Hyogo's Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens will be hosting a themed Christmas event from November 10th until December 25th which incorporates the much-loved animated characters Gaspard and Lisa. The event will include a 7 meter illuminated fir tree decorated with Gaspard and Lisa motifs, dedicated photo spots, Gaspard and Lisa collaboration menus at 10 different restaurants and cafes, and even a stamp rally event.
If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate the festive season while you shop, or you're just a fan of Gaspard and Lisa, Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens has you covered.
Getting there
The Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens mall is located around 10 minutes driving time from the Nishinomiya IC on the Meishin Expressway. Plentiful on-site parking is available, which is free for the first hour and then charged at 200 yen for every 30 minutes thereafter. Do note that purchases made at stores can count towards parking validation, so bring your ticket inside with you.
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