Events in Gunma

Collection Exhibition: Exploring Artistic Materials and Techniqu...

12 Dec – 28 Feb · 富岡市

This exhibition highlights the museum's diverse collection, focusing on the materials and techniques used in the artworks. During the exhibition perio...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Special Exhibition: 'Yumeji’s Elegant Aesthetic Style'

1 Oct – 31 Mar · Shibukawa

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 · Shibukawa

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

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 and Outdoor Adventure: Packrafting and Canoeing o...

9 Nov – 30 Nov · Midori

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

Autumn Leaves at Ikaho Hot Springs

21 Oct – 10 Nov · Shibukawa

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 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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...