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After our trip to Gozaisho, we headed to Nabana no Sato, a huge flower garden in Kuwana, Mie. People come year round to enjoy the beautiful gardens, but the winter is especially famous for the Winter Illumination display. We arrived around 4:30 and strolled through the gardens while it was still light out.
It costs 2000 yen at the door (or about $20.00 USD), but part of that includes a 1000 yen voucher to use on food. After we walked around the gardens, we decided to get a bite to eat while we waited for it to get darker. We tried spicy gyoza soup, yakisoba, Matsusaka beef nikuman, and little waffles stuffed with whipped cream and strawberries. What a little feast!
The amazing tunnel of light pictured above had little flower lights hanging down. It felt like we were in some kind of fantasy scene in a movie (just with too many people to make it as romantic as it has the potential to be!). The end of the tunnel led out to "aurora" lights (pictured below).
Wow that was beautiful. It was worth it just to see the photos. How great. Can't wait to see you guys!
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