Japan’s many winter festivals are known for their
illuminated displays, and the Nabana no Sato, located about 350km southwest of
Tokyo in Kuwana City, is one of Japan’s best-known and most-visited. Between April
and October every year, the location is a renowned flower park, with lush
displays of hydrangeas, cosmos, irises, and tulips, but between November and
March, the illumination takes over, with more than 8 million LED lights being
used to carpet the flower beds that are the main attraction during the months
that the light show is not held.
Visitors can stroll the pathways within the park,
checking out the different exhibits and set-ups. The famous flower tunnel
provides a 200m-long walkway where visitors are completely enveloped by over 1
million lights representing Japan’s famous cherry blossoms. For a better view
of the park, one can climb aboard Island Fuji, a platform that rises 45 meters
into the air for a 360° view of the surrounding area – a sight not to be
missed. And finally, to celebrate the recent addition of Mt. Fuji as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, a giant illuminated model of the famous peak has been set
up that changes to represent the different seasons and times of day – an
amazing transformation that happens right before your eyes.
But the winter illumination isn’t the only sight
to see. As it is located only a short distance from Nagoya, Japan’s
third-largest city and a major hub for international trade, it is easy to
arrange a trip to see some of the city’s most well-known attractions. There are
plenty of museums to check out, from the Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts to
the Japan Spinning Top Museum, as well as other important sites such as the
famous Nagoya Castle, and the Cultural Path, a walking route that takes
visitors past some of the city’s most important historical sites.
A visit to the Nabana no Sato festival is a great
way to spend a chilly winter evening in Japan. The hotels below in Mie are
closest to the event, while the hotels in Nagoya are only a 30-minute bus ride
away. Buses from Nagoya leave from the Meitetsu Bus Center every 30 minutes
from 8am – 6pm. Dress warmly and get ready to take some great photos!
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