Written by Aarohi Narain
The Kanto region has a lot of massive illuminations. But this one, taking place at the Lake Sagami Mori Mori theme park, is the largest of them all.
What happens?
With six million lights and a giant Christmas tree, it’s an understatement to say that this illumination event goes big.
This year, there’s also a light and music show set to songs by artists like Crystal Kay and Motohiro Hata. The set looks like a music video, with a huge tree, oversized props, and glowing phone boxes. You can also ride the 100-metre Magical Wave slide, pedal through the night sky on the Aozora (“blue sky”) Pedal, or glide above the park on the Rainbow Lift.
There’s a Tamagotchi-themed zone, a bubble show with glowing soap bubbles, and a bizarrely endearing fire-truck light show where a ladder becomes a 30-metre tree of LEDs.
Schedule 2025–26
The event goes from November 15, 2025, to May 10, 2026. Lights turn on from 4 to 9 p.m. (times vary by season)
Tickets
Admission costs ¥2,000 for adults, ¥1,300 for children and seniors, and ¥1,000 for dogs.
A full-day free pass (including rides) is ¥4,500 for adults, ¥3,700 for children and seniors, and ¥2,000 for dogs.
The night pass (including rides), available from 2 p.m., costs ¥3,000 for adults, ¥2,400 for children and seniors, and ¥1,500 for dogs.
The lift is free to ride from 4 p.m.
How to get there
From Shinjuku Station, take the Chuo Special Rapid to Sagamiko Station (around 1 hour). Take the #21 bus and get off at Sagamiko Mori Mori-mae, then walk about 10 minutes to the amusement park. The entire journey takes around 80 minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
