Events in Saitama · This weekend

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...

Special Joint Exhibition: Ancient Kilns of Saitama – Presented b...

7 Nov – 20 Dec · 寄居町

Co-organized with the Rissho University Museum, this is the first-ever archaeology exhibition by the Hachigata Castle Historical Museum focused on the...

Community Development Coordinator Course

8 Nov – 22 Nov · さいたま市浦和区

A course designed to train coordinators who support local civic groups and neighborhood associations, acting as connectors in the community. Participa...

Haikyuu!! Nationwide Tour Pop-Up Store: Second Lap

24 Oct – 8 Nov · Kawaguchi

The second tour of the 'Race Across Japan!! Nationwide Pop-Up Store,' which visits all 47 prefectures. The event sells a wide range of Haikyuu!! merch...

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...

Little Shark Anime x Sakura Town: Oi SEA, Tano SEA Stroll

18 Sep – 8 Nov · Tokorozawa

This is the first collaboration event between the anime 'Little Shark on the Go' and Tokorozawa Sakura Town. During the event, a pop-up shop in the se...

Peak Season for Celosia and Salvia Flowers

10 Sep – 10 Nov · Namegawa

At Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park, spanning an area equivalent to about 65 Tokyo Domes, autumn flowers reach their peak. In 2026, approximate...

Salvia 'Roman Red' in Full Bloom at Musashi Hills National Fores...

21 Sep – 10 Nov · Namegawa

From late September to early November, the crimson 'Roman Red' variety of salvia reaches its peak at the National Forest Park. Around 8,000 plants are...

Autumn Leaves at Chichibu Green Muse Park

21 Oct – 10 Nov · Chichibu

Located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, Chichibu Green Muse Park features a 3-kilometer promenade lined on both sides with about 500 ginkgo tree...

Autumn Foliage at Mount Mitsumine

21 Oct – 10 Nov · Chichibu

Mount Mitsumine, located in Otaki, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, is known for its vivid autumn foliage around Mitsumine Shrine. Maples, rowans, b...

Autumn Leaves at Takigawa Gorge (Saitama)

21 Oct – 10 Nov · 秩父市

Located in Otaki, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, Takigawa Gorge is known for its vibrant autumn foliage, especially around the Deai no Oka area. T...

Autumn Foliage at the Okuchigawa Gorge (Kinzou Otoshi Waterfall)

21 Oct – 20 Nov · Chichibu

Located in Otaki, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, the Okuchigawa Gorge is especially beautiful in autumn around the famous Kinzou Otoshi Waterfall....

[Autumn Foliage - Best Viewing] Otaki and Takigawa Gorge, Chichi...

21 Oct – 20 Nov · Chichibu

Otaki is a renowned spot for autumn foliage. Takigawa Gorge runs along the Takigawa River, just before the Karisaka Tunnel that passes under Karisaka...

Autumn Leaves at Torii Kannon Temple

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Hannō

This scenic spot, selected as one of Saitama's top 100 sights, is home to the enshrined relics of the famous monk Xuanzang from Journey to the West. S...

[Autumn Foliage Viewing] Ginkgo Trees at Musashi Kyuryo National...

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Namegawa

The ginkgo trees at Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park reach their peak golden color in early November. Recommended viewing spots include the Mix...

[Autumn Foliage Peak Season] Nakatsu Gorge

21 Oct – 20 Nov · Chichibu

Nakatsu Gorge, stretching for about 10 kilometers along the Nakatsu River, is a dramatic V-shaped valley with steep rock walls on both sides carved fr...

Autumn Foliage at Takizawa Dam

21 Oct – 20 Nov · 秩父市

Takizawa Dam in Saitama Prefecture is located about a 50-minute drive from Chichibu city center toward Yamanashi on Route 140. In front of the dam is...

Autumn Leaves at Nakatsukyo Gorge

21 Oct – 20 Nov · 秩父市

Due to a landslide near the Osube bus stop, Seibu Kanko buses between Kawamata and Nakatsugawa are currently suspended. Located in Chichibu, Saitama P...

Autumn Foliage Around Urayama Dam

1 Nov – 20 Nov · 秩父市

Located on the Urayama River in the Arakawa River system, Urayama Dam is the second tallest gravity concrete dam in Japan. The dam's reservoir, Chichi...

Galaxy Express 999: The Galaxy Experience— The Journey Continues

25 Apr – 23 Nov · Tokorozawa

An immersive exhibition at Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa that turns the 1979 Galaxy Express 999 film into a spatial experience. Visitors ride...