The Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park is located in Namegawa, Saitama Prefecture, on the Hiki Hills (Hiki Kyuryo) and it covers a large area of forests, and therefore you can enjoy many outdoors activities while there.

Every year, you can see events during every season and during November, I had the opportunity to enjoy the Hikari to Mori no Story (光と森のストリー/Story of Lights and Forests), an event held during fall where you could enjoy the autumn foliage and Halloween display while walking through the park.

During the light-up event, you could enjoy the Momiji (maple tree) leaves, a concert program, craft experience, and Halloween lights.

The illumination event began with the Halloween lights and Momiji Illumination and now we are finally on its last chapter.

Starting from December 6th to 8th and 13th to 30th, for 21 days(note that the event might be canceled during rainy days), you can now enjoy the Christmas Light-up “Starlight Illumination”(スターライトイルミネーション).

There will be workshops, forest candle nights, field rallies and many delicious Christmas dishes and beverages available (marshmallow hot cocoa included!).

The shining lights during nighttime along the beautiful music, interesting shows, and the display will be worth the trip, so don’t forget your camera and enjoy a beautiful Christmas night in Saitama.

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