Looking for some fantastic winter illuminations to see and spend a stunning evening with your loved ones this year? Here is the list of the MUST-SEE winter illuminations in Nagoya for 2020! Wear a mask, stay safe, and enjoy!

NAGOYA STATION AREA

1. Meieki Illumination 2020 メイエキイルミ2020


Date:
11/11/2020 (Wed) - 12/25/2020 (Fri)

Illumination Time:
every evening from 17:00

Where:
around the Nagoya Station area


*Please open this PDF file to check the exact location of each illumination:

Some of the Participating Buildings:
- Lucent Tower
- KITTE Nagoya
- Dai Nagoya Building
- JR Gate Tower
- Unimall
- etc.

Admission Fee:
Free

For More Information:
Official Website: http://www.nagoyaeki.org/meiekiillumi2020/ (Japanese)




2. Noritake Garden - Christmas Garden 2020 ノリタケの森 クリスマスガーデン2020


Date:
11/07/2020 (Sat) - 12/25/2020 (Fri)

Illumination Time:
Sunset - 19:00 (12/22～25: Sunset~21:00)
※Noritake Garden Opening Hours: 9:00～19:00 (12/22～25: 9:00～21:00)
※Shop and other facilities: regular hours till 18:00

Where:
Noritake Garden

Address:
3-1-36, Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi-ward, Nagoya-City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan 〒451-8501

Admission Fee:
Free

Phone number:
052-561-7290 (Noritake Garden)

Holidays:
Monday (the following day if Monday is a public holiday or a substitute holiday), year-end and New Year's

Parking: 
[Noritake Garden Parking]
Available, paid (cap. 165 cars, 6 buses)
[Restaurant Parking]
Available, paid (cap. 19 cars)

Nursery Rooms:
Available

For more information:




3. Hirokoji Avenue Illumination 広小路イルミネーション (from Sasashima Live to Shin-Sakae)



Date:
11/11/2020 (Wed) - 01/17/2021 (Sun)

Illumination Time:
17:15 to 01:00 of the next day

Where:
Along Hirokoji-dori Avenue, from the Sasashima Crossing until Aoi-cho near Shin-Sakae (approx. 4km)

Address:
〒450-0002
1-25 Meieki-Minami, Nakamura-Ward, Nagoya-City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Sasashima Intersection)
〒460-0007
1-20 Aoi, Higashi-Ward, Nagoya-City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Hirokoji-Aoi Intersection)

Admission Fee:
Free

Phone number:
052-955-6101

For more information:
Official Website: https://www.aichi-now.jp/spots/detail/1828 (Japanese)


4. Winter Illumination 2020-2021 "LOVE" in Dai Nagoya Building



Date:
11/11/2020 (Wed) - 02/28/2021 (Sun)

Illumination Time:
16:00～23:00

Where:
Sky Garden, 5/F, Dai Nagoya Building

Address:
3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 450-6490

Admission Fee:
Free

Phone number:
052-569-2604（11:00～20:00）

For more information:
Official Website: https://dainagoyabuilding.com/events/view/141/ (Japanese)


5. Hori River Winter Illumination 堀川イルミネーション (near Naya Bridge 納屋橋)



Date:
11/11/2020 (Wed) - 02/28/2021 (Sun)

Illumination Time:
17:00～24:00

Where:
Along the Hori River, especially the area near the Naya Bridge

Address:
1 Chome-1-2-49 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008

Admission Fee:
Free

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SAKAE AREA

1. Christmas Ice-skating Event: Toyoda Gosei Rink at Oasis 21


This is an iceless skate rink, made with a special plastic substance that substitutes the ice for skating on. The rink has been known and beloved by the public since its first appearance in 2009. At this rink, even if you trip and fall, it will not hurt so much. It is because the rink is not hard, nor as wet and cold as ice. This skate rink is ideal for everyone regardless of level, from children to seniors! Try it out while enjoying the illumination!

Date:
11/21/2020 (Sat) - 02/28/2021 (Sun)

Time:
Weekdays 13:00～20:00
Weekends･Public Holidays･Winter Break (12/26～1/4) 10:00～20:00
(Entrance closes at 19:30)

Where:
Galaxy Platform, Oasis 21

Address:
1-chōme-11 Higashisakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0005

Admission Fee:
[Weekdays]
Adult 900yen
Children (under elementary school) 500yen

[Weekends･Public Holidays･Winter Break]
Adult 1,300yen
Children (under elementary school) 500yen

Discount Information:
[Student Discounts]
Weekdays Only - Groups of 3 Students - 500 JPY/guest

[Evening Discount]
Weekdays After 5 PM Only - Groups of 2 Adults or More - 500 JPY/guest

[Ladies Day]
Fridays Only - Adult Female Guests 500 JPY/guest

[Receipt Discount]
Weekdays only - 200 JPY discount off the admission ticket for guests of any age, upon showing a shopping receipt issued by Oasis 21 merchants, with a total amount equal or above 1,000 JPY. Receipt must have been issued during the event period.

[Kaisuken Ticket Roll (valid also weekends and holidays)]
Adults - 14 tickets for 10,000 JPY, 6 tickets for 5,000 JPY
Children - 14 tickets for 5,000 JPY, 6 tickets for 2,500 JPY

Age:
The sizes of the skating shoes start from 16cm until 30cm.
As long as the child can wear the shoes, he/she can enter and use the skating rink.

For more information:
Official Website: https://www.nagoyatv.com/toyodagoseirink/ (Japanese)


2. Sakae South & Osu Winter Illumination「MAKEITBLUE」


Date:
11/12/2020 (Thur) - 02/21/2021 (Sun)

Illumination Time:
17:00～24:00

Where:
Along Minami-Otsu-dori Ave. for about 2.8km, Wakamiya-dori Ave., Wakamiya Square, Marionette Clock

Address:
〒460-0008
3-7-7 Sakae, Naka-Ward, Nagoya-City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
South Otsu Commerce Promotion Union (Minami Otsu Shotengai Shinko Kumiai)

Admission Fee:
Free

For more information:


3. Winter Illumination in Shirotori Garden (白鳥庭園)


Spend a calm and romantic evening on enjoying the autumn red leaves and illuminations in the traditional Japanese park.

Date:
Only Fridays・Weekends・Public Holidays
during the period 11/20/2020 (Fri) - 12/13/2020 (Sun)

Illumination Time:
16:30～21:00

Where:
Shirotori Garden (白鳥庭園)

Address:
2-5 Atsuta Nishimachi, Atsuta Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 456-0036

Admission Fee:
Adult 300yen
Children (under elementary school) Free

For more information:

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THE NAGOYA PORT AREA (MINATO-KU)

1. Sea Train Land Winter Illumination 2020


Date:
12/01/2020 (Tue) - 12/30/2020 (Wed)

Illumination Time:
Weekdays 16:30～19:00
Weekends 16:30～21:30
*Closed on Mondays (will be opened on 12/28/2020).

Where:
Sea Train Land

Address:
〒455-0034 Aichi, Nagoya, Minato Ward, Nishikuracho, 1−５１

Admission Fee:
Free Entrance; charges occur for the carousel, Ferris Wheel, and other rides and attractions.

For more information:
Official Website: http://www.senyo.co.jp/seatrainland/ (Japanese)


2. Nagoya Port Illumination 2020 〜Over the Rainbow〜


Perfect for a family day trip! You can visit the aqurium in the morning and afternoon, then spend a calm and Christmasy evening with your family looking at the beautiful illuminations around the Nagoya Port area.

Date:
11/27/2020 (Fri) - 12/25/2020 (Fri)
*Closed on 12/19/2020 due to the Fireworks event.

Illumination Time:
16:30～21:00

Where:
The area around the entrance of the Nagoya Port Aquarium, and Garden Pier

Address:
1-3 Minatomachi, Minato Ward, Nagoya, Aichi

Admission Fee:
Free Entrance

For more information:
Official Website: https://nagoyaport-illumi.com/ (Japanese)


3. ISOGAI Fireworks Show


Date:
12/19/2020 (Sat)

Illumination Time:
18:30～

Where:
The area around the Nagoya Port Garden Pier

Address:
1-3 Minatomachi, Minato Ward, Nagoya, Aichi

Admission Fee:
Free, if you look at the fireworks near the Garden Pier (I personally think that, anywhere is fine, as long as you can see the sky!).

If you want to reserve a seat to look at the fireworks show, ticket prices start from 5,000yen. If you would like to buy tickets, please visit: https://isogaihanabi.com/ticket

For more information:
Official Website: https://isogaihanabi.com/ (Japanese)


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OTHER AREAS

1. Hoshigaoka Terrace Winter Illumination (Hoshigaoka Station, Chikusa-ku)




Date:
11/14/2020 (Sat) - 02/28/2021 (Sun)

Illumination Time:
17：00〜23：00

Where:
Hoshigaoka Terrace

Address:
16-50 Hoshigaoka Motomachi, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0802

Admission Fee:
Free

Phone number:
052-781-1266

Parking: 
Available, paid (cap. 1,500 cars)

Nursery Rooms:
Available

For more information: