Events in Saitama

Literary Riddle Quest (February)

21 Feb · Okegawa

Explore the museum while taking on quiz challenges at this event. There are two difficulty levels: beginner and intermediate, and participants can try...

Starlight Illumination: The Final Chapter of the Forest of Light...

12 Dec – 27 Dec · Namekawa-machi

Experience the grand finale of the popular annual nighttime event series at the Forest Park, featuring approximately 550,000 sparkling lights, colorfu...

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...

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...

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 · Namegawa

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...

Autumn Foliage at Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park

21 Nov – 30 Nov · Namegawa

Spread across an area about 65 times the size of Tokyo Dome, Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park offers beautiful autumn foliage throughout its va...

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 · Chichibu

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 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 · Kawagoe

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 · Moroyama

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 · Nagatoro

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...