute walk from Kyoto city bus stop Higashiyama-Yasui.  \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 22:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kodai-ji-temple-autumn-illuminations/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250805T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250814T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191107T055047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T110718Z
UID:13859-1754352000-1755215999@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Nara To-Kae Candle festival
DESCRIPTION: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 Temple\, Kasuga-taisha Shrine\, Ukimi-do\, Kofuku-ji Temple. \n\n\n\n“TO-KA” means a lump of flower shape on the top of a candlewick after lighting a candle. It is believed to be good fortune when the flower shape is made.Candles are lit one by one with best wishes for the visitors. You can light your own candles at anywhere you want. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNara To-Kae（なら燈花会）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess : You can get there on foot from both JR Nara station or Kintetsu Nara station. \n\n\n\nLit-up : 19:00 to 21:30 \n\n\n\nAreas : \n\n\n\n\nUkigumo-enchi\n\n\n\nAsajigahara\n\n\n\nUkimi-do\n\n\n\nSarusawa Pond\n\n\n\nKofuku-ji\n\n\n\nTodai-ji (AUG 13 and 14 only)\n\n\n\nKasuga-taisha Shrine (AUG 14 only)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/nara-to-kae-candle-festival/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250801T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250818T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191107T062356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T103835Z
UID:13862-1754006400-1755561599@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Kodai-ji Temple Special Night Visit in Summer
DESCRIPTION:Kodai-ji Temple offers you a special night visit in summer. Its magnificent temple buildings\, the refined Japanese garden and bamboo grove are illuminated. Visitors can also enjoy the projection mapping shows with combination of historical scenery and technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKodai-ji Temple（高台寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 526 Shimokawaracho\, Higashiyama Ward\, Kyoto\, 605-0825 \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 21:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600 yen \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from Gion Shijo station on the Keihan main line.5-minute walk from Kyoto city bus stop Higashiyama-Yasui.
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kodai-ji-temple-special-night-visit-in-summer/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250707T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191108T011904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T052137Z
UID:13875-1751914800-1751922000@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:The legend of Amanogawa Osaka
DESCRIPTION:July 7 is the official day of tanabata festivals\, when celebrations of a mythical tale of literal star-crossed lovers take place all over Japan. Orihime and Hikoboshi – the lovers – were separated by the Milky Way but are allowed to reunite on July 7th. \n\n\n\nThe Tenmabashi and Nakanoshima areas of Osaka are commemorating the event by creating a version of Amanogawa\, the Milky Way\, the astrological symbol of the lovers separation.  Lit up by 50\,000  floating LED light balls\, the Okawa river promises to be a breathtaking sight.Visitors can also take part in the celebrations by writing wishes on strips of paper and releasing them with prayer stars into the river. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Tenmabashikyōmachi\, Chuo Ward\, Osaka\, 540-0032 \n\n\n\nAccess : A short walk from Tenmabashi station at the Keihan line and the subway tanimachi-line \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/the-legend-of-amanogawa-osaka/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250705T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250831T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191107T065905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T110010Z
UID:13871-1751673600-1756684799@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:The Summer Festa Minoo Park / Osaka
DESCRIPTION:Minoo Waterfalls will be lit up for the Summer Festa. \n\n\n\nThe Summer Festa Minoo Park is the annual event of the summer. The trail from the station\, The waterfalls\, and The Pavilion Phoenix of Ryoan-ji Temple are being lit up fantastically. Visitors can see the different look of the waterfalls. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinoo Park（箕面公園）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nAccess : Take the Hankyu Takarazuka line from Umeda station (JR Osaka station) to Ishibashi station (15 minutes). Change platforms here for the train to Minoh (5 minutes) 270 yen. About 40-minute walk to the waterfalls. \n\n\n\nWeb Site : https://minohkankou.net/
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/the-summer-festa-minoo-park/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250701T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250815T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191108T013445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T105836Z
UID:13880-1751328000-1755302399@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Tanabata illumination at Kibune Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, there are illuminations from July to mid-August at Kibune Shrine in Kyoto. \n\n\n\nTanabata is a mythical tale of literal star-crossed lovers take place all over Japan. Orihime and Hikoboshi – the lovers – were separated by the Milky Way but are allowed to reunite on July 7th. \n\n\n\nThe shrine and the area\, Tanabata wishes on their bamboo stands are brilliantly lit up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKibune Shrine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 180 Kuramakibunecho\, Sakyo Ward\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 20:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nAccess : 30-minute walk from Kibune-guchi station on the Eizan Dentetsu Eizan Line
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/tanabata-illumination-at-kibune-shrine/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250531T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250706T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20191108T020302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T094102Z
UID:13885-1748649600-1751846399@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Hydrangeas garden lit up at Mimuroto-ji
DESCRIPTION:Mimuroto-ji temple in Uji is a quiet place outside of Kyoto city – The main garden has 10\,000 hydrangeas in various pink\, purple\, blue and white hues and a path that snakes right through them. \n\n\n\nYou can also see beautiful hydrangeas lit up only here in the Kansai area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMimuroto-ji Temple\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Shigatani-21 Todo\, Uji\, Kyoto  \n\n\n\nHours : 8:30 to 16:30 \n\n\n\nLit-up : 19:00 to 21:00 ( JUN 7 to 22 on Sat\, Sun only) \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1\,000 yen \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from Mimurodo Station on the Keihan Uji line
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/hydrangeas-garden-lit-up-at-mimuroto-ji/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250328T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250406T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20230204T084410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T104759Z
UID:25811-1743120000-1743983999@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Uchiagegawa Park Cherry Blossom Lit Up
DESCRIPTION:About 200 cherry trees in Uchiagegawa Ryokuchi Park will be lit up with special LED to create a magical atmosphere. \n\n\n\nThose beautifuly lit up cherry blossom reflected on the surface of the pond is a breathtaking view.  It’s a good spot for admiring\, photography.   There are also some food stands during the event\, you can enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Uchiagegawa Ryokuchi Park\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress: 25 Uzumasa Sakuragaoka\, Neyagawa\, Osaka 572-0840 \n\n\n\nAccess : 25-minute walk from Neyagawa station on the Keihan main line. \n\n\n\nBus : Take the Keihan bus #21 or 47B from Neyagawa station to Kannonbashi stop. \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 20:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : 桜と光の舞い 2025
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/uchiagegawa-park-cherry-blossom-lit-up/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250322T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250413T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20230204T072514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T110723Z
UID:25786-1742601600-1744588799@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Night Viewing at Osaka Castle
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy approx. 300 cherry trees in Nishinomaru garden at night with the illuminated Osaka Castle donjon.The scenery of the castle tower risen up over the cherry trees is truly beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOsaka Castle / Nishinomaru Garden\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 2 Osakajo\, Chuo Ward\, Osaka \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Osakajo-koen station on the JR loop line or Tanimachi-4chome station on the subway Tanimachi line and Chuo line \n\n\n\nHours : 9:00 to 17:00(Open untill 21:00 during the cherry blossom season) \n\n\n\nAdmission : 200yen (350yen during the cherry blossom season)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/cherry-blossom-night-viewing-at-osaka-castle/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250320T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250413T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20230204T070651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T094612Z
UID:25781-1742428800-1744588799@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Wakayama Castle Sakura Festival
DESCRIPTION:Wakayama Castle\, a majestic symbol\, is located very close to Wakayama city center and surrounded by Wakayama-koen Park. From late March to early April\, roughly 600 cherry trees turn the park into a sea of light pink. \n\n\n\nThe trees at Wakayama Castle are lit up at night\, creating truly magical and exceptional scenery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWakayama Castle（和歌山城）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 〒640-8146 Wakayama\, Ichibancho\, ３ \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from JR Wakayama Station or a 10 minute walk from Nankai Wakayami-shi Station. There are buses from both places to Wakayama Castle Park entrance. \n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 22:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/wakayama-castle-sakura-festival/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241115T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T081716
CREATED:20221030T114219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T090641Z
UID:25227-1731628800-1733097599@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Daikaku-ji Autumn illumination/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Autumn color illumination is held at Daikaku-ji Temple  in Arashiyama. The reflection of Shingyo Hoto pagoda and autumn leaves  on the Osawa-no-ike pond’s surface are so beautiful and creates a  fantastic atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\nDaikaku-ji（大覚寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 4 Saga-Osawa-cho\, Ukyo-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama station on the JR Sagano Line  \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 20:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 900 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/daikaku-ji-autumn-illumination-kyoto/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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