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Tokyo German Village Winter Illumination 2026-2027 "Why USA!?"

Japanese title: 東京ドイツ村ウインターイルミネーション2026-2027「Why USA!? 〜超Smile! ドイツ村、アメリカへ〜」

Tokyo German Village (Sodegaura Sta.)

The annual winter illumination at Tokyo German Village in Sodegaura, Chiba. This season's theme is a trip across America. Lit from sunset until the park closes at 20:00; a lighting ceremony is planned for Oct 31.

Dates: Oct 31 (Sat) – Apr 4 (Sun)
Time: 16:30–20:00
Price: See the official page for prices
Venue: Tokyo German Village
Nearest station: Sodegaura Sta.
Venue (JA): 東京ドイツ村

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Distance from major stations

From Sodegaura: 9.5 km, about 35 min by train
From Kaihin-Makuhari: 26.6 km, about 75 min by train
From Makuhari-Toyosuna: 26.9 km, about 75 min by train
From Maihama: 29.6 km, about 85 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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