KEYAKI LIGHT PARADE

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Event Overview

Approximately 1.3 million lights illuminate 435 street trees along a 3km stretch connecting JR Wakayama Station, Wakayama Castle, and Nankai Wakayama City Station, transforming the night road into a dazzling illuminated avenue.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • A 3km stretch connecting JR Wakayama Station, Wakayama Castle, and Nankai Wakayama City Station
  • Public Transportation:   
Just a short walk from the west exit of JR Wakayama Station and Nankai Wakayama City Station
  • Phone Number:   
  • 073-455-5721

“3km 1.3 million lights” KEYAKI Light Parade

With a total length of 3km, Japan's number one illuminated street has evolved even further! (*1)
The Keyaki Light Parade decorates the Keyaki Avenue with 1.3 million lights over a distance of 3km from JR Wakayama Station to Wakayama Castle and Nankai Wakayama City Station. (2025 results)
The sidewalks are filled with people's smiles, creating a scene where everyone seems to be the star of the parade, walking in the light.

Continuing to scale up every year, it is growing as a new cultural symbol that Wakayama proudly presents to the nation.

It is held annually from mid-November to February.

(*1) As of October 2025, based on the number of LED lights continuously installed on Japan's national highways, prefectural roads, and municipal roads, according to the Wakayama Keyaki Avenue Illumination Executive Committee.
[Reference] Omotesando Fendi Illumination 2024: Approximately 900,000 lights, Marunouchi Illumination 2024: Approximately 820,000 lights, Keyakizaka Illumination: Approximately 800,000 lights, Midosuji Illumination 2024: Approximately 860,000 lights, 2024 SENDAI Light Pageant: Approximately 450,000 lights

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