Events in Shizuoka

Special Exhibition at Shizuoka City Museum of History: Tokugawa...

10 Oct – 29 Nov · Shizuoka

This special exhibition explores the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu before he became shogun, focusing on his activities under Toyotomi rule. Exhibits cover k...

Inatori Hosono Highlands Autumn Pampas Grass Viewing 2026

30 Oct – 29 Nov · Higashiizu

Enjoy sweeping views of the blue Sagami Sea beneath you as you gaze out over vast fields of golden pampas grass. This expansive grassland, covering ab...

Autumn Foliage at Lake Ikawa

21 Oct – 30 Nov · Aoi, Shizuoka

Created in 1957 with the construction of the Ikawa Goro Dam, Lake Ikawa spans about 10 kilometers in circumference. From late October to late November...

Autumn Foliage at Sumatakyo Gorge

21 Oct – 30 Nov · Kawanehon

Located along a tributary of the Oi River in Shizuoka Prefecture, the Sumatakyo Gorge features vibrant fall colors as the trees turn red and yellow. E...

Special Exhibition of the Principal Buddha Statue at Shuzenji Te...

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Izu

The principal statue of Dainichi Nyorai at Shuzenji Temple will be specially displayed for public viewing. Usually only visible behind a curtain in th...

12th Atami Art Festival (2026)

26 Sep – 30 Nov · Atami

The Atami Art Festival unfolds not only throughout the city but also across Atami's seaside and mountains, offering a vibrant art event showcasing the...

Best Time to View Autumn Leaves at Sessokyo Gorge

21 Oct – 30 Nov · Kawanehon

Explore the scenic trails around Nagashima Dam, the only designated multipurpose dam in Shizuoka Prefecture. Enjoy the picturesque landscape combining...

Autumn Foliage on the Chibayama Hiking Trail

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Shimada

Along the historic Ita Buddhist Pilgrimage Path and the Chibayama Hiking Trail, visitors can admire the vibrant red leaves of the native Enkianthus bu...

Autumn Foliage Viewing in Southern Oku-Oi

21 Oct – 30 Nov · Kawanehon

This area, serving as the gateway to Oku-Oi, features numerous scenic spots for enjoying autumn leaves, including suspension bridges, tunnels, and rai...

Best Time to View Autumn Leaves at Sumatakyo Gorge

21 Oct – 30 Nov · Kawanehon

Suatakyo Gorge features the famous 'Dream Suspension Bridge,' listed among the top 10 pedestrian suspension bridges in the world, as well as the Flyin...

Autumn Foliage at Himenosawa Park

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Atami

Located in the mountains of Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Himenosawa Park covers 108 hectares and is recognized as one of Japan’s Top 100 Urban Parks. V...

Autumn Foliage Viewing at Showa no Mori Hall, Amagi, Izu

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Izu

During the event period at Amagi-goe Roadside Station, visitors who enter the Izu Modern Literature Museum can enjoy complimentary tea while viewing t...

[Autumn Foliage – Best Viewing] Area Around Senzu Station

21 Oct – 30 Nov · Kawanehon-cho

As the starting point of the Ikawa Line, the Senzu Station area features numerous souvenir shops and restaurants, and often serves as the venue for ev...

Special Exhibition: The Goldman Collection – The World of Kawana...

10 Oct – 6 Dec · Shizuoka, Suruga

This exhibition showcases works by Kawanabe Kyosai, a distinguished artist active from the late Edo to early Meiji periods, drawn from the collection...

Mozu Miniature Exhibition: Welcome to the Little World (Shizuoka...

6 Nov – 6 Dec · Shimizu, Shizuoka

This exhibition is a renewed version of the popular touring show 'Mozu Artwork: The Secret Little World,' which has attracted over 260,000 visitors na...

Autumn Foliage at Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park

21 Oct – 10 Dec · Hamana, Hamamatsu

Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park offers a rich natural environment with mixed forests of Japanese red pines and broadleaf trees. The park features sce...

Autumn Leaves at Hattasan Son-ei Temple

1 Nov – 10 Dec · Fukuroi

Hattasan Temple is surrounded by lush forests and has a history dating back to 725, when the monk Gyoki enshrined a statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva h...

Autumn Foliage at Aburayama Temple, the Sacred Mountain for Eye...

1 Nov – 10 Dec · Fukuroi

This historic Shingon Buddhist temple, widely revered as a sacred place for prayers related to eye health, is also renowned for its stunning autumn fo...

Narcissus Festival

20 Dec – 31 Jan · Shimoda

At the scenic Cape Tsumekizaki on the Susaki Peninsula, vast clusters of white narcissus flowers bloom, filling the air with a sweet fragrance carried...

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...

Mishima Skywalk × Cinnamoroll Collaboration Event

12 Sep – 5 Jan · Mishima

Mishima Skywalk, a 400-meter suspension bridge with views of Mt. Fuji, teams up with Sanrio’s character Cinnamoroll for a special event. During the ev...

Haibara Art & Design: The Beauty of Japanese Paper

8 Jan – 4 Apr · Mishima

Founded in 1806, Haibara is an established Japanese paper shop whose owners have historically commissioned top artists like Shibata Zeshin, Kawanabe K...

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...

Special Exhibition: One Hundred Views of Kyoto

23 Jan – 14 Mar · Hamamatsu, Tenryu

Kyoto has flourished as Japan’s capital for centuries, fostering a deep-rooted sense of traditional beauty. From everyday scenes to classic ceremonies...