Events in Shizuoka · This month

Photo Exhibition: 'Journey Through Sunshu' – Autumn and Winter

28 Oct – 8 Nov · Fujieda

The 'Journey Through Sunshu' – Autumn and Winter photo exhibition will be held at the Namako Wall Gallery inside the Okabe-shuku Historic Inn Kashiway...

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

31 Oct – 31 Jan · Numazu

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...

Fuji City Walking Key Game (Yoshiwara District)

5 Nov – 14 Nov · Fuji

During this 10-day event, participants visit local shops in the shopping district to collect stamps and keywords. On the final day, there is a puzzle-...

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...

44th Shizuoka Prefecture High School Photography Contest Award-W...

29 Oct – 7 Nov · Aoi, Shizuoka

This exhibition features all 68 prize-winning works from the 44th Shizuoka Prefecture High School Photography Contest (also part of the 2026 Shizuoka...

Autumn Foliage on Act Avenue

11 Oct – 20 Nov · Hamamatsu Chuo

Act Avenue is a 40-meter-wide road stretching north from the landmark Act Tower in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The avenue features a broad ce...

[Best Time for Autumn Leaves] Akamizu Waterfall

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Aoi, Shizuoka

Akamizu Waterfall is said to have formed when Mount Otani collapsed during the Hoei earthquake in 1707, damming the Abe River. The name comes from the...

Best Time to See Fall Foliage: Ikawa Suspension Bridge

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Aoi, Shizuoka

This 258-meter-long suspension bridge spans Lake Ikawa and is 2 meters wide, allowing standard cars to cross. From your car, you can view Lake Ikawa a...

75th Hamamatsu Chrysanthemum Exhibition

2 Nov – 23 Nov · Chuo, Hamamatsu

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 · Izu

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 · Iwata

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...

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...

Shizuoka Prefectural Archaeological Center: Archaeological Techn...

14 May – 12 Nov · Shimizu, Shizuoka

This workshop at the Shizuoka Prefectural Archaeological Center offers hands-on experience in cataloging and preserving excavated cultural artifacts—a...