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After-dark Experiences Special Feature

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!

Nagoya CityChubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER

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
Holding 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)
Place : Sky Deck indoor observation deck 90m above the ground at Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER
  • NAKED Aqua Fantasia
  • NAKED Aqua Fantasia

Gamagori CityNight Pool at Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia

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)
Holding time : 6:00 pm–30 min. before close

Note:
• Check for details on the official site (Japanese).
Place : Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia pool area
  • Night Pool at Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia
  • Night Pool at Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia
  • Night Pool at Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia

Nagoya CityPort of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night Aquarium

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
Holding time : 5:00 pm–8:00 pm (reception available until an hour before close)

Note:
• Facility opens from 9:30 am.
Place : Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
  • Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night Aquarium
  • Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night Aquarium
  • Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night 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.

Port of Nagoya Garden Pier, Nagoya Maritime Museum (Nagoya Port Building), Fuji Antarctic Museum

Mihama TownMinamichita Beach Land & Minamichita Toy's Kingdom

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
Holding time : Approx. 2 hours from 6:30 pm
Place : Minamichita Beach Land & Minamichita Toy's Kingdom
: Note:
• This event is available through advance reservation.
  • Night Aquarium Tour
  • Night Aquarium Tour
  • Night Aquarium Tour

Inuyama CityLittle World Nights

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

Holding time : • Little World Museum of Man hours: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
• Little World Night times: 10:00 am–8:15 pm
Place : Little World Museum of Man
  • Little World Nights

Nagoya CityNight Zoo & Garden at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens

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
Holding time : 9:00 am–8:30 pm (admission until 8:00 pm)
Place : Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
  • Night Zoo & Garden at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
  • Night Zoo & Garden at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
  • Night Zoo & Garden at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Inuyama CityJapan Monkey Park

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.
Holding time : 9:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Monkey Park Night Festival
  • Monkey Park Night Festival
  • Monkey Park Night Festival

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