While city dwellers in Tokyo and Osaka have numerous options for holiday illuminations, those of us in Kumamoto flock to the Saishunkan company's light extravaganza at their Hilltop location just outside the city. Covering over a hundred acres, the company picks different themes every year - this season, the decorations included a flying train, an undersea theme, Cinderella and her castle and the ever-popular light tunnel. Visit the Saishunkan website for more information on visiting the illuminations.
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Kumamoto's Best Holiday Light-Up
When a simple string of lights just won't do ...
By Mandy Bartok
Community writer
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〒861-2201 1363-1 Jichu, Mashiki Machi, Kamimashiki Gun, Kumamoto Prefecture (Directions)
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Victoria Vlisides
9 years ago
Can't wait for this vent to happen again.
I'll miss being in Kumamoto for the light-up this year but I am hoping Tokyo has something equally spectacular.
Radica Sooknarine
9 years ago
Oh wowwww!!!! I sooo want to visit there now!!!!
Cathy Cawood
9 years ago
These photos are fabulous! I love the light show with the sea and whales.
Thanks, Cathy! We made the mistake of going on a Saturday this year so we had to wait an hour before we could see the lights but it was worth it!
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