Using an incredible over 11 million light bulbs, these Huis Ten Bosch Kingdom of Light illuminations are a must-see.   This year's festival sees underwater illuminations in "The Canal of Lights & Fountains" for the first time in Japan.You can feel free to participate in the longest light parade in Japan as well, so how about joining in alongside their interesting cast of characters?

Huis Ten Bosch: Kingdom of Light
Exhibition Dates: Sunday 31st October 2014 - Monday April 13th, 2015
Illumination Times: Sunset - closing
Access: JR "Huis Ten Bosch Station" (adjacent)
Fee: Adult 6,100yen
Young Adult (middle & high school) 5,100yen
Child (4 years old - elementary school) 3,800yen
Seniors (over 65's) 5,600yen (excluding 31st December)
*All prices include tax

"Rokko Garden Terrace" is located on Mt. Rokko, the best scenic spot in the Kansai area. As well as being able to take in the 100 million dollar Kobe night view, you can also admire the "Natural Viewing Platform Rokko Willow" lights and the illuminations in the British gardens.

Rokko Garden Terrace Illuminations
Exhibition Dates：October 1st, 2014 - January 12th, 2015　17:00 - 21:00
Mt. Rokko Light Art
Exhibition Dates: November 29th, 2014 - January 12th, 2015
Illumination Times: 17:00 - 21:00 (venue entry until 20:30)
*may vary depending on weather etc.
Access: Take the Rokko Mountain Top bus from the "Rokko Cable Car Mountain Top Station" to "Rokko Garden Terrace" (adjacent)
Fee: Adult 300yen Child (4 years old - elementary school) 200yen　
*All prices include tax

The "Osaka Feast of Light 2014" transforms the city of Osaka into a beautiful, glimmering wonderland. Last year the core program alone attracted over 2.96 million people.This year you can experience the longest road of light in the world with the "Midosuji Illuminations 2014" and the art festival "Osaka Light Renaissance 2014" that stretches along the riverbanks. After seeing the whole of Osaka light up with 11 programs split over 10 areas, the gorgeous scenery   will stick in your mind for a lifetime. 

Midosuji Illuminations 2014
Exhibition Dates: December 1st,2014 - January 18th, 2015
Illumination Times: approx. 17：00 - 23:00

Osaka Light Renaissance 2014
Exhibition Dates: December 14th - 25th, 2014
Illumination Times: 17:00 - 22:00 (1 section 16:00 - 22:00)
Access: Subway "Keihan Yodoyabashi", "Honcho", "Shinsaibashi",
"Namba" stations, "Osaka Namba" on the Kintetsu Hanshin line,
"Kitahama" station on the Keihan subway line,
and "Naniwa Hashi" station on the Keihan line (adjacent)
Fee: Free

At Mother Farm, the theme this year is the "Carnival of Fairies & Sheep", where the spirits that live in the Mother tree join the fairies and put on a glittering light and music show. The sparkling sheep illuminations are another unique spectacle from this farm.

Mother Farm: Sparkling Farm
Exhibition Dates: November 1st, 2014 - February 1st, 2015
(Open everyday until January 7th and Saturdays, Sundays, holidays thereafter)
Illumination Times: 16:00 - 20:00
Access: JR Uchibo line "Kimitsu Station".
Free shuttle bus (reservation required) or 40 minutes by taxi.
Fee: Adults 500yen, Elementary/Middle/High School Students 300yen.
Parking 1,500yen per car. (Covers parking and part of admission cost).
*All prices include tax

Enjoy a hge collaboration between nature and light as events are held in the Harigane/Hodaka and Omachi/ Matsukawa areas simultaneously.

Through the theme "dream", the Harigane/Hodaka district have illuminated the jet black forest with colorful light and a dream-like world floats to the surface of the water.

Colorful light is shined into the pitch black.

The Omachi and Matsukawa district uses the theme of "magic". You can use a magic book to freely control the 20m tall Christmas tree and use the magic square in the forest to summon diamonds in this fun and hands-on illumination experience.

Alps Azumi National Park Forest of Light Pageant
Exhibition Dates: November 1st, 2014 -January 12th, 2015
*Only open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in January.
Closed: Mondays (unless the day is a holiday, in which case the following day will be closed), December 31st, and January 1st.
illumination Times: 16:00 - 21:00
Access: Harigane/Hodaka District: JR Oito line "Toyoshina Station" (15 minutes by taxi) Omachi/Matsukawa
District: JR Oito line "Shinano-Omachi Station" (15 minutes by taxi)
Fee: Adult 410 yen, Elementary/Middle School Children 80yen, Infants Free
*Can be used for both districts depending on the day
*All prices include tax

This year's theme of "joy and excitement" has produced warm illuminations that surround the city in a gentle light.. Feel free to enjoy the ice rink and standing bars in this charming atmosphere.

Parades and other events are held to add to the warm atmosphere.

2014 Sendai Light Pageant
Exhibition Dates: December 12th-31st, 2014
Illumination Times: 17:30 - 23:00 （until midnight on 31st）
Access: Subway Namboku line "Kotodai Koen Station" (1 minute walk)
Location: Jozenji St.
Fee: Free

34 years since they were first displayed, Sapporo's white illuminations have established themselves as Sapporo's traditional winter scenery. The sparkling art installations in Odori Park symbolize nature and the universe and the roads that run through the park east to west and north to south have been lined with pretty and colorful illuminations.

Art installations in the shape of lilacs and the city trees

34th Sapporo White Illuminations
Exhibition Dates: (Odori Park) November 21st - December 25th, 2014 (Ekimae Street)Until February 11th, 2015 (Minami Ichijo Street) Until February 14th, 2015.
Illumination Times:16:30 - 22:00
*December 20th - 25th until midnight Access: Subway Tozai, Namboku, and Toho lines "Odori Station" (adjacent)
Fee: Free