For Winter 2024-2025 SAGAMIKO ILLUMILLION is back with a unique collaboration featuring the beloved characters from San-X ! Winter illuminations are one of the best things to do in Japan during Winter, so don’t miss the chance to enjoy watching Japan’s largest winter illumination less than 1 hour from Tokyo!

Held at Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, “SAGAMIKO ILLUMILLION (さがみ湖イルミリオン) ”  is an annual winter illumination event that started in 2008. With 6 million colorful LED lights, SAGAMIKO ILLUMINATION is considered one of Kanto Region’s three most significant winter illuminations, along with Ashikaga Flower Park and Enoshima Jewel of Shonan and one of the most giant winter illuminations in Japan.

After the success of the Sailor Moon collaboration in 2021-2022, Sagamiko collaborated with different anime and character franchises, such as Doraemon last year. For 2024, SAGAMIKO ILLUMILLION is celebrating its 16th anniversary by collaborating with San-X. The San-X Characters Illumination will be held from November 16 (Saturday) to May 11, 2025.

The San-X Characters Illumination area will be a fun place to take photos with seven popular characters: Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, Tarepanda, Afro Dog, Koge-pan, Nyan Nyan Nyan Ko, and Sentimental Circus. It’s a great experience for visitors of all ages.

In the main area, the San-X Characters Stage will feature a special light show with lively songs like Ebi Ebi Everyday!! and Berry Gyuutto Korilakkuma, along with appearances by Afro Dog.

Visitors can also find fun merchandise and tasty treats, including special Sagamiko Illumillion plush toys.

Lighting Ceremony on November 16! Characters Will Join the Fun!

A special lighting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Sagamiko Illumillion, featuring your favorite characters.

Date: November 16 (Saturday), starting around 16:45
Details: Stay tuned for more information on our website as it becomes available.

Exciting Drone Light Show with Sumikko Gurashi Characters!

At an altitude of 370 meters, around 500 drones will launch simultaneously to create a breathtaking light display in the night sky, showcasing characters from Sumikko Gurashi.

The illuminated Ferris wheel, shining lifts, and magical interactions with the beautiful landscape will make Sagamiko Illumillion an unforgettable experience.

Additional Dates for the Show: November 30 (Saturday), December 1 (Sunday), December 7 (Saturday), December 8 (Sunday).

SAGAMIKO ILLUMILLION

SAGAMIKO ILLUMILLION have 40,000 square-meter vast illumination area divided into 10 zones with different themes and several immersive type illuminations such as the Rainbow Lift, the 250 m long lift taking guests to a journey over the rainbow of lights, and the Light Ferris Wheel standing at an altitude of 370m.

The event is held for about 6 months from 16 November 2024 to 11 May 2025, and the illuminations are lit up after daily after 16:00. Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest is an amusement park where visitor can enjoy their attractions in day time and stay after dark to enjoy the illumination. The park offers a variety of attractions, rides, athletic play field in the forest and day-use Onsen facility. It’s a great place for a day trip from Tokyo and spend a whole day by playing in nature.

SAGAMIKO ILLUMILLION is definitely the best instagram-worthy winter event in Kanto area an a must-visit winter destination in Japan in 2024–2025 winter!

-SAGAMIKO ILLUMILLION 2024-2025

Map: https://goo.gl/sZaLJT

Access: Take a Kanachu Bus from Sagamiko Station (JR Chuo Line) and get off at Pleasure Forest Mae Stop

Date: 16 November 2024 to 11 May 2025

Hours: 16:00~21:00

Price:

• Access from 16:00: 2,000 yen (Adult)/ 1,300 yen (Child, seniors)
• Free Pass 4,500 yen (Adult)/ 3,700 yen (Child and senior)
• Night Free Pass (available from 14:00): 3,000 yen (Adult)/2,400 yen (Child and senior)

Website: https://www.sagamiko-resort.jp/illumillion/doraeiga/

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