Events in Gunma · This month

Autumn Foliage Peak Season at Mount Iwabitsu

1 Nov – 15 Nov · 東吾妻町

Designated as one of the Top 100 Japanese Castles, Mount Iwabitsu is an 802-meter rocky mountain known as a scenic representative of the Agatsuma Eigh...

Autumn Foliage at Shima Onsen

11 Oct – 20 Nov · Nakanojō

Nestled in the mountains of Nakanojō, Gunma Prefecture, Shima Onsen is a hot spring town lined with inns and shops along the Shima River gorge. Every...

Mel-chan Friendship Town

12 Sep – 23 Nov · Tsumagoi

Visit Friendship Town, home to Mel-chan and her friends! Enjoy fun attractions like the cuddly Bear Car bounce house and digital drawing stations wher...

Karuizawa Toy Kingdom 'Zaa! Festival'

23 Oct – 23 Nov · Tsumagoi

The annual 'Zaa! Festival' returns to Karuizawa Toy Kingdom, bringing a lively fair atmosphere with food stalls and festival booths. Visitors can join...

130th Special Exhibition Commentary: 'Yukio Mishima's Youth — De...

17 Oct – 11 Jan · Takasaki

Staff will provide easy-to-understand explanations in the exhibition room, highlighting key features and details of the special exhibition 'Yukio Mish...

Numata City Apple Picking

3 Sep – 15 Nov · Numata

Enjoy picking a variety of sweet, high-quality tree-ripened apples throughout the season. Harvest starts with early varieties such as Tsugaru, Sansa,...

Ezy Roller

5 Sep – 23 Nov · Tsumagoi

The Ezy Roller, a pedal-powered go-kart from New Zealand known for its acrobatic movements, is coming to Karuizawa Toy Kingdom! By pushing forward wit...

Children and Adults Autumn Art Museum

19 Sep – 7 Nov · Takasaki

Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including hands-on crafts open to everyone! Experience art this autumn at the museum. Advance registration...

Autumn Foliage Packraft & Kayak Experience near Ikaho and Agatsu...

29 Sep – 27 Nov · Higashi Agatsuma

Enjoy river activities near Ikaho Onsen with a half-day experience in packrafting (a lightweight rafting canoe) and river kayaking (single-seater) on...

Lake Kanna Canoe and Kayak Experience: Autumn Colors & Winter Ch...

5 Oct – 30 Nov · Fujioka

Embark on a canoe and kayak journey aiming for the only islands in Saitama and Gunma, Japan’s landlocked prefectures. Glide over waters that shift fro...

Usui Karuizawa SUP & Kayak Experience: Late Summer to Autumn Fol...

19 Sep – 30 Nov · Annaka

Enjoy a special half-day adventure where you can try two types of water activities: stand-up paddleboarding and solo kayak riding. Experience both on...

Usui Karuizawa: First-Time SUP Experience – Late Summer to Autum...

19 Sep – 30 Nov · Annaka

Take a relaxing tour on the water with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), suitable for beginners. Enjoy standing, sitting, or even lying down on your boar...

Shima Azuma 'Seasonal Canoe & Kayak Experience on Lake Shima' Au...

28 Sep – 30 Nov · Nakanojo

Experience the enchanting blue of Shima with your first canoe or kayak adventure on the Shima River and Lake Shima. Enjoy stunning autumn scenery from...

Autumn Workshop

19 Sep – 23 Nov · Takasaki

In conjunction with the 115th Special Exhibition 'Noh Costumes Reimagined for Today – Exquisite Stitching, Radiant Foil', Autumn Workshop sessions wil...

Usui Karuizawa 'Packraft & Kayak' Late Summer to Autumn Foliage...

7 Sep – 30 Nov · Annaka

Try out both the increasingly popular packraft and a river kayak designed for whitewater in this double experience. Enjoy the stability of the packraf...

2026 Autumn/Winter One-Day Wood Stove Experience – North Karuiza...

12 Oct – 13 Nov · Naganohara, Agatsuma-gun

A one-day experience event for beginners interested in winter camping or using a wood stove. In about five hours, participants will get hands-on pract...

2026 Autumn-Winter Wood Stove Overnight Experience in North Karu...

10 Oct – 15 Nov · Naganohara, Agatsuma-gun

A one-night, two-day event designed for beginners to winter camping or wood stoves. Participants will learn hands-on how to set up and light a wood st...

Sweet Potato Harvest Experience

1 Nov – 22 Nov · Maebashi

Join a sweet potato harvest hosted by Honma Farm, a producer at the Maebashi Akagi Farmer’s Market. Families can enjoy digging up sweet potatoes toget...