What are the opening hours of Saitama Shintoshin Illumination 2026-2027?

17:00–24:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Saitama Shintoshin Illumination 2026-2027 cost?

See the official page for prices

Where is Saitama Shintoshin Illumination 2026-2027 and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Around Saitama-Shintoshin Station (Keyaki Hiroba, Cocoon City, etc.). The nearest station is Saitama-Shintoshin Sta..

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Saitama Shintoshin Illumination 2026-2027

Japanese title: さいたま新都心イルミネーション 2026-2027

Around Saitama-Shintoshin Station (Keyaki Hiroba, Cocoon City, etc.) (Saitama-Shintoshin Sta.)

A winter illumination around Saitama-Shintoshin Station with a different look on each side: about 150 zelkova trees lit with an 'If Snow' theme at Keyaki Hiroba to the west, and 'MILLION WISHES' around Cocoon City to the east. Lit 17:00-24:00 (some spots differ).

Dates: Nov 7 (Sat) – Feb 14 (Sun)
Time: 17:00–24:00
Price: See the official page for prices
Venue: Around Saitama-Shintoshin Station (Keyaki Hiroba, Cocoon City, etc.)
Nearest station: Saitama-Shintoshin Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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About this event

Some 150 zelkova trees become part of a winter light display at Keyaki Hiroba, the western centerpiece of the Saitama Shintoshin Illumination. The installation is divided into distinct zones around Saitama-Shintoshin Station, allowing visitors to experience contrasting lighting concepts during one evening walk. On the western side, GMO winter illumination in Keyaki Hiroba adopts the theme 'If Snow', transforming the plaza's trees into a seasonal landscape. Across the station on the eastern side, Cocoon City presents 'MILLION WISHES', a display built around the idea of individual hopes gathering like stars into a larger light. Illuminations also extend to the station's east-west passage, the eastern pedestrian deck and the Kita-Yono area. Rather than centering on a single decorated building, the event links several public spaces and commercial districts through light, making the walk between installations part of the experience.

Highlights

Walk among 150 illuminated zelkova trees at Keyaki Hiroba.
Experience the snow-inspired 'If Snow' installation on the western side.
See Cocoon City's star-themed 'MILLION WISHES' display.
Follow illuminated pedestrian connections around Saitama-Shintoshin and Kita-Yono.

Good for: Couples, families, photographers and visitors looking for an evening walk among winter illuminations.

Good to know

The displays extend across both sides of Saitama-Shintoshin Station.
JR Saitama-Shintoshin and Kita-Yono stations provide access to different areas.
Lighting schedules vary for some sections of the illumination.

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Why does Saitama-Shintoshin have several different winter light displays?

Saitama-Shintoshin's winter illumination is organized across an entire urban district rather than confined to one shopping center or public square. The city identifies several participating locations, including Keyaki Hiroba, Cocoon City, station passages and pedestrian decks. The event involves local urban-development organizations, Saitama Arena, commercial operators and neighborhood businesses. This coordinated structure allows separate installations to share a seasonal identity while retaining individual themes. Visitors can move between them using the transport and pedestrian infrastructure already connecting the district.

For this edition, the western installation emphasizes 150 zelkova trees and an imaginative snowy atmosphere under the theme 'If Snow'. Cocoon City's eastern display takes a different approach, presenting individual wishes as stars that come together into a collective glow. The contrast gives visitors two interpretations of winter illumination within the same district. It also makes the station itself a natural starting point rather than a destination with only one display. So explore both the western and eastern areas to see how the themes differ.

Saitama City — Official Illumination Announcement (Japanese)

Distance from major stations

From Saitama-Shintoshin: right there
From Omiya: 1.6 km, about 15 min by train
From Urawa: 4.5 km, about 20 min by train
From Shiki: 7.6 km, about 30 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

COCOON CITY Christmas Market 2026Cocoon City (Cocoon Plaza, Keyaki Walk & more) (Saitama-Shintoshin Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Nov 7 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri)
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-up: Tokimusubi no Mori 2026Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine (Omiya Sta.) · 2.5 km, about 15 min by train from here · Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday)
New Year Family Buffet 2027 (Royal Pines Hotel Urawa)Royal Pines Hotel Urawa 4F, Royal Crown (Urawa Sta.) · 4.3 km, about 20 min by train from here · Jan 1 (Fri)
2026 Shiki Station East Exit IlluminationShiki Station East Exit plaza (Shiki Sta.) · 7.6 km, about 30 min by train from here · Nov 14 (Sat) – Jan 31 (Sun)
Chill-mination Iwatsuki 2026Around Iwatsuki Station East Exit / Crescent Mall (Iwatsuki Sta.) · 8.4 km, about 30 min by train from here · Nov 1 (Sun) – Mar 15 (Mon)
6th Kawaguchi Fireworks FestivalKawaguchi City Arakawa Sports Park (Kawaguchi Sta.) · 12.9 km, about 40 min by train from here · Nov 14 (Sat)

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FAQ

What is Saitama Shintoshin Illumination 2026-2027?: Some 150 zelkova trees become part of a winter light display at Keyaki Hiroba, the western centerpiece of the Saitama Shintoshin Illumination. The installation is divided into distinct zones around Saitama-Shintoshin Station, allowing visitors to experience contrasting lighting concepts during one evening walk. On the western side, GMO winter illumination in Keyaki Hiroba adopts the theme 'If Snow', transforming the plaza's trees into a seasonal landscape. Across the station on the eastern side, Cocoon City presents 'MILLION WISHES', a display built around the idea of individual hopes gathering like stars into a larger light. Illuminations also extend to the station's east-west passage, the eastern pedestrian deck and the Kita-Yono area. Rather than centering on a single decorated building, the event links several public spaces and commercial districts through light, making the walk between installations part of the experience.
When is Saitama Shintoshin Illumination 2026-2027?: Nov 7 (Sat) – Feb 14 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Saitama Shintoshin Illumination 2026-2027?: 17:00–24:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Saitama Shintoshin Illumination 2026-2027 cost?: See the official page for prices
Where is Saitama Shintoshin Illumination 2026-2027 and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Around Saitama-Shintoshin Station (Keyaki Hiroba, Cocoon City, etc.). The nearest station is Saitama-Shintoshin Sta..

Checked against the official page on October 28, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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