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Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge illumination schedule
Illumination patterns
28 basic patterns
Total of 31 patterns (28 basic patterns + 3 special patterns)
Shining lights . . . With the stars shining in the night sky, a beautiful atmosphere perfect for making a wish upon a star is created
Aurora . . . A rainbow-colored bridge standing out against the night sky, an illumination bringing a feeling of healing to those who look at it
Sakura . . . A fantasy-like atmosphere floating through the night sky, bringing to mind petals fluttering in the wind and cherry blossoms shining in the warmth of the sun
- Each of the three patterns Shining Lights, Aurora, and Sakura is displayed in rotation within one hour, starting at 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm, and 11:00 pm
- The basic 28 patterns are displayed at 1 minute intervals, in rotation for 1 hour, starting at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Standard illumination information
Weekdays: Illumination time is from sunset to 11:00 pm
The colors of the illuminations changing according to the season. The pearl colors show up vividly against the night sky.
Spring (weekdays)
April, May, June
Pearl green
Summer (weekdays)
July, August, September
Pearl blue
Autumn (weekdays)
October, November, December
Pearl pink
Winter (weekdays)
January, February, March
Pearl yellow
Weekends and holidays: Illumination time is from sunset to midnight
On weekends, the calming patterns in splendid colors provide a relaxing atmosphere.
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays throughout the year
Blue-green
Time signal: on the hour every hour (duration: 5 minutes) rainbow
On the hour every hour, changing colors announce the time.
The sparkling rainbow-colored illumination is a sight you won't want to miss.
Afternoon, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Rainbow - 1
Evening, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm
Rainbow - 2
Night, 10:00 pm, 11:00 pm
Rainbow - 3
Time signal: every 30 minutes (duration: 5 minutes) jewels
The change of color every 30 minutes announces the time.
The sight of the illuminated bridge sparkling in the color of your birthstone is a sight you won't want to miss.
January (garnet), July (ruby)
Jewel - 1
February (amethyst), October (opal)
Jewel - 2
March (aquamarine),
September (sapphire)
Jewel - 3
April (diamond),
November (topaz)
Jewel - 4
May (emerald), August (peridot)
Jewel - 5
June (pearl)
Jewel - 6
December (turquoise)
Jewel - 7
Special days: Illumination time is from sunset to midnight
We have prepared vivid illumination patterns according to the schedule below.
(Schedule may change due to overlap with other events. )
(New Year)
January 1-3
Red top
(Natural disaster memorial days)
January 17 (early morning), January 17, March 11
Pearl white (time signal patterns will not be displayed)
(Nankin-machi (Chinatown) Chinese New Year)
January or February (schedule)
Orange
(Daffodil season)
Early February
Daffodil
(Valentine's Day)
February 14
Pink
(Cherry season)
Early April
Pink
(First half of Golden Week holidays)
Late April
Green top + all 31 patterns
(Second half of Golden Week holidays)
Early May
Green + all 31 patterns
(Kobe Festival)
May (schedule)
Hydrangea
(Marine Day)
July（schedule)
Blue
(First half of summer break)
Late July - Mid-August
Sky blue top
(Second half of summer break)
Mid-August - Late August
Sky blue
(Minato Kobe Marine Fireworks Festival)
October (schedule)
Pink
(Fall foliage season)
Early November
Orange
(Kobe Luminarie Season)
December (schedule)
Kobe Luminarie pattern
(End of Year)
Late December
Red
(Kobe Proposal Day) First Sunday of every month
Sunset - midnight: red top.
Lights off between 7:59 pm - 8:00 pm. Rainbow-like pattern will be displayed on the hour every hour. Every 30 minutes, "Jewel - 1" pattern will be displayed.
(Anniversary of the bridge opening) April 5
From sunset to 9:00 pm, 28 patterns will be displayed every 5 minutes.
After 9:00 pm, it will be lit up in pink.
(Golden Week period) Late April - Early May
All 31 patterns will be displayed,
creating a beautiful illumination pattern of ever-changing colors.
(Cool Earth Day) July 7
Lights off (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Standard illumination pattern is displayed before 8:00 pm and after 10:00 pm.
※Road lighting will be displayed
(Weekends and holidays during summer break) Late July - Late August
All 31 patterns will be displayed,
creating a beautiful illumination pattern of ever-changing colors.
(Christmas) December (schedule)
Please look forward to the special Christmas illumination program.
(New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) December 31 - January 1 (illuminated until dawn)
Please look forward to the special New Year's countdown program, which will start at 11:30 pm on New Year's Eve.
(Other)
Please look forward to special illumination programs in connection with various events.
