# 2026 Saitama University Illumination "Lantern Festival"
_2026 埼大イルミネーション「ランタンフェスティバル」_

- **When:** Fri, Dec 4, 2026 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** Saitama University, Sakura, Saitama — 255 Oaza Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama Prefecture
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.862579,139.608246
- **Price:** Free entry
- **Category:** Shows & Entertainment
- **Official site:** https://www.instagram.com/saidai_illumi/
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/2026-saitama-university-illumination-lantern-festival

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An illumination event held on the campus of Saitama University in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Amid the winter cold, the sparkling lights are designed to inspire visitors to feel motivated for the days ahead and to warm their hearts. The festival aims to offer a charming display that encourages visitors to take plenty of photos and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/2026-saitama-university-illumination-lantern-festival