BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nipponderful.com - ECPv6.3.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://2ponderful.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nipponderful.com REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231103T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231231T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191110T085434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T065027Z UID:13951-1698969600-1704067199@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Midosuji Illumination/ Osaka Festival of Lights DESCRIPTION:Osaka’s symbolic street “Midosuji” is illuminated in colorful lights which covers a total length of about 4 km from Yodoyabashi to Namba.This is a part of the Festival of the lights in Osaka and various programs will be held during the festival. Illuminated boat cruises\, a fountain in a port at Okawa river\, and music and light show. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/midosuji-illumination.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231103T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231203T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191105T080522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T013233Z UID:13771-1698969600-1701647999@2ponderful.com 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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/hiyoshi-taisha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231103T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231203T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191105T073916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T044457Z UID:13768-1698969600-1701647999@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Autumnal Night Visit at Eikan-do Temple/ Kyoto DESCRIPTION:The tree colors of autumn are so prominent in Eikan-do Temple. There are some three thousand maples on the grounds\, which are lit up at night in fall. The temple grounds are on a mountain slope\, and one never tires of the expansive premises that can be enjoyed\, going up and down the walkways. \n\n\n\n\n\nEikan-do(永観堂)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Japan\, 〒606-8445 Kyōto-fu\, Kyōto-shi\, Sakyō-ku\, Eikandōchō 48 \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from Keage station on the Kyoto subway Tozai line \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 21:00 URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/autumnal-night-visit-at-eikan-do-temple/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/eikando-illumi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231103T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231126T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191105T073706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T044702Z UID:13767-1698969600-1701043199@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Kibune Autumn leaves lantern Festa/ Kyoto DESCRIPTION:Between Ichihara and Ninose station of Eizan Railway\, A 20-minute ride from Demachiyanagi station takes you to “Maple tunnel”. \n\n\n\nIt is an area with many maple trees. From the train windows\, you can see colorful leaves and they are lit up nightly. During the period Around Kibune Shrine is also lit up. In Kibune\, the autumn leaves are at their best earlier than in the city center. Lanterns along the approach to the shrine are also lit\, adding to the atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\nKibune Shrine(貴船神社)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 601-1112 Kyoto Prefecture\, Kyoto\, Sakyo Ward\, Kuramakibunecho\, 180 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nLit-up : sunset to 20:30 \n\n\n\nTrain fare :1-day pass 1\,000 yen (to fully enjoy tourists spots along the Eizan line\, available at Demachiyanagi station):  Demachiyanagi to Kibuneguchi 430 yen (One-way) URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kibune-autumn-leaves-lantern-festa/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/eizan-autumn-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231101T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231210T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20231103T084612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T084614Z UID:27192-1698796800-1702252799@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:To-ji Autumn Illumination/ Kyoto DESCRIPTION:Kyoto’s landmark\, The five story pagoda at To-ji Temple is lit up with autumn colors. Easy access from JR Kyoto station. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/to-ji-lit-up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230805T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230814T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191107T055047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T131914Z UID:13859-1691193600-1692057599@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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nara-tokae-ukimido.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230801T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230818T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191107T062356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T132716Z UID:13862-1690848000-1692403199@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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kodai-ji-summer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230715T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230827T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191107T065905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T080106Z UID:13871-1689379200-1693180799@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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/minoo-litup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230707T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230707T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191108T011904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T002710Z UID:13875-1688756400-1688763600@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\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 \n\n\n\nHP : (osaka-amanogawa.com) URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/the-legend-of-amanogawa-osaka/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Ⓒosaka-amanogawa16x9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230701T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230815T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191108T013445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T080327Z UID:13880-1688169600-1692143999@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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/kibune-tanabata-illumination.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230601T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230709T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191108T020302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230604T034534Z UID:13885-1685577600-1688947199@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\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 10 to 25 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mimuroto-ji-litup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230328T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230416T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20230204T092519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T085516Z UID:25826-1679961600-1681689599@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Hikone Castle Cherry Blossom Festival DESCRIPTION:You can enjoy the magnificent view of about 1\,200 cherry blossoms all in bloom on the ground of Hikone Castle. The cherry trees along the inner moat are lit up at night and the blossom reflecting on the water is breathtaking. \n\n\n\n\n\nHikone Castle(彦根城)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1-1 Konkicho\, Hikone\, Shiga 522-0061 \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from Hikone station on the JR Biwako line \n\n\n\nLit-up :  18:00 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/hikone-castle-cherry-blossom-festival/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/hikone-sakura.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230326T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230410T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20230204T070651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T091657Z UID:25781-1679788800-1681171199@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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wakayama-castle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230324T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230409T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20230204T072514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T113345Z UID:25786-1679616000-1681084799@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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/osaka-castle-sakura.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221028T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221204T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191105T072310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221008T102105Z UID:13763-1666915200-1670198399@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Shogunzuka Seiryuden Autumn color Lit up DESCRIPTION:The Shogunzuka mound\, located on a top of Mt. Higashiyama\, its two observatories offer you a spectacular night view of the entire city of Kyoto below with the red leaves lit up. \n\n\n\n\n\nShogunzuka(将軍塚)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 28 Zushiokukachocho\, Yamashina Ward\, Kyoto\, 607-8456 \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 21:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/shogunzuka-seiryuden-autumn-color-lit-up/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/seiryu02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231021T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231210T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20201021T055537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T035959Z UID:17970-1697846400-1702252799@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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kodaiji-illumination.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220326T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220326T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20230204T055551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T055905Z UID:25766-1648281600-1648314000@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Byodo-in Temple Special Night Visit DESCRIPTION:Byodo-in Temple in Uji\, The Phoenix Hall\, well known as its feature on the 10 yen coin and the beautiful garden will be lit up to create fantastic atmosphere with cherry blossoms and the image reflected in the pond. \n\n\n\n\n\nByodo-in(平等院)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Japan\, 〒611-0021 Kyōto-fu\, Uji-shi\, Uji\, Renge−116 \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-15 minute walk from Uji station on the Keihan Uji line or JR Nara line URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/byodo-in-temple-special-night-visit/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/byodo-in-night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220319T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220319T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20230204T094501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T094502Z UID:25830-1647676800-1647709200@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Himeji Castle Cherry blossom Night Viewing DESCRIPTION:Himeji Castle Cherry blossom Night Viewing “Yozakura-kai”\, The scenery of the striking white castle and the cherry trees is truly beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\nHimeji Castle(姫路城)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 68 Honmachi\, Himeji\, Hyogo 670-0012 \n\n\n\nAccess : 15mins walk from JR Himeji station on JR Sanyo line. \n\n\n\nHours : 09:00 to 17:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1000 yen (Kokoen garden 300 yen) URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/himeji-castle-cherry-blossom-night-viewing/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yozakura_himeji.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220319T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220319T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20230204T085447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T085449Z UID:25816-1647676800-1647709200@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Shoren-in Temple Special Spring Night Visits DESCRIPTION:Shoren-in Temple’s beautiful gardens make a mysterious atmosphere at night. Visitors can enjoy strolling the path along 4 beautiful gardens\, and all the wooden buildings are nicely lit up. \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\nHours : 9:00 to 17:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/shoren-in-temple-special-spring-night-visits/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/syoren-litup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220319T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220319T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20230204T065711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T065713Z UID:25779-1647676800-1647709200@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Osaka Expo Park "Sakura" Festival DESCRIPTION:Expo park is well-known as a place for viewing cherry blossoms\, featuring around 5000 cherry trees. During the cherry blossoms season\, the park holds special sakura festival events\, which included a large open air craft market\, food stalls and live performances. The park also illuminates many of the trees. \n\n\n\n\n\nOsaka Expo Park(万博記念公園)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1-1 Senribanpakukoen\, Suita\, Osaka Prefecture 565-0826 \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Banpaku-kinen koen station on the Osaka mono-rail \n\n\n\nHours : 9:30 to 17:00 ( Fri\, Sat\, Sun till 21:00 for illumination) URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/osaka-expo-park-sakura-festival/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/expo-sakura-litup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211113T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211114T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191105T080956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T012527Z UID:13773-1636761600-1636934399@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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/nariai-ji-lit-up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231116T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231202T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T192521 CREATED:20191105T073404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T041941Z UID:13766-1700092800-1701561599@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Evening light up at Chion-in Temple/ Kyoto DESCRIPTION:Chion-in\, The massive head temple of the Buddhist Jodo sect attracts autumn color viewers by illuminating its temple grounds and its gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\nChion-in Temple(知恩院)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 400 Rinka-cho\, Higashiyama-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Higashiyama station on the Kyoto subway Tozai-line\, or Bus No.10 from JR Kyoto Station to Chion-in-mae Bus Stop. \n\n\n\nAdmission : 800 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 21:30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nphoto by Marufish@flickr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/evening-light-up-at-chion-in-temple/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/chionin-illumination.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR