Introducing this year’s limited-time only Christmas aquapanorama in Canal City Hakata- “Canal Christmas Miracle of Light”!

Don’t miss the “Canal Illumination” either!  Witness the extraordinary scenery and atmosphere as the building is bathed in light.

The Canal City aquapanorama refers to the coordinated performance of 3D projection mapping, water fountains, music, and light. Starting from November 16th (Saturday) a new holiday special is set to be unveiled: the “Canal Christmas Miracle of Light” show!

Enjoy a spectacular Christmas story told with 3D images, water, and light. 

Story
Christmas is here and the town is filled with light!
Just when everything is ready for a fun party, a mysterious shadowy figure appears. This figure then steals the light, placing the fun-filled Christmas party in jeopardy! Just as Santa Claus is about to give up, the light of Christmas is restored by sudden appearance of a Spirit of Light and the magic it brings…

Please look forward to the rest of the story at the venue!

★Highlights

・　Experience a show that will bring you right into the thick of the action. Light, sound, and water fountains all combine for an unforgettable performance. 
・　Enjoy the splendor of the 4 meter tall “Light of Hope”, an illuminated object which will be making its appearance for the first time. 
・　Snow falls every day at Canal City, and Santa is always in attendance. Enjoy the stage and show while it lasts!

Duration

New 3D Projection Mapping “Canal Christmas Miracle of Light” Performance Duration:
Saturday, November 16 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Performances at 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Canal Illumination
Lighting period: November 15, 2024 (Friday) - February 28, 2025 (Friday) *Part of the illumination will be turned on in advance.
Lighting hours: 10:00 - 24:00
 

★Enjoy the first appearance of the “Light of Hope”!

Above the Sun Plaza Stage the “Light of Hope” will be bringing light to the interior of Canal City as the centerpiece of the illuminations for the first time!

The hopes and wishes of the people are collected by the object, which then converts and returns them back to everybody in the form of light. It’s a must-see for those visiting Canal City Hakata!

Design・Creation: Takasugaku Design and Associates

“Canal Illumination” ~the building interior will be bathed in magical light!

Together with the Christmas aquapanorama, special holiday illuminations will be set up throughout the facility. The “Wall of Light” refers to a series of semi-spheres that will be lit up next to the river running through the facility, and the “River of Light” is a 180 meter stretch of canal running from north to south that will be illuminated for the duration of the Christmas event. Please come and enjoy the magical sight! 

★The Wall of Light

Focusing primarily on the semi-spheres situated by the Sun Plaza Stage, this symbolic area will be specially illuminated for the event. Enjoy the 180 degree imagery displays! 

★The River of Light

Running 180 meters from north to south, the river in the center of the facility will be filled with light. 

★The Gate of Light

The path along the mall extending from the north side of the canal to the Sun Plaza in the center is illuminated in gold.