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

Special Exhibition: Surrounded by Love for Cats – From Fuku Akin...

10 Oct – 23 Nov · Hamamatsu, Tenryu

Cats are one of the animals closest to humans. This exhibition explores the relationship between Fuku Akino, a master of Japanese painting, and cats,...

Yukihiko Takahashi Exhibition: Abstraction as Representation, Re...

15 Oct – 12 Jan · Ito

Yukihiko Takahashi was born in 1947 in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture. He studied oil painting at Tokyo University of the Arts, where he won the Ataka...

50th Anniversary Special Exhibition II at the Shinjo Checkpoint...

19 Sep – 23 Nov · Kosai

This exhibition features artifacts including the oldest written reference to 'Arai' found on a wooden tablet from the Iba Archaeological Site in Hamam...

Cats Everywhere: Picture Book Illustrations by Naoko Machida

24 Oct – 20 Dec · Mishima

Naoko Machida, both artist and picture book author, lives by the motto 'cats wherever possible.' Her works, known for their delicate touch and bold co...

Esprit Miniature Art Exhibition

11 Nov – 23 Nov · Fujieda

The Esprit Miniature Art Exhibition will be held at the Namako Wall Gallery inside the Okabe-juku Otabi Hatago Kashiwaya. This group exhibition featur...

Special Exhibition: Industry and Everyday Life in Showa-Era Numa...

31 Oct – 31 Jan · 沼津市

This exhibition looks back at Numazu’s recovery from the ruins and confusion immediately following the end of World War II, and its rapid development...

Must-Visit Spots in Ieyama: A 7-Minute Walking Tour of Local Cla...

26 Oct – 29 Nov · Shimada

Take a guided walking tour around Ieyama Station on the Oigawa Railway, featuring longstanding local shops all within a 7-minute stroll. The event web...

Public Opening of The Upper House (November)

7 Nov – 22 Nov · 伊豆市

The Upper House, featured in the autobiographical novel 'Shirobamba' by renowned author Yasushi Inoue from Yugashima, has been newly restored with cro...

Illumination of the Meeting Bridge

10 Nov – 10 Dec · 伊豆市

Enjoy a stroll through the hot spring area where you can relax to the soothing sounds of the river. Follow the path of hot springs to reach this spot...

Autumn Foliage at MOA Museum of Art

11 Nov – 9 Dec · 熱海市

Located on a hillside 250 meters above sea level in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, the MOA Museum of Art offers sweeping views of the Sagami Bay, includi...

Autumn Foliage on Surugadai Boulevard

11 Nov – 30 Nov · 長泉町

Nagatsuka Town in Shizuoka Prefecture is known for its Yotsumizo persimmons and clematis seedlings, but Surugadai Boulevard, which runs north to south...

Autumn Leaves at Shuzenji Nature Park Maple Forest

11 Nov – 10 Dec · 伊豆市

Located in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shuzenji Nature Park features a maple forest spanning 10,000 square meters with around 1,000 maple trees. Th...

75th Hamamatsu Chrysanthemum Exhibition

2 Nov – 23 Nov · 浜松市中央区

Enthusiasts showcase a variety of meticulously cultivated chrysanthemums in different categories. Highlights include large three-stemmed plants, multi...

Autumn Foliage at Kanuki Mountain

21 Oct – 30 Nov · Numazu

Kanuki Mountain, located in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of the peaks known as the Numazu Alps and is cherished as a city symbol along wit...

Autumn Foliage Around Amagi (Showa-no-Mori Hall)

1 Nov – 30 Nov · 伊豆市

Showa-no-Mori Hall is located within the Amagi-goe Roadside Station in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Surrounded by natural mountains, the area is kno...

Iwata Station North Exit Multipurpose Plaza Illumination

24 Oct – 15 Feb · 磐田市

To enliven the area around Iwata Station, illuminations have been held at the North Exit Multipurpose Plaza since 2016, now in their 11th year. This y...

Zaza City Hamamatsu Illuminations

31 Oct – 28 Feb · Chuo, Hamamatsu

Zaza City Hamamatsu is the only spot in central Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, featuring winter illuminations. Around 70,000 golden lights create a m...

Fujishi City Walking Key Game (Around Fuji Station)

19 Nov – 28 Nov · 富士市

During this ten-day event, participants visit local shops to collect stamps and keywords, then take part in a puzzle-solving challenge on the final da...

Ito Onsen Mandarin Orange Picking

1 Oct – 31 Jan · Ito

Ito, blessed with the scenic views and mild climate depicted in the classic story 'The Hill Where Mandarin Blossoms Bloom,' offers visitors the chance...

Suruga Afternoon Tea

1 Nov – 28 Feb · Aoi, Shizuoka

An afternoon tea event held in the Suruga region of central Shizuoka Prefecture, a renowned tea-growing area. This event features 34 participating tea...

Tabletop Science: 'Does It Stick? The Mysteries of Magnets'

10 Oct – 21 Nov · Shizuoka

Discover the wonders and fun of science by watching live experiments and chatting with staff. This October and November, explore 'Does It Stick? The M...

2026 Second Half Kyoto Studies Lecture Series: Exploring Japanes...

17 Oct – 20 Mar · Aoi, Shizuoka

Japanese art is filled with unconventional charms and surprising expressions. In this Kyoto Studies lecture series, experts will explore the depth of...

The Fairy and the Train of Vanished Flowers

1 Oct – 31 Jan · Fujieda

This is a mystery-solving event for children and families, where you visit various spots around Fujieda City and solve puzzles on a provided problem s...

Exciting Science Workshop: Cup Kaleidoscope

8 Nov – 29 Nov · Suruga, Shizuoka

Have fun making and playing! An engaging science workshop for everyone. This November's theme is 'Cup Kaleidoscope.' See how beads inside a cup transf...