HOW TO ENJOY How to enjoy Makiba Garden
12th KOIWAI Winter Lights Galactic Farm Night
One of the largest illumination events in Tohoku. KOIWAI Winter Lights Ginga Farm no Yoru” will be held for the 12th time this year.
The vast Makiba Garden will be decorated with lights. On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, a fireworks display will be held.
Holding period
Monday, December 1, 2025 – Sunday, January 18, 2026
*Fireworks: Wednesday, December 31, 18:30 (approx. 5 minutes); Thursday, January 1, 19:30 (approx. 5 minutes)
Business Hours
16:00-20:00 (last admission 19:00)
*16:00-19:00 (last admission 18:00) on Wednesday, December 31
●During the period, Makiba-en opens at 12:00 (12:00-15:00), admission is free. Only some facilities are available.
Please note that you will be asked to leave the park at 15:00.
Stores and food outside the park will also be open during this period.
To prevent accidents such as collisions, please refrain from bringing sleds and self-propelled vehicles (tricycles, bicycles, kickboards, kids’ bikes, etc.).
Admission Fee
Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,000 yen
Elementary school students and younger free
Pets (dogs) 300 yen
Bus Service
Local buses are closed during the winter, but extra buses will operate during the “KOIWAI Winter Lights Ginga Farm Night” event.
request
Please watch your step in the park as it is slippery.
To prevent accidents such as collisions, please refrain from bringing sleds and self-propelled vehicles (tricycles, bicycles, kickboards, kids’ bikes, etc.).
Koiwai Farm Photo Contest
“A sparkling moment to be found at Koiwai Farm”.
We are looking for photos of Koiwai Farm’s illumination on Instagram!
The winter at Koiwai Farm is a stage of fantasy woven by light and nature. Find the “sparkling moment” of Koiwai Farm. We look forward to receiving many submissions of special moments depicted by light.
Pick up the highlights!
3. Galaxy Railroad SL
Enjoy the powerful sight of the entire body of the SL, which is the highlight of the Ginga Farm.
8. Milk carton lantern
Cute streets made of milk cartons. The warm light is soothing.
16. Cherry blossom trees
Soft pink light envelops the path, making it seem as if you are walking through a tunnel of cherry blossoms blooming at night.
19. Canvas illumination
The artist painted Koiwai Farm in early summer on a huge 20-meter canvas.
21. Welcome spot “KOIWAI
Take a picture with the letters KOIWAI! It is recommended to take a picture with Mt. Iwate in the background at sunset.
skyrocket (firework)
Fireworks will be set off during the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Holidays!
Wednesday, December 31, 18:30 –
Thursday, January 1, 19:30 –
Illumination Limited Gourmet
Sanroku-kan Restaurant
Koiwai Penne Gratin
This is a hot dish recommended for winter, using Koiwai beef bolognese and Koiwai cheese.
1,400 yen with soup bar
Koiwai Beef Steak Bowl
A new menu that will warm you up from the inside out. You can enjoy Koiwai beef in a hearty steak.
1,800 yen with soup bar
Koiwai Enjoyable Genghis Khan Set
A luxurious set of Koiwai Beef and Lamb from Koiwai Farm.
2,500 yen
Koiwai Farm Kitchen
Koiwai FarmCheese Margherita
Enjoy the harmony of handmade cheese and tomato sauce from the Milk Pavilion Dairy Factory.
Approx. 30 cm (2-3 servings) 2,200 yen
(Western) soup
Pumpkin Soup
Minestrone Soup
A dish that will warm you from the inside out. You can hold it in one hand so you can enjoy it while strolling around the park.
450 yen each
