Event info

Special illumination preview
• Date and time: 5:00 pm–8:00 pm; Thu, Nov 14
See the illumination before its event period even starts. The park's visitation hours are extended to 8:00 pm on November 14 with anyone free to come and enjoy the view.

Notes:
• 138 Twin Arch observation tower offers its illumination only and no admission.

Guided illumination tour
• Date and time: From 5:00 pm (approx. 30 min.); Thu, Nov 14
• Meeting area: In front of the entrance to 138 Twin-Arch
A guide offers insight on the must-see spots during the illumination. Note that numerous reporters from mass media and social media will be taking pictures of the park for use in publications.
• Maximum participants: 30 people
• Price: Free
• Application: Applications over the phone (0586-51-7105) available from 10:00 am; Fri, Nov 1

Lighting Ceremony
• Date and time: 5:30 pm–6:05 pm; Sat, Nov 16
• Location: Outdoor stage
Enjoy the beginning of the 138 Winter Light Display together with a performance by high school students. Everyone yells out the countdown together, sparking a unanimous light-up of Twin Arch 138 and the surrounding area.

Christmas Ichinomiya Candle Fes 2024: Illustrate Your Wishes on Paper Bag Lanterns
• Date and time: 3:00 pm–8:00 pm (illumination from 5:00 pm); Sat, Nov 23 (national holiday)
• Location: Outdoor stage and event plaza

◎ Paper bag lantern workshop available 3:00 pm–7:00 pm)
Write your wishes on and illustrate on two paper bags with one lit up with an LED light and the other available for you to take home.
• Price: JPY 100
• Reception: Various times at the venue on the day of the event

◎ Paper bag lantern exhibit (5:00 pm–8:00 pm)
One thousand five hundred paper bag lanterns illustrating dreams of that special someone or hopes for the future are lit up, decorating the venue.

◎ Live performance stage for fun by all (5:00 pm–8:00 pm)
Enjoy live ocarina and electronic organ performances.

Find other event programs on the Kiso Sansen Park 138 Tower Park website's event page (Japanese. External link.).