Kobe Luminarie
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An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

šŸ“œ Annual light festival in Kobe, Japan.
šŸ” Commemorates victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.

Why Go

āœØ Features over 200,000 hand-painted bulbs
šŸš¶ City roads closed to traffic, allowing free movement
šŸ’– Honors earthquake victims and raises aid money
šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Showcases Italian artistic direction and donated lights

Why Avoid

šŸŽŸļø Meriken Park venue requires a timed-entry ticket, can sell out

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Event typically runs late January to early February; check website for exact dates
šŸ“ Spans Motomachi Station, Former Foreign Settlement, Higashi Yuenchi Park, and Meriken Park
šŸ’° Weekday tickets for Meriken Park are cheaper than weekends

Cost

šŸ’° Free admission for Higashi Yuenchi Park and Former Foreign Settlement; Meriken Park venue requires a ticket (Ā„500-Ā„1500).

Hours

šŸ•’ Annually, late January to early February (check website for exact dates).

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