Nagoya Winter Lights: 11 Illuminations and Christmas Spots 2025

The Best Illumination Events around Nagoya

All around Aichi Prefecture, especially in Nagoya, beautiful illuminations light up the streets during winter. This time, we will introduce recommended illuminations for 2024, ranging from theme parks to spots you can enjoy for free.

Winter Lights around Nagoya

Theme Parks and Amusement Parks
1. Nagoya Port Sea Train Land (Nagoya)
2. Toyota Gosei Link (Nagoya)
3. Lagunasia (Gamagori City)
Free Illumination Spots
4. Hoshigaoka Terrace (Nagoya City)
5. Hilton Nagoya (Nagoya City)
6. Noritake no Mori (Nagoya City)
7. Meieki Street Illumination (Nagoya City)
8. KITTE Nagoya SYNC LINK CHRISTMAS (Nagoya City)
9. Nagoya Lucent Tower Winter Illumination (Nagoya City)
10. 138 Winter Illumination 2024 (Ichinomiya City)
11. Illumination Festa in Ama 2024 (Ama City)

Theme Parks and Amusement Parks

In Aichi Prefecture, there are many theme parks and amusement parks where you can enjoy wonderful illumination events that light up the winter.

The illuminations shining against the night sky and the fantastic showtime where lights dance to music offer something for everyone from children to adults. Be sure to visit!

1. Nagoya Port Sea Train Land (Nagoya)

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At Nagoya Port Sea Train Land, the annual winter illumination event is held every year. The Ferris wheel and attractions are illuminated, creating a romantic atmosphere.

2024 Dates: November 9, 2024 (Saturday) to January 13, 2025 (Sunday)
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: 1-51 Nishikuracho, Minato Ward, Nagoya City
Official Website: Nagoya Port Sea Train Land Official Website
SNS: Nagoya Port Sea Train Land Official Instagram

2. Toyoda Gosei Rink (Nagoya)

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The Toyoda Gosei Rink, located at Oasis 21 in Nagoya's Sakae area, is a spot where you can enjoy a skating rink that does not use ice, along with beautiful illuminations. You can enjoy skating while surrounded by lights.

2024 Dates: November 16, 2024 (Saturday) to March 1, 2025 (Sunday)
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: 1-11-1 Higashi-sakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Oasis 21, Galaxy Plaza
Official Website: Toyota Gosei Link Official Website
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Instagram: Toyota Gosei Link Official Instagram

3. Lagunasia (Gamagori City)

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At Laguna Ten Bosch's theme park Lagunasia, the illumination event "Carnival of Light and Water" will be held from November 2 to April 5, 2025. Highlights include one of Japan's largest water illuminations and projection mapping.

2025 Dates: November 2, 2025 to April 5, 2026
Event Location: 2-3 Kaiyocho, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture
Official Website: Laguna Ten Bosch Official Website
Instagram: Laguna Ten Bosch Official Instagram

Free-Entry Illumination Spots

Aichi Prefecture also offers a variety of illumination spots that can be enjoyed for free. These locations are conveniently situated for visits with family and friends.

Shopping malls and public facilities transform into spaces enveloped in light during the winter season, making them inviting places to stop by.

4. Hoshigaoka Terrace (Nagoya City)

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At Hoshigaoka Terrace, the winter illumination event is held, allowing visitors to enjoy a fantastical scenery amidst a botanical atmosphere. You can indulge in both shopping and the illuminations.

2024 Dates: November 9, 2024 (Saturday) to February 2, 2025 (Sunday)
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: 16-50 Hoshigaokamoto-cho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City
Official Website: Hoshigaoka Terrace Official Website
SNS: Hoshigaoka Terrace Official Instagram

5. Hilton Nagoya (Nagoya City)

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In the lobby of Hilton Nagoya, a massive Christmas train diorama is showcased. The train running through a recreated European winter landscape is a stunning sight to behold.

2024 Dates: November 9, 2024 (Saturday) to January 13, 2025 (Sunday)
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: 1-3-3 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya City
Official Website: Hilton Nagoya Official Website
SNS: Hilton Nagoya Official Instagram

6. Noritake no Mori (Nagoya City)

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At Noritake no Mori, you can enjoy Christmas-themed illuminations under the concept "Clumsy Santa's Christmas Operation." The park is adorned with decorations featuring Santa Claus and Christmas trees, providing a different atmosphere during the day and at night.

2024 Dates: November 9, 2024 (Saturday) to December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: 3-1-36 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City
Official Website: Noritake no Mori Official Website

7. Meieki Street Illumination (Nagoya City)

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Meieki Street in front of Nagoya Station is beautifully adorned with stunning illuminations. The street trees from the station rotary to the Sasashima intersection are lit up, allowing passersby to feel the arrival of winter simply by walking down the street.

2024 Dates: November 13, 2024 (Wednesday) to January 13, 2025 (Monday, Public Holiday)
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: From Nagoya Station Rotary to Sasashima Intersection

8. KITTE Nagoya SYNC LINK CHRISTMAS (Nagoya City)

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At KITTE Nagoya, themed "A Christmas of Excitement and Connection," a unique Christmas tree featuring 66 lanterns will be on display. Visitors can enjoy a tree that changes colors and a dazzling show of lights synchronized to music.

2024 Dates: November 13, 2024 (Wednesday) to December 25, 2024 (Wednesday, Public Holiday)
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: 1-1-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, JP Tower Nagoya
Official Website: KITTE Nagoya Official Website
SNS: KITTE Nagoya Official Instagram

Nagoya Lucent Tower Winter Illumination (Nagoya City)

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The square and entrance of Nagoya Lucent Tower are fantastically illuminated with a variety of illuminations. The dome illumination, which is popular as a photo spot, is a must-see.

2024 Dates: November 13, 2024 (Wednesday) to January 17, 2025 (Friday)
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: 6-1 Ushijima-cho, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City
Official Website: Nagoya Lucent Tower Official Website

138 Winter Illumination (Ichinomiya City)

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At "138 Tower Park" in Ichinomiya City, approximately 300,000 illumination lights decorate the park. The Twin Arch 138, standing at 138 meters tall, is illuminated, creating a fantastical scene.

2024 Dates: November 16, 2024 (Saturday) to December 25, 2024 (Wednesday), January 2 (Thursday) and 3 (Friday), 2025
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: 21-3 Urazaki, Komaiji, Ichinomiya City
Official Website: 138 Winter Illumination (138 Tower Park) Official Website

Illumination Festa in Ama 2025 (Ama City)

Picture courtesy of Ama City Tourism Association Official Website

The Miwa Cultural Forest and Fureai no Mori area in Ama City will be adorned with 300,000 illumination lights. Each year features a different theme. In 2024, the theme was "THE CHRISTMAS Gift from Santa."

2024 Dates: November 23, 2024 (Public Holiday) to January 4, 2025 (Saturday)
2025 Dates: TBA
Event Location: 1-1 Hanamasa, Ama City
Official Website: Ama City Illumination Festa