Blue Grotto Osaka is an illumination event now taking place until September 30 at Redhorse Osaka Wheel, Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel which is located at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Suita, Osaka.
Blue Grotto is an illumination event that first appeared in Nakameguro in winter 2014. It made a return in winter 2016 in Shibuya and again in December 2017 which almost 2.7 million people turned up to. The event also made its Hokkaido debut in Sapporo this year in February. It has established itself as one of Japan’s staple illumination events enjoyed by people from both Japan and those coming from overseas.
The first time to be held in Osaka, you can look forward to gazing at the entrancing blue lights as you are lifted up up 123 meters high in one of the carriages for a full 18-minute turn. While riding the wheel you can also choose from a selection of specially prepared pasta dishes.
The pasta is made in collaboration with Nisshin Foods under their Blue Grotto brand and is named Blue Grotto Bolognese.
You can also get your picture taken inside the BLUE CUBE photo spot. The interior is fitted with mirrors and magical blue lights that create an infinitely illuminated blue world.
If you head to the Redhorse Marumie Plaza on the second floor of the wheel entrance you can also check out some exclusive Blue Grotto merchandise.
If you’re in Osaka this month then don’t miss out this chance to enjoy gorgeous illuminations, an amazing view and some delicious pasta.
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Blue Grotto OSAKA
Location: Redhorse Osaka Wheel (EXPOCITY, 2-1 Senribanpakukoen, Suita-shi, Osaka)
Time: 18:30-23:00 *Subject to changes
Running: September 11, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Website: https://aodo.jp/
Ferris Wheel Restaurant
Running: September 11, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Time: 18:30-23:00
Price: ¥1,000 (Tax Included)
*Includes Ferris wheel ticket and Blue Grotto Bolognese tasting for one person.
Redhorse Marumie Plaza (Redhorse Osaka Wheel 2F Entrance)
Running: September 11, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Time: 10:30-23:00
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The “Blue Cave SHIBUYA” event which was held in 2014 wondered and amazed visitors. A beautiful, blue atmosphere filled the night with magic. This year will be the first time in history that this magical illumination will stretch from Shibuya Koen Dori (Shibuya Park Street) to Yoyogi Park’s Keyaki-namiki. This 750m stretch of illumination will light a beautiful path for visitors to walk, tinting the atmosphere with blue ー you won’t be able to stop taking pictures and videos! Enjoy 250 metres of magic at Yoyogi Park’s Keyaki-namiki, where the same magical, blue atmosphere as the famous Blue Grotto cave in Italy has been brought to Japan.
Colouring Shibuya this winter ー come enjoy the beautiful blue magic this season!
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BLUE CAVE SHIBUYA「青の洞窟 SHIBUYA」
Location：Shibuya Koen Dori, Shibuya to Keyaki-namiki, Yoyogi Park (750 m)
Illumination hours：17：00 〜 23：00 ※ There is a possibility that the illumination times are changed.
Illumination period：22nd November（Tuesday）〜9th January 2017 (Monday/National holiday)
Website: http://shibuya-aonodokutsu.jp
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Blue Grotto is an illumination event that first appeared in Nakameguro in winter 2014. It made a return in winter 2016 in Shibuya and again in December 2017 which almost 2.7 million people turned up to. The event made its Hokkaido debut in Sapporo this year in February where people from inside and outside Japan attended.
Now the event is being taken to Osaka where it is collaborating with the Redhorse Osaka Wheel, the tallest Ferris wheel in Japan. Enjoy illuminations, special decorations and a specially prepared pasta menu by Nisshin Foods served inside the wheel. ■Information Blue Grotto Osaka Location: Redhorse Osaka Wheel (EXPOCITY, 2-1 Senribanpakukoen, Suita-shi, Osaka) Running: September 11, 2018 - September 30, 2018Time: 6:30pm-11:00pm (Reception Open Until 10:40pm) *Time subject to changeAccess: 2-minutes on foot from Bampaku-kinen-koen StationOsaka Wheel: http://osaka-wheel.com/ Blue Grotto Club: https://aodo.jp/ -
“Ao no Dokutsu SHIBUYA” will be held in the area between Shibuya Park Street to Yoyogi Park Zelkova Street from the 22nd of November 2017 (Wed.) to the 31st of December 2017 (Sun.)
This event started in the winter season of 2014 with the name, “Nakamguro Ao no Dokutsu” and has been gaining much popularity. The event was renewed last year and the venue of the event was changed to Shibuya.
The number of the visitors to “Ao no Dokutstu SHIBUYA” exceeded one million within three weeks and more than 2.4 million visitors in total visited the event. The event is gaining popularity from both Japanese and foreign visitors as one of the most popular winter illumination spots.
“Ao no Dokutsu” which is becoming more famous every year will be held in 2017. The event will turn all of Shibuya into a blue color.
The illumination can be viewed until late December so why not check out this venue when you visit Shibuya.
■Information
Ao no Dokutsu SHIBUYA
Venue: The street (800m long) between Shibuya Park Street and Yoyogi Park Zelkova StreetAccess: 2 minutes on foot from Shibuya Station (JR/Tokyo Metro/ Kyoo Inogashira Line/Each line of Tokyu)
You can get off at JR Harajuku Station, Tokyo Metro Meiji Jingukyu Mae Station/Yoyogi Park Station/Odakyu Line Yoyogi Hachiman Station to get to the venue.
Light-up time: 17:00 to 22:00 ※Please note that the time might be changed.
Light-up period: 2017,11,22 (Wed.) to 2017,12,31 (Sun.)
Number of light bulbs: about 600 thousand.
URL：http://shibuya-aonodokutsu.jp ※Information will be released subsequently
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