Akita Hikari no Fantasy 2024: Illumination in the center of Akita

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Illumination and Akita Station Building
From November 30 to February 28, "Akita Hikari no Fantasy 2024" is being held in the central area of Akita City from "Akita Base Center Alve" to "Area Nakaichi" and "Akita Castle Hotel" to create a lively winter atmosphere. At JR Akita Station, a Christmas tree will be set up along the east-west free passage "Popoload" and a tunnel of light will be set up in the plaza in front of the station at the west exit to illuminate Akita in winter.

Akita Station is also decorated!

A Christmas tree has appeared on the east-west free passage "Popoload." The tree will be decorated in Christmas style until December 25 (Wed.), and from December 26 (Thu.), the tree will be changed to Valentine's Day style. In addition, "Akio Neputa" will appear inside the ticket gates of Akita Station's conventional train line.
Akio Neputa is inside the ticket gate!
Christmas tree in Popoload!
The Akita dog in front of the ticket gate of Akita Station will be dressed in Christmas style!
Christmas Akita Dog

Illumination appears in the plaza in front of Akita Station West Exit!

Tunnel of Light
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A tunnel of light will appear in the plaza in front of the West Exit Station, as it did last year! The illumination will be open until February 28, 2025 (Saturday) to coincide with the Akita Prefecture's major winter tourism campaign. Visitors will be able to enjoy the illumination longer than usual!
In addition, under the theme of "Tourism in Akita in Winter," a variety of video works will be projected on the wall of the Akita Station Building "Topico" as a place to rediscover the charms of Akita, interweaving the beauty of its traditions and scenery. This area will also be projected from 17:00 to 21:00 on November 30, 2024 (Sat.) to February 28, 2025 (Fri.).

Area Nakaichi is also holding a special illumination!

There is also a large Christmas tree in Area Nakaichi, where the Akita Museum of Art is located! In addition to that, the tree was illuminated at the entrance on the Milhous side of the street, making the street more colorful!
Found a big Christmas tree!
This winter in Akita is filled with various events! In addition to the illumination, there are various photo spots at Akita Station, so be sure to visit there!

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