Sensational events available only during summer nights!
All most can think about in the summer is getting out of the midday heat for a little cool play time. Well, this summer, there are all sorts of spots with cool nighttime activities! Watch as animals show their nocturnal habits, gaze upon limited-time light displays, and enjoy other fun out of the sun. Nagoya's and Aichi's establishments open their doors for the summer nights that await you!
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER
Nagoya City
NAKED Aqua Fantasia
Nagoya's night view is engulfed by the ocean in this projection mapping spectacle at Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER. Embark on an epic voyage through the seas together with Nagoya's kindred spirit, the orca, in wonderful video graphics. This show offers a panoramic show stretching 360 degrees along the venue's windows in addition to the interactive Bubble Buddies bringing you educational fun in the observation deck's northern area. Sea creatures appear at random from the bubbles if you stand before the window and swim all around. Couples, friends, and family—this is sure to please all who come!
Date : Wed, Jul 1–Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Time : Wed, Jul 1–Sun, Sep 13, 2026:
• Weekdays/Sun: 7:00 pm–9:00 pm (admission until 8:40)
• Sat: 7:00 pm–9:40 pm (admission until 9:20)
Location : Sky Deck indoor observation deck 90m above the ground at Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER
Night Pool at Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia
Gamagori City
Fun for any age at Laguna's Night Pool
Laguna Ten Bosch's Night Pool offers an exciting escape from the heat and sunburns with a surreal, radiant pool setting. This summer, the Uroborosu River flow pool's middle island hosts the Marine Fantasia light display dome for an event more illuminating experience! And for a limited time, the Luna Port area acts as host to the Fireworks Spectacular FLAME and Splash Giga Max Airborne Fireworks events coloring the night sky to the melodies and beats of a techno-rock fusion sound. Plus, DJs spin dance music while a bubbly pool party too takes place during the event period, making for something fun for visitors of all ages.
Date : • Night Pool:
Weekends on Sat, Jul 11–Sun, Jul 19 and weekends and national holidays on Sat, Jul 25–Sun, Aug 30; and Sat, Sep 5–Tue, Sep 22 (national holiday), 2026
• Pool Party:
Sat, Sep 5–Sun, Sep 6; Sat, Sep 12–Sun, Sep 13, 2026 (Must be 16 or older to participate in the Pool Party event)
Time : 6:00 pm–30 min. before close
Note:
• Check for details on the official site (Japanese).
Location : Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia pool area
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night Aquarium
Nagoya City
The romantic atmosphere of a nighttime aquarium
The Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium lengthens its hours to 8:00 pm during the Night Aquarium event period. Witness the world of fish at night, gaze upon penguins relaxing in their slumber, and enjoy other highlights only available at the nighttime aquarium. Night performances by the much beloved dolphins are another must-see show. Encounter an aquatic world totally different from the daytime at nighttime Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium.
Date : Sat, Jul 18–Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Time : 5:00 pm–8:00 pm (reception available until an hour before close)
Note:
• Facility opens from 9:30 am.
Location : Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Port of Nagoya Garden Pier, Nagoya Maritime Museum (Nagoya Port Building), and the Fuji Antarctic Museum A spot to learn about the sea and its ports
- A spot to learn about the sea and its ports
- On the pier just next to Nagoya Maritime Museum floats the outdoor Fuji Antarctic Museum onboard the Antarctic icebreaker Fuji.
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Minamichita Beach Land & Minamichita Toy's Kingdom
Mihama Town
Night Aquarium Tour (advance reservation required
Welcome to a premium guided tour through a nighttime aquarium! Come see what the creatures do at night—something you normally couldn't do without a flashlight. The large tank offers a new look at what goes on after dark with a limited-time look at sea-fireflies as they light up as well as sleeping sea lions. It all awaits you at Minamichita Beach Land & Minamichita Toy's Kingdom.
Date : Sat, Jul 18–Sun, Jul 19; Sat, Jul 25; Sat, Aug 1; Sat, Aug 8; Sat, Aug 15; Sat, Aug 22; and Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Time : Approx. 2 hours from 6:30 pm
Location : Minamichita Beach Land & Minamichita Toy's Kingdom
• This event is available through advance reservation.
Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Non Hoi Park)
Toyohashi City
Night Zoo
Tohoyashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Non Hoi Park), once again holds its summer highlight: the Night Zoo! Enjoy a variety of Night Zoo-only events and activities such as caretakers' explanations of the animals and feedings as well as collaborative nighttime illumination and musical displays in the Botanical Garden for an even more exotic night jungle experience. Food trucks too make an appearance and lanterns are available to let your explore the park in the dark as well as other fun programs offer good times no matter your age!
Date : Weekends and national holidays Sat, Jul 18–Sun, Sep 27, 2026 and the Obon holiday period (Mon, Aug 10 [national holiday]–Fri, Aug 14, 2026)
Note:
• Canceled in rainy weather.
Time : 5:00 pm–9:00 pm (admission until 8:30 pm)
Little World Nights
Inuyama City
Dazzling, colorful, and exciting summer nights
A collaboration between fireworks and a fountain as well as light displays come together to add excitement to summer nights as visitors to Little World Museum of Man delight in skewer cuisine from around the world and chilly treats. During the Little World Night period, the Europe Area lengthens its hours to 8:15 pm, letting you enjoy Little World as you won't see it during the daytime. Come be a part of the Little World as it excites the night this summer!
Date : Sat, Jul 25; Sun, Jul 28; Sat, Aug 1; Sun, Aug 2; Sat, Aug 8–Sun, Aug 16; Sat, Jul 22–Sun, Aug 23; Sat, Aug 29–Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Time : • Little World Museum of Man hours: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
• Little World Night times: 10:00 am–8:15 pm
Location : Little World Museum of Man
Night Zoo & Garden at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Nagoya City
Night Zoo
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens are lit up during summer nights for a different take on the inhabitants during its Night Zoo event. Watch animals' nocturnal habits, adore shimmering light displays, and have a great time—families, friends, and couples alike.
Date : Sat, Aug 8–Sun, Aug 9; Tue, Aug 11 (national holiday)–Wed, Aug 12; Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026
Time : 9:00 am–8:30 pm (admission until 8:00 pm)
Location : Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Japan Monkey Park
Inuyama City
Monkey Park Night Festival
The Monkey Park Night Festival is back again this year! Expect loads of fun at the nighttime amusement park, festival mini games, and more. Fireworks shoot also up in to the air from 7:45 pm during the Night Festival. Monkey Park's pool provides another great time as the Monkey Park Night Festival offers a summertime event found nowhere else.
Date : Sat, Aug 8; Thu, Aug 13–Sat, Aug 15; Sat, Aug 22; Sat, Aug 29; Sat, Sep 5; Sat, Sep 12; Sat, Sep 19–Tue, Sep 22 (national holiday), 2026
Note:
• Canceled in rainy weather.
Time : 9:30 am–8:00 pm
Museum Meiji-Mura
Inuyama City
Evening Meiji-Mura
Museum Meiji-Mura lengthens its hours until 8:30 pm during the Evening Meiji-Mura event period with the much raved-about fireworks display and outdoor stage shows as well as the Summer Night Excitement hands-on projection mapping available this year. Plus, if you come in a light summer kimono, known as "yukata", the price of admission is a whopping half off! Spend this year's summer evenings at Museum Meiji-Mura.
Date : Sat, Aug 8–Tue, Aug 16; Sat, Aug 22–Sun, Aug 23; and Sat, Aug 29–Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Time : Museum hours: 10:00 am–8:30 pm (admission until 8:00 pm)
