Events in Shizuoka

Day Out with Thomas 2026

7 Mar – 14 Feb · Shimada

The popular 'Day Out with Thomas 2026' event, featuring the Thomas the Tank Engine steam locomotive running on the Oigawa Railway, returns with an exp...

Gotemba Premium Outlets Winter Illumination

6 Nov – 24 Feb · Gotemba

Under the theme 'SNOW FANTASIA: A Tale of Light and Snow,' the outlet is transformed into three magical areas evoking falling snow, a world of silver,...

2026-2027 Winter Illumination: 'Water, Greenery, and the Illusio...

30 Oct – 28 Feb · Hamana, Hamamatsu

This annual illumination event takes place at Hamamatsu Fruit Park Toki-no-Sumika in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Featuring three million LED light...

Public Opening of The Upper House (November)

7 Nov – 22 Nov · Izu

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

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...

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...

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...

Illumination of the Meeting Bridge

10 Nov – 10 Dec · Izu

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...

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...

Autumn Foliage at MOA Museum of Art

11 Nov – 9 Dec · Atami

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 · Nagaizumi-machi

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 · Izu

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...

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-...

Fujishi City Walking Key Game (Around Fuji Station)

19 Nov – 28 Nov · Fuji

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...

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...

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...

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...

Three-Dimensional Calligraphy and Painting Art Exhibition – Citi...

25 Nov – 6 Dec · Fujieda

Around 20 impressive works by members of the Fujieda City Cultural Association will be on display. Three-dimensional calligraphy and painting art invo...

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...

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...

Collection Exhibition: The Heart of Compassion 4 – Letting Go

1 Dec – 11 Jan · Hamamatsu, Tenryu

This exhibition explores the concept of 'letting go,' which refers to a mindset that seeks insight with a broad perspective, free from being caught up...