When it comes to sprucing up your mundane old surroundings, nothing works better than adding different sorts of decorative lights. When Indians think of lights, they usually think of Diwali. But Christmas is also known as the festival of lights. Many countries celebrate this holiday by decorating major cities with beautiful and picturesque lights. Japan is no different. Each year, the Yokohama prefecture of Japan adds a variety of illuminations throughout the city to welcome the winter season. Here are 5 must-see illuminations in Yokohama that are totally Insta-worthy!
5 Instaworthy Illuminations In Yokohama
1. Yorunoyo Cross Light Illumination
This beautiful light show takes place at the Shinko Central Square or the Shinko Chuo Hiroba. The light show happens around four times per day and beautifully amalgamates the surrounding trees and buildings with the illuminations of the show.
2. Chinatown, Yokohama
The Yokohama ‘Lantern Festival’ is primarily celebrated in the Chinatown of the city. Named for its beautiful display of a variety of lanterns, this festival is sure to take your breath away. It is best known for its display of the two dancing lantern dragons. One is located on the main street of Chinatown, and, is one of the largest lantern dragons in Japan. The other is relatively smaller and is located at Kanteibyo Street.
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3. Yokohama Bay Quarter Christmas
This beautiful Christmas set-up by the Yokohama Bay Quarter will surely take your breath away. Last year, it created its set-up on the theme of ‘Santa Claus’s Garden’. They also had a beautiful Christmas tree that was 8 meters tall. Visit Yokohama Bay Quarter to add some jollies to your Christmas vacation.
4. Yokohama Milaight
Presented by the Yokohama Milaight Committee, the Yokohama Milaight is a luscious presentation of lights that stretches from the Yokohama station to Sakura Street. Covering around 1.5 kilometres, this stretch of illumination will transport you to another world.
5. Towers of Minato Mirai
The towers of Minato Mirai light up each year around Christmas time and give the skyline of the city its patented Christmas vibe. A total of 37 office buildings light up each year and this has drawn large crowds because who would miss this once-a-year opportunity? Even the buildings in Yokohama get into the holiday spirit!
So when are you heading out to see these beautiful illuminations in Yokohama? And how does your city celebrate the holidays? Comment below and let us know! More details, here.
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