Events in Gunma · Today

Autumn Foliage at Tokumeien Garden

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Takasaki

Tokumeien Garden is acclaimed as one of the finest traditional gardens in northern Kanto for its impressive scale. Developed alongside the constructio...

Autumn Leaves at Mount Myogi

1 Nov – 30 Nov · 下仁田町

Mount Myogi in Gunma Prefecture refers collectively to Hakusan, Kindozan, and Kinkeisan, and is one of the Three Famous Mountains of Gunma. Renowned a...

Autumn Foliage at Usui Pass Railway Museum

1 Nov – 30 Nov · 安中市

This railway-themed park showcases the history of Usui Pass and features historic train cars from across Japan. Located at the foot of Usui Pass—where...

Autumn Leaves at Takatsudo Gorge

1 Nov – 30 Nov · みどり市

This scenic gorge along the middle stretches of the Watarase River in Gunma Prefecture is one of the most popular spots in Midori City, earning the ni...

1st Maebashi International Art Festival 2026

19 Sep – 20 Dec · Maebashi

The inaugural Maebashi International Art Festival 2026 will take place throughout the city center of Maebashi in Gunma Prefecture. This biennial inter...

Laran Fujioka Illumination 2026

24 Oct – 31 Jan · Fujioka

This event takes place at the Laran Fujioka Roadside Station in the southwest of Gunma Prefecture. Around 200,000 lights are densely arranged througho...

Special Exhibition: 'Yumeji’s Elegant Aesthetic Style'

1 Oct – 31 Mar · 渋川市

Yumeji’s paintings of beautiful women were admired and longed for by people of his time. His unique style is evident in every detail, from the gaze an...

45th Anniversary Special Exhibition: 'Yumeji—The Origin of His G...

1 Nov – 31 Mar · 渋川市

This special exhibition presents a selection of several dozen photographs chosen from the hundreds left behind by Yumeji, featuring images of Yumeji h...

130th Special Exhibition: Yukio Mishima’s Youth—From Nakajima Ai...

17 Oct – 7 Feb · Takasaki

Explore the formative years of Yukio Mishima, the internationally renowned author known for vividly depicting the struggles and conflicts of life. Thi...

Fly to the Moon: Five Stories About the Moon

12 Sep – 11 Jan · Shibukawa

The moon, the largest object in the night sky, waxes and wanes yet always appears with steady regularity, quietly illuminating the darkness. Throughou...

The Solitary Sculptor: Murayama Kinsen

19 Sep – 8 Nov · Takasaki

Murayama Kinsen (1885–1967), a sculptor from Maebashi who lived from the Meiji to the Showa era, moved to Tokyo in 1900 and apprenticed under ivory sc...

Azuma Gorge Peak Autumn Foliage

1 Nov – 15 Nov · 東吾妻町

Azuma Gorge is a scenic valley stretching about 2.5 km from Fureai Bridge over the Azuma River to Shin-Horai. Known as the "Yabakei of the Kanto regio...

Shiraiya Hotel Art Illumination 2026: 'Mirokomachiko at SHIROIYA...

19 Sep – 12 Jan · 前橋市

The annual art illumination at Shiraiya Hotel in Gunma Prefecture, a beloved winter tradition in Maebashi, celebrates its sixth year. This year’s inst...

Special Exhibition: 150 Years After the Death of Taro Hideyoshi...

10 Oct – 20 Dec · Tamamura

This exhibition marks 150 years since the passing of Taro Hideyoshi Fujieda, a master swordsmith from what is now Tamamura Town, once known as Kawai V...

115th Special Exhibition: Reviving Noh Costumes for Today—Exquis...

18 Sep – 23 Nov · Takasaki

This exhibition explores the connection between raw silk—the main material for Noh costumes—and Gunma Prefecture, a major silk producer. With support...

114th Special Exhibition: '100 Years of Jomo Electric Railway'

24 Oct – 6 Dec · みどり市

Jomo Electric Railway was established on May 27, 1926 with the aim of contributing to the development of towns and villages at the southern foot of Mo...

Autumn Leaves at Ikaho Hot Springs

21 Oct – 10 Nov · 渋川市

Ikaho Hot Springs in Gunma Prefecture is famous for its therapeutic waters. Near the source, around Kajika Bridge, the maple trees nurtured by the ric...

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...