Enjoy the illumination of art and light in Chiba! Tokyo German Village Winter Illumination 2025-2026

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Tokyo Deutsche Mura "Splash Smile!

Tokyo Deutsche Mura Illumination is a wintertime staple! Tokyo German Village Illumination

Every year, Tokyo Deutsche Mura's Winter Illumination graces the winter in Chiba Prefecture. This year, under the theme of "Illumination x Art," "Twinkle Twinkle Light Artpia-Splash Smile! The entire venue will be a world of art and illumination, as if it were a museum.
Here are some recommendations for the Tokyo German Village Winter Illumination!
How about visiting the illumination at Tokyo Deutsche Mura to create wonderful winter memories?

Tokyo German Village's Winter Illumination, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year!

This year marks the 20th year of Tokyo Deutsche Mura's Winter Illumination!
In this memorable 20th year of the illumination, we have prepared light tricks that will make everyone smile.
Famous paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" and Munch's "The Scream" will appear as pop illumination on the ground painting! This is an illumination that allows both children and adults to experience art in a friendly way.
A drone show will also be held from November 29 (Sat) to December 31 (Wed)! Please enjoy the drone show shining in the sky along with the illumination.
Illumination】
〇Period
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Sunday, April 5, 2026
〇Lighting hours
After sunset - 20:00 (last admission 19:30)
【Drone Show】
〇Period
Saturday, November 29 - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
*Cancelled due to bad weather
〇 Launch time
Saturday, November 29 - December Saturday, November 27 and Wednesday, December 31: 19:00 -
Sunday, December 28 - Tuesday, December 30: 17:30 -
0 Launch site
Rose Garden
The ground painting will feature famous paintings!

Saturday, November 8 - Monday, January 12: Christmas Market in Tokyo Deutsche Mura again this year!

In addition to the illumination, a Christmas market will also be held for a limited time!
The Christmas Market is a traditional outdoor market held mainly in Germany and other European countries, where various stalls gather to celebrate Christmas.
Please enjoy Christmas goods perfect for souvenirs and the Christmas Market limited menu.

[Period]
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - Monday, January 12, 2026
[Location]
Around Food Terrace and Restaurant Blust in the Tokyo German Village Market Area
Christmas Market will appear again this year!
Cute Christmas goods

Tokyo Deutsche Mura Illumination to be enjoyed until early spring

Although the illumination has a strong image of being held from December to January, Tokyo Deutsche Mura will hold the illumination until Sunday, April 5, 2026! If you missed the illumination during the winter, this is a good place to go! This is also a good choice for those who missed the illumination during the winter! To end your day out in Chiba, enjoy the illumination at Tokyo Deutsche Mura!

Tokyo Deutsche Mura is full of other attractions.

The illumination is not the only attraction of Tokyo Deutsche Mura. You can also enjoy attractions, petting zoo, various hands-on classes, and beautiful seasonal flowers. Another attraction is the dining and shopping available only at Tokyo Deutsche Mura. This is a great place to visit with friends or as a family outing. Please come and visit!
Business hours:
9:30 - 20:00 (last admission 19:30)
*Business hours may change or the park may be temporarily closed depending on the season or weather. For details, please check the official website of Tokyo Germany Village.
Access
Approximately 40 minutes by highway bus "Kapina" from JR Chiba Station Approximately 35 minutes by local bus from JR Sodegaura Station
*During the illumination period, buses to/from JR Sodegaura Station will be increased. Please check the official website for details.

*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
All images are for reference only.
*Image courtesy of Tokyo German Village
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