Water Lanterns are one of the most visually beautiful Photography Journal challenges in Forza Horizon 6. It’s truly blissful to watch glowing lanterns floating gently on the water near a traditional Torii gate.
However, the catch is that they only appear during the Summer season! So if the calendar isn’t cooperating, the Event Lab shortcut is your best friend. This guide covers both methods. In this guide, we will help you find Water Lanterns in Forza Horizon 6 using both methods.
Part 1: Find Water Lanterns Naturally in Forza Horizon 6 (Summer Only)
Step 1: Make sure your game is currently in the Summer season
Summer season makes everything pop in Forza Horizon 6 | Credit: Xbox Game StudiosWater Lanterns only spawn during Summer; they will not appear in Spring, Autumn, or Winter.
Step 2: Head to the Peace Torii in the southern part of the Shimanoyama region
The Water Lanterns float on the water directly around the Peace Torii Gate, which sits in the bottom-left corner of the Shimanoyama region.
Step 3: Look for the glowing lanterns drifting on the water’s surface
The beauty of Water Lanterns in Forza Horizon 6 at your disposal | Credit: Xbox Game Studios | YouTube @sadeqeinfoUnlike Sky Lanterns, these do not require it to be nighttime; they are visible on the water at any point during the Summer season.
Part 2: Use Event Lab to Skip the Season (Any Time)
Step 4: Open the Pause Menu and navigate to Creative Hub
This is the fastest route to the Event Lab regardless of which season is currently active in the game.
Step 5: Select Horizon Event Lab, then choose Play Challenges
Scroll down to the Play Challenges option and select it | Credit: Xbox Game Studios | YouTube @GamesAppsTutorialsCommunity-created challenges here can load the Summer Water Lantern environment on demand.
Step 6: Press Search and enter the share code 618 901 369
This is the code which will take you to the Water Lanterns in Forza Horizon 6 | Credit: Xbox Game Studios | YouTube @GamesAppsTutorialsThis is a widely confirmed community code that loads a challenge with Water Lanterns visible right at the starting point.
Step 7: Start the event and look to your left as soon as it loads
The Water Lanterns appear immediately on the right-hand side of the start area. No extra driving required!
Step 8: Open Photo Mode and take the picture
The majestic shot of the Water Lanterns in Forza Horizon 6 | Credit: Xbox Game Studios | YouTube @GamesAppsTutorialsPress Up on the D-pad (controller) or P (keyboard), frame the lanterns, and take the shot to register it toward your Collection Journal.
| 1 | Make sure your game is in the Summer season | Water Lanterns only appear during the Summer |
| 2 | Travel to the Peace Torii in south Shimanoyama | The lanterns float on the water directly around the gate |
| 3 | Look for the glowing lanterns on the water | Visible throughout the day in Summer |
| 4 | Open the Pause Menu and go to Creative Hub | Bypasses the seasonal requirement entirely |
| 5 | Go to Horizon Event Lab and select Play Challenges | Community blueprints recreate the Summer Water Lantern scene |
| 6 | Search using share code 120 655 624 | Verified code that spawns Water Lanterns at the start of the event |
| 7 | Look right as soon as the event loads | Lanterns appear immediately on the right side of the start area |
| 8 | Open Photo Mode and take the shot | Press D-pad Up (controller) or P (keyboard) to register the photo |
Did this guide help you in completing the challenge in Forza Horizon 6? Let us know in the comments if you need help with any other challenges or objectives.
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