Events in Saitama · 3-day weekend (Nov 21–23)

Autumn Foliage at Besshonuma Park

21 Nov – 10 Dec · Minami, Saitama

Besshonuma Park in Minami Ward, Saitama City, spans around 79,000 square meters and is centered around a pond fed by natural spring water from the Omi...

Autumn Foliage at Omiya Park

21 Nov – 10 Dec · さいたま市大宮区

Located in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Omiya Park is the oldest prefectural park in the area, having opened in 1885 under the name Hikawa Park. Adjacent...

Autumn Leaves at Kuroyama Three Waterfalls

21 Nov – 10 Dec · 越生町

The 'Kuroyama Three Waterfalls' refers to a group of three waterfalls: the two-tiered Male and Female Falls, which cascade along a tributary of the Op...

Autumn Foliage at Heirinji Temple

21 Nov – 10 Dec · 新座市

Heirinji Temple, a Zen temple that preserves the atmosphere of the Musashino area, is renowned for its vast temple grounds designated as a national na...

Autumn Foliage on Mount Tenran

21 Nov – 10 Dec · 飯能市

Mount Tenran in Saitama Prefecture rises to 197 meters. Though modest in height, its summit offers sweeping views over Hannō city and the Kanto Plain,...

Autumn Leaves at Sayama Lake (Yamaguchi Reservoir Dam and Sayama...

21 Nov – 10 Dec · 所沢市

Located in Saitama Prefecture, this scenic reservoir is recognized as one of Japan's top 100 dam lakes. On clear days, Mount Fuji can be seen and beau...

COCOON CITY Christmas Market 2026

7 Nov – 25 Dec · Saitama Ōmiya

Making its debut this year, the COCOON CITY Christmas Market 2026 transforms the entire Cocoon City area with champagne gold illuminations, large arch...

Cocoon City Illumination 2026

7 Nov – 14 Feb · Saitama, Omiya

The Cocoon City Illumination takes place in Saitama City's Cocoon City, themed for 2026 as 'MILLION WISHES – Wishes Gather Like Stars.' Champagne-gold...

Musashi Hills National Forest Park: Story of Light and Forest -...

14 Nov – 29 Nov · Namegawa

Enjoy the enchanting combination of autumn foliage and dazzling illuminations at Musashi Hills National Forest Park's 'Autumn Leaves at Night' event....

Best Time to See Autumn Leaves at Musashi Hills National Forest...

14 Nov – 30 Nov · 滑川町

In late November, the Maple Garden at the Musashi Hills National Forest Park, along with nearby areas, features around 500 maple trees of about 20 var...

Nagatoro Autumn Foliage Festival 2026

1 Nov – 30 Nov · 長瀞町

Nagatoro is a spectacular spot for autumn leaves. On the far side of the Arakawa River near the Iwadatami rock formations, vibrant trees surround the...

Autumn Foliage Along the Chichibu Railway

21 Oct – 30 Nov

In Saitama Prefecture, the Chichibu Railway line offers beautiful views of autumn leaves from the train windows. The section between Nagatoro Station...

Nordic Christmas 2026 at Metsä

31 Oct – 25 Dec · Hannō

Experience the authentic atmosphere of a Nordic Christmas at Metsä Village's seasonal event. During the event, a 100-meter-long entrance road will be...

Moomin Valley Winter Fireworks Festival 2026

31 Oct – 30 Dec · Hanno

Held at Moomin Valley Park in Hannō, Saitama, the Moomin Valley Winter Fireworks Festival 2026 is a magical winter event that blends the enchanting wo...

Ashigakubo Icicles

8 Jan – 23 Feb · Yokose

Just a 10-minute walk from Ashigakubo Station on the Seibu Chichibu Line, the Ashigakubo Icicles are one of the three major icicle formations in the C...

Autumn Foliage at Arashiyama Valley

11 Nov – 10 Dec · Arashiyama

Arashiyama Valley features striking scenery created by rocky riverbeds, the clear Tsukigawa stream, and the surrounding forest. The area got its name...

Autumn Foliage at Mettsa (Mettsa Village and Moominvalley Park)

11 Nov – 20 Dec · Hannou

Mettsa, which includes Mettsa Village and Moominvalley Park, is a nature-filled theme park that opened in 2018 in Hannō, Saitama Prefecture. In autumn...

Autumn Leaves at Kawagoe Park (Hot Staff Kawagoe Park)

11 Nov – 10 Dec · 川越市

Located about 2 kilometers west of downtown Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, this 44.6-hectare prefectural park stretches along the right bank of the Irum...

Autumn Foliage at Kamakitako Lake

11 Nov – 10 Dec · 毛呂山町

Kamakitako Lake, also known as the 'Maiden's Lake,' is a small manmade reservoir about 2 kilometers in circumference, nestled in the mountains. From m...

Autumn Foliage at Mount Hodosan

11 Nov – 30 Nov · 長瀞町

Mount Hodosan in Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture, stands 497 meters high and is a popular spot to enjoy autumn leaves. The trees start turning red and ye...

Autumn Leaves at Togo Park and Chichibu Mitake Shrine

11 Nov – 10 Dec · 飯能市

The grounds of Chichibu Mitake Shrine are located in Togo Park, a place connected to Admiral Heihachiro Togo in the Okumusashi area. Within the park,...

Autumn Foliage at Chichibu Kegon Falls

11 Nov – 30 Nov · 皆野町

Chichibu Kegon Falls is a waterfall dropping in a straight line over a cliff about 13 meters high, located roughly 600 meters beyond the Mizukake Temp...

Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun 15th Anniversary Mini Museum (Saitama)

13 Nov – 20 Dec · Omiya, Saitama

An additional "mini museum" stop of the 15th Anniversary Museum for Izumi Tsubaki's manga "Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun", which has toured Tokyo, Osaka,...

2026 Ageo Illumination

14 Nov – 31 Jan · Ageo

Experience the warmth of winter in Ageo with soft, handmade lantern-inspired lights. On November 14 (Saturday), there will be a mini concert by the Fi...