What is the theme of Nabananosato Illumination 2023-2024? We will explain the price, period, lighting time, advantageous ticket information, etc.

Article production: Mie Tourism Editorial Department / Photography: Mie Travel Ambassador MAMMY・maami

▼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 Illumination 2023-2024!
  • Theme area “Golden Pyramid” new!
  • 200m tunnel of light “Hana Corridor”
  • 100m tunnel of light “Hana to Hana” new!
  • Water illumination “Taiga of Light”
  • Millennium Garden “Forest of Light”
  • Fantastic sea of clouds "murmurs shrouded in fog"
• Begonia Garden, a large greenhouse that looks like the world of a painting​

Nabananosato Illumination?

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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 introduce in detail the highlights of "Nabananosato Illumination," which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year since its inception in 2004.

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

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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 15:00 to 23:00 from December 23rd (Saturday) to December 25th (Monday), we will be holding a special Christmas business with a limited number of tickets sold.

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 sold at paper tickets (FamilyMart, 7-Eleven) and electronic tickets (Asoview), and are sold in limited quantities until 9:59 p.m. on the target date. It goes on sale from midnight on Wednesday, November 15th (first come, first served). As of December 12, 2023, there are spaces available for each date! Please see the official website for prices and details.

How long does the illumination period last?

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This illumination will be held from Saturday, October 21, 2023 to Sunday, June 2, 2024!

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 Illumination 2023-2024!

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Introducing the popular areas of "Nabananosato Illumination" which will be held from Saturday, October 21, 2023 to Sunday, June 2, 2024! New areas will also be explained in detail.

Theme area “Golden Pyramid” new!

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

This year's theme is "Golden Pyramid," and a new illumination set in the pyramids of Egypt is set in a dynamic display of vibrant, fantastic light and sound!

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In order to fully express the beautiful scenery with its magnificent scenery and the magnificent scenery beyond imagination, it has been developed on a large scale that overwhelms everything, with three major pyramids measuring approximately 25 meters in height and approximately 155 meters in width.

To further experience its power, you can look up at the giant pyramids from the front row aisles of the theme area, allowing you to get a closer feel of their scale. In addition, from the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view with a wide left-hand feel, and you can enjoy different views from each location in the area, inviting everyone who sees it to be moved.

The photo above is the view from the second floor of the observation deck, where you can see the entirety of the huge pyramid.

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The beauty of various scenes symbolizing ancient Egyptian civilization. The lush oasis of the Nile River, Tutankhamun's "golden mask", hieroglyphs, and the mysterious Egyptian gods (Sun God Ra, Sky God Horus, Medjed), etc., are an impressive experience that exceeds your imagination. It's a series of scenes. Enjoy the colorful and beautiful scenery that never ceases to captivate people.

200m tunnel of light “Hana Corridor”

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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)!

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 tunnel of light “Hana to Hana” new!

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The second part of the ``Tunnel of Light'' in the park, ``Hana to Hana,'' is a flower that connects the seasons of Nemophila, which is dyed a refreshing blue color in spring, and Marigold, which has a gorgeous orange color from summer to autumn. The relay is illuminated with blue, light blue, orange, and yellow LED lights. Enjoy the contrast of vibrant colors.

You can enjoy a different atmosphere from the bright and glittering first tunnel, and here is the production ↓

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Water illumination “Taiga of Light”

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``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 “Forest of Light”

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This is an area where a 1,000-year-old olive tree is brightly lit up, and the area around the tree is filled with sparkles.

Starting last year, a new illumination tree of 3m to 5m in height, made of warm shades of champagne gold and green, has appeared, expressing the forest at the foot of the Kiso mountains.

This is an area where you can feel as if you are walking in the air♪

Fantastic sea of clouds "murmurs shrouded in fog"

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A fantastical mist, a new effect introduced last year, will appear along the approximately 200m babbling stream from Nabananosato 's Irimura Gate 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.

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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

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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.

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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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