Late
Sep
~
Early
Nov

Karuizawa Momiji Festival

Free

Get your kōyō (fall leaves) groove on with six weeks of awesome autumnal foliage and a shedload of great local deals in Karuizawa, Nagano.

What happens?

During the long-running festival the town goes all out to ensure that you can feed your eyes and your soul on some of the best momiji (autumn leaves) Japan has to offer.

Schedule 2025

The schedule for this year is yet to be released.

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Getting a discount pass

By picking up a pamphlet at the tourist office in Karuizawa Station, Nakakurosawa Station, or the Karuizawa Sightseeing Hall, you open up opportunities to get discounts on local accommodation, museum admittance (Karuizawa has four art museums, the Le Vin Museum, and a toy museum), and several other local attractions.

And if you can’t get to Nagano, check out these places for your fill of fall instead.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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