Millions of colorful lights illuminate the night: Japan's top 10 winter light displays voted by the public

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Every winter, cities across Japan are adorned with millions of vibrant lights, with ever-changing themes and dazzling illuminations that turn urban nights into daylight. If you're overwhelmed by the variety of themes and wondering which light display is the most worthwhile, the following"Top 10 National Light Displays Ranking"might serve as a reference.

▲1. Huis Ten Bosch in Kyushu – “Kingdom of Light.” (Photo / fromHuis Ten Bosch fan page)

Number of lights: 11 million
Duration: October 31, 2014 to April 15, 2015

▲2. Kanto Region’s Top Three Light Displays – Tokyo German Village Winter Illumination (Photo / KUMA)

Number of lights: 2 million
Duration: November 8, 2014 to March 31, 2015

▲3. Osaka Light Festival. (Photo / from the I Love Osaka Fan Page)

Features include a 3-kilometer light display along Midosuji Street, a 3D light projection show at Osaka Castle, and various styled light installations around Nakanoshima, creating Osaka’s grandest light festival.

Midosuji Street Light Display: December 1, 2014 to January 18, 2015
Osaka Castle 3D Light Projection Show: December 13, 2014 to March 1, 2015
Nakanoshima Area Light Installations: December 14, 2014 to December 25, 2014

▲4. Universal Studios Japan Winter Christmas Event (Photo / provided by Universal Studios Japan)

Duration: November 14, 2014 to January 6, 2015
Feature: For four consecutive years certified by the Guinness World Records as the Christmas tree decorated with the most lights in the world (364,200 lights).

▲5. Gunma Prefecture’s “Fairyland,” selected as a Japanese Night View Heritage Site (Photo / fromGunma Flower Park fan page)

Number of lights: 1 million
Duration: November 1, 2014 to January 12, 2015

▲6. Kanagawa “Sagamiko Resort Illumination.” (Photo / fromSagamiko fan page)

Number of lights: 5 million
Duration: November 1, 2014 to April 12, 2015

▲7. Sapporo Odori Park Illuminations. (Photo / fromSapporo White Illumination 2014 Official Website)
Date: November 21, 2014 – February 14, 2015

▲10. Fukuoka Space World Illumination. (Photo / fromthe Space World official website))

Date: November 8, 2014 – April 5, 2015