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KOIWAI Winter Lights: Night at the Galaxy Farm

The expansive grounds of Makiba-en are decorated with one of the largest illumination displays in the Tohoku region. Visitors can stroll through the illuminated farm landscape and watch short fireworks displays on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Outside shops and food stands are also open during the event.

Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Event admission: adults (middle school age and up) ¥1,000; elementary-school children and younger free; dogs ¥300. Separate daytime Makibaen admission during the event period, 12:00–15:00: adults (middle school age and up) ¥400, children (ages 5 through grade 6) ¥150, dogs ¥300. Daytime visitors may use only some facilities and must leave at 15:00.

Hours

Event: 16:00–20:00 (last entry 19:00); December 31: 16:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00). Fireworks: December 31 at 18:30 (about 5 minutes); January 1 at 19:30 (about 5 minutes). Separate daytime Makibaen access during the event period: 12:00–15:00, with limited facilities and a required exit at 15:00.

Food & Drink

Outside shops and food stands are open during the event, though no specific menu or drink options are listed.

Parking

Free parking for about 1,500 cars and 30 large buses.

Pets

Dogs are admitted for ¥300.

Location

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小岩井農場まきば園 · 〒020-0507 岩手県岩手郡雫石町丸谷地36-1, Shizukuishi, Iwate 020-0507 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and fans of winter light displays

Vibe

Festive and expansive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Wear shoes with good grip and watch your footing, because the paths through Makiba-en get slippery during the winter illumination.
  • Leave sleds, tricycles, bicycles, kick scooters and kids' balance bikes at home, since they aren't allowed in, to prevent collisions.
  • Come on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day to catch the five-minute fireworks, but note that December 31 closes earlier, with an earlier last entry.
  • If you come for daytime farm access, expect only some facilities to be open, and plan to leave before the evening illumination, which needs its own ticket.
  • Without a car, take the bus to Koiwai Farm Makiba-en from stop 10 at Morioka Station, which takes about 35 minutes.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Fireworks of about five minutes on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
  • Shorter hours and an earlier last entry on December 31.
  • Limited daytime entry to Makiba-en during the event period, with a separate ticket and a required exit before the evening session.

Links & Contact

Run by Koiwai Farm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog?

Yes. Dogs are welcome with their own admission ticket, both for the evening illumination and for daytime farm access.

Is it good for young children?

Yes, and children of elementary school age and younger get in free. Leave sleds, tricycles, bicycles, kick scooters and kids' balance bikes at home, because they aren't allowed in, to prevent collisions.

Are there fireworks?

Yes, on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Each show lasts about five minutes.

Is there food?

Yes. The shops and food stalls outside the park stay open during the illumination season.

Can I visit the farm during the day as well?

During the event period, Makiba-en opens at midday with only some facilities running and a separate daytime admission. Daytime visitors have to leave before the evening illumination.

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