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Lights of different color and design sparkle at each corner of the beautiful Northern city, creating the most romantic atmosphere. Wrap yourself up in warm clothes and go for the must-see scenes.

Location:	`Sapporo city center (Hokkaido, Hokkaido Region).` Odori Park site: West 1-West 8, Odori Park Ekimae-dori site: North 4-South 4, Ekimae-dori St.
How to get there:	A few minutes' walk from Odori Subway Sta. or JR Sapporo Sta.
Dates :	Odori Park site: 19 Nov. to 4 Jan. `Ekimae-dori site: 19 Nov. to 13 Feb.`
Times:	16:00-22:00 / During 23-25 Dec, `16:00-24:00`
Contact Details:	Sapporo Tourist Association TEL:011-211-3341

Originally held in 1986, the event has now become the annual delight of Sendai’s winter season. Row of star-spangled zelkova trees on the main streets of Sendai is an enchanting beauty. On Dec 23^rd, the streets get warmed up as the people dressed in Santa Claus costumes march in a parade.

Location:	Sendai city center (Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku Region) at Jozenji-dori Street and Aoba-dori Street
How to get there:	A few minutes' walk from JR Sendai Sta.
Dates	12-31 Dec.
Times:	12 - 30 Dec. :17:30-23:00 31 Dec.: 17:30-24：00
Contact Details:	TEL: 022-261-6515 e-mail: office@sendai-hikari.jp

Different light scenes highlight the Roppongi Hills, one of the most fashionable and happening spot in Tokyo. At Keyakizaka-dori Street, the main street, clear white & blue LEDs cover the row of zelkova trees. The “66 Plaza” main entrance is adorned with the warm and elegant orange lights. Wandering into the Mohri Garden, great gingko tree transformed into a Christmas tree will welcome you.

Location:	Roppongi (Tokyo, Kanto Region)
How to get there:	0 min. walk from Exit 1C, Roppongi Sta., Tokyo Metro H Hibiya Line H04
Dates & Times:	Keyakizaka-dori: 4 Nov. - 31 Jan.(17:00-23:00) 66Plaza: 4 Nov. - 26 Dec. (17:00-24:00) Mohri Garden: 9 Nov. - 26 Dec.(17:00-23:00)
Contact Details:	TEL: 03-6406-6000 (10:00 am - 9:00 pm) URL:http://www.roppongihills.com/en/

Since Dec. 1995, the breathtaking rows of light art have been displayed every year to commemorate both the 6000 victims of 1995 Hanshin/Awaji earthquake and the reconstruction of Kobe. This year, Kobe Luminarie marks its 10^th anniversary. With over 200,000 lights, the event is expected to attract millions of people from all over Japan.

Location:	Kobe city center (Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai Region) at Old Foreign Settlement and Higashi Yuenchi Park
How to get there:	A few minutes' walk from JR Motomachi Sta.
Dates & Times:	13 - 26 Dec.(Mon. – Fri. 18:00 – 22:00, Sat. 17:30 – 22:30, Sun 17:30 – 22:00)
Contact Details:	Kobe Luminarie Office TEL: 078-391-6371(until 26 Dec.)

At this season of the year, the town of this unique theme park is transformed into the magical wonderland of lights.Enchanting Christmas trees decorate the town.

Location:	Huis Ten Bosch (Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu Region)
How to get there:	From Nagasaki Airport: 50 min. by bus or by high speed boat From Nagasaki Sta.: 1 hour 15 min by bus, 1 hour 20 min. by train
Dates	1 Nov. - 4 Feb.
Times:	1 Nov. - 25 Dec.( -21:30) 26 Dec- 4 Feb. ( -20:30)
Prices	2,000yen to 5,800yen depending on ticket type (adult rate)
Contact Details:	e-mail: intsales@huistenbosch.co.jp URL:http://english.huistenbosch.co.jp/index.html