Japanese Umbrella Lights: Connecting People, Places, and Hearts to the Future
Japanese name:和傘の灯り～人と場所、未来へ、想いを繋ぐ～
📅 Sat, Dec 5, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6, 2026
About this event
Held in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, "Japanese Umbrella Lights: Connecting People, Places, and Hearts to the Future" is a beloved winter tradition in Shingu. In 2026, the gardens of the Former Chapman Residence and the Former Nishimura Residence (Nishimura Memorial Museum) will serve as the venue, where approximately 200 beautiful, colorful traditional Japanese umbrellas will be illuminated in a magical display. The world of light created by the historic Western-style buildings and Japanese umbrellas captivates visitors. This event began in fiscal year 2018 and has brought color to cultural properties across the city, including the Shingu Castle Ruins and Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine. This year, visitors can enjoy a special evening enveloped in warm light around the Former Chapman Residence and the Former Nishimura Residence (Nishimura Memorial Museum).
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Former Chapman Residence
1-3-2 Tankaku, Shingu, Wakayama 647-0010
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