Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination 2026 Dates TBA
なばなの里イルミネーション — Kuwana, Mie (Tokai)
- Season
- Dates TBA (usually: mid-October to late May)
- Venue
- Nabana no Sato (なばなの里)
- Official site
- www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp
Nabana no Sato blankets a flower park on the Kiso Sansen river delta in millions of LED lights, anchored by a walk-through tunnel of light and a huge illuminated wisteria motif reflected in a central pond.
Background
Opened by the Nagashima Onsen resort group, the illumination began as a modest garden lighting event and has grown into one of the largest in the Kanto-Chubu region, regularly drawing well over a million visitors across a single season.
Getting there
A free shuttle bus connects Kintetsu Nagashima Station and Nagoya Station to the park; driving from central Nagoya takes about 40 minutes via the Higashi-Meihan Expressway.
Tips
- The 'Kegon Falls' walk-through light tunnel is the signature photo spot — arrive at opening time to shoot it before the crowds build.
- The season is unusually long, running from October to the following May, with the display's theme changing across autumn, winter and spring.
- Admission includes a discount coupon usable inside the park, so keep the receipt.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination illuminated?
- Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination is typically lit up from Oct 18 – May 31. Exact dates shift year to year, so check the official site close to your trip.
- Where is Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination, and how do you get there?
- Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination is located at Nabana no Sato in Kuwana, Mie. A free shuttle bus connects Kintetsu Nagashima Station and Nagoya Station to the park; driving from central Nagoya takes about 40 minutes via the Higashi-Meihan Expressway.
- Is Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination free to visit, or do I need tickets?
- Many Japanese winter illuminations are free to walk through, though some botanical gardens, theme parks and zoos charge admission (sometimes a separate night-illumination ticket). Check the official site for this location's exact pricing.
Last verified against the official source: Sun, August 2, 2026
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