Illuminations light up Lake Haruna in winter when things are much quieter as night falls. The evening extravaganza has been attracting many visitors. Enjoy a lit up Christmas tree in the middle of the lake reflecting itself on the water surface and other dazzling displays of light and color.
| When | Between 17:00 and 22:00 hours every evening from Dec. 10 (Thurs.) to 27 (Sun.) |
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| Where | Lake Haruna |
| Access | By car: Shibukawa-Ikaho Exit of Kanetsu Expressway => Route 17 => Prefectural road 33 (Approx. 20 kilometers and takes about 40 minutes) By bus: Take Gunma Bus for Lake Haruna at JR Takasaki Station and get off at the last stop. (Approx. an hour and a half) |
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| Inquiry | Haruna Tourism Association Phone: 027-374-5111 |
Downtown Takasaki, the city’s landmark, will be dazzlingly illuminated all the way to the JR Takasaki Station, creating a festive mood as Christmas Day nears. Witness the streets leading to the station show a completely different face by the light-up.
| When | Sat., Nov. 21, 2009 to Thurs., Jan. 7, 2010 |
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| Where | The area surrounding JR Takasaki Station |
| Access | A 20-minute walk from JR Takasaki Station |
| Inquiry | Takasaki Street Light Pageant Organizers’ Committee (c/o Radio Takasaki) Phone: 027-322-9195 |
The park will be filled with the smiling faces of children. You will have plenty of time admiring the lit up flowers as the park is open until 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 p.m. on weekends. Try visiting the illuminated gigantic Japanese wisteria trees, which make you feel like you were in another world.
| When | Oct. 31, 2009 – January 24, 2010 From 16:30 to 21:00 (Weekdays) and from 16:30 to 21:30 (Weekends) |
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| Where | Ashikaga Flower Park |
| Access | By car: Sanofujioka Exit of Tohoku Expressway => Route 50 to Ashikaga/Maebashi (15-minute drive) Ota-Kiryu Exit of Kitakanto Expressway => Route 122 => Route 50 to Ashikaga/Oyama (20-minute drive) By train: Get off at JR Oyama Station and change to Ryomo Line => Get off at Tomita Station (about 40-minute train ride) => Walk to the park (10 minutes) |
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| Inquiry | Ashikaga Flower Park Phone: 0284-91-4939 |
It’s Christmas! Let’s cover the slope with the color of red!
Guests dressed in a red Santa Clause costume will get a free lift ticket good for one day.
| When | Friday, December 25, 2009 |
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| Where | Kazawa Snow Area |
| Access | 25-minute bus ride from Manza-Kazawa Station of JR Agatsuma Line |
| Inquiry | Kazawa Snow Area Phone: 0279-98-0611 |
Countdown Fireworks
Fireworks will be displayed as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations.
| When | Thursday, December 31, 2009 |
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| Where | Palcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort |
| Access | 20-minute taxi ride from Manza-Kazawa Station of JR Agatsuma Line or 60-minute taxi ride from Karuizawa Station of JR Shinetsu Line |
| Inquiry | Palcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort Phone: 0279-96-1177 |
To observe the Japanese tradition of yuzu orange bath on this day, which is to stay healthy during the cold winter, yuzu oranges will be put in the smaller pool on this day. Complimentary miso-oden or boiled konnyaku with salty-sweet soybean paste on top will be served. (Giveaways are limited in number.)
| When | Sunday, December 20, 2009 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
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| Where | Prefectural Yuai-pic Commemorative Pool (3011 Miyukida, Shibukawa-shi) |
| Fee | JPY400 Free admission for 65 years and older & physical disability certificate holders and their caretaker by showing the certificate |
| Access | Free shuttle bus services to and from JR Shibukawa Station |
| Inquiry | Prefectural Yuai-pic Commemorative Pool Phone: 0279-25-3033 (Policies for the Disabled Division of the prefectural government) |
