Events in Tochigi

Nikko Highway Imaichi Station Peony Indoor Garden

18 Feb – 24 Feb · 日光市

A special exhibition featuring dozens of varieties of winter-blooming peonies, known as the 'king of flowers', is taking place. Visitors can enjoy an...

Grimm’s Forest Workshop (November)

22 Nov · Shimotsuke

Three workshops will be held: 'NEO Decoupage,' where you decorate a wooden tree with paper napkins; 'Mini Harp Experience & Concert,' where you can en...

Mama Happy EXPO at Aeon Mall Oyama

26 Nov · 小山市

Mama Happy EXPO is an event supporting families with children, held for the first time at Aeon Mall Oyama. With the motto 'Information for raising chi...

Grimm's Forest Workshop (December)

27 Dec · Shimotsuke

Two workshops will be offered: 'Easy New Year’s Flower Arrangements and Paracord Accessories,' where you can make festive decorations for your wall or...

Kegon Falls Illuminations

14 Nov – 23 Nov · Nikko

Kegon Falls, one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, will be specially illuminated for a limited time. Visit...

Ashikaga Flower Park 'Garden of Illuminated Flowers'

17 Oct – 14 Feb · Ashikaga

Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture hosts the 'Garden of Illuminated Flowers,' one of the largest light displays in the Kanto region with 5 mil...

Special Nighttime Viewing: Shoyoen Garden Autumn Illumination (2...

23 Oct – 8 Nov · Nikko

Shoyoen Garden, a classic Japanese strolling garden from the Edo period, will be beautifully illuminated for a limited time. Visitors can enjoy the en...

Irohazaka (Nikko) Autumn Foliage

11 Oct – 10 Nov · Nikko

This approximately 16-kilometer mountain road connects central Nikko city with Lake Chuzenji and Oku-Nikko, and is recognized as one of Japan’s top 10...

Autumn Foliage at Lake Chuzenji, Nikko

11 Oct – 10 Nov · 日光市

Lake Chuzenji, situated at the entrance to Oku-Nikko at an elevation of 1,269 meters, is one of the highlights of Nikko National Park. Formed about 20...

Autumn Foliage at Kegon Falls

11 Oct – 10 Nov · 日光市

Kegon Falls is the most famous of the many waterfalls around Nikko, an area often referred to as the site of 'Forty-Eight Waterfalls.' Water from Lake...

Autumn Foliage at the World Heritage Shrines and Temples of Nikk...

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Nikko

In 1999, the historic buildings of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple, Nikko Futarasan Shrine, and their surrounding natural scenery were c...

Autumn Foliage at Ryuokyo Gorge

21 Oct – 20 Nov · Nikko

This scenic gorge along the Kinu River lies between Kawaji and Kinugawa hot spring resorts. Named for its dramatic rock formations that resemble a twi...

Shiobara Onsen Autumn Foliage Illumination

17 Oct – 30 Nov · Nasushiobara

The Kurenai Suspension Bridge, a famous autumn foliage spot in the Shiobara Onsen area, is surrounded by vibrant autumn leaves each fall. At night, th...

Santa Hills Christmas Illumination

7 Nov – 3 Jan · Nakagawa

The Santa Hills Christmas Illumination, held annually in Nakagawa, Tochigi Prefecture, shines brighter each year. In 2026, around 30,000 lights will i...

2026 Miyano City Commerce Festival

23 Oct – 8 Nov · Utsunomiya

Since 1996, this festival has aimed to boost local business in the city. During the event, participating shops in the shopping district hold special s...

Sakuyama Autumn Leaves Festival

10 Nov – 25 Nov · Otawara

During the festival, the Japanese maples in the park—including a nearly 180-year-old tree recognized as one of Otawara City's top 100 notable trees—ar...

Autumn Foliage Along the Aizu Kinugawa Line (Yagan Railway)

11 Oct – 10 Nov · Nikko

Ride the train as it departs from the scenic Ryuokyo area, passing through tunnels to offer stunning views of autumn foliage covering the mountains an...

[Autumn Foliage Peak] Setoai Gorge

10 Oct – 10 Nov · Nikko

Setoai Gorge, located upstream of the Kinugawa River, is a canyon formed by the erosion of tuff stone. Sheer cliffs rising up to 100 meters stretch ov...

Autumn Foliage at Furumine Shrine

21 Oct – 10 Nov · Kanuma

Located in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, Furumine Shrine is also known as the 'Shrine of the Tengu.' Nestled in a naturally rich mountainous area,...

Autumn Foliage at Happogahara

11 Oct – 10 Nov · Yaita

Happogahara is a highland area that forms part of Nikko National Park, situated at an elevation of 1,000 to 1,200 meters. Each autumn, the landscape t...

Best Time to View Autumn Leaves at Nasu Highlands

1 Oct – 10 Nov · Nasu

Nasu Highlands is a resort area located roughly halfway between Tokyo and Sendai, featuring the main peak Mount Chausu (1,915 meters) in the northwest...

Best Time to View Autumn Leaves on the Nikko-Shiobara Momiji Pan...

11 Oct – 10 Nov · Nasushiobara

The Nikko-Shiobara Momiji Panorama Road features a variety of elevations, so the autumn foliage starts turning at higher altitudes around mid-October....

Autumn Foliage at Setoai Gorge

11 Oct – 10 Nov · Nikko

Setoai Gorge, located upstream along the Kinugawa River, is a canyon formed by the erosion of tuff rock. Situated just downstream from Kawamata Dam, t...

Autumn Foliage at the Former Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park

11 Oct – 10 Nov · Nikko

Located on the shore of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, the buildings within the Former Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park were originally constructed in 192...