Kobe Luminarie

Kobe Luminarie, Kobe (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Kobe Luminarie© Yoyogimura · CC BY-SA 4.0

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About Kobe Luminarie

The Kobe Luminarie is an annual festival of lights in the Japanese city of Kobe, held every December since 1995. Originally conceived as a memorial event for the victims of the devastating 1995 earthquake, it has grown into a firmly established winter tradition. The elaborate light installation is designed by Italian artist Valerio Festi and Japanese designer Hirokazu Imaoka. Over a period of about two weeks, the strings of lights glow for several hours each evening, drawing around four million visitors every year who come to experience this impressive spectacle. The festival thus not only commemorates the past but is also a popular cultural event.

Based on the article “Kōbe Luminarie” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Kobe, Japan
District: Chuo Ward
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Website: www.kobe-luminarie.jp
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Coordinates: 34.68808° N · 135.18994° E
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Identifier: ID 2d8936e8-d07…

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FAQ about Kobe Luminarie

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What is the Kobe Luminarie?

The Kobe Luminarie is an annual festival of lights in the Chūō-ku ward of Kōbe, Japan. Elaborate light installations made of strings of lights transform parts of the downtown area into a dazzling spectacle. Around four million visitors come to the Kobe Luminarie every year, making it one of the most popular cultural events in Kōbe.

When does the Kobe Luminarie take place in Kōbe?

The Kobe Luminarie takes place every December and has done so since 1995. The festival of lights in Kōbe lasts about two weeks. During this period, the light installations are lit for a few hours every evening. The exact dates and times can change from year to year, so check them before your visit.

Why does the Kobe Luminarie exist, and who designs it?

The Kobe Luminarie began as a memorial event for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Kōbe in 1995. Since then, the festival of lights has become a fixture of the winter season, one that honors the past while also being a celebration. The light installations are designed by the Italian artist Valerio Festi and the Japanese artist Hirokazu Imaoka.

What can you see around the Kobe Luminarie?

Several attractions are within walking distance of the Kobe Luminarie in Kōbe's Chūō-ku ward. travelguide195 lists the Kobe Doll Museum (神戸ドールミュージアム) about 150 meters away and Kobe Chinatown with Nankinmachi Square (南京町広場) about 160 meters away, among others. About 180 meters away stands the monument at the site of the Kobe Incident (神戸事件発生地碑), and about 230 meters away begins The Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe. Also nearby are the historic Motomachi-dōri street (元町通) and the gate pillars of the former customs pier (神戸税關萬國波止場門柱).

Are there restaurants near the Kobe Luminarie?

Yes, you'll find a very wide selection of restaurants around the Kobe Luminarie in Kōbe. travelguide195 lists around 917 restaurants within 500 meters. Kobe Chinatown is also very close, only about 160 meters away.

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