Tokyo-German village illumination

Tokyo-German village illumination or (Tokyo Doitsu Mura 東京ドイツ村) is one of the gorgeous place that most of the tourists shouldn’t miss out. It is located in Sodeguara in Chiba prefecture. The size of the field is approximately 910,000 square meters. The village decorated with several kinds of lights especially in winter time the illumination festival turns the whole park into a wonderland. The festival lights and motive changed every year in order to encourage people to visit at least once a year. The festival is applicable when watching the illumination available from 4:00pm – 8:00pm.

All these photo were taken last year during winter
Souvenir shop
















Restaurant - enjoy German dishes such as: Baumtorte/Baumkuche or Eisbein

 

A (very crowded) light tunnel

Field areas

How to access?

Approximately 30 minutes from Chiba station and 1 hour by express bus to Tokyo-German village, it costs around 1000 yen in overall. The ticket costs 2000 yen per visitor and 500 yen for children (3 years old below).

There are 5 different areas:

1)      Pond – cost 300 yen per visitor, boat riding goes for 15 minutes

2)      Field area – A huge grassy field where it usually decorated with the lights, for relaxing and enjoying illuminations

3)      Souvenir shops – take some souvenirs as memento

4)      Restaurants – only German food available

5)      Facility for family – flower events for kids and adults