Events in Shizuoka · This week

Forest Festival

6 Nov – 8 Nov · Mori

Known as the 'Clashing Festival,' this event takes place on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of November every year. Large crowds gather in the...

Night Sky Walk & Fireworks Festival

7 Nov – 8 Nov · Mishima

A fireworks show held at the 400-meter-long Mishima Skywalk, Japan’s largest pedestrian suspension bridge in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This s...

Akuraku Grand Circus 2026

7 Nov – 8 Nov · Gotemba

The outdoor art and craft fair 'Akuraku Grand Circus' returns, offering fun for children and adults alike! Over 170 unique shops from across Japan gat...

27th Nobunaga Gingko Festival

8 Nov · 富士宮市

Legend has it that the head of Oda Nobunaga, said to have died at Honno-ji Temple in Kyoto, is actually buried at the base of a 500-year-old holly tre...

21st Annual Totomi Kokubunji Festival

7 Nov · 磐田市

The Kokubunji Festival will be held at the Nationally Designated Special Historic Site, Totomi Kokubunji Historical Park. Enjoy approximately 1,300 ye...

La Festa ITALY

7 Nov · 熱海市

On Saturday, November 7, at Nagahama Seaside Park in the Minami Atami area, the 50th Anniversary of the Atami and Sanremo Sister City Relationship wil...

Mineral World in Shizuoka: Autumn Gemstone Festival 2026

6 Nov – 8 Nov · Suruga, Shizuoka

The annual Gemstone Festival returns to Twin Messe Shizuoka, featuring gems, minerals, and accessories from around the world. Visitors can compare and...

Ajiro Sunday Market

8 Nov · 熱海市

The Ajiro Sunday Market will be held at Ajiro Fishing Port in Minami-Atami. Enjoy the sale of freshly caught fish, dried seafood, traditional Japanese...

2026 Carpenter's Sunday Jam 10th Anniversary

8 Nov · 磐田市

The annual Carpenter's Sunday Jam returns, bringing together talented 'American-style craftspeople' from across Japan! Explore booths hosted by master...

Asagiri Carnival

8 Nov · 富士宮市

An annual festival at the Asagiri Outdoor Activity Center featuring family-friendly programs for the local community. Enjoy activities such as butter-...

An Afternoon Together: Ocarina Concert

7 Nov · 伊東市

Around 20 groups of ocarina players and enthusiasts from all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu, are scheduled to perform. The program will feature a...

Scale Laboratory 10th Anniversary: Grand Appreciation Festival

7 Nov – 8 Nov · 沼津市

Celebrating ten years since its founding as Scale Laboratory at the Kawakami Residence in 2016, Scale Lab is hosting a weekend festival to show apprec...

Shimizu Port Tuna Festival 2026

7 Nov – 8 Nov · 静岡市清水区

This festival celebrates tuna at Shimizu Port in Shizuoka City, which boasts the highest catch of frozen tuna in Japan. On Saturday, November 7, visit...

Dome Planet at Pureha Walk Hamakita

7 Nov – 8 Nov · 浜松市浜名区

The Dome Planet experience will be held at Pureha Walk Hamakita. Dome Planet is an immersive attraction with the theme of 'experiencing unknown worlds...

Organ Mini Concert No.123

6 Nov · 浜松市中央区

A casual, small-scale concert to enjoy the atmosphere of Act City Hamamatsu's Medium Hall and the sound of the pipe organ. Audience members may freely...

64th Shizuoka Prefecture High School Science Research Presentati...

8 Nov · 静岡市駿河区

The prefectural competition where high school students involved in natural science clubs present their research. Anyone can view the poster displays a...

Kannami Town Firefighting and Disaster Prevention Fair 2026

8 Nov · 函南町

The Kannami Town Firefighting and Disaster Prevention Fair 2026 will be held, featuring a market with kitchen cars and fun bicycles. For more details,...

Theatron Day! Vol.17: Welcoming Autumn and Preparing for Winter

7 Nov · 静岡市駿河区

Enjoy a workshop making black rice straw decorations while viewing Mount Fuji, or take a stroll around the grounds collecting nuts. There’s also a car...

WaRau Market at Frespo Shizuoka

8 Nov · 静岡市清水区

The event features a kids' dance stage, along with food trucks and handmade goods booths.

Original Lantern-Making Workshop at BiVi Fujieda

7 Nov · 藤枝市

Create your own original lantern, and enjoy activities like a kendama (Japanese cup-and-ball toy) workshop and performances that are especially popula...

Serious Satoyama Living Workshop: Go Beyond Just a Taste of Rura...

7 Nov – 8 Nov · 伊豆市

A one-night, two-day program for those who are genuinely considering a move to the countryside and want to connect with local residents. Learn hands-o...

November 3 is Aroma Day!

3 Nov – 9 Nov · 下田市

November 3 is celebrated as Aroma Day. During this period, special fragrances inspired by Izu Shirahama and produced by Island Herb Izu Aroma will be...

Autumn Maple Illumination at Shuzenji Rainbow Village

7 Nov – 13 Dec · Izu

From mid-November to mid-December, around 2,000 maple trees reach their peak color at Shuzenji Rainbow Village. Now in its 22nd year, this popular eve...

Nayuta Hamakita Illuminations 2026

7 Nov – 31 Jan · 浜松市浜名区

This annual winter light festival returns to brighten the night with more than 60,000 LED lights illuminating the station rotary and plaza. Highlights...