Ekimae Illumination: Promenade of Light 2026
Japanese name:えきまえイルミネーション ひかりの散歩道2026
📅 Sat, Nov 28, 2026 - Fri, Dec 25, 2026
About this event
Held in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, "Ekimae Illumination Hikari no Sanpomichi 2026" is an annual winter event marking its 8th edition this year. The Yonezawa Station Multipurpose Plaza is wrapped in magical lights, warming the hearts of citizens as well as tourists and people on their way home from work. Visitors can enjoy a romantic walk of lights together with loved ones, family, or friends. Illumination hours are from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. On Saturday, November 28, the opening day, the "Ekimae Umaimono Matsuri" opening event will be held concurrently from 5:00 PM. Multiple shops and organizations will set up stalls at the festival, and a raffle offering prizes such as Yonezawa beef will also be held. The event may end earlier than scheduled due to weather conditions or other factors.
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Multipurpose Plaza (Yonezawa Station Front Plaza)
1-1-41 Ekimae, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-0027
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