Nijinomori Park Osakanakan Christmas Event

About this event

This is a Christmas event held at Osakanakan in Nijinomori Park, Matsuno Town, Ehime Prefecture. During the period from Saturday, December 5, to Friday, December 25, 2026, special events will be held mainly on weekends. The biggest highlight of the event is "Diver Santa," where a diver dressed as Santa Claus appears in the giant tropical fish tank to play rock-paper-scissors with children for about 15 minutes. Children under 10 who win the game will receive a confectionery gift, limited to the first 30 participants. From 17:00 after sunset, the Nijinomori Park riverbank and inside the facility are illuminated with "Winter Illumination," creating a magical world of light. The lights stay on daily until 22:00 throughout the period, offering a beautiful view that looks like a flowing river of light. Osakanakan also exhibits rare creatures such as freshwater fish from the Shimanto River, pirarucu, and Japanese lates (akame), alongside Asian small-clawed otters and penguins. During the event period, hands-on activities such as feeding times for otters and penguins and "Osakanakan Explorers" will be held. Paid programs are also available, offering a rare opportunity to observe the ecology of these creatures up close. The venue is spacious and easy to navigate with strollers, making it safe and enjoyable for families with small children.

Venue

Osakanakan, Nijinomori Park

Inside Nijinomori Park, 1510-1 Nobunono, Matsuno, Kitauwa District, Ehime 798-2102