Asuka Village, Nara

With the beautiful red spider lilies in full bloom, now is the perfect time to visit Asuka Village during the annual Red Spider Lily Festival and Corridor of Light illumination event. The events will be held on the same days this year, so come for the brilliant red of the exotic flowers during the day, and stay for the gentle illuminations that light up the historic town at night. Palace sites, tumuli burial mounds, and old temples scattered around the village will be lit up with lights, candles, and lanterns after sundown. Workshops for children, various live performances, markets and many more activities are also scheduled to take place.