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reindeer shaped illumination in the park.

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

A park near Misawa Air base will radiate brightly again this winter season.

Misawa Nakayoshi Park’s Phantasia Winter Illumination starts Nov. 15 and runs through Jan. 13. This year’s theme is “Forest of Illumination” and features over 100,000 LED lights, an illuminted reindeer and a 16-meter-tall Christmas tree as a centerpiece.

During the event, the park opens from 4 p.m. to midnight for the sparkling lights, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy this holiday treat.

The park is a 6-minute drive from Misawa Air Base. Don’t miss the beautiful lights this holiday season!

the trees in the park were illuminated.

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

seven people pose in front of the illuminations.

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

two people taking photos in front of the illuminations.

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

  • Location: 2-1-1 Chuo-cho, Misawa City, Aomori Pref. (a 6-minute drive from Misawa AB Main Gate)

  • Dates: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 13, 2025, 4 p.m. – midnight

  • Admission: Free

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  • Tel: 0176-53-2175 (Misawa Chamber of Commerce)

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