Events in Yamanashi

Peter Rabbit™ English Garden

11 Apr – 23 Nov · Fujikawaguchiko

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 · Kofu

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 · Kofu

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 · Kofu

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 · Yamanashi

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 · Kofu

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 · Kofu

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 · Kofu

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 · Ichikawa Misato

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 · Fujikawaguchiko

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...

The Story of Kai Silk

10 Oct – 30 Nov · Fuefuki

Kai silk, originally produced in the Gun'nai region of Yamanashi Prefecture from the Meiji era to the early Showa era, was a domestically made silk fa...

Special Exhibition: Visiting the World of Ichiyo Higuchi – Recre...

10 Oct – 13 Dec · Kofu

This exhibition features three detailed models crafted by artisan Hiroshi Miura, depicting settings from Ichiyo Higuchi's novel 'Troubled Waters' and...

Thomas Land Christmas 2026

2 Nov – 11 Jan · Fujiyoshida

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...

Autumn Foliage at Kane-yama Waterfall

21 Oct – 10 Nov · Fujiyoshida

Kane-yama Waterfall features two streams and a drop of about 10 meters, fed by the Katsura River, which includes spring water from Mount Fuji, Lake Ya...

[Best Time for Autumn Leaves] Yatsugatake Highland Bridge

21 Oct – 10 Nov · Hokuto

The Yatsugatake Highland Bridge, nicknamed the 'Yellow Bridge' in contrast to the nearby 'Red Bridge' (Higashizawa Bridge), stands 100 meters high and...

Autumn Foliage at the Ojiragawa Gorge

21 Oct – 10 Nov · Hokuto

Located in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, the Ojiragawa River flows from Mount Kaikomagatake in the Southern Alps and is recognized as one of Japa...

[Autumn Leaves at Their Best] Minami Gochoku Park

11 Nov – 30 Nov · Minami Alps

Minami Gochoku Park is the largest park in the city, featuring a wide variety of playground equipment for different age groups and drawing many famili...

Stargazing Experience Under the Cassiopeia Constellation

6 Nov – 15 Nov · Hayakawa

Be moved by the sight of countless stars in the clear winter sky of Hayakawa Town, far from city lights. Enjoy views of the Milky Way and other stars...

[Autumn Foliage Viewing] Waterwheel Village Park

11 Oct – 20 Nov · Hokuto

Located at the foot of the Southern Alps including Mount Kaikoma, Mukawa Town is known for Mukawa rice grown with pure river water, cherished througho...

[Autumn Leaves Best Viewing] Turyu Waterfall and Kawamatagawa Go...

21 Oct – 20 Nov · Hokuto

Enjoy a scenic walking trail along the Kawamatagawa Gorge, which flows from the Yatsugatake Mountains, and admire the graceful Turyu Waterfall. Follow...

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

21 Nov – 30 Nov · Minobu

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 Around Mizugaki Lake

1 Nov – 21 Nov · Hokuto

Mizugaki Lake, located in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is nestled in a peaceful mountain village and surrounded by scenic peaks. The vivid autum...

Millet Day at Yamanashi Prefectural Art Museum (November)

3 Nov – 23 Nov · Kofu

On days of the month that include the number 3, the museum holds 'Millet Day.' On these days, photography is allowed (except for certain works) inside...

Autumn Leaves at Ryumon Gorge

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Koshu

Ryumon Gorge, located in the Yamato area of Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is known for its clear streams and waterfalls as well as its historical...