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Tsukiakari Hana Kairou
Moonlight Flower Gallery
(Traditional Japanese Umbrella Illumination Event)

月かり花回廊 (鬼怒川温泉)

An enchanting oriental illumination inside a forest!

Last updated by Angus M
on October 1, 2026
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.

DATE

2026
: 3rd to 12th October
Days
Hours
Min
Sec
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.

*Information last checked on 2026-10-01

TIME & SCHEDULE

Illuminations, Fireworks and more!

Key Highlights

  • Traditional Atmosphere: Features elegantly lit Japanese umbrellas that create a graceful, glowing landscape.
  • Scenic Evening Stroll: Allows visitors to walk through a quiet, illuminated forest bathed in soft light.
  • Cultural Autumn Experience: Highlights quintessential Japanese aesthetic (wa) and serene fall scenery.

Fireworks : 3rd (Sat), 10th (Sat) October 2026 from square infront of Kinugawa Onsen Station.

 

*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.

*Information last checked on 2026-10-01

COST

Free

*Information last checked on 2026-10-01

How to enjoy the Tsukiakari Hanakairou

Picturesque scenery
(Insta worthy!)

Fun for a group of friends

Romantic Evening

Girl's Day Out

Fun for the family

Solo Traveler

Traditional Japan

Enjoy 1-3 hours

🎇✨ Step into a world of enchantment at the Tsukiakari Hana Kairou 🎑🎊

✨🌝 Discover the enchanting Tsukiakari Hanakairo (Traditional Japanese Umbrella Illumination Event) , translated as Moonlight Flower Gallery 🎑 in Kinugawa Onsen, a captivating illumination event created by the local businesses. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of carefully arranged plants, flowers 💐 and Japanese umbrellas, illuminated under the moonlight, preserving the essence of the surrounding nature. Come and visit a night time illumination experience that is truly Japanese.  😌✨

What to do in Kinugawa Onsen

Yagan Railway

Yagan Railway (Yagan Tetsudo) in Autumn
Discover the hidden gems of Tochigi with the Yagan Railway. Hike through the stunning Ryuokyo Gorge, indulge in the famous onsen of Kawaji, Yunishigawa, and Shiobara, and be mesmerized by the ever-changing vistas from your train window.

Edo Wonderland

Entrance to Nikko Edo Wonderland
Come time travel to Samurai roaming Edo-period Japan! You can transform into a ninja, samurai, or townsperson for an immersive experience, or enjoy the day as a time traveler visiting Edo.
Kinugawa River running down Ryuokyo

'Kinugawa Onsen Kawaji Onsen Area'
(learn more about this area)

Kinugawa Onsen and Kawaji Onsen are popular onsen (hot spring) areas 2hours from Tokyo. Why not relax in a hot spring at one of the many Ryokans with hot springs?
Places to EAT in Kinugawa Onsen
Places to STAY in Kinugawa Onsen

Onsen Ryokans (Japanese style inns)

This area is a very popular hot spring destination with many traditional Ryokans that offer rooms for solo travelers and bookings for large groups. Some establishments can also cater to complex food requirements.

Hotels (Western style)

Although there are more Ryokan-style accommodations in this area, there are also a few 3 to 4-star Western-style Hotels.

Holiday Rental (Airbnb)

Holiday rentals are also available in the area.

Kinugawa Park Hotels

View of Kinugawa Park Hotel
Just minutes from Kinugawa Onsen Station. With scenic river views, delicious food and amazing hot spring baths, our hotel is great for family vacations and getaways.

Access (How to get to Tsukiakari Hanakairou)

How to get there

Public Transport

2 hrs 20 mins from Tokyo by train.

Car

2 hrs 40 mins drive from Tokyo by car.

Location & Address

Address

Kinugawa Park

鬼怒川公園

7 Fujihara, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2521, Japan

321-2521 栃木県日光市藤原 7

Access from Tokyo

By Public Transport

Via Limited Express trains from Tobu-Asakusa Station (2 hrs 20 min)

From Asakusa or Shinjuku, take the Limited Express Revaty ‘Kegon’, ‘Aizu’ ‘Kinu’ or Spacia’ or towards Kinugawa Onsen or Tobu-Nikko. If the train is going towards Tobu-Nikko, change at Shimo-imaichi Station in Nikko, and transfer to the Tobu-Kinugawa Line bound for Shin-Fujiwara. Alight at Kinugawa Onsen Station and walk 10 minutes to Kinugawa Park.

We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.

By Car

Via Dosawa IC on Nikko-Utsunomiya Doro (2 hrs 40 min)

It takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes (166.3 km) via the Tohoku Expressway and the Utsunomiya-Nikko Doro. It is about a 30-minute drive from Dosawa IC on the Nikko-Utsunomiya Doro (Toll road).

We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.

Contact Details (Event Organizer)

For information about this event, please contact the Nikko City Tourism Association Kinugawa-Kawaji Branch directly.
Tel: +81 (0)288-22-1525
Websites

Moonlight Flower Gallery  / Tsukiakari Hana Kairou  (PDF: Official 2026 event details in English)

Moonlight Flower Gallery  / Tsukiakari Hana Kairou  (PDF: Official 2026 event details in Japanese)

Moonlight Flower Gallery  / Tsukiakari Hana Kairou  (External Link – Japanese)

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