As Christmas approaches,Japancities across are being adorned with dazzling festive lights.

The “Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa,” built during the Meiji period, was recently renovated and officially reopened to the public last year. This year, it’s hosting a groundbreaking nighttime illumination event themed “The Modern Beauty of Light,” whichuses traditional Japaneseaesthetic tones to illuminate the entire villa, allowing visitors to stroll and admire the lights while experiencing the extraordinary charm of its historical structures blended with modern lighting.

The daytime art exhibition is equally captivating, featuring collaborations with10renowned artists fromJapanand China. A selection of their masterpieces will be on display,

Dates: 2017
Date: 2017
艺术品展示:9:00 17:00 ?(16:30is the last admission time)
Special night illumination?18:00 21:00 ?20:30is the last admission time)
(OnWednesdays the venue is closed; if Wednesday falls on a public holiday, the closure will be moved to the following holidayThenext)
Official website:http://www.chokyoto.com/