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Nagoya Illumination Special Feature 2024–2025
Nagoya is full of illuminations, skating rinks, and other winter fun and acts as the perfect spot to spend a meaningful moment with that special someone.
Notes:
• Content details are subject to change. Find the most up-to-date information from official websites, etc. before going out.
• 2024 event info updated day by day.
Index
Nagoya Station area
Towers/Gate Tower Christmas
One of Nagoya's largest Christmas trees
A Christmas tree of large proportions—one of the biggest in the greater Nagoya area—makes an appearance with the theme of "The Wonder Gift of Christmas".
Vividly red ribbons decorate the tree with dazzling sparkles as it illustrates the fun and joy of giving Christmas gifts to loved ones. A hall of lights decorating the tree teams up with the new, large-scale Linear Gate Vision digital signage to light up the entire event space with awe-inspiring light and emotion.
• Period: Wed, Nov 13–Wed, Dec 25, 2024
• Time: 7:00 am–11:00 pm (Night version begins from 5:00 pm.)
• Directions: Directly connected to JR Nagoya Station.
Endoji Shopping Street's Endoji Illumination!
Curtains of light
Endoji Shopping Street is illuminated by curtains of light extending from the east to west of the arcade as only the beloved area can offer. The east–west view from underneath the arcade is a sure bet, but the silhouette from the side streets too is a spectacular scene.
• Period: Late Nov 2024–late Feb, 2025 (tentative)
• Time: Around 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
• Directions: 15-min. walk east from Nagoya Station / 8-min. walk north from Exit 2 of Kokusai Center Station on the Sakura-dori Subway Line / 8-min. walk west from Exit 8 of Marunouchi Station on the Sakura-dori and Tsurumai Subway Lines.
Dai Nagoya Building's Christmas Light Display 2024
Take in the spectacle of a sparkling crystal illumination and Nagoya Station's nightscape
Approximately 100 thousand or so bulbs and a four-meter tall Christmas tree illuminate Dai Nagoya Building and its motif of animals in a sparkling aurora, making for the perfect photo spot. A rooftop garden some 30 meters above ground is illuminated in a dazzling array of lights.
• Period: Wed, Nov 13–Wed, Dec 25, 2024
• Venue: Dai Nagoya Building's Sky Garden (5th floor)
• Time: 11:00 am–11:00 pm (illumination from 5:00 pm)
• Directions: 3-min. walk from the JR, Meitetsu, and Kintetsu Nagoya Stations / 1-min. walk from Nagoya Subway Station.
Hirokoji Street Light Display
Dazzling light art
The trees along Hirokoji Street from Sasashima Intersection outside of Nagoya Station to Hirokoji Aoi Intersection are decorated with some 460 thousand LED bulbs to illuminate nighttime winter Nagoya.
The street's trees are connected by an approximate four-kilometer line of lights to illuminate statues and hand prints of eight Nobel Award winners with ties to Nagoya along the way. The lights shine late into the night, also making for a romantic walk by couples during the Christmas season.
Note:
• Pictures show past light displays at the Sasashima and Yanagibashi Intersections, designed by MODE GAKUEN College of Fashion & Design's Interior Design Department.
• Period: Sat, Oct 26, 2024–mid-Jan 2025 (tentative)
• Time: 5:00 pm–12:00 am
• Directions: 5-min. to 10-min. walk from Nagoya Station on the JR, Meitetsu, Kintetsu, and subway lines or from Fushimi Station, Sakae Station, or Shinsakae-machi Station on the subway.
Nagoya Lucent Tower's Winter Light Display
A production of wondrous color
Illuminated trees and dome lighting color Nagoya Lucent Tower's vicinity in dynamic colors. Periodic light shows too are a must-see spectacle.
• Period: Wed, Nov 13, 2024–Fri, Jan 17, 2025
• Lighting hours: 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
• Directions: 5-min. from JR Nagoya Station's Sakura-dori Exit
Merry Santa's Christmas 2024 at Noritake Garden
Little Santas' Grand Christmas Strategy
Fun decorations based on an original "Little Santas' Grand Christmas Strategy" story style the garden, entertaining eventgoers. At the base of chimney monuments, Little Santas like those stuck with their big bellies and different-sized Christmas trees can be found all around, offering a little laugh here and there.
• Period: Sat, Nov 9–Wed, Dec 25, 2024
• Time: 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
• Closed: Varies by facility. See the official site (Japanese) for details.
• Directions: Right next to Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me~guru's Noritake Garden West and Noritake Garden Bus Stops / 5-min. walk from Exit 2 of Kamejima Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line / 15-min. walk from the JR, Meitetsu, subway, and Kintetsu Nagoya Stations.
Meieki Light Display 2024
The winter scene lighting up the Meieki, or Nagoya Station
Meieki-dori Street is the main drag outside Nagoya Station—a point to and from which countless people commute each day—but experiences a new kind of life each winter. The outside of the station from its rotary to the Sasashima Intersection erupts in a luminous light display. The event kicks off the start of winter at the station, making for a perfect scene to stroll along with friends, family, or that special someone.
• Period: Wed, Nov 13, 2024–Mon, Jan 13 (national holiday), 2025
• Directions: Area around the subway, JR, Meitetsu, and Kintetsu Nagoya Stations.
Midland Light Display 2024
Dazzling Champagne gold illumination
The warm glow of Champagne gold lights bring together the whole of the Meieki area, welcoming visitors as they go to and from Nagoya Station.
The spectacle incorporates CO2-free lighting and decorates with some of the ornaments made from recycled car windshields and paper, in an eco-friendly display.
• Period: Wed, Nov 13, 2024–Fri, Feb 28, 2025
• Time: 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
• Directions: Directly connected via five entrances to Midland Square, in turn available from underground Sun Road, accessible from the subway, JR, Meitetsu, and Kintetsu Nagoya Stations.
Sky Promenade Full Moon Project
Note: Suspended temporarily from Wed, Nov 27 due to mechanical issues.
A first for the Nagoya area, a 6.5-meter-diameter moon-shaped photogenic balloon developed by the #FullMoonProject hovers in the outdoor observation deck Sky Promenade of Midland Square Mall. The latest technology lets you observe details and the other side of the moon you're not normally able to see, making for a totally surreal experience enough to make time slip away.
One of Nagoya's top night views teams up with this photogenic moon balloon for a social media frenzy sure to go viral!
• Period: Sat, Nov 23–Fri, Dec 27, 2024
• Time: 11:00 am–10:00 pm (admission until 9:30 pm)
• Location: Sky Promenade outdoor observation deck
(Floors 44–46 of Midland Square Office Building. Entrance on floor 42.)
KITTE Nagoya Sync Link Christmas
Transmitting (Sync) the excitement of and sharing (Link) Christmas
A Sync Link Tree stands 10 meters tall on the first-floor atrium with a vibrant array of sparkling colors. Use the Shake Sync device to interactively change the colors to your liking with a digital device.
Enjoy the Christmas spirit with all its joy and brilliant colors.
• Period: Wed, Nov 13–Wed, Dec 25, 2024
• Time: 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Directions: 1-min. walk from JR Nagoya Station / Directly connected to the Meitetsu, Kintetsu, and subway Nagoya Stations.
Sakae area
Hisaya Odori Park's Winter Light Display
An elegant golden emerald world
Hisaya Odori Park is cocooned in the elegance of gold and emerald colors. The pathway and overpass are decorated with lights for a magical aura you won't experience during the daytime. Pass through a special arch with points of light falling like shooting stars and gaze upon a spectacle of a tree in this extraordinary environment. The colors and productions change regularly, offering a different experience every time you come.
• Period: Fri, Nov 22, 2024–Tue, Apr 22, 2025
• Time: 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
• Directions: 1-min. walk from Hisaya-Odori Station on the Meijo and Sakura-dori Subway Lines / 1-min. walk from Sakae Station on the Meijo and Higashiyama Subway Lines.
Toyoda Gosei Rink at Oasis21
Nagoya's iceless skate rink
This iceless skating rink rings in its 16th season as an extraordinary and expansive semi-outdoor activity spot. The rink is made with a special plastic substance that allows skaters to slide just as they would over regular ice.
After the sun goes down, sparkling illuminations make for the perfect date or photo op.
• Period: Sat, Nov 30, 2024–Sun, Mar 9, 2025
• Times: 1:00 pm–8:00 pm on weekdays / 10:00 am–8:00 pm on weekends, holidays, and winter vacation (Dec 23–Jan 7. Admission until 30 min. before close.)
• Price: JPY 1,200 for junior high school ages and older and JPY 600 for elementary school ages and younger on weekdays / JPY 1,400 for junior high school ages and older and JPY 600 for elementary school ages and younger on weekends, holidays, and winter vacation (Dec 23–Jan 7)
• Directions: Directly connected to Exit 4A of Sakae Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line and Meitetsu Line / Directly connected to Sakaemachi Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line / Right next to Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me~guru's Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER Bus Stop.
Nagoya Christmas Market 2024 at Hisaya Odori Park's EDION Hisaya Square
A traditional European-style Christmas market
A gigantic fir Christmas tree acts as the center piece to a romantic Christmas production for the 10th anniversary of the Nagoya Christmas Market with the longest period held: 20 days. Enjoy European cuisine including warm, sweet German mulled wine—or "glühwein"—and sausages, stews, and sweets as you shop for Christmas ornaments and other cute European imports.
• Period: Fri, Dec 6–Wed, Dec 25, 2024
• Times: 4:00 pm–9:00 pm on weekdays / 11:00 am–9:00 pm on weekends / 2:00 pm–9:00 pm on Dec 24 and 25 (Held in rainy weather. However, hours may shorten or the event may be canceled should inclement weather occur.)
• Venue: EDION Hisaya Square, Hisaya Odori Park
Directions: 2 min. from Exit 6 of Yaba-cho Station on the subway / 5-min. walk from Exits 13 and 16 of Sakae Station.
Minami Otsu-dori and Minami Ise-cho-dori Streets' Sakae-Minami/Osu Winter Light Display
Vivid lights shining throughout a shopping street
Sakae-Minami and Osu's renowned winter light display is a staple event of Nagoya City's Naka Ward, lighting the area in a uniform Champagne gold with some three million LED lights. Walk along the brilliant and dazzling streets for an unforgettable experience.
• Period: Fri, Nov 15, 2024–Sun, Feb 23, 2025
• Time: 5:00 pm–12:00 am
• Directions: A short walk from Sakae Station on the Meijo and Higashiyama Subway Lines / A short walk from Yaba-cho Station on the Meijo Subway Line / A short walk from Kamimaezu Station on the Meijo and Tsurumai Subway Lines.
Ikeda Park's 23rd Ikeda Park Light Display
A world of wonderous lights awaits you at Joshidai-koji Street
Joshidai-koji Street runs along the Sakae-Higashi area (the greater Sakae area's 4 and 5 chome sections) and is home to Ikeda Park, which this year too, is enveloped in brilliant beams of light. Enjoy the always bustling nights of Sakae-Higashi as the warm light envelopes you for an unforgettable evening during the park's wondrous light display.
• Period: Fri, Nov 8, 2024–Wed, Feb 5, 2025
• Venue: Ikeda Park
• Time: 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Kanayama area
ASUNAL KANAYAMA's Winter Light Display 2024
A mysterious world of light
ASUNAL KANAYAMA mall teams up with the Barbapapa family to offer a fun winter light display. The Barbapapa characters from the famous French cartoon shapeshift into different forms, welcoming all to the event.
A snow dome decorated with characters taking on the Barbapapa logo, characters taking on the form of a chair perfect for a snapshot, and fun family members whose shape you can play with and change for Barbapapa shapeshifting photos are all around the mall.
Come and spend a heartwarming time at ASUNAL KANAYAMA this winter.
• Period: Thu, Nov 14, 2024–Fri, Feb 28, 2025
• Time: 5:00 pm–11:00 pm (tentative)
• Directions: 1-min. walk from Kanayama Station on the JR, Meitetsu, and Meijo Subway Lines.
Port of Nagoya area
Port of Nagoya Sea Train Land's Winter Illumination 2024–2025
Insta-worthy nighttime amusement park
If you're looking for an Insta-worthy spot, the winter Port of Nagoya Sea Train Land is it with fantastic photo ops against a backdrop of an illuminated Ferris wheel and merry-go-round. A starry dome reimagining the night sky greets visitors at the entrance while heart-shaped, dolphin, and other decorations color the inside of the park.
• Period: Sat, Nov 16, 2023–Mon, Feb 24 (national holiday), 2025 (tentative)
• Lighting hours: Sundown–7:00 pm on weekdays / Sundown–9:00 pm (Dec) and sundown–8:00 pm (Jan/Feb) on weekends and national holidays (tentative)
• Closed: Mon (the following weekday if Mon coincides with a national holiday)
• Price: Admission free of charge (attraction require a fee)
Nagoya Port Winter Light Display
A small escape from everyday life in a sparkling port
Port of Nagoya Garden Pier’s temporary garden (Tsudoi Plaza) and the area in front of the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium become illuminated with approximately 145 thousand LED lights. Adding to last year's waterfall of light, center tree, and heart objects, this year offers a rest space all around so you can take your time and relax as you enjoy the nighttime illumination.
• Period: Fri, Dec 8–Mon, Dec 25, 2023
• Locations: Tsudoi Plaza, Port of Nagoya Garden Pier Side Garden and stairs to the front entrance of the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
• Lighting hours: 4:30 pm–9:00 pm (Lighting Ceremony from 6:00 pm on Dec 6)
• Directions: Just outside Nagoyako Station on the Meiko Subway Line.
Port of Nagoya Garden Pier's BERITA Presents Isogai Fireworks Theater in the Port of Nagoya
Fantastic fusion between music and fireworks
Japan's definitive fireworks manufacturer and performance company Isogai Fireworks Co., Ltd. from Aichi's city of Okazaki spreads the joy of Christmas far and wide! Experience a new kind of entertainment with the masterful fusion of music and fireworks plus the "Dramatic Fireworks", which tell an enchanting story.
Become enwrapped in a moving story and music this December.
• Period: Sat, Dec 21, 2024 (Held in rain. Postponed to Sun, Dec 22 should inclement weather occur.)
• Time: Doors at 5:00 pm / Showtime at 6:30 pm–7:15 pm (tentative)
• Price: JPY 5,000 for S Seats
LEGOLAND® Japan Brick Christmas
LEGO® Block trees!
Around 610 thousand LEGO® Blocks come together to create an approximate 10-meter tall, 4-meter-wide Christmas tree—one of the world's largest such—in the center of LEGOLAND® Japan for a colorful Christmas. The tree is even decorated with LEGO® Block ornaments and a light show offers much more fun.
• Period: Fri, Nov 22–Wed, Dec 25, 2024
• Time: 10:00 am–5:00 pm on weekdays / 10:00 am–6:00 pm on weekends, national holidays, and Dec 25
• Price: Check the official website.
First illumination of LEGOLAND® since the park's opening!
The LEGO® City area's main drag has placed along it six Wishing Stones. Touch the stones, and the surrounding streets light up in a dazzling sight. The cityscape becomes illuminated, looking like one big treasure box with sparkling jewels, so light up your holiday season with a day out in the LEGO® City area with the family.
• Period: Fri, Nov 22–Wed, Dec 25, 2024
• Time: 10:00 am–5:00 pm on weekdays / 10:00 am–6:00 pm on weekends, national holidays, and Dec 25
• Price: Check the official website.
Eastern area
Hoshigaoka Terrace Winter Light Display
Botanical Town: The Wind Master's Hill
This year's illumination portrays our world as one where humans shrink to dwarfs, living together with plants and insects as it illustrates houses and townscapes coexisting with nature. Smell the scents of seasonal flowers, look up at the starlit sky, and dream of that special someone... Reconsider the importance of the warmth you receive from nature and other people as you reflect on the notion of coexistence and the natural environments we have begun to lose due to the state of society while strolling along the urban stage of Hoshigaoka.
• Period: Sat, Nov 9, 2024–Sun, Feb 2, 2025
• Lighting hours: Planned for 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
• Directions: 1-min. walk from Exit 6 and the connecting Mitsukoshi Department Store walkway of Hoshigaoka Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line.
Outlying Nagoya area
Nabana no Sato's Famous Mt. Fuji
One of the largest illumination events in Japan
This event is one of Japan's largest-scale illuminations, cocooning all who come in almost unimaginable sparkling lights. Take in the view of famous Mt. Fuji as this year's theme. An international pinnacle of quality and breathtaking scale offer continuous scenes more grand than you can imagine. All who come and see the expansive theme area are sure to go home speechless upon seeing all its colorful and expressive glory.
• Period: Sat, Oct 19, 2024–Sun, Jun 1, 2025
• Lighting hours: Around sundown–end of operating hours (check the official website for details)
• Price: Check the official website.
Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia Light Display
A light show portraying the deep sea and space's majesty
This year's light display heralds the theme of an "Aqua Planet"—a beautiful, dreamlike display of the deep sea and space. Some of the largest flower pedals in Japan float along the pool, attractions letting you sail along the water through a crystal arch, and other new features accent the festivities this year.
• Period: Fri, Nov 2, 2024–Sun, Apr 6, 2025
• Lighting hours: Sundown–Lagunasia's closing time
• Price: From JPY 2,300 for adults / From JPY 1,300 for elementary school students / From JPY 800 for young children
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