Okayama Momotaro Festival "MOMOTAROH FANTASY" 2026 | Winter Lights at Okayama Station, About 55 Minutes from Hinase by Train
Since 1986, MOMOTAROH FANTASY has lit up central Okayama each winter. From November 26 to January 11, the area around Okayama Station glows with illuminations—an easy evening trip from Hinase on the JR Ako Line.
What is it?
"Okayama Momotaro Festival MOMOTAROH FANTASY" is a winter illumination that has brightened central Okayama since 1986. LED lights spread from the plaza in front of JR Okayama Station along parts of Shiyakusho-suji and Hare-machi Street. Okayama is the home of the folk tale of *Momotaro*, the "Peach Boy," and peach-themed displays have been part of past editions—a charming detour on an evening stroll.
Dates & venue
- Dates: Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Monday, January 11, 2027 (public holiday)
- Lighting hours: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (from 6:00 pm on November 26)
- Venue: Around JR Okayama Station (station plazas, parts of Shiyakusho-suji and Hare-machi Street)
- Hours may change. Please check the official information before you go.
Getting there from our stay
- From JR Hinase Station, the JR Ako Line reaches Okayama Station in about 55 minutes. The lights start right outside the station.
- Trains back on the Ako Line are not very frequent, so check the timetable before you head out.
Tips for your visit
- Arrive in daylight and visit Okayama Korakuen Garden or Okayama Castle first, then return to the station area as night falls.
- Have dinner near the station—try fresh Seto Inland Sea fish, or *demi-katsudon*, a local favorite of pork cutlet over rice with demi-glace sauce.
- Back in Hinase the next day, visit the harbor during oyster season and browse the morning seafood at Gomi-no-Ichi market.
Official information
After an evening of city lights, come back to the calm of our stay in the quiet harbor town of Hinase.