Spectacle 1: Cosmic Starlight: Shining Stars Across Space
This year serves as the founding year for the main area's space business, offering a glimpse into Toyohashi's future appearance. You can also view a light show seemingly like something you might see in space on the pedestrian deck. The main area also offers a projection mapping in addition to shows of light and sound for a truly surreal experience.


Spectacle 2: 2023 Christmas markets
Christmas-related food and merchandise come together during the illumination period. These special Christmas markets serve as the perfect outing together with friends and family.

◆ Machinaka Garden: Christmas Market 2023
Dates and time: 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Sat, Dec 9–Sun, Dec 10
Venue: Toyohashi City Machinaka Plaza

◆ Toyohashi Christmas Market
Dates: Fri, Dec 15–Sun, Dec 24, 2023
Times: 4:00 pm–9:00 pm (weekdays) / 11:00 am–9:00 (weekends)
Venue: Toyohashi Station South Exit Plaza


Spectacle 3: Collaboration with the Toyohashi Sound Festival
A variety of music comes together during the Illumination Festival's residential participatory Toyohashi Sound Festival finale.
Date and time: 5:00 pm–6:00 pm; Sat, Nov 18, 2023
Venue: Toyohashi Station East Exit Circle Plaza


Spectacle 4: Photo Contest
Holding a photo contest via social media (Instagram). Get incredible gifts by posting your fun pictures of Toyohashi Kirakira Illumination 2023. Check the official site for details.

Toyohashi "Ma-Chi-Na-Ka" Information Station event page (External link. Japanese only.)