LIC Habikino Winter Illumination Lighting Ceremony
Visitors gather at the exchange plaza to watch live stage performances and witness the lighting ceremony of the 15-meter-tall Green Tower illuminated in a surprise color. Across the venue, guests can explore food trucks and festive carnival games such as a cardboard maze and character-scooping booths. Families can also make paper Christmas wreaths and participate in gift giveaways.
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Admission is free, with some paid corners. Kira-kira fair: ¥300 for one play ticket; advance-only four-play set ¥1,000, limited to 300 sets and sold through November 27; on the event day only single-play tickets are sold. Christmas wreath workshop: ¥500 with advance purchase by November 27, or buy two fair tickets for ¥600 to participate on the day.
Hours
Event: 14:00–19:00. Program: 14:00 opening and stage performance; 17:30 gift distribution; 18:00 tree-lighting ceremony; 18:20 stage performance; 19:00 closing. Tree-lighting ceremony: 18:00. Gift distribution: 17:30. Kira-kira fair and Christmas wreath workshop: 14:00–19:00.
Neighborhood
Karuri
Food & Drink
Various kitchen cars will serve food.
Parking
Two lots, indoor underground and outdoor north side; first two hours free, then an hourly charge; spaces are limited.
Accessibility
Accessible parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are available in the first basement indoor parking lot.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy the discounted four-play fair ticket set at the 1F reception by November 27, since only 300 sets exist and only single tickets are sold on the day.
- Dress the kids in Christmas outfits so they can collect a sweets assortment, which goes to the first 300 children, one per child.
- Have a parent follow LIC Habikino's official Instagram so your child can pick up a glow stick, given to the first 300 children.
- Come by train or bus if you can, as parking is limited; it's about a 15-minute walk west from Furuichi Station, or take the bus to Karusato 1-chome.
- Drivers of tall vehicles should use the outdoor north-side lot, because the indoor underground lot has a 2.1-meter height limit.
Special Events & Promotions
- New at the Kirakira fair this year: a jumbo snowman lottery and character marker charm scooping.
- Discounted four-play fair ticket set, sold in advance only until the day before, limited to 300 sets.
- Kids in Christmas outfits get a sweets assortment, and Instagram followers get a glow stick (first 300 each, one per child).
- Paper-flower Christmas wreath workshop for ages 4 and up, for an extra fee.
- Sneaker sales by full clip, a sneaker shop from Habikino's Kawarajo area.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
The Kirakira fair has a jumbo snowman lottery and charm scooping (both new), character scooping, a senbon-biki string draw and a cardboard maze on the 2nd floor. There's also a paper-flower Christmas wreath workshop.
How do the fair tickets work?
Buy fair tickets at the 1F reception before playing. A four-play set is sold in advance only, until the day before, and is limited to 300 sets. On the day, only single-play tickets are sold. Tickets aren't refundable.
Who can join the wreath workshop?
Ages 4 and up, and preschoolers need a guardian. Buy a wreath ticket at the 1F reception by November 27, or buy two fair tickets to join on the day.
How do kids get the free gifts?
Children who come dressed in Christmas outfits get a sweets assortment. Following LIC Habikino's official Instagram earns a glow stick, and a parent can follow on the child's behalf. Each gift goes to the first 300 children, one per child.
Where can I park?
There are two lots: an indoor underground lot and an outdoor lot on the north side. The first two hours are free, then there's an hourly charge. Spaces are limited, so public transport is encouraged.
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