2026 Samukawa Station Square Park Illumination: A Full-Day Course

A day to enjoy the winter illuminations decorating Samukawa Station Square Park (寒川駅前公園) in Samukawa Town (寒川町), Koza District. According to the official Samukawa Town website, it is typically held from mid-November to mid-February (the specific 2026-27 season schedule and lighting hours have not yet been announced, so please check the official website before heading out). In the early afternoon, visit Samukawa Shrine (寒川神社), known as the only guardian deity in Japan for warding off misfortune from all directions. Take your time visiting the dignified shrine buildings and spacious grounds of this ichinomiya (first-ranked shrine) of Sagami Province with your family. In the evening, head to Samukawa Station Square Park to view the lights filling the park as they come on. This is a distinctly Samukawa winter day, combining a shrine visit with the station-front illuminations. Winter evenings get cold, so please dress warmly before heading out.