Events in Gunma · This month

The Sonomama Festival 2026

11 Nov · 中之条町

Held in the Shima hot spring area of Gunma Prefecture, the unique Sonomama Festival invites participants to write their usual titles on paper and floa...

Lecture by the 'Microbe Master'

15 Nov · Maebashi

Learn about the 'Microbe Farming Method,' which grows healthy vegetables without pesticides or chemical fertilizers by harnessing the power of soil mi...

Kids Flea Market at Takasaki Ebisu Fair

21 Nov · 高崎市

A kids-only flea market where children handle all buying and selling! This popular event is coming to the Takasaki Ebisu Fair in Gunma Prefecture for...

Workshop: 'Moving Literature – Where Dance Meets the Written Wor...

29 Nov · Takasaki

Led by choreographer, director, and dancer Yoshihiro Fujita, this workshop uses books and text to inspire playful movement, turning simple actions int...

Autumn Leaves at Shorinzan Daruma Temple

11 Nov – 10 Dec · 高崎市

Founded in 1697 by the Chinese Zen monk Shinetsu, this temple is known as the birthplace of the lucky Daruma doll. Originally established to protect M...

Eugène Boudin: Father of Impressionism – In Pursuit of Light

28 Nov – 31 Jan · Takasaki

An exhibition showcasing the achievements of Eugène Boudin (1824–1898), a 19th-century French painter regarded as a pioneer and the 'father' of Impres...

Autumn Leaves at Momijiyama Park

11 Nov – 30 Nov · 甘楽町

Momijiyama Park in Kanra Town, Gunma Prefecture, is a place where history and nature blend, with historical sites, shrines, and temples throughout the...

Autumn Foliage and Outdoor Adventure: Packrafting and Canoeing o...

9 Nov – 30 Nov · みどり市

Enjoy both autumn colors and a popular outdoor activity at the scenic Watarase River and Takatsudo Gorge, often called 'the Yabakei of Kanto.' Experie...

1st Maebashi International Arts Festival 2026

19 Sep – 20 Dec · Chiyoda

The first-ever international arts festival in central Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. Venues include Arts Maebashi, Maebashi Galleria, Shiroiya Hotel...

Shikishima Park Kadokura Techno Rose Garden Autumn Rose Festival...

17 Oct – 8 Nov · Maebashi

Enjoy autumn roses at this floral event featuring around 4,000 rose bushes representing approximately 800 varieties at the Shikishima Park Kadokura Te...

[Autumn Foliage - Best Viewing] Sakurayama Park

15 Oct – 15 Nov · Fujioka

Around 7,000 winter cherry trees are planted throughout this spacious park, reaching their peak bloom from November to December. In mid-November, the...

Takasaki Festival of Lights 2026

30 Oct – 28 Feb · Takasaki

The Takasaki Festival of Lights, bringing vibrant colors to Takasaki's winter, will celebrate its 33rd edition in 2026. Symphony Road, Higashi-Nijo St...

[Best Time for Autumn Leaves] Iga-no Flower Field - Kochia in Fu...

10 Oct – 8 Nov · Minakami

Iga-no Flower Field is maintained by local volunteers who use fallow land to grow kochia and small chrysanthemums. When the large kochia plants turn b...

[Autumn Foliage Viewing] Fukiware Falls Peak Season

11 Oct – 10 Nov · Numata

Fukiware Gorge, often called the 'Niagara of the East,' features a dramatic waterfall seven meters high and thirty meters wide. The walking paths and...

Autumn Foliage at Konaka Waterfall

21 Oct – 10 Nov · Midori

Boasting a maximum drop of 96 meters, this is one of the largest waterfalls in Gunma Prefecture. The only way to view the falls is by crossing the Kes...

Autumn Foliage at Mount Haruna and Lake Haruna

21 Oct – 10 Nov · 高崎市

Mount Haruna is one of the three famous mountains of Gunma Prefecture, alongside Mount Akagi and Mount Myogi. At the summit, you’ll find the caldera l...

Autumn Foliage Around Tenguyama at Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort

11 Oct – 10 Nov · 草津町

At Tenguyama, located at an altitude of 1,200 meters, the autumn leaves appear earlier than in many other parts of Japan. From mid-October, maple, mou...

[Autumn Leaves: Peak Viewing] Suwa Gorge

21 Oct – 10 Nov · みなかみ町

Suwa Gorge is a valley that runs along the Tone River, starting from around Sasabue Bridge on the south side of the Minakami Onsen area. From Sasabue...

Nationally Designated Scenic Site: Autumn Leaves at Agatsuma Gor...

21 Oct – 10 Nov

This approximately 2.5-kilometer gorge stretches from Fureai Bridge upstream to Shinhorai along the Agatsuma River in Gunma Prefecture. During the aut...

Autumn Leaves at Fukiware Falls

21 Oct – 10 Nov · Numata

Known as the "Niagara of the East," Fukiware Falls features a dynamic spectacle where water plunges down a seven-meter drop spanning thirty meters wid...

Kusatsu Roadside Station Athletic Teahouse Park Autumn Foliage I...

28 Oct – 15 Nov · Kusatsu

During the peak season for autumn leaves at Kusatsu Onsen, the colorful foliage at Kusatsu Athletic Teahouse Park—the gateway to the hot spring area—i...

[Autumn Leaves at Their Best] Taisho Romantic Forest – Yumeji Ta...

24 Oct – 15 Nov · 渋川市

Ikaho and Haruna are towns blessed with rich natural beauty, where you can truly feel the changing seasons. This area was deeply cherished by the arti...

Autumn Foliage along the Shirasuna Gorge Route

11 Oct – 20 Nov · 中之条町

The Shirasuna River flows through the Kuni area of Nakanojo Town in Gunma Prefecture, following National Routes 405 and 292. The scenic beauty of the...

Autumn Foliage Along the Upper Kiryu River

1 Nov – 20 Nov · 桐生市

The source forest of the Kiryu River has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 forests for forest bathing and one of the top 100 water source forest...