Our 345th entry in our digital diary is our first time visit to Sagamiko Mori Mori Park in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Near Lake Sagami, about 1–1.5 hours from central Tokyo.

This park was previously called Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest and was rebranded to Sagamiko MORI MORI.

Mori Mori is an outdoor amusement and leisure park focused on nature, family activities, and seasonal events rather than large thrill rides.

Very family-friendly, popular with children, couples, and groups looking for relaxed outdoor fun. Their overnight cabins are so cute! After we checked-in to our cabin, we immediately went to have our lunch meal.

The park includes small rides, adventure courses, zip lines, climbing activities, and hands-on outdoor play areas. Our favorite is the magical wave. 🙂

We love it here as it is surrounded by forests and hills, offering scenic views and a calmer atmosphere compared to big theme parks.

Certain zones allow pets, which is relatively uncommon for Japanese amusement parks. There is also less crowds compared to other famous themed parks in Tokyo.

They have the Mountain Ferris Wheel. A symbolic attraction overlooking Lake Sagami. Gives sweeping mountain views during the day and spectacular vantage points for Illumillion at night.

This park is also not hard to find. Reachable by train and bus from JR Chūō Line (Sagami-Ko Station) or by car via the Chūō Expressway.

I think it is perfect to come here in Spring. Pleasant climate with flowers blooming around Lake Sagami.
Good for: Families with small kids, Outdoor activities (zip line, adventure courses), Picnics and light hiking.

Actually, this is a perfect place all year round. For summer, good if you want: Swimming/pool-related seasonal events, BBQ and camping, Longer daytime hours. But: Can be hot and humid, and sometimes crowded during school holidays.

It would also be lovely to go back in Autumn. Most comfortable temperature for full-day outdoor activities. Good for: Tree adventure courses, Foliage photography, and Less crowd before Illumination season begins. As we were now exhausted with all the rides, we went to our cabins to rest for a bit.

There are Cottages / Wooden Cabins here. Sagamiko MORI MORI offers cozy wooden cottages and cabins where guests can stay overnight in comfort. These are located within the resort zone, close to nature and park facilities. Designed for families or small groups, it provide a warm, comfortable stay after a full day at the amusement park. Situated near Lake Sagami and surrounded by forest.

The resort includes a variety of alternative lodgings beyond cabins. They have tents, and trailer homes. These options offer a more outdoorsy experience, but still with convenient access to park activities.

But the very much awaited time for our stay here is the night illumination. It is one of the largest illumination events in Kanto. The event features around 6 million LED lights, creating one of the biggest illumination displays in the region.

The illumination spreads across the park’s slopes and uneven terrain, resulting in wide, panoramic lighting scenes you cannot experience in flat‑land parks.

For the 2025–2026 season, the illumination runs: Nov 15, 2025 → May 10, 2026 (With weekends/holidays only after April 6.)

Recent editions feature collaborations like Tamagotchi-themed zones, with character installations, themed rides, and special food items.

Attractions like the Ferris Wheel and Rainbow Chairlift offer elevated views of the glowing landscape, making them popular during the event.

A show combining illumination with music and video, featuring collaborations with Japanese artists. Runs every 15 minutes after lights-on.

The event aims to create a setting where visitors feel “wrapped in light,” with large-scale installations and forest‑based themes unlike urban illuminations.

During Illumillion, guests can buy a Night Free Pass to enjoy light‑themed attractions after dark.

The Ferris wheel provides one of the best vantage points to enjoy the illuminated mountainside and lake area.

After our exploration in the park at night, we went back to our cabins to sleep. Of course we had our dinner early on. hehe 🙂

The resort provides restaurants and cooking facilities such as Wild Dining and the Wild Cooking Garden, which offer authentic BBQ meals and all‑inclusive food services. These are highlighted as dining options but not specifically breakfast. You can also have these menus for lunch or dinner.

The entire resort spans 1.5 million square meters of natural terrain overlooking Lake Sagami, offering continuously scenic views.

We still walked through some parts of the park in the morning before we headed home during lunch time. We are so glad we get to visit Mori Mori park. This will now be one of the parks we will always visit. 🙂