The "Autumn Rose Festa" takes place at Expo'70 Commemorative Park from Saturday, October 24 to Monday, November 23, 2026 (a national holiday), except on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1.
In the Rose Garden of Peace in the Natural and Cultural Garden, visitors can see about 2,400 rose plants of roughly 250 varieties. They include legacy roses presented in hopes of peace by nine countries around the world, Japan among them, at the time of the 1970 Japan World Exposition (Osaka Expo), as well as the latest richly fragrant varieties.
Autumn roses open slowly over time as temperatures drop, so their colors tend to be deeper and more vivid and their fragrance richer. The Fragrance Area, which gathers varieties with distinctive scents, offers concentrated, rich aromas.
During the festival, a variety of events will be held, including a marching parade by the Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School Band, a performance by the Kyoto Tachibana Junior High School Band, a guided tour of the rose garden led by a rose sommelier, and sales of rose seedlings and flower seedlings. "Pan Tengoku," a bread festival popular in Kansai, will also be held at Expo'70 Commemorative Park for the first time.
Autumn Rose Festa Overview
- Dates: Saturday, October 24 – Monday, November 23, 2026 (national holiday). Open every day during the period except October 31 and November 1.
- Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM)
- Venue: Rose Garden of Peace (Natural and Cultural Garden) and other areas
- Admission: Combined admission to the Natural and Cultural Garden and Japanese Garden: Adults (high school age and older) ¥450; children (junior high school age and younger) free
- Separate fees may be required for some related events.
A Selection of Roses in the Rose Garden of Peace
Finesse
A silver award winner at the "International Fragrant Rose New Variety Competition" (国際香りのばら新品種コンクール). Chosen by rose fragrance experts, it offers a rich scent that can be fully enjoyed.
Peace
A representative classic of the 20th century, associated with the end of World War II and wishes for peace. It is a large-flowered rose with creamy yellow petals softly tinted with pink.
Related Events
All of the related events listed below require the separate combined admission fee for the Natural and Cultural Garden and Japanese Garden.
Marching Parade by the Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School Band and Performance by the Kyoto Tachibana Junior High School Band
The Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School Band has won gold awards at the All Japan Marching Contest for five consecutive years. At the Rose Parade held in the United States in 2025, it made its third appearance, a first for a Japanese group. Following its visit in spring 2025, the band returns to Expo'70 Commemorative Park. A performance by the Kyoto Tachibana Junior High School Band, which won a gold award in its first appearance in the Junior High School A Division of the 2026 Kyoto Prefecture Concert Band Contest, will also be held.
- Date: Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday). Canceled in case of rain.
- Time: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
- Venue: Festival Plaza
- Marching parade route: The park path from Festival Plaza to the Rose Garden of Peace
- Admission: Free to watch (the combined admission fee for the Natural and Cultural Garden and Japanese Garden is required separately)
Pan Tengoku (Bread Heaven) – Autumn 2026
"Pan Tengoku," a bread festival popular in the Kansai region, makes its first appearance at Expo'70 Commemorative Park, gathering carefully crafted breads in one place.
- Dates: Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday), Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8. Held rain or shine; canceled in severe weather.
- Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Venue: Just inside the Japanese Garden Front Gate
- Admission: Free (cost of purchases is separate)
- Organizer: Kyodo Kansai Co., Ltd.
Special Rose Garden Guided Tour with Rose Sommelier Ken Osanai (小山内健)
A special guided walk through the Rose Garden of Peace, led by Rose Sommelier Ken Osanai (小山内健), who is a familiar face on NHK's gardening program "Shumi no Engei" and supervised the Rose Garden of Peace.
- Dates: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, November 15. Canceled in case of rain.
- Times: Session 1: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Session 2: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Fee: ¥500
- Capacity: About 20 people per session (sign-up on the day)
- Registration point: Rose seedling and flower seedling shop (just inside the Japanese Garden Front Gate)
Rose Seedling and Flower Seedling Shop
After enjoying the autumn roses, visitors can take a favorite rose home to grow. This is a special shop open for a limited time only.
- Dates: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25; Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday), Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8; Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15; Saturday, November 21, Sunday, November 22, and Monday, November 23 (national holiday). Canceled in case of rain.
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Just inside the Japanese Garden Front Gate
Good to Know
- Events may be changed or canceled due to bad weather and other circumstances.
- The information above may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
- The photos include images from past events and illustrative images.
- For the latest information, check the "Autumn Rose Festa" event page on the Expo'70 Commemorative Park website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/77499/
- During the leisure season and event days, roads and parking lots around the park are expected to be very crowded. Visitors are asked to use public transportation.
