What is the theme of Nabananosato Illumination 2024-2025? We explain the price, period, lighting times, discount ticket information, and more!

Article produced by: Mie Tourism Editorial Department / Photo taken by: Mie Travel Ambassador MAMMY

▼Table of contents

• How much does Nabananosato Sato ticket cost? What are the best tickets?
• [Tickets are sold in advance and on a first-come, first-served basis] There will be a special Christmas sale this year.
• How long does the illumination period last?
• When is the illumination lighting time?
• What is the average length of stay? How long does one round take?
• Explaining illuminations 2024-2025!
  • Themed area "Famous Mount Fuji" new!
  • 200m tunnel of light “Hana Corridor”
  • 100m light tunnel "Umi Sakura" new!
  • Water illumination “Taiga of Light”
  • Millennium Garden "Flower Garden of Light" new!
  • Fantastic sea of clouds "murmurs shrouded in fog"
• Begonia Garden, a large greenhouse that looks like the world of a painting​

Nabananosato Illumination?

Nabananosato Illumination is an event held at Nabananosato in Kuwana KuwanaCity Mie Prefecture, and is gaining popularity as one of the largest illuminations in Japan.

Its beauty is such that it has been awarded first place in the ``Illumination Category'' of ``Best Night View Spots You'll Actually Visit'' selected by professionals at the National Night View Awards for three years in a row!

In this article, we will take a closer look at the highlights of the Nabananosato Illumination, which is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year since its launch in 2004.

How much does Nabananosato Sato ticket cost? What are the best tickets?

Admission fee during the illumination period is 2,500 yen for adults and elementary school students (free for children under elementary school age)

The 2,500 yen fee includes a 1,000 yen coupon that can be used inside Nabananosato, and can be used at souvenir shops and restaurants within the park.

If you use public transportation, the round-trip ticket set for Kintetsu trains and buses is a great deal! For more information, please visit the Kinki Nippon Railway website.

[Tickets are sold in advance and on a first-come, first-served basis] Advance purchase of date-specific tickets is required from December 23rd to 25th!

From 3pm to 11pm from Monday 23rd to Wednesday 25th December, we will be running a "Christmas Special" with limited ticket sales.

Prices and services will vary on the day, and a special Christmas performance, ``Begonia Christmas Night,'' will also be performed at the Begonia Garden.

★Date-specific tickets must be purchased in advance and are only sold at dedicated advance ticket stores. (*Please note that tickets will not be sold at the counter on the day of the event)

*Date-specific tickets are available for purchase as paper tickets (Family Mart, 7-Eleven) or electronic tickets (Asoview) in limited quantities until 9:59 p.m. on the day of the event. They will be on sale from midnight on Friday, November 15th (first come, first served). For prices and details, please see the official website.

How long does the illumination period last?

This year's illuminations will run from Saturday, October 19th, 2024 to Sunday, June 1st, 2025!

In the fall, the leaves are illuminated, and in the spring, the cherry blossoms and tulips are illuminated, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along with the illuminations.

When is the illumination lighting time?

The illumination hours are from around 5pm until the end of business.

The lighting time changes depending on the time of sunset, and the business hours differ on weekdays and holidays, so be sure to check the business hours calendar on the official website before you go.

What is the average length of stay? How long does one round take?

The site area of Nabananosato is approximately 300,000 square meters. The flower and illumination area spreads out within the park, which is about the size of three Nagoya Domes. It will take about 2 to 2 and a half hours if you try to go around slowly including the Begonia Garden.

In addition, there are restaurants such as a beer garden and a natural hot spring called Sato-no-Yu, so you can spend your time as you like.

Explaining illuminations 2024-2025!

We've picked out some popular areas of the "Nabananosato Illumination" that will be held from Saturday, October 19, 2024 to Sunday, June 1, 2024. We'll also provide a detailed explanation of the new areas.

Themed area "Famous Mount Fuji" new!

The theme area, which is the main venue, develops illuminations with new themes every year.

This year's theme is "Famous Mount Fuji," and new illuminations will be introduced that will create a dynamic and fantastical display of light and sound, set against the backdrop of Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan that fascinates people from all over the world!

Mount Fuji, towering in the center of the main theme area, is awe-inspiring in its grand scale. The "Blue Fuji" features a beautiful view of the sea of clouds and lush forests at the base of Mount Fuji, while the "Red Fuji" is a bold composition with vivid colors inspired by the ukiyo-e of Katsushika Hokusai.

The tour also features a succession of moving and dazzling scenes beyond imagination, including gorgeous cherry blossoms and "Hanafuji" (flower Fuji) colored by colorful fireworks.

Enjoy the beautiful, colorful scenery that changes from moment to moment of Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan that fascinates people from all over the world.

In order to express the beautiful, magnificent scenery of the famous Mount Fuji and a grandiose scene beyond imagination, the illuminations are displayed on a grand scale, with Mount Fuji standing approximately 35m in height and stretching approximately 155m in width.

Each location in the area offers a different view, and the observation deck offers a spectacular panoramic view, while the front row of the venue's aisles can also look up at Mount Fuji, allowing you to enjoy a variety of views of Mount Fuji to your heart's content.

Within the themed area, there are glittering photo spots, as well as a spot where you can enjoy the world of a famous ukiyo-e print called "Bishu Fujimi Gabara" (Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji) by Katsushika Hokusai, which depicts the view of Mount Fuji from Nagoya, and "The Barrel Maker's Fuji," in which a giant barrel is placed like a round window and Mount Fuji is framed within it.

A dynamic world of light is created with the world's best programming technology and the latest LED equipment! Enjoy an exciting experience that can only be found here.

200m tunnel of light “Hana Corridor”

What made Nabananosato Illumination instantly famous was the 200m long tunnel of light.

The fantastic space created by the latest LED lights shaped like ``cute flower petals'' and providing ``warm light'' is one of the most popular spots in Nabananosato.

In 2013, it was featured in the best-selling series ``I want to visit before I die! The world's spectacular views'' (written by the scenic view producer Shiho)!

Entries submitted to the 47th Mie Tourism Photo Contest

If there is a puddle of water on the ground, you can even take reflection photos like this!

(The light reflects off the puddle, and it looks like the light is spreading to your feet.)

This "tunnel of light" is popular among camera and photography enthusiasts, so let's all try to take a photogenic photo♪

*The photo is an entry for the 47th Mie Tourism Photo Contest.

100m light tunnel "Umi Sakura" new!

The second of the "tunnels of light" in the park, "Umi Sakura", has been renewed this year! The "Blue Sea" is a beautiful, clear blue, and the "Sakura ~ Sakura ~" tunnel is wrapped in soft pink lights, and the colorful LED lights slowly change color to create a fantastical effect. Enjoy the contrast of the four blue LED colors: light blue, blue, pink, and green.

Water illumination “Taiga of Light”

``Taiga of Light'' is the largest water illumination in Japan.

The motif is the three rivers of Kiso, and the key point is the production with changes in movement, such as the flow of a waterfall. Since it is so vast, you can enjoy the illuminations from various angles depending on where you look!

If you like photography, it will be fun to look for your own photo spots while viewing the exhibits.

Millennium Garden "Flower Garden of Light" new!

In the Millennium Garden, which is home to the 1,000-year-old symbolic tree, the Great Olive Tree, we will create a new, attractive, three-dimensional flowerbed filled with colorful flowers, and light up the seasonal floral scenery with dazzling illuminations.
Enjoy the seasonal flowers and fantastical lights that are Nabananosato.

Fantastic sea of clouds "murmurs shrouded in fog"

A fantastical mist appears in the 200m long Nabananosato no Sato to Sato no Yu.

The fog gradually thickens and gradually changes its appearance, and the sight of a sea of clouds spreading out in front of you is breathtaking!

Using the latest technology, fine water particles of approximately 10 to 20 microns are uniformly generated, similar to fog and clouds, making it an area where you can see a realistic sea of clouds up close.

The twin trees, which have been chosen as the best Christmas trees in Japan, and the mist work together beautifully, creating a fantastical snow-covered world.

A large greenhouse that looks like the world of a painting, Begonia Garden

Lastly, we will introduce the popular spot in the park that can be enjoyed together with the illuminations, ``Begonia Garden''!

The Begonia Garden is a large greenhouse with 4 buildings filled with 12,000 gorgeous flowers of hundreds of species from all over the world, including large begonias.

The beauty of begonia flowers, as if stepping into a painting, is sure to captivate the viewer. There is also a space for commemorative photos with the blooming flowers in the background!

*A separate admission fee is required for the Begonia Garden.

Adult 1,000 yen
Elementary and junior high school students 700 yen
Infant (3 years old and over) 200 yen

What did you think

As Nabananosato Illumination reaches its 20th anniversary, it continues to grow in power every year.

The content was so fulfilling that it's no wonder it's been highly rated on review sites like TripAdvisor!

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For more information on seasonal events and restaurants, please see the article below.

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