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2025年12月5日。
December 5, 2025.
本当に都会の真ん中に、光の森があるのでしょうか？
Is there really a forest of light in the middle of the city?
福島県郡山市の冬は、全く異なる世界へと変貌します。
In winter, Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture transforms into a completely different world.
郡山市の冬の風物詩「ビッグツリーページェントフェスタ in KORIYAMA」は、郡山駅周辺を彩る大規模なイルミネーションイベント。
The Big Tree Pageant Festa in KORIYAMA, a winter tradition in Koriyama City, is a large-scale illumination event that brightens up the area around Koriyama Station.
本日はイベント初日！
Today is the first day of the event!
43万球の電飾が一斉にライトアップされます。
430,000 electric lights will be lit up all at once.
郡山市が「音楽の街」であることにちなみ、街路樹には音楽のモチーフがあしらわれます。
In honor of Koriyama City’s reputation as a “city of music,” the trees will be decorated with musical motifs.
まるで光が街中で動き、呼吸しているかのようです。
It’s as if the light is moving and breathing throughout the city.
スマートフォンをかざすと、たちまち映画のワンシーンに早変わりします。
Hold your smartphone over the area and it will instantly transform into a scene from a movie.
郡山駅西口広場、東口広場、そしてメインストリートを歩くだけで、目の前の景色が一変し、人気のフォトスポットとなっています。
Just walking around Koriyama Station’s West Exit Plaza, East Exit Plaza, and Main Street will change the scenery before your eyes, making it a popular photo spot.
「光は人と人をつなぐ。」
“Light connects people.”
ショートムービーを撮るなら、歩きながら撮るのが一番。
The best way to shoot a short movie is to shoot while walking.
ただ見るだけでなく、人、光、街を一つの風景として捉えること。
Don’t just look, capture the people, light, and city as one landscape.
これが冬の絶景を制覇する秘訣です。
This is the secret to conquering this winter spectacle.
撮影のコツはたった3つ。
There are only three tips for filming.
「人のシルエットを入れる」「歩きながら撮る」「フレームに光の奥行きを作る」。
“Include a person’s silhouette,” “Shoot while walking,” and “Create depth of light in the frame.”
たったこれだけで、雰囲気のある動画に生まれ変わります。
Just these steps will transform your video into one with great atmosphere.
郡山の人々が「冬の誇り」と呼ぶのも納得です。
It’s no wonder the people of Koriyama call it the “pride of winter.”
あなたはこの冬、何を撮影する予定ですか？
What will you be filming this winter?
私の畑では、もうすぐ白菜が芽吹きます。
The Chinese cabbage will soon be sprouting in my field.
朝食に感謝。ありがとう。
Thank you for breakfast. Thank you.
🎄 Koriyama Big Tree Pageant: Charm and Photo Spots (2025)
The following information summarizes the appeal and details of the “Big Tree Pageant Festa in KORIYAMA,” an annual winter illumination event in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
🌟 Event Overview
- Event Name: Big Tree Pageant Festa in KORIYAMA 2025
- Dates: Friday, December 5, 2025, to Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Lighting Hours: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- Location: JR Koriyama Station West Exit Plaza, East Exit Plaza, and Ekimae Odori (main street), among others.
- Number of Lights: Approximately 430,000 to 440,000 bulbs.
- Admission: Free
📅 Key Information for the Opening Day (December 5)
Today, Friday, December 5, 2025, is the first day of the event, and the official Lighting Ceremony will be held.
- Ceremony Time: 4:45 PM onwards
- Ceremony Location: Koriyama Station West Exit Plaza
- Note: At 5:00 PM, a countdown will take place, and the approximately 440,000 lights will illuminate the area all at once.
🎶 The Unique Charm of Koriyama – The “City of Music”
The decorations reflect Koriyama’s nickname, the “City of Music” (Gakuto).
- Music Motifs: Street trees are adorned with illumination motifs inspired by musical notes, staves, and instruments.
- GRe4N BOYS Collaboration: The popular spot, the “Tunnel of Light (Tunnel of Happiness),” inspired by the local band GRe4N BOYS (GReeeeN), features a newly designed “door of light” and is a must-see photo opportunity.
📸 Essential Tips for Filming and Photography
The following three tips are the secret to capturing stunning, atmospheric videos of the winter spectacle:
- Include a Human Silhouette: Place your subject in front of a light source (like the main tree or a tunnel) to emphasize the scale of the light against the darkness.
- Film While Walking: Use your smartphone’s image stabilization and walk slowly at a steady pace to give the light a sense of motion and life in your video.
- Create Depth of Field with Light: Frame your shot to include the straight line of a light tunnel or the street trees (like on Ekimae Odori). This instantly adds scale and a three-dimensional, magical atmosphere.
🎄Further Detailed Information
１. Spotlight on Music-Themed Illumination
- Specific Motifs: The zelkova trees along the main street are decorated with lights that resemble musical notes, staves, and various instruments, creating an experience as if a gentle melody is playing.
- Dynamic Main Tree: The main tree at the West Exit Plaza features dynamic lighting synchronized with music, making it perfect for video filming.
- GRe4N BOYS Tunnel: The popular “Tunnel of Light” is an ideal spot because it naturally creates the “depth of field” effect, enveloping visitors in a fantastical glow. It is often located near the East Exit Plaza’s main pathway.
２. Access and Surrounding Area
- Access: The venue is conveniently located right next to JR Koriyama Station. Parking is available in surrounding coin lots, but heavy traffic is expected, especially on the opening night (today, Dec 5).
- Rest Areas: You can warm up at the cafés and restaurants within the S-PAL Koriyama station building or other nearby commercial facilities.
３. Additional Prime Photo Spots
| Spot | Vibe / Feature | Filming/Photo Tip |
| Koriyama Station West Exit Plaza | The central location with the main, elaborate tree. | Focus on using silhouettes to capture the scale of the “forest of light.” |
| Ekimae Odori (Main Street) | Street trees create a long “Promenade of Light.” | Utilize the “filming while walking” technique to show the flow and depth of the illumination. |
| Koriyama Station East Exit Plaza | Features a warmer atmosphere with handmade lanterns from locals. | Capture a softer light compared to the West Exit for an intimate, cozy video. |
| Koriyama City Fureai Science Museum | The observation lobby (96m above ground) offers a panoramic view of the entire illumination and city lights (until Dec 25). | Capture the aerial perspective to emphasize the scope and expanse of the light. |
