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Magical Winter trip in Japan
Tokyo
Fukuoka
Osaka
Sapporo
Nagoya
Sendai
Asahikawa
Kumamoto
Miyazaki
Tokyo
“ The hustle and bustle of daily life turns into a relaxing time in a hot spring ”
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Kusatsu Onsen Hot Springs
Considered one of the top three hot springs in Japan, Kusatsu Onsen is known for its overwhelming abundance of hot spring water. The strongly acidic nature of the hot spring water here is highly effective against bacteria, viruses, and skin diseases.
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Ikaho Onsen Hot Springs
Known for its golden hot spring water, the water at Ikaho Onsen is high in iron, which is both good for your organs and warms you from the inside out. Make sure you try the “hot spring manju” that originated in Ikaho. The “manju,” steamed buns, are filled with red beans, and are delicious.
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Hakone Onsen Hot Springs
Enjoy around 20 different kinds of hot springs at Hakone Onsen, including some
that are said to be effective in relieving fatigue and improving health. It also offers
easy access to Mt. Fuji and a variety of tourist attractions nearby.
“ The colorful and romantic lights of the Japanese city at night ”
Roppongi Hills
Roppongi is one of Tokyo’s most popular neighborhoods.
Experience the fantastic sight of “SNOW & BLUE” lights merging with the warm
lights of Keyakizaka Street.
Period: End of 2024 - Beginning of 2025 View Details
Yomiuri Land
A highly anticipated event in Tokyo’s winter, this event is a romantic
way to experience the city under jewel-colored twinkling illuminations.
Period: Thursday, October 24, 2024 - Sunday, April 6, 2025 View Details
Ebisu Garden Place
Yebisu Garden Place will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with a giant 10 m Christmas tree, gardens glittering with champagne gold lights, and a Christmas market all in one place.
Period: November 9, 2024 - February 23, 2025 View Details
Fukuoka
“ True relaxation where the tension in your mind and body disappears ”
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Yufuin Onsen Hot Springs
With fog covering the entire hot spring town of Yufuin on a winter morning, enjoy a hot spring bath that’s effective for muscle pain, nerve pain, arthritis, and fatigue. Lake Kinrin is located nearby, a very scenic spot that’s great for taking relaxing walks.
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Yamaga Onsen Hot Springs
Yamaga Onsen’s 1,300-year-old hot spring waters are mostly alkaline, ensuring a smooth and relaxing bath. Many traditional Japanese-style buildings decorate the neighborhood and they provide a variety of attractive sights.
“ The exciting illuminations of Christmas and New Year's Day ”
Hakata
The square in front of Hakata Station lights up with thousands of LED lights,
and there’s also a Christmas market selling a variety of items
and food with plenty of things to enjoy.
Period: November 1, 2024 - December 25, 2024 View Details
Ohori Park
Ohori Park is a relaxation spot for Fukuoka’s residents with stylish coffee shops and more.
The illuminations light up around the lake in the Ohori Park.
Period: December 2024 - January 2025 View Details
Fukuoka Tower
Art illuminations decorate the streets of Fukuoka’s landmarks with colorful lights.
They are more than decorations for each season; they are inspired by various seasonal events
such as cherry blossoms, Christmas, and moon greeting.
Period: Four seasons (see more for the detailed schedule) View Details
Osaka
“ Let your eyes and heart take in the sights of nature in front of you ”
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Arima Onsen Hot Springs
Easily accessible from downtown Osaka, Arima Onsen is famous for its reddish-brown
“Kinsen (gold water),” which has a high iron content and antiseptic properties,
making it effective against skin diseases. The colorless “Ginsen (silver water),”
is equally effective against high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis.
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Kaike Onsen Hot Springs
Enjoy a warm seawater bath with a beautiful view of the cool ocean.
The hot spring water here comes from the sea and contains sodium, calcium,
and chloride, which is great for nerve pain, skin diseases, and anemia.
“ A night in Osaka with a world-scale light show”
Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden
Osaka shines with the art of light. Along Ekimae-dori and Minami 1-jo-dori,
trees decorated with lights color the streets.
Period: November 15, 2024 - February 16, 2025 View Details
Midosuji Street
Midosuji Illumination, held on Osaka’s symbolic Midosuji street Enjoy a beautiful
and fantastic night in Osaka.
Period: Sunday, November 3, 2024 - Tuesday, December 31, 2024 View Details
Nakanoshima Park
Explore the art of light on the waterfront of
Nakanoshima under the theme of the OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance 2024.
Period: December 14 - 25, 2024 View Details
Sapporo
“ Enjoy the comfort and relaxation of the hot springs ”
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Jozankei Onsen
The water contains a variety of minerals, including sodium chloride, sulfur, and sodium bicarbonate, is beneficial for the skin, and helps with anemia, cuts, burns, and fatigue. During the winter months, we also recommend visiting the nearby ski areas.
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Noboribetsu Onsen Hot Springs
The nine natural hot springs that flow here from “Jigokudani”
(Hell Valley) are highly rejuvenating, each with different health benefits.
Enjoy shopping and dining in this historic hot spring town.
“ Beautiful streets sparkling with colorful lights before your eyes ”
Odori Park
A variety of iconic objets, large and small, sparkles with the art of light Along
Ekimae-dori and Minami 1-jo-dori, trees decorated with lights color the streets.
Period: November 22 - December 25, 2024 View Details
Otaru Canal
Otaru canal illumination is a romantic way to brighten up the cold winter days.
Blue LEDs, reminiscent of the ocean, romantically color the canal in winter.
Period: Early to late December 2024 View Details
Shiroi Koibito Park
The main motif for 2024 is “Bells that Play Happiness”. The interaction of light creates
a variety of colors to express the happy emotions when the switch is pressed.
Be sure to enjoy the illumination with your loved ones.
Period: November 22, 2024 - March 31, 2025 View Details
Nagoya
“ Recharge yourself with the fresh energy of the hot springs ”
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Minami Chita Onsen Hot Springs
Located on the beachfront, you can enjoy a hot spring bath with a beautiful view of the ocean at Minami Chita Onsen. As Minami Chita Onsen uses seawater, the antiseptic properties of the salt in the water make it ideal for treating trauma, and it’s also great for nerve pain and arthritis.
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Unazuki Onsen Hot Springs
The first stop on the Kurobe Gorge Railway, Unazuki Onsen is known for
its beautiful natural scenery. The hot spring water here is very clear and warms the body easily,
making it great for rheumatism and neuralgia.
“ The beauty of 5.8 million lights light up the darkness of winter nights”
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Nabana no Sato
A world-class sight! Nabana no Sato Illumination of flowers and lights captivates people
from all around the world with its overwhelming scale and beauty. The most famous
part of this is the 200-meter-long tunnel of light. Experience the tunnel of light.
Period: October 19, 2024 - June 1, 2025 View Details
Laguna Ten Bosch
The Laguna Illumination event “Lagoon of Lights” begins. Sparkling lights everywhere.
Enjoy the park’s many themed illuminations.
Period: Early to late December 2024 View Details
Ichinomiya
The Winter Tanabata Carnival is a famous winter event in Ichinomiya City, where the streets around JR Owari-Ichinomiya Station and Meitetsu-Ichinomiya Station are lit up with dazzling lights and decorations to brighten up the city’s winter nights.
Period: October 27, 2024 – January 13, 2025 View Details
Sendai
“ Enjoy nature, culture, and the relaxation of the hot springs.. ”
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Ginzan Onsen Hot Springs
Ginzan Onsen, built on the site of a mine, attracts tourists in the winter months because of
its beautiful snow-covered scenery. In addition, the hot spring water is rich in salts,
which are good for skin diseases.
Hanamaki Onsen Hot Springs
A mix of modern hotels and Japanese-style inns, Hanamaki Onsen is home to a variety of hot springs that create a unique atmosphere. The highly alkaline spring water here is characterized by its smooth texture and is highly effective with joint pain.
“ Christmas decorations and illuminated zelkova trees ”
Jozenji Street
The pageant theme of Sendai’s light festival in 2024 is a light that connects you to the future.
Bask in the beauty of Jozenji Tori’s zelkova trees!
Period: December 6 - 25, 2024 View Details
Asahikawa
“ Enjoy the hot springs with snow-capped mountains as a backdrop ”
Sounkyo Onsen
This is a popular hot spring located inside Daisetsuzan National Park.
The area around the onsen is surrounded by canyons with a grandiose view.
“ Snow, ice and winter night illuminations ”
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Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival
The waterfall that cascades down the valley of Mt. Taisetsu freezes over in the cold of winter, creating ice pillars, ice tunnels, and ice domes around it in a Japanese winter wonderland.
Period: January 25, 2025 - March 9, 2025 View Details
Kumamoto
“ Onsen by day, lights at night, Yu Akari ”
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Kurokawa Onsen
There are around 30 onsen ryokan (hot spring inns) in Kurokawa Onsen, and many places to experience Japanese culture. The onsen waters here are rich in natural minerals and are said to have relaxing and therapeutic properties.
“ A winter night when the whole village sparkles with the light of lanterns. ”
Kurokawa Onsen Yu Akari Illumination
Yu Akari in the onsen town of Kurokawa is an event in which yellow lanterns made of bamboo float on the stream that runs through Kurokawa. The lanterns are set up all over the town, beautifying the townscape in the evening.
Period: December 21, 2024 – March 31, 2025 View Details
Miyazaki
“ An exotic winter with beautiful beaches and hot springs ”
Kitago onsen
A small and cozy but quiet and warm place to enjoy hot springs.
Enjoy sightseeing, sports, and relaxation in the warm Miyazaki!
“ A winter feast of light under palm trees”
Florante Miyazaki Illumination
Opened in April 2000, this park is a beautiful place to enjoy flowers and fresh greenery all year round. The theme for 2024 is “a Feast of Music and Illuminations,” so come and make beautiful memories under the colorful lights!
Period: December 6, 2024 - January 13, 2025 View Details