What are the opening hours of WATERRAS Illumination 2026: Fantasy Promenade Illumination?

16:30–23:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

Where is WATERRAS Illumination 2026: Fantasy Promenade Illumination and what is the nearest station?

It is held at WATERRAS Plaza and Awaji Park (Kanda-Awajicho). The nearest station is Ogawamachi Sta..

Festivals & local events · FreeOct 19 (Mon) – Feb 28 (Sun)

WATERRAS Illumination 2026: Fantasy Promenade Illumination

Ogawamachi

WATERRAS Plaza and Awaji Park (Kanda-Awajicho)

Japanese title: ワテラスイルミネーション2026 ファンタジープロムナードイルミネーション～夢をランタンにこめて～

Dates: Oct 19 (Mon) – Feb 28 (Sun)
Hours: 16:30–23:00
Price: Free admission
Where: WATERRAS Plaza and Awaji Park (Kanda-Awajicho) (Ogawamachi Sta.)

Check the official page (Japanese)

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Good to know

Open until23:00from 16:30

PriceFree

A winter illumination at WATERRAS Plaza and Awaji Park in Kanda-Awajicho. This year lanterns are the stars, with the theme of dreams, including lanterns designed by Digital Hollywood University students. The plaza trees glow in calm white and gold, and the 2nd-floor atrium has a diamond-shaped display made with Rilakkuma, a Chiyoda City tourism ambassador.

Dates: Oct 19 (Mon) – Feb 28 (Sun)
Time: 16:30–23:00
Price: Free admission
Venue: WATERRAS Plaza and Awaji Park (Kanda-Awajicho)
Nearest station: Ogawamachi Sta.

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

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Kyochika's take

This year at WATERRAS, lanterns take center stage, including ones designed by students.

Rilakkuma fans may want to stop by the diamond-shaped display in the 2nd-floor atrium.

Lit until 23:00 through the end of February, it suits a walk after work around Ochanomizu or Kanda.

Today, also nearby

Open Today, within walking distance

Pop-upsDevil Connection 1st Anniversary POP-UP Store (AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store)Akihabara · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · 11:00–21:00

Food eventsNomolabo: A Night of Tasting Infused LiquorsKanda · 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot from here · 18:00–21:30

Food eventsHokuriku 4 Prefectures Food Fair (Matsuzakaya Ueno)Okachimachi · 1.3 km, about 20 min on foot from here · 10:00–19:00

Art exhibitionsMOMAT Collection (Sep 29, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027)Takebashi · 1.5 km, about 24 min on foot from here · 10:00–17:00

Distance from major stations

From Ogawamachi: 0.3 km, about 4 min on foot
From Akihabara: 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot
From Ochanomizu: 0.4 km, about 7 min on foot
From Kanda: 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

Dehara Yukinori "Maybe" Complete Sofubi Exhibition (mAAch ecute Kanda Manseibashi)mAAch ecute Kanda Manseibashi (Kanda Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Nov 20 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun)
Roa's Seaside Tea Party at Cure Maid Cafe (Umitsukumo Roa collab cafe, Akihabara)Cure Maid Cafe (Onoden Bldg. 4F, Gee! Store Akiba) (Akihabara Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Nov 20 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun)
TV Anime Shine Post POP UP SHOP (amiami Akihabara Figure Tower)amiami Akihabara Figure Tower 8F event space (Akihabara Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Nov 13 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun)
Rilakkuma 5th Anniversary Illumination 'Goyururi Yorimichi Kirakira Sanpo' (6 sites in Kanda and Ochanomizu)WATERRAS, Ochanomizu Sola City, mAAch ecute Kanda Manseibashi, Shin-Ochanomizu Building, KANDA SQUARE, Terrace Square (Ochanomizu Sta.) · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Oct 19 (Mon) – Feb 28 (Sun)
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283PRODUCTION POP UP SHOP (Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara)Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara (animate Akihabara ANNEX 5F) (Akihabara Sta.) · 0.5 km, about 7 min on foot from here · Nov 27 (Fri) – Dec 13 (Sun)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

天野屋Featured on Jun Sanpo (Aug 6, 2026) · about 7 min walk from the venueMap Episode notes (Japanese page)
うなぎ久保田Featured on Jun Sanpo (Aug 6, 2026) · about 13 min walk from the venueMap Episode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Restaurants Cafes Halal food Dog-friendly cafes

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

When is WATERRAS Illumination 2026: Fantasy Promenade Illumination?: Oct 19 (Mon) – Feb 28 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of WATERRAS Illumination 2026: Fantasy Promenade Illumination?: 16:30–23:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does WATERRAS Illumination 2026: Fantasy Promenade Illumination cost?: Free admission
Where is WATERRAS Illumination 2026: Fantasy Promenade Illumination and what is the nearest station?: It is held at WATERRAS Plaza and Awaji Park (Kanda-Awajicho). The nearest station is Ogawamachi Sta..

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Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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