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Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato in late autumn, “Maple Tree Light-up”, a light show that decorates the night sky

2022.11.12

Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato” will hold “Maple Tree Lighting (nighttime opening)” from November 12 (Sat) to December 4 (Sun). Other events such as sky lanterns, fireworks, and illumination will also be held.

This year will be the 18th time for this event, which has been well received as a late autumn tradition in Shuzenji. The autumn leaves floating on the surface of Shobugaike Pond in the “Japanese Garden” of Niji-no-Sato and the approximately 1,000 maple trees leading to the “Takumi no Mura” where 150 to 300 year old private houses are built will be lit up, creating a fantastic view of autumn leaves different from those in the daytime.

Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato "Maple Tree Lighting"

Duration: November 12, 2021 to December 4, 2021 (Limited to 24 days) Open all year round
Time: 16:00~21:00
Location: England village, Izu village, Japanese garden (Iris pond), Takumi village, Momiji grove (part)
Price: Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,000 yen / Children (4 years old to elementary school students) 500 yen

"Make a wish! Rainbow Township Sky Lanterns"

Date: November 12th (Sat) and 13th (Sun) 18:30-20:00
Location: Izu village special stage square
Price: 1 unit / 3,500 yen Limited to 100 units each day
*Advance registration is required. Please apply from the Nijinosato website.

"Autumn Fireworks Festival"

Date: Limited to 20:20-20:50 on November 19th (Sat) and 26th (Sat)

*On the two days of the Fireworks Festival, only the set price of “Thanks Illumination” and “Momiji Light-up” is available.
Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,700 yen / Children (4 years old to elementary school students) 1,700 yen

"Thank you Illumi ~ Rainbow that spins thoughts ~"

Duration: Saturday, October 22, 2022 to Sunday, March 26, 2023
*Every day except Tuesdays from October to December. From January to March, it is held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
*Held during the year-end and New Year holidays
*During the “Momiji Light-up” period (11/12-12/4), it will also be held on Tuesdays
Time: 17:00-21:00 (*Complete replacement system from daytime business)
Price: Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,600 yen / Children (4 years old to elementary school students) 900 yen

>Maple Light Up 2022 Special Site

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