The star-shaped Goryokaku will be illuminated with 2,000 lights in an event called “A Dream of Goryokaku Star.” This creates a stunning and magical scenery. You can walk through Goryokaku and also view it from the Goryokaku Tower. Every year, an event is held where the star-shaped Goryokaku is illuminated, and the lights can be viewed from the adjacent tower. This event takes place from December through February. The illuminations are lit from sunset until 7 PM, and it is very popular, so the parking lot is often full during this time. Therefore, it’s advisable to find parking nearby and … Continue reading The Star Illumination of Goryokaku [Nov, 29 – Feb, 28 2015]