Night Botanical Garden at Mitoro no Oka 2026

Next date: Fri, Oct 16 Open (October, 18:20–21:00)
Dates & time: Oct 16 (Fri) · 17 (Sat) · 18 (Sun) · 23 (Fri) · 24 (Sat) · 25 (Sun), 2026 +34 more 18:00–21:00 (from 18:20 in October only)
Held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and the evenings before holidays; special Christmas opening Dec 21 (Mon)–24 (Thu)
Price & booking: ¥1,000 per person; preschool children free. Guests staying at the park's glamping site enter free, and campsite guests pay ¥500 per person (apply when booking the stay or on the day). Reservation only. Book a time slot (20-minute rotations) via the official booking form (Airリザーブ), then show the confirmation screen at reception on the day.
Venue & access: Mitoro no Oka, Glass House Car: About 15 min from Kakogawa-nishi Ramp on the Kakogawa Bypass (280 free parking spaces)
Train: About 10 min by taxi from Yakujin Station (JR Kakogawa Line)

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Why You Should Visit

A new night event at Mitoro no Oka, an agricultural park in Kakogawa City, held for the first time this year. The Glass House, an indoor botanical garden by day, is transformed after dark with lighting and projection mapping. A large moon hangs inside, and tiny lights sparkle all the way up to the ceiling like a starry sky. Entry is by advance reservation in timed slots. Being indoors, it works on rainy evenings too, and suits families, couples and anyone looking for a night photo outing in autumn and winter.

Schedule

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Open (October, 18:20–21:00) Open (18:00–21:00) Special Christmas opening (18:00–21:00) は祝日

NOTE

Highlights

Lighting and projection mapping across the plants
A large moon floating inside the Glass House
Starry-sky light effects reaching up to the ceiling

Food

Hot dogs and fries
Monaka wafers stamped with the Mitoro no Oka logo

*Food is meant to be enjoyed before or after viewing, or on the go

*Hosted by Mitoro no Oka; produced by Lanhansha

Illumination Winter Photo Spots Date Family Rainy Day Limited Time

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FAQ

Can I go without a reservation?

No. Entry is by advance reservation, and you show the booking confirmation screen at reception. Slot availability is shown on the official booking form.

Does it go ahead in the rain?

The venue is inside the Glass House, an indoor botanical garden. The walk from the car park to the venue is outdoors.

How much is it for children?

Preschool children are free. From elementary school age up, it is ¥1,000 per person.

Is it open on weekdays?

It mainly runs on Fridays, weekends, public holidays and the evenings before holidays. From Dec 21 (Mon) to 24 (Thu) it also opens on weekdays as a Christmas special.