21/12/2025
🌟Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination 2025–2026 (なばなの里イルミネーション): This year’s theme is “ZIPANG”, celebrating Japan’s cultural and mythical landscapes with dynamic lights, water effects, and music. Nabana no Sato in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, hosts one of Japan’s most spectacular and longest winter illumination events, transforming its vast botanical gardens into a dazzling light wonderland with millions of LED lights, themed displays, light tunnels, and water reflections that enchant visitors of all ages.
📅 Dates: October 18, 2025 (Saturday) – May 31, 2026 (Sunday) — one of the longest illumination seasons in Japan.
🕒 Opening Hours:
• Normal illumination: lights turn on after sunset (~5:00–6:30 PM) until about 9:00–10:00 PM.
• Christmas Special (Dec 23–25): 15:00 start — early opening & extended hours.
• Dec 23: 15:00–22:00
• Dec 24 & 25: 15:00–23:00
(Date‑specific advance tickets required for these days.)
📍 Location:
Nabana no Sato, 270 Urushihata, Nagashima‑cho, Kuwana City, Mie 511‑1144, Japan.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8XuZzsVz1QMgjimYA
🎆 Highlights:
✨ Dynamic themed illumination displays with music and water features.
✨ Iconic Tunnel of Light — one of the most photographed spots in Japan.
✨ Begonia Garden light & sound shows included in admission (more spectacular during special days).
💴 Admission & Special Pricing:
🎫 Regular Illumination (by date):
• Oct 18 – Nov 21 / Mar 1 – May 31: Approx. ¥2,500 (includes ¥1,000 voucher + Begonia Garden entry).
• Nov 22 – Dec 22 / Dec 26 – Feb 28: Approx. ¥3,000 (includes ¥1,000 voucher + Begonia Garden entry).
🎄 Christmas Special (Dec 23, 24, 25) — Date‑Specific Tickets Required:
• Advance ticket: ¥5,000 per person (includes ¥2,000 voucher, free Begonia Garden entry & special Christmas light show).
• Same‑day ticket (if available): ¥5,500 (limited, subject to remaining availability).
👉 Children under elementary school age are usually free; check the official site for exact details.
🚗 Access:
• From Nagoya: Kintetsu Line to Nagashima Station, then direct bus to Nabana no Sato (~10 min).
• Free parking available on site (check official details).
⭐ Tips:
✔ Advance tickets are highly recommended for Dec 23–25 since tickets are limited and required in advance.
✔ Visit on a weekday evening (outside holidays) for fewer crowds.
✔ Dress warmly — winter evenings can be cold.
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