Nagano
Travel
2020.12.12
Shiraito Highland Way Co., Ltd. will be located in Karuizawa’s tourist attraction, Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, during the period from Saturday, December 19, 2020 to Sunday, February 14, 2021. Then, “Karuizawa Shiraito Falls Midwinter Light Up” will be held.
With the Shiraito Falls, which is 3M high and 70M wide, on the screen, the starry sky projected in the pitch-black sky, snow, and the Shiraito Falls that do not freeze even below freezing due to the underground water of Mt. Asama are lit up with a warm light source.
Unlike the summer illumination, the illumination emphasizes nature. In fine weather, you can appreciate the starry sky of the night sky, and it is an event where you can re-recognize the beauty of nature that you do not notice in the daytime in the clear air.
Since Shiraito Falls, where the event is held, is located in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, we are illuminating the Ministry of the Environment in consideration of the amount of light, color, production method, etc. through procedures based on the Natural Parks Act.
■ Holding period
16 days during the period from Saturday, December 19, 2020 to Sunday, February 14, 2021. The period is divided into the following three sessions (*)
| Christmas Session: | December 19th (Sat) – December 20th (Sun), 2020 December 24th (Thursday) – December 27th (Sunday), 2020 |
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| New Year Session: | January 2nd (Sat) – January 3rd (Sun), 2021 January 8th (Friday) – January 11th (Monday), 2021 |
| St. Valentine Session: | February 11th (Thursday) – February 14th (Sunday), 2021 |
(*) Please note that the lights will not be lit up except on the day of the event.
■ Holding period
| Christmas Session: | 17:00 – 19:00 |
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| New Year Session: | 17:00 – 19:00 |
| St. Valentine Session: | 17:30 – 19:30 |
Fee
Toll road tolls only
Access
＞ Shiraito Highland Way Link
* Public transportation such as fixed-route buses does not run during the event.
It will be a private car or taxi.
* In case of cancellation, we will inform you on the official website.
* Admission to the venue may be restricted if there are a large number of visitors.
Customers with symptoms such as fever and cough are kindly requested to refrain from visiting the venue until the symptoms are completely cured to prevent infection. Also, at Shiraito Falls and nature trails, please keep an appropriate distance even outdoors and refrain from talking loudly.
Also, please wear a mask to prevent droplet infection.
* We ask for your understanding and cooperation in preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection.
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