Kobe Illumination 2023-2024 Recommended Ranking

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Hyogo/Kobe illumination 2023-2024 Introducing.
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Kobe There are many popular illumination spots. Illuminations are perfect for winter dates and outings!

Please enjoy a romantic moment!

Kobe Illumination 2023-2024 Recommended Ranking 1st: Kobe Illumination

Kobe Illuminage, Pink Palace

Speaking of Kobe's biggest illumination, Kobe Illuminage .
The theme for 2023 (Reiwa 5) is “ secret garden ” is expressed in a fantastical way through illumination.

The highlight is the gorgeous new `` arabian palace ”!
You can challenge the maze while admiring the colorful dinosaurs. jurassic maze ” is also recommended.
There is an area where you can have fun with your dog, with play equipment for dogs such as hoops and hurdles. Wanwan PARK ” is also worth checking out!

As it is one of the most popular illuminations in Kobe, if you are hesitant because you think it will be crowded, you can get priority entry from another entrance. Priority admission ticket ” Let's use it.

On weekends in December and during the Christmas season Free bus departs from JR Mita Station Therefore, access is convenient.

Kobe Illuminage ~Secret Garden~
Highlights & recommended points Arabian Palace & Jurassic Maze
Event period November 1, 2023 (Wednesday) - February 12, 2024 (Monday/Holiday)
open time 17:00~22:00
Number of light bulbs Approximately 5.5 million illuminations and neon lights
Fee [Regular price]
Adults (13 years and older) 1,800 yen
Children (1 to 12 years old) 1000 yen
・Priority admission fee
Adults (13 years and older) 2,300 yen
Child (1 to 12 years old) 1500 yen
*Pets 500 yen, children under 1 year old free
*Re-entry is not possible
*Unavailable from December 23rd to 25th
[Christmas period/Available only from December 23rd (Saturday) to December 25th (Monday)]
Adults (13 years and older) 2,800 yen
Child (1 to 12 years old) 2000 yen
・Priority admission fee
Adults (13 years and older) 3,300 yen
Child (1 to 12 years old) 2,500 yen
*Pets 500 yen, children under 1 year old free
*Re-entry is not possible
Venue (venue location) Roadside Station Kobe Fruit Flower Park
address 2150 Kamiosawa, Osawa-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Free shuttle bus Scheduled to operate from JR Mita Station (Saturdays, Sundays, and Christmas in December)
Kobe Illuminage 2023 ticket prices, access & illumination images
Kobe Illuminage 2023 Ticket Price, Access & Illumination
Updated on 2023/11/07
Special feature on "Kobe Illuminage 2023" in Hyogo. We will introduce access to the venue, ticket information, and highlights of the illumination.
Kansai Hyogo Kobe, Rokko, Arima

Kobe Illumination 2023-2024 Recommended Ranking 2nd place: Kobe Luminarie

Kobe illumination
*Past illuminations

The event was started in December 1995 as an event to pass on the memories of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake to future generations and to symbolize the hope of Kobe. Kobe Luminarie ”.
In order to continue the event in the future, in 2024 (Reiwa 6), the event will be held in January instead of December, which is more appropriate to the theme of the event.

The theme changes every year, and LED light bulbs are used in all works, including the large works at Higashi Amusement Park. .

This time, the 29th time, “ Kobe, a shining light for the future ” is the theme.
The main feature is the corridor of light. galleria ” was 270m long four years ago, This year, it will be reduced to 70m, about a quarter of its size, and will be installed at Meriken Park. . There is a fee for this area. Hourly admission tickets will be sold in advance.

The event will be held in 2024 for the first time in four years. Why not take this opportunity to visit?

Kobe Luminarie
Highlights & recommended points Corridor of light "Galleria"
Event period January 19th (Friday) – January 28th (Sunday), 2024
open time Dusk - 21:30
Number of light bulbs Approximately 5.5 million illuminations and neon lights
Fee Advance tickets 500 yen, group tickets 400 yen, same-day tickets 1,000 yen
Venue (venue location) ・Higashi Yuenchi
・Former foreign settlement (works planned to be displayed mainly in the plaza in front of the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe headquarters building)
・Meriken Park

Kobe Illumination 2023-2024 Recommended Ranking 3rd place: Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel Illumination

A snow tree decorated with gorgeous gold-based ornaments and lights appears. .
The warm and soft light illuminations will make Christmas even more exciting.

Information for 2023 (Reiwa 5) has not been announced yet, so this is information for 2022 (Reiwa 4) (information will be updated from time to time).

Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel Illumination
Highlights & recommended points Gold x Snow Tree
Event period December 1st (Thursday) – December 25th (Sunday), 2022
Fee free entrance
Venue (venue location) Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
address 5-6 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Kobe Illumination 2023-2024 Recommended Ranking 4th: umie Winter Illumination

Kobe Harborland and night view
*Kobe Harborland umie mosaic night view

This year's illumination theme is " Grimm Fairy Tales . We invite you on a fairy tale journey through the stories of Grimm's fairy tales. You can enjoy the sparkling decorations and illuminations with the friends who appear in Grimm's fairy tales.

Mainly in the central special venue on the 1st floor of Center Street, the mosaic flower plaza, mosaic sea plaza, mosaic light plaza, etc. will be decorated with illuminations. .

An authentic German Christmas market will appear at Takahama Quay on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from December 1st (Friday) to December 24th (Sunday), and on December 25th (Monday). There will be around 30 shops lined up at the venue, including gourmet food such as mulled wine, beer, and sausages, as well as Christmas miscellaneous goods shops. The event time is from 16:00 to 21:00.

Both illuminations and Christmas market free entrance (Food is charged).
Recommended for people who want to fully enjoy the Christmas spirit you know!

umie Winter Illumination
Highlights & recommended points The fairy tale world of Grimm's fairy tales
Event period Saturday, November 4, 2023 - Wednesday, February 14, 2024
open time 16:00~24:30
Number of light bulbs Undisclosed
Fee free entrance
Venue (venue location) Kobe Harborland umie Center Street/Mosaic 2F Sea Plaza/Mosaic 2F Light Plaza/Mosaic 2F Flower Plaza
address 1-7-2 Higashikawasakicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Kobe Illumination 2023-2024 Recommended Ranking 5th: SOL's Christmas

Produced by Seijun Nishibatake, a plant hunter from Kobe who is active all over the world. Rooftop garden " Sora Garden light up .
Plants from around the world, including the 500-year-old symbolic olive tree, will be brightly colored with LED lights and moving lights. .

There is also a huge Christmas tree inside the building, and ornaments with wooden tree motifs in the sunken garden on the first floor. At night, the LEDs are lit and shine brilliantly.

Admission is free . The rooftop garden Sora Garden is located inside the Kobe International Center SOL, so it's a great place to stop by after enjoying gourmet food and shopping!

SOL's Christmas
Highlights & recommended points Plants from around the world x LED & moving lights
Event period Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Monday, December 25, 2023
open time 17:00~23:00
(You can enter Sora Garden from 10:00)
Number of light bulbs Approximately 80,000 LEDs and moving lights
Fee free entrance
Venue (venue location) Kobe International House SOL 1F Sunken Garden, 11F Rooftop Garden Sora Garden
address 8-1-6 Miyukidori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Kobe Illumination 2023-2024 Recommended Ranking Summary

Night view of Kobe Meriken Park

You can enjoy a wide variety of illuminations in Kobe.

You can also go see Kobe's largest illumination display. You can also enjoy the illuminations with your dog. You can also go to illumination spots where admission is free! There are many ways to enjoy it.

Please refer to the article and go check it out!

*The contents of this article are current as of November 2023.

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