Ama-Illumi 2026: Amagasaki City 110th Anniversary

period: December 9, 2026 (Wed) - January 11, 2027 (Mon)
cost: Free to view
Venue & access: Chuo Park 1F in front of Hanshin Amagasaki Station (around the big camphor tree and the lawn) Right in front of Hanshin Amagasaki Station.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Chuo Park 1F in front of Hanshin Amagasaki Station (around the big camphor tree and the lawn), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A winter illumination in Chuo Park, right outside Hanshin Amagasaki Station, held to mark the 110th anniversary of Amagasaki as a city. About 2,500 pieces of Hikari no Mi ("fruits of light"), a participatory artwork by artist Kyota Takahashi, hang from the park's symbol tree, a large camphor, and the trees around the lawn. Each piece is a fruit-shaped bag with a smile drawn for someone dear, lit by a small LED; local elementary school pupils and visitors to Amagasaki Castle and the tourist information center drew them. Viewing is free, and on the opening day, December 9, a night market runs as the opening event. A good stop if you want an easy winter light display right by the station.

NOTE

Opening day (Dec 9, 16:00-21:00)

Night Urban Terrace by amagasaki picnic on the same Chuo Park 1F
Night market (9 food stalls, 3 goods stalls) and 3 sponsor booths
Hikari no Mi making workshop (free, with the artist present; ends when materials run out)
Digital signage showing the smile drawings

Workshops before the event

Free Hikari no Mi workshops at Amagasaki Castle, the Amagasaki tourist information center and other places
Tourist information center: Nov 4 (Wed) - Dec 5 (Sat), 9:00-17:00

*Inquiries: Chuo Park Management Office 06-6417-5609 (9:00-17:00)

Illumination Winter Culture Art Parks Free Cheap Family

出典: はんあま（阪神尼崎駅周辺エリア公式）

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FAQ

Does it cost anything to see?

Viewing is free. At the opening-day night market, you pay each stall for food and goods.

Can I make a Hikari no Mi myself?

Yes. A free making workshop runs at the venue on the opening day, December 9, until materials run out. Before the event, workshops are also held at places such as the Amagasaki tourist information center.