The Sky Lanterns photo location in Forza Horizon 6 is northeast of Horizon Stadium in the Shimanoyama region (near the gas station and night market), but only during Autumn at nighttime.
How to Find Sky Lanterns (Two Methods)
Step 1: Natural Method (In-Game World)
Open your map and navigate to Horizon Stadium.
It’s the large circular building on the west side of the map.
Drive to the northeastern road near the stadium and gas station.
Set your horizon life to Autumn season and wait until nighttime. The lanterns will appear in the sky as you approach.
Step 2: EventLab Shortcut (Faster)
Go to Creative Hub → Horizon EventLab → Play Challenges → Search. Enter share code 167507810 (or 158882711) to load a custom event set in Autumn at night with Sky Lanterns already active.
Once the event starts, drive forward slightly, open Photo Mode (press P on PC or Up on D-pad on controller), and photograph the lanterns.
Critical Mistakes to Avoid
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Wrong season: Lanterns won’t appear in Spring, Summer, or Winter — only Autumn.
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Wrong time: Must be nighttime; they’re invisible during day.
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Creating vs Playing challenges: Use Play Challenges menu, not “Create Challenge” (Photo Mode is disabled when creating stages).
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Too far away: Drive closer to the road before opening Photo Mode to ensure lanterns are clearly visible in frame.
Tips for Completion
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The EventLab method is the easiest since it guarantees Autumn + nighttime conditions instantly.
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After photographing, check Collection Journal → Discover Japan → Photography to confirm completion.
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You’ll earn 100 XP for completing this photography challenge.
You now have the exact location (northeast of Horizon Stadium in Shimanoyama), the critical requirements (Autumn + nighttime), and the fastest EventLab shortcut (share code 167507810) to complete the photography challenge and rack up that 100 XP.
