[2023 latest edition] 5 recommended illumination and light-up spots in Mie Prefecture

Article production / Tourism Mie Editorial Department

Illuminations and light-up displays decorate the long clear winter nights.

In this article, we will introduce recommended illumination and light-up spots in Mie Prefecture!

There are a wide variety of illuminations and light-ups, including spectacular views created by illuminations, bamboo lights shining in the natural landscape, and overwhelmingly powerful 3D projection mapping! We will provide detailed information on 5 must-see spots that you definitely want to visit in 2023-2024.

▼ [2023 latest edition: 5 recommended illumination/light-up spots in Mie] Table of contents

• Nabananosato Illumination (KuwanaCity)
• ShimaSpainVillage Sparkling Christmas (ShimaCity)
• Akame Valley light-up “Yugen Bamboo Light” (NabariCity)
• NinjaKingdomIse night light up NIGHT KINGDOM (IseCity)
• Soubun Bamboo Lighting 2023 (TsuCity)

One of the largest in Japan! Nabananosato Illumination (KuwanaCity)

A world of moving illuminations created by Japan's largest sparkle.

"Nabananosato Illumination" has been held since 2004, and this year marks its 20th anniversary. The theme for 2023-2024 is "Golden Pyramid." Set in the pyramids of Egypt, which is also registered as a World Heritage Site, three stories of the Golden Pyramid, the prosperity of the Nile, and Egyptian mythology will be dynamically produced using light and sound!

The 200m-long light tunnel "Hana Corridor", which was selected as one of the 2013 best-selling books "I want to visit before I die! The world's most spectacular views", is also a must-see photo spot!

Address: 270 Komae Urushibatake, KuwanaCity nagashima, Kuwana, Mie Prefecture
Event period: October 21, 2023 (Saturday) to June 2, 2024 (Sunday)
Lighting time: Lights up according to sunset time
From around 17:00 until closing
Admission fee: Price: 2,500 yen (1,000 yen worth of coupon included) Free for children under elementary school age
*However, advance tickets with a specified date are required from December 23rd to 25th.
Inquiries: 0594-41-0787 (Nabananosato)

Glittering Christmas illuminations!
ShimaSpainVillage Sparkling Christmas (ShimaCity)

A 7m tall Christmas tree decorated with colorful decorations and big red ribbons will appear on España Street!

Characters in Christmas costumes will also add fun to the park.

From dusk, the park is beautifully illuminated with approximately 200,000 illuminations and lights, and the entire park is enveloped in a romantic atmosphere.

Address: Sakazaki, Isobe-cho ShimaCity Mie Prefecture
Event period: November 2, 2023 (Thursday) - December 25, 2023 (Monday)
Lighting hours: 9:30-17:00 (varies depending on day of the week and season)
Admission fee: Passport: Adults 5,400 yen, Seniors 3,600 yen, Junior high school students (junior high school and high school students) 4,400 yen, Children (infants and elementary school students) 3,600 yen
*Afternoon passport available
Contact: 0599-57-3333 (ShimaSpainVillage Telephone Information)

Akame Valley “Yugen Bamboo Light” Valley Illumination (NabariCity)

Akame Valley's ``Yuugen no Bamboo Akari'' is an autumn/winter only light-up event in which more than 2,000 bamboo lanterns of various sizes decorate the valley in the evening darkness.

The fantastic and warm bamboo lights, which are a departure from the illuminations of recent years, provide soothing light against the backdrop of the moss-covered valley and cascading waterfall.

Address: 861-1 Nagasaka, NabariCity Mie Prefecture
Event period: October 21, 2023 (Saturday) to January 28, 2024 (Sunday)
Lighting time: 17:00-19:30
Admission fee: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students)
*Valley entrance fee includes 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for children.
*Customers who have a valley admission ticket will only pay the difference.
Inquiries: 0595-41-1180 (TheAkame48Falls Valley Hoshokai)

Castle x projection mapping!
NinjaKingdomIse night light up NIGHT KINGDOM (IseCity)

NinjaKingdomIse nighttime illumination NIGHT KINGDOM has become a hot topic, with people asking if Azuchi Castle will burn down.

The story of Azuchi Castle, from its construction to its destruction, is realistically projected on the castle walls through 3D projection mapping, which is a first for a Japanese theme park and is powered by the world's brightest 50,000 lumen 4K projector.

The four seasons garden, bonsai field, Hanabi Yagura, Edo Starry Sky Corridor, Guiding Gate, etc. will also be decorated with projection mapping and illumination.

Address: 1201-1 Mitsu, Futami-cho, IseCity Mie Prefecture
Event period: From Saturday, September 30, 2023, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and during the busy season.
Open every day from Saturday, December 23, 2023 to January 8, 2024 (holiday)
Lighting hours: 18:30-21:30 until October 29th
From November 3rd 18:00-21:30
Admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,000 yen / Children (elementary school students) 1,000 yen / Preschool children free
Inquiries: 0596-42-1458 (NinjaKingdomIse)

Mie Prefectural Cultural Center Soubun Bamboo Lighting 2023 (TsuCity)

``Sobun no Bamboo Lighting'' is a charming autumn event held at the Mie Prefectural Cultural Center in TsuCity, Mie Prefecture, where you can enjoy the magical bamboo lights.

Bamboo lights create a dream-like beauty that illuminates autumn nights, and in recent years, many people have become attracted to this event.

Address: 1234 isshinden Tsubeta TsuCity

Event period: November 9th (Thursday) to November 12th (Sunday), 2023
November 14th (Tuesday) to 19th (Sunday), 2023
From Tuesday, November 21st to Sunday, November 26th, 2023
Lighting time: 17:00-21:00
Inquiries: 059-233-1105 (Mie Prefectural Cultural Center General Affairs Department Planning and Public Relations Section)

How was it

We have introduced popular illumination and light-up spots in Mie that are recommended by "Sightseeing in Mie." The world created by a variety of illuminations and spectacular projection mapping is fantastic!

In addition to the spots we introduced, there are other exciting spots such as illuminations and light-ups that brighten the winter night sky♪ Please enjoy them in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas season!


〇There are still many more! Click here for Mie Prefecture's illumination and Christmas event special feature 2023-2024!