Events in Shizuoka

Autumn Foliage at Hamamatsu Castle Park

1 Dec – 20 Dec · Chuo, Hamamatsu

Located in central Hamamatsu, this lush park is a popular spot for residents to relax. While famous for its cherry blossoms in spring, the park is tra...

Battle! Monster Teacher's Soft Vinyl Monster Exhibition V3

17 Dec – 27 Dec · Mori-cho

A beloved art teacher known as 'Monster Teacher' for his 45 years of art and crafts education in western Shizuoka is holding the third highly praised...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Collection Exhibition: The Spirit of Compassion 5 – Emptiness

20 Mar – 31 Mar · Hamamatsu, Tenryu

In this exhibition, 'Emptiness' refers to the mindset of perceiving the principles of the world through one's own feelings and senses, acknowledging i...

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...

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...

Autumn Foliage at Hokyoji Temple

21 Nov – 20 Dec · Hamamatsu Inasa

Hokyoji Temple, a major Rinzai Zen temple in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, was founded 650 years ago. Most of its temple buildings are nationally re...

Autumn Foliage at Tobayama Park

21 Nov – 10 Dec · Tenryu, Hamamatsu

Located in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, this park stands on the site where Tokugawa Ieyasu headquartered his forces during the siege of Futamata Ca...