Oct32026
Nikko Autumn Leaves Season
Colour descends by altitude over six weeks, from Okunikko's lakes to the Toshogu shrine woods.
Season · 10 events
Autumn colour in Japan.
Koyo, the autumn colour, follows the blossom in reverse: colour starts in Hokkaido's mountains in autumn and reaches Kyoto's temple gardens by late November. Night illuminations at the big gardens and temples are the season's signature events.
Oct242026
Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival
A seven-week autumn festival on Tokyo's favourite mountain, with weekend performances at the cable car base.
Oct292026
Showa Kinen Park Autumn Leaves Festival and Night Walk
Golden ginkgo avenues and a lit Japanese garden, with evening opening for the autumn night walk.
Nov12026
Korankei Momiji Matsuri
Some 4,000 maples colour the Korankei gorge in Asuke, with Mt Iimori lit every evening of November.
Nov72026
Fuji-Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival
Maples line the Maple Corridor on Lake Kawaguchi's north shore, lit until 21:00 with Mt Fuji across the water.
Nov112026
Eikando Autumn Exhibition and Maple Illumination
Kyoto's most famous maple temple: about 3,000 maples, a treasure exhibition and night illumination.
Nov142026
Minoo Maple Festival (Meiji no Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park)
Osaka's maple festival: the 2.7 km path to Minoo Falls lit nightly, with music points along the river.
Nov202026
Ritsurin Garden Autumn Light-up 2026
Kagawa's Edo-period daimyo stroll garden lit up for ten autumn nights, with the maples around Kikugetsu-tei teahouse and Mt Shiun reflected in the ponds.
Dec262026
Zao Juhyo (Tree Ice) Season and Light-Up
Season for viewing juhyo, fir trees coated in ice and snow above Zao Onsen, with night light-ups on selected dates.
Oct112027
Hitachi Seaside Park Kochia Season
Season when the kochia bushes on Miharashi Hill at Hitachi Seaside Park turn red.
The full list is on the events calendar, filterable by month and region.