Nagoya Winter Lights: 10 Splendid Illumination Events 2026

The Best Illumination Events around Nagoya

Winter brings spectacular light displays across Aichi Prefecture, with Nagoya taking center stage.

Discover the most beautiful illuminations for the 2026–2027 winter season, ranging from popular theme parks to admission-free public spots.

• Table of Contents
• 1. Nagoya Port Sea Train Land (Dec 6 - Feb 23)
• 2. Toyoda Gosei Rink within Oasis 21, Nagoya (Nov 28 - March 7)
• 3. Lagunasia in Gamagori City (Nov 8 - April 4)
• 4. Hoshigaoka Terrace in Nagoya (Nov 14 - Feb 28)
• 5. Noritake Garden in Nagoya (Nov 8 - Dec 25)
• 6. Meieki Street Illumination near Nagoya Station (Nov 11 - Dec 25)
• 7. KITTE Nagoya Joy Forward Christmas (Nov 11 - Dec 25)
• 8. Nagoya Lucent Tower Winter Illumination (Nov 11 - Dec 25)
• 9. 138 Winter Illumination in Ichinomiya City (Nov 21 - Dec 30, Jan 2-3)
• 10. Illumination Festa in Ama 2026 (Nov 28 - Jan 3)

1. Nagoya Port Sea Train Land (Dec 6 - Feb 23)

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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.

2026 - 2027 Dates: December 6 - February 23
Venue: 1-51 Nishikuracho, Minato Ward, Nagoya City
Official Website: Nagoya Port Sea Train Land
SNS: Nagoya Port Sea Train Land Official Instagram

2. Toyoda Gosei Rink within Oasis 21, Nagoya (Nov 28 - March 7)

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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.

2026 - 2027 Dates: November 28 to March 7
Venue: 1-11-1 Higashi-sakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Oasis 21, Galaxy Plaza
Official Website: Toyota Gosei Link
Instagram: Toyota Gosei Link Official Instagram

3. Lagunasia in Gamagori City (Nov 8 - April 4)

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Laguna Ten Bosch's theme park, Lagunasia, holds the illumination event "Carnival of Light and Water" where one of Japan's largest water illuminations and projection mapping is featured.

2026 - 2027 Dates: November 8 to April 4
Event Location: 2-3 Kaiyocho, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture
Official Website: Laguna Ten Bosch Official Website
Instagram: Laguna Ten Bosch Official Instagram

4. Hoshigaoka Terrace in Nagoya (Nov 14 - Feb 28)

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

2026 - 2027 Dates: November 14 to February 28
Venue: 16-50 Hoshigaokamoto-cho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City
Official Website: Hoshigaoka Terrace Winter Illumination
SNS: Hoshigaoka Terrace Official Instagram

5. Noritake Garden in Nagoya (Nov 8 - Dec 25)

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Noritake Garden (Noritake no Mori) is a charming green space in Nagoya operated by the renowned porcelain maker Noritake. Here, historic red-brick storehouses have been repurposed into galleries and cafes, creating a scenic contrast with the lush lawns and fountains.

During the holiday season, the park lights up under the playful theme "Clumsy Santa's Christmas Operation."

Filled with whimsical Santa figures and decorated trees, the garden transforms from a relaxed daytime retreat into an enchanting, illuminated wonderland after dark.

2026 - 2027 Dates: November 8 to December 25
Event Location: 3-1-36 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City
Official Website: Noritake no Mori Official Website

6. Meieki Street Illumination near Nagoya Station (Nov 11 - Dec 25)

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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.

2026 Dates: November 11 to December 25
Venue: From Nagoya Station Rotary to Sasashima Intersection

7. KITTE Nagoya Joy Forward Christmas (Nov 11 - Dec 25)

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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, KITTE Nagoya—the shopping and dining complex within JP Tower Nagoya—presents "Joy Forward Christmas: Passing the Joy Along," running from November 11 to December 25, 2026.

Designed around the theme of sharing happiness through light, sound, art, craftsmanship, and music, the event's headline attraction is the Butterfly Drone Show. During the performance, luminous drone butterflies flutter around an eight-meter Christmas tree, creating an enchanting display that feels straight out of an animated fantasy.

2026 Dates: November 11 to December 25
Venue: 1-1-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, JP Tower Nagoya
Official Website: KITTE Nagoya Joy forward Christmas
SNS: KITTE Nagoya Official Instagram

8. Nagoya Lucent Tower Winter Illumination (Nov 11 - Dec 25)

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The plaza and entrance of Nagoya Lucent Tower come alive each winter with vibrant, festive light displays. The centerpiece of the spectacle is the glowing illuminated dome—a favorite photo spot that you shouldn't miss.

2026 Dates: November 11 to December 25
Event Location: 6-1 Ushijima-cho, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City

9. 138 Winter Illumination in Ichinomiya City (Nov 21 - Dec 30, Jan 2-3)

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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.

2026 Dates: November 21 to December 30, and January 2 to January 3
Venue: 21-3 Urazaki, Komaiji, Ichinomiya City
Official Website: 138 Winter Illumination

10. Illumination Festa in Ama 2026 (Nov 28 - Jan 3)

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.

On the day of the lighting ceremony, visitors can enjoy a lively illumination parade, outdoor food and drink stalls, and a wide variety of stage events and activities.

2026 Dates: November 28 to January 3
Event Location: 1-1 Hanamasa, Ama City
Official Website: Ama City Illumination Festa