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[2022] Seven recommended illuminations in Kyoto

December has arrived and the whole town is in a Christmas mood.
In this issue, we introduce our recommended illumination & light-up events. Check the locations and schedules to enjoy the romantic scenery.

1.Kyoto Station Building Hikari no Fantasy 2022/Kyoto Station

Illumination "Kyoto Station Building Hikari no Fantasy 2022" will gorgeously illuminate Kyoto Station.
Unique illuminations will be turned on at various locations in the Kyoto Station Building, including the grand staircase, the 10F aerial walkway, and the 7F East Plaza. The entire station building will be dyed in Christmas colors at the same time, with three interlocking illuminations.

Kyoto Station Building Light Fantasy 2021

Holding period /~Mar. 31, 2023 (Fri.)
Lighting hours: Grand Staircase 15:00-22:00 (varies according to the season), East Plaza and Aerial Path 17:00-22:00
Admission fee/free

Kyoto Station Building: Light Fantasy 2022

  • 901 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
    Kyoto Station Building, Grand Staircase, East Plaza, Aerial Path, etc.
  • Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
  • Tel. 075-361-4401

2.2022 Christmas Event / Kitayama

For the first time in three years, a candlelight vigil and other Christmas events will be held at Kyoto Northern Church Kitayama Church. [At Kyoto Northern Church Kitayama, visitors can enjoy decorating a Christmas tree and taking photos at a photo spot. [At Kitayama Le Ange Church, a workshop for making ornaments will be held in the romantic church with flickering candles.

Kitayama Christmas

Period / December 23 (Friday) to 25 (Sunday), 2022
Lighting hours: 17:00 - 20:30
Admission fee/free

Christmas Event 2022

  • Kyoto Northern Church Kitayama Church / 5, Matsukazaki-Rokunotsubo-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
    Kitayama Le Ange Church / 1-7, Idekaido-cho, Matsukazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 20 second walk from "Matsugasaki" subway station.
  • Tel. 075-706-8115 (Information Salon)

3.Sagano Trolley "Illumination Fantasy Train" / Trolley Kameoka Station - Trolley Saga Station

The Sagano Trolley Train lights up the Hozugawa River valley with autumn leaves.
The lights and illuminations that produce high-quality scenery of mystically colored mountains and sparkling rivers can be enjoyed from the train windows more fantastically than ever before.

Holding period / Thursday, December 29, 2022
Lighting time / From 16:30 at Torokko Kameoka Station to the last train.
Fees: Adults 880 yen, Children 440 yen

Sagano Trolley "Illumination Fantasy Train

  • Trolley Kameoka Station - Trolley Saga Station

4.Christmas illumination / Imadegawa

Illuminations are now being held at Doshisha University's Imadegawa and Kyotanabe campuses.
The tree on the Imadegawa Campus is played by the Himalayan cedar in the plaza [Sanctus Court] on the north side of the west gate, and is a popular winter feature of Kyoto.

Christmas Illumination at Doshisha University

Period: ~December 25, 2022 (Sun.)
Fee/No charge
Imadegawa Campus
Lighting hours: 17:00-22:00
Kyotanabe Campus
Lighting hours / 16:30 - 21:00

Christmas illumination

  • Imadegawa Campus
    Gosho-Hachiman-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
    Short walk from Imadegawa Subway Station
    Kyotanabe Campus
    1-3 Tatara-Toya, Kyotanabe City, Kyoto, Japan
    15 min. walk from Kintetsu "Okido" station.
    Short walk from bus stop "Doshisha University Main Gate".
  • Tel.075-861-7444 (Sagano Scenic Railway Telephone Service)

5.GOOD NATURE CHRISTMAS / Shijo Kawaramachi

A Christmas event is now being held at GOOD NATURE STATION, a commercial complex in Shijo-Kawaramachi.
In addition to the Christmas tree in the courtyard, which is a popular spot on SNS every year, a sustainable tree made from recycled construction waste will be installed in 2022. Visitors can experience an environmentally friendly "GOOD NATURE" Christmas.

Christmas at GOOD NATURE STATION

Period: ~December 25, 2022 (Sun.)
Lighting hours: 17:00 - 21:00
Admission fee/free

GOOD NATURE CHRISTMAS

  • 318-6, Inari-cho, 2-chome, Shijo-sagaru, Kawaramachi-Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
    [In GOOD NATURE STATION
  • 2 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station"
    3 minutes walk from bus stop "Shijo Kawaramachi
  • Tel. 075-352-3712

6.Kyoto Illumination Synastasia Hills Rurikei Onsen / Nantan City

An illumination spot based on the concept of synastasia, located in the highland resort of Rurikei Onsen in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. Visitors can enjoy a 100-meter-long corridor of light, where trees glow in lapis lazuli, and lotus flower sculptures floating on the surface of the lake, supervised by the art group "MIRRORBOWLER," all year round. Experience the magical world of the Lurikei Park, a perfect setting for Christmas night.

Holding period/Year-round
Lighting hours: after sunset - 22:00 (last admission at 21:30)
Admission/ Adults 1000 yen (1200 yen on weekends and holidays), 4 years old to elementary school students 500 yen (600 yen on weekends and holidays)
Christmas period (Dec. 23-25): Adults 1,800 yen, 4 years old to elementary school students 900 yen
Free for children under 3 years old

Kyoto Illumination Synastasia Hills Rurikei Onsen

  • 1-14 Hirotani, Okochi, Sonobe-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto Rurikei Onsen
  • 30 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Sonobe Station
  • Tel. 0771-65-5001
  • https://www.synesthesia-hills.jp/

7.Pageant of Light - TWINKLE JOYO 2022 / Joyo City

The "Pageant of Light - TWINKLE JOYO", an illumination brightly decorating the city of Joyo in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture, is now being held mainly in the recreation zone of Joyo City General Sports Park. The 8-meter-high symbol tree and the colorful pageant of lights beautifully decorate the area and fascinate visitors.

twinkle joyo

Period: ~December 25, 2022 (Sun.)
Lighting hours: 17:30 - 21:30
Admission fee/operating cooperation fee 100 yen

Pageant of Light - TWINKLE JOYO 2022

  • Terada Okuyama, Joyo City, Kyoto, Japan
    Joyo City Sports Park Recreation Zone (LOGOS LAND)
  • 25 minutes walk from JR Joyo Station
    Short walk from bus stop "Plum Inn Joyo
    *Temporary bus service is available from JR Joyo Station or Kintetsu Terada Station to the venue during the event period.
  • Tel.0774-56-4029(Joyo City Tourist Association)
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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