This article introduces recommended night views and light-up spots [Western Japan]. Beautiful night views and dazzling light-up spots are recommended for night leisure in Japan.
However, many people do not know where to go. Therefore, this time we have carefully selected recommended night view and light-up spots.
Please come and visit us to make memories in Japan.
■Recommended night view spots in western Japan
We will introduce recommended night view spots in western Japan. We selected not only spots where you can enjoy the night view from high places such as mountain tops, but also spots with night views of factories, which have recently become popular.
If you want to enjoy something other than the usual night view spots, be sure to visit the factory night view spots as well.
■Mt. Maya (Hyogo Prefecture)
Mt. Maya, located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan’s top three night views. Kikuseidai, an observation deck on Mt. Maya, is located at an altitude of 702 meters and overlooks a beautiful night view said to be worth 10 million dollars, stretching from Kobe to Osaka, the Kii Peninsula, Awaji Island, and Shikoku.
■Mt. Inasa (Nagasaki Prefecture)
Mt. Inasa is a popular photogenic spot in Nagasaki Prefecture. Nagasaki City, along with Monaco and Shanghai, is considered one of the world’s new top three night views, and Mt. Inasa itself is also one of Japan’s top three night views.
■Mt. Wakakusa (Nara Prefecture)
Mt. Wakakusa in Nara Prefecture is famous for the flame festival “Yamayaki”, and it is also a popular night view spot that has been selected as one of the New Japan’s top three night views. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a dazzling night view of the Nara Basin.
■Sarakurayama (Fukuoka Prefecture)
Mount Sarakura, which has an altitude of 622m, is also famous as a symbol of Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. From the observation deck at the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a night view worth 10 billion dollars, and it has been selected as one of Japan’s top three night views due to its beauty.
■Hamadera Park (Osaka Prefecture)
From along the waterway on the west side of Hamadera Park in Osaka Prefecture, you can enjoy the night view of factories across the Hanshin Expressway. It is one of the easily accessible spots where you can enjoy the night view of the factory without entering the factory area.
■Harumi Water Park (Yamaguchi Prefecture)
At Harumi Shinsui Park in Yamaguchi Prefecture, you can enjoy the night view of the factories of the Shunan Industrial Complex on the opposite shore of the park. It is one of the popular night view factory viewing spots and has been certified as a Japan night view heritage site.
■Recommended light-up spots in western Japan
We will introduce recommended night view spots in western Japan. We selected not only spots where you can enjoy the night view from high places such as mountain tops, but also spots with night views of factories, which have recently become popular.
If you want to enjoy something other than the usual night view spots, be sure to visit the factory night view spots as well.
■Huis Ten Bosch “Kingdom of Light” (Nagasaki Prefecture)
The Huis Ten Bosch illumination “Kingdom of Light” in Nagasaki Prefecture is held all year round. However, there are some seasonal spots, and during the winter season, the “Fantastic Snow Night Show” is scheduled to be held, where the entire area will be completely transformed into a world of silver.
■Biwako Otsukan Illumination “Magical Night ~ Fantastic Light Ball” (Shiga Prefecture)
The illumination event “Magical Night ~ Fantastic Light Ball” is held at the English Garden adjacent to Biwako Otsukan in Shiga Prefecture. Light art objects that imagine a magical world are installed, creating a fantastic world.
■National Sanuki Mannou Park Winter Fantasy (Kagawa Prefecture)
Winter Fantasy, held at Sanuki Mannou Park in Kagawa Prefecture, will be celebrating its 18th year in 2023-2024. This year’s theme is “Sparkling Light Conversation,” and the highlight is the “Grand Illumination,” where illuminations spread across a vast expanse of land.
■Flower illumination in Tottori Flower Corridor (Tottori Prefecture)
At the Tottori Flower Corridor in Tottori Prefecture, the flowers and all parts of the park are beautifully illuminated during the winter season, creating a romantic scenery. The theme this time is “Memory – Harmony of Nature and Light”, and there are many highlights, including experiential illuminations that incorporate AI technology.
■Let’s go to night view and light-up spots to make memories of Japan at night!
We have introduced recommended night views and light-up spots in western Japan. Japan’s night view and light-up spots are highly rated by foreigners visiting Japan from overseas.
There are many other recommended spots other than the night view and light-up spots introduced this time. Please visit the night view and light-up spots and enjoy night leisure in Japan.
Q.What should I be careful about when visiting night view/light-up spots?
A.If there are no trash cans, please be sure to take your trash home with you so as not to disturb other tourists. Also, it gets cold in the winter, so you need to take measures to protect yourself from the cold.
Q.What should I be careful about when enjoying the night view of factories?
A. It is prohibited to enter the factory area. Try to enjoy it from outside the factory area.
【Description】
This article introduces recommended night views and light-up spots in western Japan. Japan’s night view and light-up spots are highly rated by tourists from overseas as well. Please read this article and use it as a reference to enjoy night leisure in Japan.
