{"id":17366,"date":"2017-12-04T10:08:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T01:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp\/modules\/xpressme\/?p=17366"},"modified":"2017-12-04T10:08:16","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T01:08:16","slug":"winter-light-displays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.visitmatsumoto.com\/en\/sightseeing\/winter-light-displays\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Light Displays"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Christmas Candle Night at the <a href=\"\/contents03+index.id+2.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Matsumoto City Museum of Art<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_17446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17446\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17446\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_7903-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yayoi Kusama's gigantic flower sculpture lit up in candlelight \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yayoi Kusama&#8217;s gigantic flower sculpture lit up in candlelight<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nEnjoy listening to music while strolling around the art museum garden lit up in numerous soft candle lights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, December 9<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a04:00 p.m.\u20137:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Matsumoto Museum of Art<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<br clear=all><\/p>\n<h2>Lights Pageant in Daimyocho and on the Chitose Bridge<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17567\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/20171204_194503-590x130.jpg?resize=590%2C130&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"20171204_194503\" width=\"590\" height=\"130\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n<p>Nearly 80,000 lights decorate the trees lining Daimyocho, the road leading up to Matsumoto Castle.\u00a0After viewing the lit-up trees, you can see the lit-up Matsumoto Castle just down the road.<br \/>\nThe lights are up from early December until February 28 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (on until later Dec. 20 through Jan. 3)<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17569\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/20171204_194838-508x800.jpg?resize=508%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"20171204_194838\" width=\"508\" height=\"800\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17542\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_0349s-590x393.jpg?resize=590%2C393&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"IMG_0349s\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n<h2>JR Matsumoto Station<\/h2>\n<p>The front of Matsumoto Station is lit up with a festive images on the side of the station building.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17454\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC_0658-resize-640x360-590x332.jpg?resize=590%2C332&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Matsumoto Station Illumination\" width=\"590\" height=\"332\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n<h2>Asama Onsen<\/h2>\n<p>Look forward to the warm glow of decorative lights when you visit Asama Onsen&#8217;s Hot Plaza. Hot Plaza offers day-trip bathing and a hot spring foot bath, while overnight stays are available at a number of traditional Japanese inns in the area. Find out more about the area <a href=\"\/contents04+index.htm\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17502\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/24944113048_dd4571076f_z-590x394.jpg?resize=590%2C394&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"24944113048_dd4571076f_z\" width=\"590\" height=\"394\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17503\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/38816165301_58b14f068f_z-590x394.jpg?resize=590%2C394&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"38816165301_58b14f068f_z\" width=\"590\" height=\"394\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/asamaIllumiAshiyu-590x443.jpg?resize=590%2C443&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Foot Hot Spring\" width=\"590\" height=\"443\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n<h2>Forest of Lights Pageant in Azumino<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17372\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/pickup_file_850-590x716.png?resize=590%2C716&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Twin Illlumination\" width=\"590\" height=\"716\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nThe Alps Azumino National Government Park is\u00a0holding an illumination event from Nov. 11, 2017 (Sat) to Jan. 8, 2018 (Mon\/holiday). The displays tell the story of &#8220;The Secret of the Seven Jewels&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The illumination will be on display in two separate areas: the Horigane-Hotaka area and the Omachi-Matsugawa area. Please see below for access information.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the light displays, various other activities will be taking place. A single ticket allows you to enter both areas on the same day. Visit the official website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.azumino-koen.jp\/horigane_hotaka\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> (Japanese only).<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17383\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/visitmatsumoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/scenerywinter-2-590x393.jpg?resize=590%2C393&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"scenerywinter-2\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n<h3>Admission<\/h3>\n<p>Hours: 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.<br \/>\n* Park hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but you may remain in the park to view the lights.<\/p>\n<p>Prices<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Adult: 410 yen<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Elementary\/Junior High School Student: 80 yen<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Senior (65+): 210 yen<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Preschool: Free<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Fireworks (Horigane-Hotaka Area)<\/h3>\n<p>A 5-minute fireworks show will take place every Saturday between Nov. 11, 2017 (Sat) and Jan. 6, 2018 (Sat) and also on Christmas Eve from 8 p.m. to 8:05 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The show will be cancelled in the event of rain or bad weather.<\/p>\n<h3>Food Tasting (Omachi-Matsukawa Area)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.azumino-koen.jp\/oomachi_matsukawa\/new\/topics.php?id=1471\" target=\"_blank\">Grilled mochi, mochi in a sweet bean sauce, and baked apples!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>100 yen *Limited to the first 100 people.<\/p>\n<h3>Live Performances (Omachi-Matsukawa Area)<\/h3>\n<p>Christmas Stage: Various performances (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.azumino-koen.jp\/oomachi_matsukawa\/new\/topics.php?id=1487\" target=\"_blank\">dates and times<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Magic Show: Jan. 6 (Sat)-8 (Mon\/holiday) 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., and from 7:30 p.m. FREE<\/p>\n<h3>Crafts (Both Areas)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.azumino-koen.jp\/horigane_hotaka\/new\/topics.php?id=1484\" target=\"_blank\">Horigane-Hotaka Area<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.azumino-koen.jp\/oomachi_matsukawa\/new\/topics.php?id=1470\" target=\"_blank\">Omachi-Matsugawa Area<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Miniature Aquariums Display (Horigane-Hotaka Area)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.azumino-koen.jp\/horigane_hotaka\/new\/topics.php?id=1476\" target=\"_blank\">Tropical Christmas<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Access<\/h3>\n<p>Free Shuttle Bus<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">JR\u00a0Matsumoto\u00a0Station &#8211;&gt; Toyoshina Station &#8211;&gt; Horigane-Hotaka Area: Dec. 23 (Sat\/holiday)-24(Sun) 4:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E5%9B%BD%E5%96%B6%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%83%97%E3%82%B9%E3%81%82%E3%81%A5%E3%81%BF%E3%81%AE%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92+(%E5%A0%80%E9%87%91%E3%83%BB%E7%A9%82%E9%AB%98%E5%9C%B0%E5%8C%BA)\/@36.3138575,137.8406456,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x601d6b8a6421ca9f:0xd71f73df92b90897!8m2!3d36.3138575!4d137.8428343?hl=ja\" target=\"_blank\">View in Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">JR Matsumoto\u00a0Station &#8211;&gt; Shinano Omachi Station &#8211;&gt; Omachi-Matsukawa Area:\u00a0Dec. 23 (Sat\/holiday)-24(Sun) 3:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E5%9B%BD%E5%96%B6%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%83%97%E3%82%B9%E3%81%82%E3%81%A5%E3%81%BF%E3%81%AE%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92%EF%BC%88%E5%A4%A7%E7%94%BA%E3%83%BB%E6%9D%BE%E5%B7%9D%E5%9C%B0%E5%8C%BA%EF%BC%89\/@36.4593023,137.8150563,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x601d66cf5a5e2321:0x4fea2f52e8056c1b!8m2!3d36.459298!4d137.817245?hl=ja&amp;shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\">View in Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p>By Taxi<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">(JR Oita Line) Matsumoto\u00a0Station &#8211;&gt; Toyoshina Station + taxi<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">(JR Oita Line) Matsumoto Station &#8211;&gt; Shinano Omachi Station + taxi<\/p>\n<h3>Inquiries (Japanese)<\/h3>\n<p>Horigane-Hotaka Area:\u00a00263-71-5511<\/p>\n<p>Omachi-Matsukawa Area:\u00a00261-21-1212<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled\"><div class=\"robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-official sd-sharing\"><div class=\"sd-content\"><ul><li class=\"share-facebook\"><div class=\"fb-share-button\" data-href=\"http:\/\/blog.visitmatsumoto.com\/en\/sightseeing\/winter-light-displays\/\" data-layout=\"button_count\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"share-twitter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-url=\"http:\/\/blog.visitmatsumoto.com\/en\/sightseeing\/winter-light-displays\/\" data-text=\"Winter Light Displays\"  >Tweet<\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas Candle Night at the Matsumoto City Museum of Art Enjoy listening to music while strolling around the art museum garden lit up in numerous soft candle lights. 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