Events in Yamanashi · 3-day weekend (Nov 21–23)

Kanegawa Forest Felice: Forest and Christmas Celebration

22 Nov · 笛吹市

Enjoy food, shopping, and workshops in the natural setting of Kanegawa Forest Park. Experience the vibrant colors of autumn leaves along with an early...

Hayakawa Kids Ranger Camp: Mammal Investigation Team

21 Nov – 23 Nov · 早川町

The Hayakawa Kids Ranger Camp is a children's camp where participants work together to study and help protect wildlife. This autumn's theme is 'Mammal...

Ryuo Station Illumination

21 Nov – 3 Feb · 甲斐市

Ryuo Station, designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, is considered an architectural work of art and a familiar symbol for residents of Kai C...

Autumn Foliage at Fukushigawa Valley

21 Nov – 10 Dec · 南部町

Fukushigawa Valley, carved out by the Fukushi River which originates from the Southern Alps’ mountains such as Mount Shinoi and Mount Aosasayama, is r...

[Autumn Foliage Peak] Fukushigawa Gorge

21 Nov – 10 Dec · 南部町

Fed by mountain streams in the Southern Alps, the upper reaches of the Fukushigawa River flow through the lush Fukushigawa Gorge, offering scenic hiki...

Autumn Foliage of the Rare Seed-Bearing Ginkgo Trees in Shimoyam...

21 Nov – 30 Nov · 身延町

The seed-bearing ginkgo is a rare variation of the common ginkgo tree that produces seeds on its leaves. Shimoyama is home to two such trees: one at J...

Autumn Foliage at Lake Kawaguchi

7 Nov – 29 Nov · 富士河口湖町

Enjoy the vibrant fall colors at various elevations, from the 1,300-meter Tenka-chaya teahouse to Lake Kawaguchi at 830 meters. Stroll through the Map...

28th Fujikawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival

7 Nov – 29 Nov · 富士河口湖町

Take a leisurely stroll along the Maple Corridor on the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchi, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage, and continue on to the...

[Autumn Leaves - Peak Viewing] Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge

21 Oct – 30 Nov · 甲府市

Shosenkyo Gorge, renowned as one of Japan’s most scenic valleys, is also a famous spot for autumn foliage. The striking combination of massive boulder...

Upside-Down Mount Fuji Hot Air Balloon Rides at Lake Yamanaka

20 Oct – 27 Dec · 山中湖村

Experience breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and Lake Yamanaka from above in this popular hot air balloon event in Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi. Due t...

Best Time to See Autumn Leaves at Kocho-zen Temple

11 Nov – 30 Nov · 南アルプス市

Located in Ayuzawa, Minami-Alps City, this Rinzai Zen temple stands on the former site of Saiko-ji, a large Shingon temple. Kocho-zen Temple was found...

[Best Time for Autumn Leaves] Ando Family Residence

11 Nov – 10 Dec · 南アルプス市

The Ando Family Residence stands on a vast property of about 1,300 tsubo (over 4,000 square meters). Designated as an Important Cultural Property, the...

Special Exhibition: 'Josef Lada – Father of Czech Picture Books'

20 Nov – 17 Jan · 甲府市

Josef Lada (1887–1957), often called the 'national artist of the Czech Republic,' is beloved by fans around the world. This is Japan’s first major ret...

Peter Rabbit™ English Garden

11 Apr – 23 Nov · 富士河口湖町

Coinciding with the Fuji Shibazakura Festival at Fuji Motosuko Resort, one of the largest English-style gardens in the Tokyo area, the Peter Rabbit™ E...

Autumn Foliage at Daizenji Temple

20 Oct – 30 Nov · 甲府市

Daizenji Temple, the family temple of Shingen Takeda's father, Nobutora, is a lesser-known spot for viewing autumn leaves. The corridor of maple trees...

Autumn Foliage at Mitake Shosen Gorge

11 Oct – 30 Nov · 甲府市

Shosen Gorge, recognized as a Japan Heritage site in 2020, is located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture and is known for boasting some of the most be...

Autumn Leaves in Ashigawa Gorge

1 Oct – 30 Nov · 甲府市

Located north of Lake Shoji, Ashigawa Gorge is fed by a clear stream flowing from the 1,793-meter Mount Kurodake. Known for wild trout and yamame fish...

Autumn Foliage at Nishizawa Gorge

11 Oct – 30 Nov · 山梨市

Located within Chichibu Tama Kai National Park, this renowned scenic area is famous for its beautiful gorge. A series of spectacular waterfalls, inclu...

[Autumn Foliage - Peak Viewing] Tenko Forest

20 Oct – 30 Nov · 甲府市

Tenko Forest is a scenic spot in Yamanashi Prefecture designated as a natural monument. It is famous for a unique phenomenon: if you stamp your feet f...

[Autumn Foliage Peak] Sengataki Waterfall

20 Oct – 30 Nov · 甲府市

Sengataki Waterfall is located at the far end of the scenic Shosenkyo Gorge, one of Yamanashi Prefecture's top natural attractions, upstream on the Ar...

[Autumn Foliage Highlights] Kakuembō Peak

20 Oct – 30 Nov · 甲府市

Shosenkyo Gorge, designated as a Japan Heritage site in 2020, is one of Kofu City's most famous spots for viewing autumn leaves. The main peak, Kakuem...

Autumn Foliage at Lake Shibire

1 Nov – 30 Nov · 市川三郷町

Lake Shibire, situated 850 meters above sea level and measuring 1.2 kilometers around, is one of Yamanashi Prefecture’s most scenic mountain lakes. Hi...

Autumn Foliage at Lake Motosu

1 Nov – 30 Nov · 富士河口湖町

The view from the north shore of Lake Motosu is the same scene depicted on the thousand-yen bill. Known for being the deepest and one of the clearest...

Thomas Land Christmas 2026

2 Nov – 11 Jan · 富士吉田市

Thomas Land's annual Christmas event returns with the theme 'Thomas with the Bright Red Nose and Christmas.' The park will be decorated in festive red...