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The stunning winter light display at Japan’s second-highest lake, Lake Haruna

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Last updated 2026-09-26 — Lake Haruna is a well-known scenic spot in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. In addition to its beautiful natural landscape, it is close to the Ikaho Onsen hot spring area, making it a highly worthwhile destination for visitors to experience Japan’s natural beauty and healing atmosphere. Every winter...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying, compiled and reported

 
Lake Haruna is a well-known scenic spot in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. In addition to its beautiful natural landscape, it is close to the Ikaho Onsen hot spring area, making it a highly worthwhile destination for visitors to experience Japan’s natural beauty and healing atmosphere. Every winter, the Winter Light Festival centered around the Lake Haruna Visitor Rest Center becomes a popular event around Christmas. With 500,000 LED lights illuminating the night sky, along with laser light shows and cozy food stalls, it is a recommended destination for couples, friends, and families to visit at night.

The Lake Haruna Winter Light Festival is an unmissable nighttime attraction around the lake. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

The multi-layered Christmas light displays are even more breathtaking in person. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

Whether it’s fireworks, laser light shows, LED arches, heart-shaped light corridors, or Christmas trees, all create a beautiful festive winter night scene. Photography enthusiasts can fully enjoy the magnificent views formed by the lights here.

 

The dreamy heart-shaped corridor, where many couples take photos together. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

The romantic light displays ensure that sparkling lights accompany you wherever you go. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

At an altitude of 1,084 meters, Lake Haruna is Japan’s second-highest lake. The scenic view of Mount Haruna and its reflection on the lake has earned it the nickname “Little Mount Fuji of Haruna.” In winter, when the lake freezes over, it takes on a completely different beauty. Nearby facilities and services such as ice skating and cable cars offer visitors a variety of winter activities.

 

The colorful Christmas light displays throughout the area provide visitors with plenty of opportunities for photos and videos. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

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