Hakodate Christmas Fantasy

The city of Hakodate welcomes the Festive season with open arms for the Hakodate Christmas Fantasy.

The city of Hakodate welcomes the Festive season with open arms for the Hakodate Christmas Fantasy.

2024 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of the founder of Kōdai-ji temple, Nene Kitamandokoro.

Odori Park will be illuminated with 6 different festive artworks, including a light tunnel decorated with snowflakes, giant snow globes, a light maze, two different Christmas trees and giant winter blossom.

From the 18th October 2024 until the 16th February 2025, Ashikaga Flower Park will be decorated with over 5 million LED lights.

During the winter period Osaka is lit up with illuminations all over the city, making the "Festival of Lights".

The illuminations of Huis Ten Bosch are recognised as one of the best in the world with the illuminations winning awards for 10 consecutive years and taking first place in the International Illumination Awards.

Himeji Castle and grounds will be lit with a selection of illuminations and light art for the Himeji Castle Light-up 2024.

One of the most beautiful winter illuminations to take place in Tokyo, the area around the Caretta Shiodome shopping mall is transformed into a festive paradise each year.

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Shinjuku Southern Terrace Illumination, with the main theme of this year's illuminations designed around the concept "Hello Winter".

Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Skytree Town (Tokyo Solamachi) are transformed into a magical festive wonderland for the Christmas season, complete with illuminations, music events and a European style Christmas market.