Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest

Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest will be pulling out all the stops for its winter illumination show with a display featuring over six million LEDs. What’s more, there’s an entire area dedicated to the popular Sumikkogurashi characters.  You can also hop on the park’s Rainbow Chairlift and sail over colourful stripes before arriving at the the top of a hill to see a series of illumination art walls and a merry-go-round with illustrations of the adorable characters. Below the ferris wheel, you’ll spot a giant snow globe with five of its characters illuminated in crystal-like lights. Don’t miss the six metre-wide baby blue Sumikkogurashi lizard balloon floating on top of the water, too. There will also be plenty of Sumikkogurashi meals and desserts to snack on while you’re here. Visit the Wild Dining restaurant to eat katsu curry (¥1,900), ramen (¥1,700), strawberry crepe (¥900) or a cup of corn soup (¥700), which comes topped with character wafers and star-shaped toppings.

Amusement park Sagamiko Pleasure Forest in Kanagawa prefecture is known for its extravagant illuminations during the winter, boasting six million LED lights that span across the entire park.  Come spring, the park hosts one of the Kanto area’s largest sakura festivals, with 2,500 cherry blossom trees in bloom. From March 18 to April 16, you’ll get to see the park adorned with fluorescent pink, gold and blue lights that illuminate the cherry blossom trees and make for a magical evening.  You must pay the park’s entrance fee (¥800 for adults, ¥500 for children) to see the illumination, which runs from 5pm to 9.30pm daily.