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Tanabata illumination at Kibune Shrine

Every year, there are illuminations from July to mid-August at Kibune Shrine in Kyoto. Tanabata is a mythical tale of literal star-crossed lovers take place…

The Summer Festa Minoo Park / Osaka

Minoo Waterfalls will be lit up for the Summer Festa. The Summer Festa Minoo Park is the annual event of the summer. The trail from…

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 Temple, Kasuga-taisha…

To-ji Autumn Illumination/ Kyoto

Kyoto’s landmark, The five story pagoda at To-ji Temple is lit up with autumn colors. Easy access from JR Kyoto station.

Kibune Autumn leaves lantern Festa/ Kyoto

It is an area with many maple trees. From the train windows, you can see colorful leaves lit up nightly. During the period Around Kibune Shrine is also lit up.

Minoo Momiji Festival / Osaka

Minoo Momiji Festival is the annual event of the autumn. Visitors can see the different look of Minoo waterfalls and temples lit up fantastically.