Sep–Nov
Seasonal Feature
Autumn Festivals
A season of harvest, a season of festivals.
About This Feature
As the heat fades and trees begin turning red and gold, autumn festivals and foliage events spring up across Japan.
Annual shrine festivals and traditional performing arts offer a precious window into local history and culture. Harvest fairs let you taste the freshest seasonal ingredients and experience regional food traditions firsthand.
Spending an autumn day enjoying a festival surrounded by colorful foliage has a richness all its own, different from spring or summer. Bring your camera and capture the beauty of the season.
Seasonal Highlights
Autumn Leaves & Festivals
Festivals set against a backdrop of colorful foliage are incredibly photogenic. Events held at famous autumn leaf spots are especially popular.
Taste the Harvest
New rice, fresh sake, chestnuts, sweet potatoes — harvest festivals bring together the best seasonal flavors for a delicious food walk.
Traditional Arts & Rituals
Autumn is peak season for shrine festivals featuring mikoshi processions, lion dances, and taiko drumming — a chance to witness living traditions up close.
Comfortable Weather
With no summer heatstroke risk, autumn festivals are perfect for leisurely, extended outings. You can spend the whole day outside with ease.
Events
吉祥寺ハロウィンフェスタ2026
_260928_171213.png)
Sapporo Autumn Illuminations 中島公園紅葉ライトアップ
ハロウィン製作
アルカス ハロウィンポップスライブ
アートプラザ ハロウィンワークショップ「キラキラ ハロウィンスノードーム」
ハロウィンスタンプラリー（駒場東大前商店会）
親子料理教室 ハロウィンパン
猿賀マルシェinひらかわ紅葉めぐり
レイク＆マルシェ〜ハロウィンマルシェ〜
大頭神社 秋祭り（例大祭）
Tips for Enjoying
Layer Up for Temperature Swings
Autumn days can be warm but mornings and evenings cool. Wear layers you can easily add or remove for maximum comfort.
Buy Seasonal Produce Early
Fresh harvest items at festivals are often limited in quantity. If something catches your eye, grab it before it sells out.
Charge Your Camera
Autumn foliage plus festival scenes mean photo ops everywhere. Bring a portable charger so you don't run out of battery.
Check the Venue on MAP
Find crowds & food stall locations