Nagoya Day Trip: Nabana no Sato Illumination & Mitsui Outlet Jazz Dream Nagashima (Round trip from Nagoya)
- Direct round-trip from Nagoya, professionally led with no need for planning, easily enjoy two popular destinations
- Visit the 2026 Nabana no Sato limited-time illumination show, miss it and wait a year
- Shop at Jazz Dream Nagashima Outlet, a super cost-effective shopping spree
- One-day shopping + illumination experience, super high cost-performance
What to expect
Nabana no Sato Illumination This is one of the largest illumination events in Japan, covered by a vast expanse of sparkling lights. This year’s theme is “The Golden Land.” With world-class quality and an overwhelming scale, the stunning scenes that exceed imagination unfold one after another. Throughout the expansive themed area, visitors are mesmerized by the dazzling colors of the illuminations.
River of Light The “River of Light,” approximately 5 meters wide and 120 meters long, is one of the largest water illumination displays in Japan, capable of performing with approximately 64 billion colors.
Tunnel of Light – Hana Corridor You can enjoy the ultimate brilliance and stunning scenery in Japan. The “Tunnel of Light” (200 meters), selected as a “World’s Must-See Scenic Spot Before You Die!” The Path of Brilliance (200 meters) – a super popular attraction at Nabana no Sato Illumination! It is very popular among couples and a great photo spot!
Mitsui Outlet Jazz Dream Nagashima This is one of the largest outlet parks in Japan. The shopping center features a unique architectural style and beautiful decorations, creating a comfortable shopping environment. With approximately 300 stores covering a wide range of products, you can also enjoy various local delicacies such as Nagoya’s specialty cuisine. Near the shopping center is Nagashima Onsen, and it is also adjacent to Nabana no Sato. Next to it are amusement facilities such as roller coasters, allowing visitors to enjoy hot springs, illuminations, or amusement rides in addition to shopping.
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Reviews
A small group of 8 people (in a 8 seater MPV) which is good (50mins ride to reach ~1pm). We have enough time (1pm ~ 4.45pm) for the Mitsui outlet (as we only go to the shops we are interested). There is a food court selling most of the famous food (Miso Tonkasu, Ramen). We had our dinner there. As for the illumination, we stay from 5-8pm. As there is not a lot of people (early Feb). we completed the whole area in ~2hrs. We just sit around for nearly an hour. Probably in peak period, the timing is just nice. The ticket included ¥1500 voucher for you to spend in the souvenir shops or some pop-up snacks booth. This trip is extremely worth brining you to 2 itineraries (which is a little troublesome by public transportation - to 2 places).
Spend 4.5h at Outlet Mall and 3.5h at Nabana No Sato. Personally I would prefer more time at Outlet Mall. We reached Nabana No Sato at 5.30, had to wait till 7.10 pm for the lights to come on.
The pickup location was clearly arranged. Although it was a short trip, the tour guide explained everything in detail and included many introductions to the scenery along the way. The time allocated for each attraction was very generous, and we could even put our purchases back on the bus, which was very convenient. The lights and gardens at night were beautiful. If you choose not to have dinner inside the park, there's still plenty of time. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you are traveling with elderly companions.
This is a shared transfer for 8 pax (2 family of 4). vehicle type is a van with green plate. We departed Ministop (pick up point) 30 min earlier since we and the other family arrived earlier too. Alloted 4.5 hours in Mitsui Outlet and 3 hours in Nabano No Sato.
It was a great experience, the outlet mall was fun to browse. We departed at 11:45 AM and arrived around 12:30 PM, shopping until 6:00 PM and buying many things we loved. After shopping, we put our purchases in the car, freeing up our hands to enjoy Nabana no Sato. The illuminated flower fields at night were beautiful, and we had two hours to take photos and admire them at our leisure. I highly recommend this relaxing trip, which doesn't require spending too much time traveling.
A fantastic day had by all. shopping at the outlets was great. A lot of discounts during Golden Week. The lights display at Nabana no Sato was spectacular.
Good shopping area, good light show, beautiful flowers. over all very good place to see.
The itinerary was well-planned; more time at the outlet would have been even better, and the sea of lights was also beautiful.
lotbof shops at the outlet, very beautiful nabana no sato, the flowers/garden and illumination are very nice. worth visiting. our tour guide Yuki is very nice too and helpful with queries as well as the group we were with, very nice people
nice tour.. on time driver and also give very clear information about the pick up place and time in advance.. one of the best place to visit in Nagoya.. the lights are so magical and beautiful.. great memories of Nagoya
Good to know
[Regarding trip time] According to Japanese law, Japanese drivers may not work more than 10 hours per day (including arrival and departure from the depot). The tour guide may adjust the itinerary and duration of stops as appropriate based on the traffic and on-site conditions of the day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
[Pre-departure notification email] We will send an email between 20:00–21:00 (Japan time) the night before departure, containing: tour guide contact information, driver information, meeting point map and precautions. Please be sure to check your email and check your spam folder. If you are traveling during peak season, the email may be slightly delayed, please understand. If you receive multiple emails, please use the latest one as the standard. [Regarding seating arrangements]
This trip is a group tour, and vehicle seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to meet your seating needs. If you have special arrangements, please indicate them in the “Special Needs” column when placing your order, but the final arrangement will be coordinated and determined by the tour guide based on the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. [About group tours]
This trip is a group tour activity, and there may be guests from different countries or speaking different languages traveling with you in the same car. We hope you can embrace multiculturalism and enjoy the diversity of the journey. [Regarding meeting time]
Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. As this trip is a carpool model, late arrivals will not be waited for and will not be refunded. You will be responsible for any costs and responsibilities incurred due to late arrival. Thank you for your understanding. [Regarding force majeure factors]
If the itinerary is delayed due to force majeure factors such as weather and traffic, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary sequence on site, or shorten/cancel the stay time at some attractions as appropriate to ensure the safety of the itinerary. We will do our best to provide you with the best experience, thank you for your understanding. [Regarding luggage]
Each tourist can bring 1 piece of standard luggage free of charge. Please note this in the “Special Needs” section when placing your order. If you bring luggage temporarily without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the car and affect the safety and comfort of others. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the car, and the fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. [About the vehicle]
We will arrange a suitable vehicle (such as a business car, minibus, or bus) according to the actual number of travelers. It is not possible to specify the type of vehicle, please understand. [Regarding leaving the group midway]
This trip is a group tour and you cannot leave the group midway or leave early. If you leave the group midway on your own, the remaining itinerary will be regarded as automatically forfeited and no refund will be given. You will be responsible for any problems or expenses incurred as a result. [Regarding arrangements after the end of the trip]
As the end time of the trip may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic, the above time is for reference only. It is recommended that you do not arrange other tight itineraries (such as planes, performances, appointments) on the same day. We will not be liable for any losses caused by delays, thank you for your understanding. [About lunch] The tour does not include meals, and lunch needs to be taken care of by the guests themselves. There are also dining places at various attractions, or you can prepare your own.
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