Festivals & local events

Tobu Zoo Winter Illumination 2026-2027

Japanese title: 東武動物公園ウインターイルミネーション2026-2027

Tobu Zoo (Tobu-Dobutsu-Koen Sta.)

A 65-day winter light show at the zoo-and-amusement park. Illumination tickets go on sale at 15:00 on the day. Closed Tue/Wed (except holidays) from 1/12–1/27 and in February. Unlimited-ride pass 2,500 yen.

Dates: Oct 24 (Sat) – Feb 28 (Sun)
Time: 17:00–20:00; Dec 24 (Thu): 17:00–21:00; Dec 25 (Fri): 17:00–21:00
Price: Admission during the illumination: adults ¥1,700
Venue: Tobu Zoo
Nearest station: Tobu-Dobutsu-Koen Sta.
Venue (JA): 東武動物公園

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

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Distance from major stations

From Tobu-Dobutsu-Koen: 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
From Saitama-Shintoshin: 16.5 km, about 50 min by train
From Minumadai-shinsuikoen: 23.8 km, about 70 min by train
From Toneri-koen: 26.0 km, about 75 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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Checked against the official page on October 20, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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