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Nagoya Illumination Special Feature 2023–2024
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.
*Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus, event contents are subject to change. Please confirm the latest information on the official websites whenever possible before heading out.
Index
Nagoya Station area
JR Gate Tower's The Crystal Christmas
One of Nagoya's largest Christmas trees
On the first floor of JR Gate Tower stands one of Nagoya's largest Christmas trees; towering at approximately 12 meters high.
Crystal Village—a mysterious village where time stands still—acts as the stage, with its residents awaiting a world full of wishes and desires. Their smiles come together, bringing a sparkle to the world.
Crystal Village tells a heartwarming story accompanied by an original song in the hopes of spreading the world's most magical Christmas.
Period: Wed, Nov 8–Mon, Dec 25, 2023
Illumination hours: 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: Early Dec 2023–late Feb, 2024 (tentative)
Illumination hours: 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 Illumination 2023
Take in the spectacle of a sparkling Champagne gold illumination and Nagoya Station's nightscape
Approximately 110 thousand or so bulbs and a 4-meter tall Christmas tree illuminate Dai Nagoya Building with a keynote golden color of Champagne for Champagne Gold Christmas. A rooftop garden some 30 meters above ground is illuminated in a dazzling array of lights.
Period: Wed, Nov 8–Mon, Dec 25, 2023
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 Illumination
Illumination art
LED objet art is set up on the flower beds at the Sasashima and Yanagibashi Intersections.
Period: Sat, Oct 28, 2023–Mid-Jan, 2024 (tentative)
Illumination hours: 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Directions: 5-min. walk from the Subway, JR, Meitetsu, and Kintetsu Nagoya Stations
Nagoya Lucent Tower's Winter Illumination
A production of wondrous color
Illuminated trees and dome lighting color Nagoya Lucent Tower's vicinity in dynamic colors. Periodic illumination shows too are a must-see spectacle.
Period: Wed, Nov 8, 2023–Wed, Jan 31, 2024
Illumination hours: 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Directions: 5-min. v from JR Nagoya Station's Sakura-dori Exit
Noritake Garden's Heartful Christmas 2023
A can't-miss, nearly 8-meter-tall tree
A new nearly 8-meter-tall tree acts as the face of Noritake Garden's Heartful Christmas this year. Around the tree, you'll find a 2-meter high Santa Claus, which acts as the symbol of Noritake Garden in winter as well as numerous smaller trees. Once the sun goes down, the lights go on in an illumination which puts the beautiful Noritake Christmas scene in a whole new light.
Period: Sat, Nov 11–Mon, Dec 25, 2023
Illumination hours: 4:30 pm–9:00 pm (Noritake Garden open 9:00 am–7:00 pm)
Closed: Varies by facility. See the official site 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 Illumination 2023
The Nagoya Station area lights up all at once
Enjoy a simultaneous illumination of Nagoya Station—or "Meieki"—and its surrounding establishments! Those establishments sport Christmas trees and other holiday decorations as well as Christmas song performances, bringing the true spirit of Christmas to the Nagoya Station area.
Date and time: From 5:00 pm; Wed, Nov 8, 2023 (Ending times vary by establishment.)
Directions: Area around the Subway, JR, Meitetsu, and Kintetsu Nagoya Stations
Horikawa Naya Bridge's Winter Illumination
A waterway steeped in nostalgia
The Horikawa Naya Bridge is illuminated for a limited time in winter between the Nishiki and Tennozaki Bridges' permanent illuminations. The permanent illuminations with amber lighting reminiscent of gas lamps from Japan's Taisho period work with a photo spot at the Naya Bridge's northeast plaza, featuring the Hori River's character, Horigon, as it shimmers in blue for a limited time.
Period: Late Nov, 2023–mid-Jan, 2024 (tentative)
Illumination hours: 5:00 pm–12:00 am (tentative)
Directions: 8-min walk west from Exit 8 or Fushimi Station on the Higashiyama and Tsurumai Subway Lines / Near Horikawa Naya Bridge
Midland Illumination 2023
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 also uses botanical light, created by the power of microorganisms, in some spots in addition to decorating with ornaments made from recycled plastic, in an eco-friendly display.
Period: Wed, Nov 8, 2023–Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Illumination hours: 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
Giant Flower Video Exhibition
This spectacle was born from a first-time collaboration between nightscape critic Moto'o Marumaru and giant flower artist Megu at the outdoor observation deck Sky Promenade. Gaze upon an giant white urethane flower with a diameter of 250 cm. In addition, a video of the "dreams" of those applying for the chance to be involved are exhibited together with the flower. The surreal projection mapping show works together with the night view of Nagoya from approximately 220 meters above ground and a giant flower piece for a stunning scene.
Period: Fri, Dec 1, 2023–Mon, Jan 8 (national holiday), 2024 (tentative)
Time: 5:00 pm–10:00 pm (admission until 9:30 pm)
Venue: Sky Promenade, floors 44–46 (entrance on from floor 42) of the Midland Square Office Building
KITTE Nagoya's Delight Christmas
A delightfully dreamy Christmas Tree
A 10-meter-tall Delight Tree of 66 glowering lanterns made from cloth by Food Textile adorns KITTE Nagoya. The cloth making up the lanterns is dyed using coffee, blueberries, and other foods which were planned to be disposed of and offers an incredible array of natural born colors to shine a warm glow throughout the atrium.
Light shows held during the event period use nearly 10 thousand LED lights in lanterns for a vividly dreamy aura.
Period: Wed, Nov 8–Mon, Dec 25, 2023
Illumination hours: 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 Illumination
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: Thu, Nov 21, 2023–Fri, Apr 19, 2024
Illumination hours: 6:00 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 15th 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, Dec 9, 2023–Sun, Mar 17, 2024 (closed Thu, Mar 7 only)
Times: 1:00 pm–8:00 pm on weekdays / 10:00 am–8:00 pm on weekends, holidays, and winter vacation (Dec 23–Jan 8. 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 8)
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 2023 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. 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: Sat, Dec 9–Mon, Dec 25
Times: 4:00 pm–9:00 pm on weekdays / 11:00 am–9:00 pm on weekends and Dec 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 Illumination
Vivid lights shining throughout a shopping street
Sakae-Minami and Osu's renowned winter illumination is back this year with an all new color: Champagne gold. The center of Nagoya City and its beloved shopping street are filled with brilliant and dazzling light for an unforgettable experience.
Period: Fri, Nov 17, 2023–Sun, Feb 25, 2024
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 22nd Ikeda Park Illumination
Sakae's Ikeda Park and nearby paths take on brilliant colors—A world of wonderous lights awaits you at Joshidaikoji Street!
Ikeda Park's illumination event rings in its 22nd anniversary this year! This time, the eastern area of the Sakae metropolis and its bustling Joshidaikoji Street are of particular interest. Ikeda Park lies in this area with the Toei-tori and Kawara-dori paths strung up with lights.
Joshidaikoji Street and Ikeda Park beckon you—whether its your first time or 50th—to enjoy the warm light and illumination during eastern Sakae's winter!
Period: Fri, Nov 10, 2023–Tue, Feb 6, 2024
Venues: Ikeda Park and nearby paths Toei-tori and Kawara-dori
Illumination hours: 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Kanayama area
ASUNAL KANAYAMA's Winter Illumination 2023
A mysterious world of light
This year's illumination feature takes the theme of fairy tale Alice in Wonderland with a wonderland of Champagne gold and lavender illumination and lit-up motif of the white rabbit and his pocket watch creating a fantastic aura around the establishment. The stark size of the main object makes you feel as Alice did when she was shrunk down to a tiny size, and dynamic photo spots enacting famous scenes from the story, like the Card Guards dancing around and springing at Alice, are set up. Also enjoy mysterious mechanisms making the scene change colors and experiential, artistic objects popping right out of the picture book.
Period: Thu, Nov 9, 2023–Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Illumination hours: 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 2023–2024
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: Fri, Dec 1, 2023–Sun, Feb 25, 2024 (tentative)
Illumination hours: Sundown–7:00 pm on weekdays / Sundown–9:30 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)
Port of Nagoya Christmas Illumination —Everyone's favorite port at any time—
Everyone's favorite port at any time
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 135 thousand LED lights. Adding to last year's waterfall of light, center tree, and heart objects, this year features a tunnel of light passing through the waterfall of light and a light corridor!
You can also enjoy the NAGOYA PORT MAZE during the daytime and receive bargain coupons available for use at establishments around the Port of Nagoya upon completion!
The Port of Nagoya is full of fun during both day and night!
Period: Fri, Dec 8–Mon, Dec 25, 2023
Venues: Port of Nagoya Garden Pier’s temporary garden Tsudoi Plaza and stairs to the front entrance of the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Illumination hours: 4:30 pm–9:00 pm (from 6:00 pm on Dec 8)
Directions: Just outside Nagoyako Station on the Meiko Subway Line
Port of Nagoya Garden Pier's 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 23, 2023 (Held in rain. Postponed to Sun, Dec 24 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 2023 Brick Christmas
The first illumination of a symbolic tower in collaboration with the weather forecast and one of the world's largest LEGO® and DUPLO® trees!
LEGOLAND® Japan's symbolic Observation Tower synchs up with the following day's weather forecast to paint the night sky in 5 dazzling colors.
An approximate 10-meter tall, 4-meter-wide colorful Christmas tree made with around 610 thousand LEGO® and DUPLO® Blocks teams up with the entrance's giant Christmas tree, lighting up for a surreal Christmas atmosphere. Over 10 million LEGO® Blocks recreate popular spots around Japan in Miniland, which too takes on the Christmas spirit in its decorations and photo spots only available during the event period.
Period: Thu, Nov 23 (national holiday)–Mon, Dec 25, 2023
Illumination hours: All day, every day during the event period for the LEGO®/DUPLO® Block Christmas tree / Sundown–12:00 am for the Observation Tower
Price: From JPY 4,500 for adults (ages 19 and older) / From JPY 3,300 for children (ages 3–18)
Eastern area
Hoshigaoka Terrace's Winter Illumination
Botanical Town
Living Together on Earth
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 11, 2023–Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Illumination 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 Golden Pyramids
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 beautifully shimmering pyramids, full of allure and presence, set up with the motif of world heritage sites the Three Great Pyramids.
Period: Sat, Oct 21, 2023–Wed, Jun 2, 2024
Illumination hours: Around sundown–end of operating hours (Check the official website for details.)
Price: JPY 2,500 for elementary school ages and older (comes with a JPY 1,000 coupon available for use in Nabana no Sato) / Free of charge for guests younger than elementary school ages
Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia Light of Life
An illumination illustrating a sea of clouds and the aurora
This year, Lagunasia offers its first expansive and surreal sky illumination portraying the shining light that is life—both that of the skies and earth. Roads too are stunningly lit up using the popular lanterns of previous years as well as theme park attractions and Japan's foremost illuminated arch structure with twelve arches sparkling with over one million light bulbs.
Period: Fri, Nov 3 (national holiday), 2023–Sun, Apr 7, 2024
Illumination period: 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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