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Wonders of the Universe 2026 Cosmo Illumination
An event featuring approximately 250,000 LED lights themed around the universe. Visitors can enjoy illuminations that synchronize light, music, and a sea of clouds, as well as lighting that continuously shifts. Different food trucks will also be featured each day.
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- Date2026 Sat, Dec 5 – Sun, Dec 27
- Venue東松山ぼたん園Higashimatsuyama Peony Garden
- Time17:00–20:00 (Last admission 19:30, held rain or shine)
- FeeAdults ¥800, Elementary and junior high school students ¥200, Preschool children free (Higashimatsuyama residents: Adults ¥500, Junior high school students and under free; Free for holders of a Physical Disability Certificate or Rehabilitation Certificate and one accompanying caregiver)
- BookingNot required (Combo tickets for admission and the temporary shuttle bus from Higashimatsuyama Station are available in advance)
Other events nearby on Dec 5
- The 7th Shapes of Welfare ExhibitionThu, Dec 3 – Wed, Dec 9 · Namegawa · Community Center, Loungeabout 2.2 km
- Shinrin Park Nature Observation: Meeting Aquatic CreaturesSat, Dec 5 · Namegawa · 国営武蔵丘陵森林公園about 3.0 km
- City Library Children's Craft Workshop: Pop-Up CardsSat, Dec 5 · Higashimatsuyama · City Library 3F Training Roomabout 3.7 km
- City Library Lecture: Yokai of SaitamaSat, Dec 5 · Higashimatsuyama · City Library 3F Audiovisual Hallabout 3.7 km
Details
- Access
- Temporary shuttle bus available from the West Exit of Tobu Tojo Line Higashimatsuyama Station (Operates on designated dates, fare applies)
- Parking
- Free (330 standard vehicles, 5 large vehicles)
- Contact
- Higashimatsuyama Peony Garden 0493-81-7607
- Source
- 東松山市観光協会
- Name at the source
- 宇宙の不思議2026コスモイルミネーション
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, 東松山ぼたん園, is about 2.5 km in a straight line from 森林公園 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 滑川町総合運動公園 (about 2.2 km), 岩鼻運動公園 (about 2.9 km), 東松山市農林公園 (about 2.9 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as 滑川町エコミュージアムセンター (about 2.0 km) are an option. On Dec 5, 4 other events are also held nearby.
Nearest stations
- 森林公園 Station (東武東上線)about 2.5 km
Nearby parks
- 滑川町総合運動公園Playgroundabout 2.2 km
- 岩鼻運動公園Playground · Toiletsabout 2.9 km
- 東松山市農林公園Playground · Toiletsabout 2.9 km
Indoor places for rainy days
- 滑川町エコミュージアムセンターMuseumabout 2.0 km
- 吉見百穴Hands-on activities · 中学生以上300円、小学生200円、小学生未満無料about 4.4 km
- 熊谷市立健康スポーツセンターPoolabout 5.1 km
Distances are straight-line from the venue. Park and facility pages show their sources and check dates.
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