10 Outing Spots in Aichi Prefecture Where You Can Enjoy Winter Lights

Illuminations begin with the arrival of winter. Winter lights festivals are held in various locations to add romantic color to winter evenings.

This time, we will pick up and introduce recommended illumination spots in Aichi Prefecture.

What are the illuminations of Nabana no Sato this year?

Nabana no Sato (Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture)

"Nabana no Sato" has one of the largest sparkling illuminations in Japan.

Inside the village is full of highlights, such as the 200m light tunnel, which was selected as one of the world's most spectacular sights, the water illumination, and the Twin Trees. The highlight is the main venue, which has a different theme each year. This year's main area illumination theme is "sea of clouds" ~UNKAI~.

It conveys courage and hope to many people through the delicate and magnificent scenery that gives us a sense of dreams, hopes, and a bright future.
The light of hope is lit with the hope that you will feel bright and positive.

There are more than 300 "Momiji" (maple) within Nabana no Sato, mainly Iroha-momiji, Yama-momiji, and Nomura-momiji. It is recommended as a spot for viewing the autumn leaves. It was selected as one of the "Best places to visit! (Best autumn foliage spot ranking 2016)". The maple leaves depicted in the mystical Mirror Pond were selected as one of the top 10 spots in Kyoto.

[Nabana no Sato]
Address: 270 Komae Urushibata, Nagashima-cho, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
https://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/nabana/

Recommended Illumination Spots in Aichi Prefecture

Laguna Ten Bosch (Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture)

Laguna Ten Bosch is a complex resort facility in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture.

A giant coral castle will float in the colorful sea of lights, one of the largest in the Chubu area, and colorful sea creatures will create a fantasy world. Beyond the sparkling blue ocean gate of lights, a beautiful silvery white world spreads out, with white ice trees and ice sculptures creating a spectacular and mysterious world of light.

A "Christmas market" that sells Christmas miscellaneous goods is also held for a limited time.

The winter-only version of "Neige," Japan's first 360° 3D mapping show, and "Agua," Japan's first water illusion show that incorporates "water mapping" using the surface of the center pool, which is used as a pool screen in the summer, as well as fireworks, fountains, images, and other show effects and show casts collaborate to color the winter night sky at Laguna Shea. In addition to fireworks, fountains, images, and other show effects and show casts collaborate to create a fireworks show that colors the winter night sky of Lagunasia.

[Laguna Ten Bosch]
Address: 2-3 Kaiyocho, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture (in Laguna Ten Bosch)
https://www.lagunatenbosch.co.jp/event/winter/index.html

Centrair Observation Deck (Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture)

At Chubu Central Japan International Airport (Centrair), Aichi's air gateway, a winter light-up event is held every year using the Sky Deck.

A collaboration of light from aircraft taking off and landing, aviation lights on the tarmac, and elaborate illuminations created every year. Enjoy the one-of-a-kind night view that can only be seen in Centrair.

[Central Japan International Airport]
Address : Centrair 1-1, Tokoname-shi, Aichi, Japan
(Sky Town, Sky Deck, 4th floor, Terminal 1)
https://www.centrair.jp/event/schedule/1241351_1581.html

138 Tower Park in Kiso Sansen National Government Park (Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture)

At "138 Tower Park in the National Kiso San-river Park" located in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, the entire park area, including the Twin Arch 138 building, is decorated with approximately 300,000 illumination bulbs every year. This year's theme is "Restart - Dreams are moving again," and each area's theme also begins with the word <Re>.

"There are people I want to meet when the pandemic comes to an end. There are places I want to go. There are things I want to do. After slowly healing our broken wings, we will once again head full force toward our dreams." Such feelings are expressed using approximately 300,000 illuminated bulbs.

[138 Tower Park]
Address: 21-3 Komyoji Urasaki, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture Kiso Sansen Park 138 Tower Park
Admission fee: Free
*Twin Arch 138 is 500 yen for adults (over 15), 200 yen for children (over 6 and under 15), and free for children under 5.
https://www.kisosansenkoen.jp/~tower138/m138event_christmas.html

JR Central Towers & JR Gate Tower (Nagoya City, Nagoya Station)

Every year, Christmas illuminations are held at JR Central Towers and JR Gate Tower in front of Nagoya Station. On the 1st floor of JR Gate Tower, a Christmas tree with a height of about 12m, which is the largest in the Nagoya area, will appear again this year. The city will be colored with the theme of "The White Beginning ~ A brand new beginning / Coloring the future ~".

[Towers]
Location: JR Nagoya Takashimaya, Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall
https://www.towers.jp/

Midland Square (Nagoya Station/Meieki)

Every year, Midland Square holds a Christmas event inside and outside the building. An artistic Christmas tree with the image of a snowy scene appears in the hall.

Outside the building, approximately 110,000 LED bulbs will be lit up, glittering like jewels, with gold as the base color. The spectacular illumination will colorfully illuminate Midland Square.

[Midland Square]
Location: Midland Square
Lighting time: 17:00-23:00 9:00-23:00 (depending on the store)
https://www.midland-square.com/

Kakuozan Le Angers Church

At Kakuozan Le Angers Church, a champagne-gold sparkling ceiling decoration is installed under the theme of "starry sky." Illuminations will be lit at the church, and various events such as Candle Night will be held until December 25th (Tuesday).

You can enjoy a fantastic space reminiscent of an authentic European townscape.

[Kakuozan Le Angers Church]
Address: 3-26 Mitana-cho, Chikusa Chikusa ward Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
https://www.anges-nagoya.com/

Anjo Den Park (Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture)

At Den Park, the illuminations will create a shining night with the image of Christmas in Scandinavia. In addition, on the water stage, a new LED vision that creates a three-dimensional light will appear! Together with a large 7m tall tree and milky balls, it works in tandem with music to create a fantastical world of lights. In addition, the "Christmas Flower Show" will be held at the flower greenhouse Floral Place.

[Denpark]
Address: Kaji 1, Akamatsucho, Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture
https://denpark.jp/event-detail.php?id=106

Endoji Shopping Street (Nagoya City, Nishi Ward)

Symbolic decoration that dynamically wraps up the shopping street

At Endoji shopping district, “Endoji Illumi!” will be held again this year.

This event will be held in the historical town of Endoji Shopping Street, creating an extraordinary experience in the everyday scenery to provide a “heart-throbbing time”. Based on the concept of "Enmusubi" (connection) which is derived from the town's history and the relationships between people that have been built up over the years, the illumination will be staged so that visitors can experience the unique atmosphere of Endonji.

[Endoji Shopping Street]
Place: 1-6-13 Nagano, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Lighting time: 17:00-23:00
https://endojishotengai.com/

Oasis 21 (Nagoya, Sakae)

The symbol of Oasis 21, the Water Spaceship, is lit up at night, and you can take various pictures with different impressions depending on where you look and the time of day.

From December 1st to 25th, there is also a Christma light-up.
Please take this opportunity to visit.

[Oasis 21]
Place: 1-11-1 Higashisakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
https://www.sakaepark.co.jp/oasis21view/

Museum Meiji Mura [Cancelled in 2021] (Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture)

"Meiji Mura" in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. This is an open-air museum where famous buildings from the Taisho period to the early Showa period have been relocated and preserved, mainly from the Meiji period. In such a Meiji Mura, the illumination "Kirameki Meiji Mura" is held to illuminate the architecture of the Meiji period.

Focusing on the 4-chome area where the Gofukuza is located and the 5-chome area where the central entrance of the Imperial Hotel is located, music, LEDs, and illumination technology such as projection mapping will collaborate to create a gorgeous retro cityscape at night. .

Projection mapping "Miyabi -Colors of light and images-" will be held at St. Xavier's Cathedral. With the theme of "Elegance", the walls of the white chapel are colored with lights and images, and you can enjoy a powerful projection mapping.

At the lawn square in front of the central entrance of the Imperial Hotel, "Light Garden" will be held. A fantastic and romantic garden will appear, decorated with countless shapes and colorful lights! (Cooperation / Agui Town, Agui Shirasawa Firefly Association)

[Meiji Mura]
Address: Museum Meiji Mura (1 Uchiyama, Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture)
https://www.meijimura.com/