This year, approximately 300,000 lights will once again light up the German forest. The illumination version of last year's popular "Big Forest Swing" will also be back (an additional 500 yen required)! In addition, a new light lantern event will be held on limited dates! *The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
2025.11.12~Light swings and sparkling flower fields~
Okayama Forest Park's German Forest will be adorned with approximately 300,000 lights during the winter illuminations. Last year's popular "Big Forest Swing" illumination will be back! (An additional 500 yen fee applies, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM). Sky lanterns, a Christmas market, and other events are also planned.
[Dates] Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and the New Year period from Saturday, November 22, 2025 to Sunday, February 15, 2026 (closed every Wednesday and Thursday)
[Location] Okayama Forest Park German Forest (2006 Nihorinaka , Akaiwa City)
basic information
Event time
17:00-21:00 (last admission 20:00)
*The Yu area is open until 4:00 PM, while the Maki area and dog run are open until 4:30 PM.
*Please check the official website for opening hours.
Venue
Okayama Forest Park German Forest
telephone number
086-958-2111 (Okayama Forest Park German Forest)
Closed days
Wednesday and Thursday
Fee
Admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,500 yen, children (ages 4 to elementary school) 1,000 yen, dogs 500 yen, children under 3 years old free
*Some events may require additional fees.
Access by car
Approximately 30 minutes from Sanyo IC on the Sanyo Expressway, approximately 50 minutes from Wake IC, or approximately 40 minutes from Mimasaka IC on the Chugoku Expressway
Access by public transport
From JR Okayama Station, take the Neopolis Higashi 6 bus for approximately 30 minutes, get off at "Shindouhozaki", then take the Hayashino Station bus for approximately 30 minutes, get off at "Nihorishi" and walk for approximately 20 minutes
Or, take a taxi from JR Seto Station for approximately 35 minutes.
parking
2,000 regular cars, 20 large cars
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