KEYAKI Light Parade 2026-2027

Dates & time: November 21, 2026 (Sat) - February 28, 2027 (Sun) 17:00–24:00
・21 Nov (Sat): lighting ceremony and car-free street (times not yet announced)
cost: Free (illuminations on public streets)
Venue & access: Keyaki Odori (JR Wakayama Station to Wakayama Castle) and connecting streets, 3.5 km in total, Wakayama City JR Wakayama Station and Nankai Wakayamashi Station sit at either end of the lit route, so it starts right outside both stations.

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Why You Should Visit

An illumination that lights around 1.6 million LEDs on some 500 street trees along about 3.5 km, from JR Wakayama Station past Wakayama Castle to Nankai Wakayamashi Station and the prefectural office. In its fourth year, the route adds about 500 m from City Hall to the prefectural office, and the bulb count rises from last year's 1.3 million for a Guinness World Records attempt in the category "Most LED light units in a street illumination". Judging takes place on the opening night of 21 November, which is also the lighting ceremony and a car-free day on part of Keyaki Odori. Lights stay on until midnight, so it works for an after-work stroll or a night walk around the castle.

NOTE

Lit route

JR Wakayama Station to Wakayama Castle (Keyaki Odori)
Wakayama Castle to Nankai Wakayamashi Station
Wakayama Castle (in front of City Hall) to the prefectural office (new this year, about 500 m)

Guinness World Records attempt

Category: Most LED light units in a street illumination
Judging on 21 Nov (Sat); if the record is confirmed, the official certificate is presented that day

21 Nov (Sat)

Lighting ceremony; part of Keyaki Odori becomes car-free
The 1,000-drone WAKAYAMA LIGHTS drone show at Wakayama Castle is the same day

Other light events this season

Festa Luce at Wakayama Marina City (31 Oct – 14 Feb)

※Enquiries: Wakayama Keyaki Odori Illumination Executive Committee office, 073-455-5721

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出典: 和歌山けやき大通りイルミネーション実行委員会（PR TIMES）

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FAQ

How late are the lights on?

Every day from 17:00 to midnight. It was originally planned to end at 23:00 but was extended by an hour.

When is the Guinness World Records judging?

On the opening day, Saturday 21 November. If the record is confirmed, the official certificate is presented the same day.

Can I see it on the same night as the Wakayama Castle drone show?

Yes. 21 November (Sat) is the first night of the illumination, and the 1,000-drone show WAKAYAMA LIGHTS 2026 is also scheduled at Wakayama Castle.