Calgary 
Events Description
Bundle up and take in our massive light display, ice sculptures, and other surprises throughout the garden! Learn about Japanese customs and traditions that they celebrate during the winter months.
Now add over 170,000 lights and add a Masturi (Festival) feel to the Garden with our Winter Light Festival. Step through the entrance gate, leave the bustle of everyday city life behind, and refresh your senses. A host or hostess will greet you and highlight the Garden’s many features.
This year we decided to do something new! We will transform the Garden to present all four seasons. Haru (Spring), Natsu (Summer), Aki (Fall), and Fuyu (Winter). For each season we offer unique visual attractions and engaging elements.
Each season has coloured-themed lights and features. This year, we have a total of three light tunnels, including a 100-foot one. We’ve added to our live performances and added new features, including light panels, parasols, and lifesize Light-Brites. That’s right! The famous kids toy, Light-Brite, is here at Nikka Yuko and is by far our BIGGEST addition. You can find these around the Garden and in our Kids Corner, where an anime movie will also be playing.
Our Kamakura Dome experience is back! Our 360-degree projection dome experience, which features a 15-minute story including the Northern Lights, Sakura, and our own new seasonal projection experience with a host telling stories on Japanese winter customs, traditions, and tales!
The Garden is particularly fragile during the winter months because branches can break easily in the cold temperature. The Garden’s maintenance staff works incredibly hard on these living pieces of art. We ask that all guests stay to paths and designated areas, and to not touch or pull on vegetation.
Please be courteous so that all guests may enjoy the Garden and the lights. Please no running on paths and be mindful of blocking paths and areas.
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Adult (Ages 17+): $13.50
Senior (Ages 65+): $12.50
Ages 6-16 or Any Student with Valid ID: $10
Ages 5 & Under: Free
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
November 29 to February 24, 2024
December: Thursday – Sunday
January: Thursday – Saturday
February: Friday and Saturday
Times:
We’re open from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM with the last entry at 8:30 PM.
Special Events:
Dome Experience (Separate Ticket Required) is at 5:30 PM (Seasonal), 6:30 PM (Sakura), 7:30 PM (Northern Lights)
Midnight Channel (Every second Thursday from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Taiko Drumming (Fridays at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM)
Minyo Dancing (Saturdays at 7:00 PM)
Marc and Fire Dancers (January 6, February 2, February 3, & February 16)
Basha Nori (Horse and Wagon): Only on December 17 and 24, on a first-come, first-served basis, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Little Lethbridge Opera Theatre performance on December 17 and 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Special Events:
FREE Basha Nori Nights (December 17 +24)
Little Lethbridge Opera Theatre Performances (December 17 and 31)
Joya No Kane (December 31)
Seijin No Hi (January 6)
Sake Guided Experience (January 13, 2024)
Setsubun Festival Weekend (February 2+3)
Lunar New Year (February 16)
Emperor’s Birthday and FUYU Bike Ride (February 23)
Coldest Night of the Year (February 24)
Last Day of Winter Light Festival (February 24)
Know before you go
The garden closes when the weather falls below -20C.
Individual nights of the Winter Lights Festival may be cancelled due to severe cold, snow, or wind. Please check the garden homepage for any cancellation notification. Guests are also welcome to call the garden at 403 328-3511.
Venue & Address :
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden – 9 Ave S & Mayor Magrath Dr, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z6 Canada
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