Autumn leaves in Tokyo: festivals and evening light-ups
In Tokyo, autumn colours usually peak from late November to early December. Listed here are leaf festivals, ginkgo festivals and evening light-ups with their official dates and hours.
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Kisai Ginkgo Festival 2026 (Kisai Sogo Park, Kazo)
Kisai Sogo Park (Kazo, Saitama) (Kazo Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) 09:30–15:00
An autumn festival in Kisai, Kazo with local product sales, food stalls, a kids' area and stage performances such as dance and yosakoi. 9:30-15:00, cancelled in rain; no shuttle bus in 2026.
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47th Hachioji Ginkgo Festival
Ginkgo avenue on Koshu Kaido (Oiwakecho to Kobotoke checkpoint ruins / Ryokai Bridge) (Nishi-Hachioji Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 22 (Sun) 09:00–16:30
A festival along about 4 km of ginkgo trees lining the Koshu Kaido road. The program will be announced on the official site once decided.
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Koishikawa Korakuen Special Night Opening
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens (enter via West Gate) (Iidabashi Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) – Nov 24 (Tue) 18:00–21:00
Light-up of the garden (incl. snow-suspension ropes) and projection mapping on the Engetsu-kyo bridge and earthen wall. Buying the night ticket in advance is recommended (last entry 20:00). Tea house and kitchen cars on site.
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Autumn Leaves Festival & Autumn Night Walk 2026 (Showa Kinen Park)
Showa Kinen Park (Nishi-Tachikawa Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) – Nov 29 (Sun) 09:30–21:00
The ginkgo avenues along the Canal and Katarai paths and the maples of the Japanese Garden are lit up from 16:30 to 20:30. The Japanese Garden at night needs a separate ticket (Oct 29–31 park admission only). At night, entry is via the Nishi-Tachikawa and Tachikawa gates only.
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Yakushiike Autumn Leaves Festival (Machida)
Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai-no-Mori, Yakushi Pond (Machida Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 06:00–18:00
Autumn leaves at Yakushi Pond. Nov 14–29 the park stays open until 20:00 with night illumination and a mist 'sea of clouds' show (hourly 10:00–19:00). Free guided tours on Nov 21–23, 28 and 29 (13:30 and 15:30, about 1 hour). Public transport is recommended as parking gets crowded.
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Nagatoro Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 (Tsuki-no-Ishi Momiji Park Light-up)
Tsuki-no-Ishi Momiji Park (Nagatoro, Saitama) (Nagatoro Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun) 16:00–21:00
Part of the Nagatoro Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 (Nov 1–30) by the Nagatoro Tourism Association: the light-up at Tsuki-no-Ishi Momiji Park, Nov 6–29, 16:00–21:00 (dates may shift with the leaf colors). In Chichibu, Saitama, outside Tokyo.
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27th Naritasan Park Autumn Leaves Festival
Naritasan Park (Naritasan Shinshoji) (Keisei-Narita Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–15:00
An autumn festival timed with the foliage at Naritasan Park. On weekends and holidays during the period, 10:00-15:00, concerts of tsugaru shamisen, koto, erhu and more are held at the Ukimido hall floating on the pond. Held in rain but may be canceled depending on conditions. Traffic restrictions apply around Naritasan on weekends and holidays.
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Oyama Autumn Foliage Light-up 2026 (Oyama-dera & Afuri Shrine Shimosha)
Oyama-dera Temple & Oyama Afuri Shrine Shimosha (Isehara) (Isehara Sta.)
Nov 20 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun) 16:30–19:00
The autumn leaves at Oyama-dera Temple and the lower shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine are lit up from sunset until 19:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on weekends and holidays. The Oyama Cable Car runs night service during the same period. Weekends are very crowded, and parking may take 2-3 hours.
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Ranzan Valley Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 (Event Days)
Ranzan Valley BBQ Area (Ranzan, Saitama) (Musashi-Ranzan Sta.)
Nov 28 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 09:00–15:00
Event days for the autumn foliage at Ranzan Valley: an autumn food market with restaurants, food trucks, new-crop rice, vegetables and crafts, plus workshops. On the 29th, volunteer guides lead walks through the valley. Peak-season week runs Nov 14 - Dec 6. Held in light rain, canceled in stormy weather.
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Hongo Icho Yuho: Ginkgo Stamp Hunt around Three Universities (Main Event)
University of Tokyo Hongo Campus and nearby universities along Hongo-dori (Hongo-sanchome Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 11:00–15:00
A free ginkgo-season walk collecting digital stamps at the University of Tokyo and two nearby universities, with a market and activities on Nov 29.
DetailsNov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Dec 5 (Sat) 09:00–17:00
Autumn events at a maple garden. Paper-cutting performance on Nov 3 (11:30, 13:30), snow-rope (yukitsuri) making viewing on Nov 14 (10:30, 13:30; Nov 15 if rain), food trucks Nov 20–23, the Momiji-tei teahouse shutters opened for a 'best seat in the villa garden' Nov 21–23, and a classical concert on Dec 5 (11:30, 14:00). Last entry 16:30.
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Tokyo Metropolitan 9 Gardens Autumn Leaves Stamp Rally 2026
9 Tokyo Metropolitan Gardens (Kiyosumi, Rikugien, Hama-rikyu, Kyu-Furukawa, etc.) (Kiyosumi-shirakawa Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
A stamp rally around nine gardens: Hama-rikyu, Kyu-Shiba-rikyu, Koishikawa Korakuen, Rikugien, Kyu-Iwasaki-tei, Mukojima-Hyakkaen, Kiyosumi, Kyu-Furukawa and Tonogayato. Cards are handed out at each garden (one per person, while supplies last). Depending on the number of stamps, you get original garden or JR East goods or a lottery entry. Last entry 16:30.
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ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden)
Tokyo National Museum Garden (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun) 17:30–19:30
Night opening of the Tokyo National Museum garden with illuminated autumn leaves around the pond and walking meditation. 17:30–19:30, until 21:00 on Fri/Sat; ticket includes the Daitokuji special exhibition.
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VIE presents ZEN NIGHT Kamakura (Night Viewing at Kenchoji in Autumn Colors)
Kenchoji Temple (Kamakura) (Kita-Kamakura Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) – Dec 6 (Sun) 17:00–20:00
A special night viewing at Kenchoji during the autumn-leaf season, with light and sound installations such as a sea-of-clouds effect in the garden and a gold-lit temple gate. Last entry 19:30. Brainwave Zazen needs a separate advance, timed ticket (3,400 yen). The Hatto hall opens only Oct 30, Oct 31 and Nov 1 from 18:30.
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Kyu-Furukawa Gardens "Autumn Leaves and Roses, Japanese and Western Autumn"
Kyu-Furukawa Gardens (Kami-Nakazato Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
An autumn event at a garden where you can see autumn leaves and autumn roses together. Koto and pan flute concerts on Nov 28 at 12:00 and 15:00 (canceled in rain), and a rose fragrance workshop on Nov 24 (advance registration, 40 people). Also a temporary Rose Garden Market shop and a digital stamp rally. Last entry 16:30.
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Koishikawa Korakuen: Enjoying the Mountain Autumn Leaves
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens (Iidabashi Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
A daytime autumn-leaves program at Koishikawa Korakuen (from the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association event list). Separate from the special night opening.
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Hasedera Temple Autumn Night Viewing & Foliage Light-up
Hasedera Temple (Kamakura) (Hase Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 16:30–19:00
A special night opening at Hasedera in Kamakura with the autumn leaves lit up. Lights come on at sunset; the gate closes at 19:00 and the grounds at 19:30. Held in rain, but may be canceled in stormy weather. Tripods are not allowed on the paths.
DetailsNov 21 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 17:30–21:00
Maples and pond reflections lit up at Mejiro Garden, 17:30–21:00 (last entry 20:30), with projection mapping on the tea house from Dec 1. Reservations needed until 19:00 on Nov 21–23, 28–29 and until 18:00 on Dec 5–6.
DetailsNov 25 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun) 18:00–20:30
Light-up of the autumn-colored Japanese garden, with new projection mapping on the storehouse and bamboo grove, matcha tea houses, and food stalls/kitchen cars. The garden closes at 17:00 and reopens at 18:00; last entry 19:30. Daily tickets are limited; online ticket holders use a priority lane.
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TOKYO RED GARDEN 2026 (Happo-en Autumn Garden Light-up)
Happo-en Japanese Garden (Shirokanedai Sta.)
Nov 27 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun) 16:30–21:00
At Happo-en's Japanese garden, about 60 lights turn some 160 autumn trees and the pond from orange to red. From sunset to 21:00, free entry, with mist effects around the pond. The main building's ALL DAY DINING FUDO serves a limited autumn-leaf course (8,800 yen, reservation required). May be cancelled or entry limited in bad weather.
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Autumn Leaves Special Visit (Kakuonji, Kamakura)
Kakuonji Temple (Nikaido, Kamakura) (Kamakura Sta.)
Nov 25 (Wed) – Dec 10 (Thu) 09:00–19:00
Kakuonji extends its hours to 7pm and lights up the autumn foliage in the evening (last entry 6:40pm).
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Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival 2026
Mt. Takao (Kiyotaki Station plaza and around) (Takaosanguchi Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun) 08:00–17:00
On Oct 24 from 10:00 there is a fire ritual (saito goma) at the Kiyotaki Station plaza. During the festival, a limited lottery runs at the Takaosanguchi Tourist Information Center (Oct–Nov 8:00–17:00, Dec until 16:00). On Fridays, weekends and holidays from Nov 1 to Dec 6, the cable car line is lit up from sunset to 20:30.
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Sankeien Garden Autumn Leaves Walking Path Opening 2026
Sankeien Garden (Negishi Sta.)
Nov 20 (Fri) – Dec 13 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
Sankeien, a Japanese garden in Yokohama, opens a special walking path only during the autumn-leaf season. Hours follow the garden's opening hours (last entry 16:30). Free wheelchair loans are available at the gate. Paid parking (1,000 yen for 2 hours, cash only). No pets.
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Autumn Foliage Digital Stamp Rally (Jindai Botanical Gardens & Jindaiji)
Jindai Botanical Gardens & around Jindaiji (Chofu Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) – Dec 20 (Sun) 09:30–17:00
A digital stamp rally around the autumn leaves of Jindai Botanical Gardens and Jindaiji Temple. Walk with the official digital map open and GPS on; 1,000 points earn a gift (first 200 people each month), and 3,333 points earn an extra present from the gardens. The gardens are open 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00), closed Mondays.
DetailsNov 20 (Fri) – Dec 20 (Sun) 17:15–21:00
Autumn-foliage garden and historic buildings at Sankeien lit with color, light and sound on Fri–Sun and holidays.
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FAQ
How many Autumn leaves are listed on Kyochika?
25 as of Oct 27 (Tue), and 4 of them are free to enter.
Which Autumn leaves are free?
47th Hachioji Ginkgo Festival, Hongo Icho Yuho: Ginkgo Stamp Hunt around Three Universities (Main Event), TOKYO RED GARDEN 2026 (Happo-en Autumn Garden Light-up), Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival 2026
Which Autumn leaves stay open latest?
ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden) (until 21:30), Koishikawa Korakuen Special Night Opening (until 21:00), Autumn Leaves Festival & Autumn Night Walk 2026 (Showa Kinen Park) (until 21:00)
Which Autumn leaves end soon?
Kisai Ginkgo Festival 2026 (Kisai Sogo Park, Kazo) (ends Nov 1 (Sun))
Checked against official pages · updated October 27, 2026
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