Light-up Nikko
ライトアップ日光
For one weekend in early November, Nikko’s World Heritage shrines and temples are beautifully illuminated to create a magical atmosphere. During the event, free guided tours with English-speaking guides are available.
[2024 Event Details]
Dates:
November 29th (Fri) - December 1st (Sun), 2024
Time:
17:00 to 21:00
*On the first day of the event, a lighting ceremony will be held in front of the Five-story Pagoda at Toshogu, starting from 16:30
*On the last day, the event will close at 20:00.
The following events will be held daily for three days. Don't miss out—come and enjoy them at the venue!
★English Guided Tour
Let's enjoy walking around the lit up World Heritage site with an English speaking local guide!
Reception:
In front of the Statue of Buddist Priest Shodo
Depature times:
17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00
Tour Duration:
Approx. 40 mins.
The tours offered by Tochigi Volunteer Interpreters & Guides Asociation [TVIGA]
★Night Walk Stamp Rally
Enjoy collecting stamps in the magical nighttime venue! Collect all four stamps and receive a special souvenir.
Time:
17:00 - 21:00
*On December 1st, the event will close at 20:00.
Stamp Location:
-The Statue of Buddist Priest Shodo
-Five-story Pagoda of Nikko Toshogu Shrine
-Nikko Futarasan-Jinja Shrine
-Information Booth (Nishisando Parking Lot)
★Performance
During the event period, a performance stage will be held each day!
-Musical Performance by the Nikko East Junior High Brass Band Club
On November 29th (Friday), from 18:30 to 19:00 at the Nishisando 2nd parking lot
-Nikko Waraku Dance Performance
On November 30th (Saturday), from 18:00 to 20:00 at TOBU Nikko station square
-Japanese Drum Performance by Ichitaro with DRUM Hoshu
On December 1th (Sunday), from 18:30 to 19:00 at the Nishisando 2nd parking lot
★Night Wedding Ceremony
During the event period, there will be a special opportunity to observe a wedding ceremony for the public held at night.
Time:
18:30 - 19:30
Location:
At Nikko Futarasan-Jinja shrine
★Food Stands
You can warm up with hot food at the parking lot where the shuttle bus arrives and departs. An information booth, where you can receive your souvenir for the stamp rally, is also available!
Time:
17:00 - 21:00
*On December 1st, the event will close at 20:00.
★Free Shuttle Bus
Shuttle buses will operate between the station and the venue as follows during the event.
Depature times:
-From TOBU Nikko Station
18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:30 | 20:00 | 20:30 |
-From the venue
18:15 | 18:45 | 19:15 | 19:45 | 20:15 | 20:45 |
*On December 1st, there will be no operations after 20:00.
