Japanese title: 秋の紅葉ライトアップ～ひごあかり～ 2026（文京区立肥後細川庭園）

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Good to know

Evening light-up of the former Hosokawa clan villa garden in Bunkyo, with Kumamoto bamboo lanterns and tea service.

Dates

Nov 20 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun)

Time

17:30–20:00

Price

500 yen (free for preschool children)

Venue

Higo-Hosokawa Garden (Shoseikaku), Bunkyo

Nearest station

Edogawabashi Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

About this event

For ten days, the garden of the Hosokawa family is lit together with bamboo lanterns from Kumamoto. The West Gate plaza displays bamboo lanterns as thanks for the support Kumamoto received after its 2016 earthquake, and the Western-style room of Shoseikaku introduces Hosokawa culture and Natsume Soseki's Kumamoto. On November 27 and 28, lantern makers from Yamaga City demonstrate how Yamaga lanterns are made from washi paper and a little glue, and the Yamaga Toro dance is performed in the West Gate plaza.

Highlights

• Walk a one-way path past autumn leaves and Kumamoto bamboo lanterns
• Yamaga Toro dance on Nov 27 and 28, at 18:00 and 19:00
• Live demonstration of Yamaga lanterns, a nationally designated traditional craft
• Matcha with 'Higo Rokka' wagashi at the Tsubaki tearoom, limited each day
• Kumamoto City panel exhibit: a souvenir pen for the first 300 visitors

Good for

Those who want a quiet walk through an autumn garden, and anyone interested in Kumamoto culture and crafts

Good to know

• In the evening, entry is through the Middle Gate only. The West and South Gates close at 16:15; the Middle Gate closes at 16:30 and reopens at 17:30
• The route is one-way with stairs and steps; suitcases and strollers are not allowed
• No parking. Entry may be limited when crowded
• Cancelled in stormy weather

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Nov 20 (Fri), also nearby

Still open after this closes (around 20:00)

After this · until 21:40Forest Aurora and Sparkling Drops (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo)Edogawabashi · 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot from here · 18:40–21:40

Food eventsChristmas Afternoon Tea (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Lobby Lounge Le Jardin)Edogawabashi · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · 12:00–17:30

Distance from major stations

From Waseda

1.0 km, about 16 min on foot

From Edogawabashi

1.0 km, about 16 min on foot

From Zoshigaya

1.1 km, about 17 min on foot

From Myogadani

1.2 km, about 19 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Christmas Afternoon Tea (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Lobby Lounge Le Jardin)Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Lobby Lounge "Le Jardin" (Edogawabashi Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Nov 1 (Sun) – Jan 7 (Thu)
• Forest Aurora and Sparkling Drops (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo)Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo garden (around Yusui Pond) (Edogawabashi Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Nov 10 (Tue) – Feb 7 (Sun)
• Parent-Child Futsal Class (Bunkyo City)Bunkyo Sports Center (Myogadani Sta.) · 1.1 km, about 18 min on foot from here · Nov 28 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
• Yayoi Kusama: “A Burst of Light, and All Kinds of Things Come Sparkling into View”Yayoi Kusama Museum (Ushigome-yanagicho Sta.) · 1.3 km, about 21 min on foot from here · Oct 8 (Thu) – Jan 31 (Sun)
• Mejiro Garden Autumn Light-up "TERASU2026"Mejiro Garden (Mejiro Sta.) · 1.6 km, about 15 min by train from here · Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
• Contemporary Japanese Packaging 2026Printing Museum, Tokyo – P&P Gallery (Edogawabashi Sta.) · 1.6 km, about 15 min by train from here · Oct 17 (Sat) – Jan 17 (Sun)

Food and cafes nearby

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

What is Higo Akari Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026 (Higo-Hosokawa Garden)?

For ten days, the garden of the Hosokawa family is lit together with bamboo lanterns from Kumamoto. The West Gate plaza displays bamboo lanterns as thanks for the support Kumamoto received after its 2016 earthquake, and the Western-style room of Shoseikaku introduces Hosokawa culture and Natsume Soseki's Kumamoto. On November 27 and 28, lantern makers from Yamaga City demonstrate how Yamaga lanterns are made from washi paper and a little glue, and the Yamaga Toro dance is performed in the West Gate plaza.

When is Higo Akari Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026 (Higo-Hosokawa Garden)?

Nov 20 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun)

What are the opening hours of Higo Akari Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026 (Higo-Hosokawa Garden)?

17:30–20:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Higo Akari Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026 (Higo-Hosokawa Garden) cost?

500 yen (free for preschool children)

Where is Higo Akari Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026 (Higo-Hosokawa Garden) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Higo-Hosokawa Garden (Shoseikaku), Bunkyo. The nearest station is Edogawabashi Sta..

Where to next

Nearby, within the next week

Festivals & local eventsMejiro Garden Autumn Light-up "TERASU2026"Mejiro · 1.6 km · Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Festivals & local eventsTenbo-Park Autumn Sky Play: Weekday Workshops (Sunshine 60 Observatory)Ikebukuro · 1.8 km · Sep 10 (Thu) – Nov 30 (Mon)

Festivals & local eventsCANDY DISCO Kids Disco (Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo-Park)Ikebukuro · 1.8 km · Nov 22 (Sun)

Festivals & local events · FreeHotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro Christmas Tree and Illumination 2026Ikebukuro · 2.2 km · Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 27 (Sun)

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Checked against the official page on November 15, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.