Sagamiko Illumillion opens November 14
Nov 14, 2026 – May 9, 2027 at Sagamiko MORI MORI
Sagamiko Illumillion (さがみ湖イルミリオン) returns for its 18th season on Saturday, November 14, 2026. With about 6 million lights spread across the hillsides of Sagamiko MORI MORI (さがみ湖MORI MORI), an outdoor adventure resort in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, it ranks among the largest illuminations in the Kanto region. The season runs until May 9, 2027.
This year’s main draw is Oto Illumi (オトイルミ), a show of about seven minutes that pairs the lights with music videos by five artists, including back number and Mrs. GREEN APPLE. Below you’ll find the open days, ticket prices, the night rides, dates for the special shows, and how to get there.
Event overview
The event started in 2009. It has been counted among Kanto’s three major illuminations (関東三大イルミネーション) since 2018, and at the 2025 International Illumination Award it took second place for the Excellent Entertainment Award in the illumination event category. The resort sits about 50 minutes by car from the Tokyo metropolitan area.
| Event | Sagamiko Illumillion |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sagamiko MORI MORI |
| Address | 1634 Wakayagi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa |
| Organizer | Sagamiko Resort Co., Ltd. (operator of Sagamiko MORI MORI) |
| Season | November 14, 2026 to May 9, 2027 |
| Hours | 16:00–21:00 (varies by period; last entry 30 minutes before closing) |
| Lights | About 6 million |
| Inquiries | Sagamiko MORI MORI, 0570-037-353 |
| Official site | Sagamiko Illumillion (Japanese) |
The event was announced by Fujikyuko Co., Ltd. on October 21, 2026, with cooperation from Universal Music LLC. Source: press release (Japanese).
Open days and hours
The park is open every day until early January, but after that the open days change a few times. If you plan to go after January 3, check the open-day calendar first.
| Period | Open days |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Every day |
| From Jan 4, 2027 | Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays (open on Wednesday, March 10) |
| Mar 12 – Apr 4, 2027 | Every day |
| Apr 5 – May 9, 2027 | Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only |
Hours are 16:00 to 21:00, though they shift depending on the time of year. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. If you enter the park during the day, you can stay for the illuminations at no extra charge.
Ticket prices
There are three ticket types. Admission and the Night Free Pass vary by date, so the prices below are ranges.
| Ticket | Adult | Child / Senior | Dog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission | ¥2,000– ¥2,400 | ¥1,300– ¥1,700 | ¥1,000 (¥500 each extra dog) |
| Free Pass | ¥4,700 | ¥3,700 | ¥2,000 |
| Night Free Pass | ¥3,000– ¥3,400 | ¥2,400– ¥2,800 | ¥1,500 |
- Child means age 3 through elementary school. Senior means 65 and over.
- From 16:00, the lifts are free to ride.
- The Night Free Pass goes on sale at 14:00.
Oto Illumi: the music and light show
Oto Illumi debuted last year and returns by popular demand. The music and music videos of five artists play alongside the lights in a show lasting about seven minutes. The set is built around a large treble clef monument, surrounded by glowing music-themed pieces such as a piano, a bus shelter and balloon lights floating on a musical staff.
It isn’t only the set that lights up. The illuminated mountain slope behind the monument, the Rainbow Lift and the Ferris wheel all move in time with the show, so the whole hillside becomes part of the stage.
The artists and songs for this season:
| Artist | Song |
|---|---|
| AI | Happiness (ハピネス) |
| Yui Sakurai (櫻井優衣) | Kimi no Koto ga Suki na Watashi ga Suki (キミのことが好きなわたしが好き) |
| back number | Heroine (ヒロイン) |
| Mrs. GREEN APPLE | lulu. |
| MON7A | Boku no Kawaiko-chan (僕のかわい子ちゃん) |
You can listen to the songs ahead of time on the official Oto Illumi playlist on Spotify.
From February, the show switches to Oto Illumi Spring (オトイルミ・春) with a different set of artists and songs. If you want to see this lineup, go before then.
Night rides and attractions
You can do more than look at the lights here. The resort promotes three of its attractions as its signature interactive light experiences, and there are 11 night attractions in total.
- Aozora Pedal (青空ペダル): Pedal a bike along a track in the air at 370 meters above sea level, with the illuminations spread out below you.
- Rainbow Lift (虹のリフト): A 250-meter lift ride wrapped in rainbow-colored lights.
- Magical Wave (マジカルウェーブ): A slide of about 100 meters with a glowing course, set up this year as an Oto Illumi tie-in. The Oto Illumi songs play as a playlist while you ride.
- Ferris wheel: See the whole lit-up park from above.
- Light Aerial Athletic (光の空中アスレチック): An aerial obstacle course lit in bright colors.
Special shows and the Kawaisouni! area
| Show | Dates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Poi Show by PoiGraphics: LED poi that draw pictures and letters in the air, plus bubbles and fire, timed to Oto Illumi | Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays until Jan 3, 2027, except Nov 14, Nov 23 and Dec 19. Also on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 11. |
| Night Bubble Show by Bubble Works: lit-up soap bubbles floating to music | Jan 9 and Jan 10, 2027 |
For a look at last year’s bubble show, there’s a short video on YouTube.
Fans of Opanchu Usagi (おぱんちゅうさぎ) and Npochamu (んぽちゃむ) should head up the Rainbow Lift. At the top is a collaboration area with their creator, Kawaisouni! (可哀想に！), called Kawaisouni! Giragira Circus in Sagamiko Illumillion (可哀想に！ギラギラサーカス団inさがみ湖イルミリオン), with the characters in a quirky, sparkly world. Details are on the official collaboration page (Japanese).
Glowing food from the kitchen car
A kitchen car decorated to match Oto Illumi joins the event for the first time. Its menu uses sound and light as themes, including glowing cotton candy and glowing drinks. Prices haven’t been announced yet.
Getting there
By car
- About 7 minutes from the Sagamiko-higashi exit on the Chuo Expressway
- About 15 minutes from Sagamihara IC or about 20 minutes from Takaosan IC on the Ken-O Expressway
By train and bus
- From JR Sagamiko Station (Chuo Main Line), take a bus bound for Mikagi (三ヶ木). About 8 minutes.
- From JR Hashimoto Station (Yokohama Line), take a bus bound for Sagamiko Station, changing at Mikagi Bus Terminal. About 50 minutes.
Either way, get off at Sagamiko MORIMORI-mae (さがみ湖MORIMORI前).
Tips before you go
- Check the open day first. From January the park is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from April 5 it opens only on weekends and holidays.
- Arriving in the afternoon? Lifts are free from 16:00, and the Night Free Pass goes on sale at 14:00.
- Plan around the shows. The poi show skips Nov 14, Nov 23 and Dec 19, and the bubble show runs only on Jan 9 and 10.
- Keep your phone charged. Long evenings of photos and videos drain batteries fast. Here is how to rent ChargeSPOT power banks for free with d VALUE PASS.
- Watch for ticket deals. Leisure booking sites run campaigns from time to time, such as the Asoview Asobitsukushi campaign. Whether this event is included depends on each campaign, so check the terms.
- Paying by card? If you’re new to Japan and still choosing a card, see which credit card foreigners in Japan should get first.
Looking for more outings? We also cover the Setagaya Tamagawa fireworks and the Ghibli Park exhibition.
FAQ
- When is Sagamiko Illumillion held this season?
- From November 14, 2026 to May 9, 2027. It is open every day until January 3, 2027. After that the open days change, so check the calendar on the official site.
- How much is admission?
- Adult admission is ¥2,000 to ¥2,400 and child or senior admission is ¥1,300 to ¥1,700, depending on the date. Dogs are ¥1,000, and each additional dog is ¥500.
- Can I see the illuminations with a daytime ticket?
- Yes. Visitors who enter during the day can stay and see the illuminations at no extra charge.
- When does the Oto Illumi lineup change?
- From February, the show becomes Oto Illumi Spring with different artists and songs.
- How do I get there without a car?
- From JR Sagamiko Station, take the bus bound for Mikagi for about 8 minutes and get off at Sagamiko MORIMORI-mae.