Illustration of neighbours admiring a cottage yard full of lit snowmen and candy canes (Okuno Illumination)

Okuno Illumination

Visitors can view light displays set up along the Akigawa Highway roadside, around Kodomo Mirai Park, and in front of the Ohguno Elementary School main gate. Organized to brighten the paths of local schoolchildren and workers, the community display also features fireworks launched from the elementary school grounds on designated evenings.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

点灯:期間中の17:00~22:00。花火:11月22日と12月19日、ともに18:30打上予定。.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Okuno

Parking

イルミネーション設置作業中は、こども未来公園の駐車場が一時閉鎖されます。作業は10月11日より主に週末の9:00~16:00頃と記載されています。.

Going?

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and local community members

Vibe

Community-minded and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Come on 22 November or 19 December to see the fireworks launched from the Ohguno Elementary School grounds alongside the lights.
  • Take the bus from JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, about a five-minute ride, because the organizers ask visitors to come by public transport.
  • Walk the Akigawa Kaido roadside from the Kayakubo intersection toward the factory to see the full stretch of lights.
  • Stop at Kodomo Mirai Park for the symbol tree, then head to the elementary school's main gate for the light arch.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Fireworks on 22 November and 19 December, launched from the Ohguno Elementary School grounds

Links & Contact

Run by Okuno wo Akaruku Suru Kai (大久野を明るくする会)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to see?

Lights line the Akigawa Kaido roadside from the Kayakubo intersection to the Taiheiyo Material mineral fiber plant. Kodomo Mirai Park has the symbol tree, and the light arch stands in front of Ohguno Elementary School's main gate.

Where are the fireworks launched?

From the Ohguno Elementary School grounds, which is also where the light arch stands.

How do I get there?

Take a bus from JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, about a five-minute ride. The organizers ask visitors to come by public transport.

Who puts on the illumination, and why?

A local volunteer group, Ohguno wo Akaruku Suru Kai, runs it. The aim is to light the way for children walking to school and to cheer on working people. Sponsorship from local businesses, groups and residents pays for it.

How can I support it?

The organizers welcome sponsorship contributions by bank transfer to the group's account at the JA Akigawa Hinode branch.

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