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Welcome to your insider guide to the best Winter Illuminations in Japan. For the most spectacular holiday light displays across the nation in November through December (and beyond), this is your go-to listicle.
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12 Dec 2025
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Visit the Old Streets of Higashiyama, Kyoto
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12 Mar 2025
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