Tokyo's Tama area has a varied lineup of events and sightseeing options from November onward, including autumn foliage light-ups, a sake brewery open day, a digital stamp rally and photo contests. Here are the recommendations for November.
Kodaira: Hagiyama Park Light-Up "Surrounded by Glittering Autumn Leaves"
Hagiyama Park in Kodaira, Tokyo, will hold "Hagiyama Park Light-Up: Surrounded by Glittering Autumn Leaves" (萩山公園ライトアップ きらめく紅葉につつまれて), a light-up event to enjoy autumn foliage.
More than 100 Iroha maple trees that decorate the venue are lit up, creating a fantastical scene that looks different from the park in the daytime. The vividly illuminated autumn leaves are a special sight unique to autumn nights. Visitors can stroll while enjoying the beauty of the season, and the scenery is also recommended for photography.
Due to renovation work in the park this year, there will be no kitchen car vendors, but it is a chance to take your time enjoying the beauty of the autumn leaves themselves. Visitors are invited to spend a special autumn moment surrounded by glittering foliage with family and friends.
Event Overview
- Period: November 28 (Saturday) to December 13 (Sunday), 2026, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Organizer: Kodaira Tourism and Community Development Association (一般社団法人こだいら観光まちづくり協会)
- Venue: Kodaira City Hagiyama Park (4-4 Ogawahigashi-cho, Kodaira, Tokyo)
- Website: https://kodaira-tourism.com/event/23085/
Tachikawa: From Golden Ginkgo Avenue to About 600,000 Lights
Tachikawa, Tokyo, will host two events that decorate the city with fantastical light from autumn to winter: "Autumn Night Walk 2026" at Showa Kinen Park and the "2026 Tachikawa Illumination" at the north exit of Tachikawa Station.
The highlight is "Autumn Night Walk 2026" at Showa Kinen Park, a national government park, which was newly certified as a "Light-Up Night View Heritage" (ライトアップ夜景遺産) in the 21st "Nihon Yakei Isan" (Japan Night View Heritage, 日本夜景遺産) announced on October 9, 2026. A ginkgo avenue about 300 m long glows golden, and colorful autumn leaves and the Japanese Garden create a fantastical night landscape.
From the natural light-up of autumn to the winter illumination that decorates the urban space, Tachikawa, which is easy to reach from central Tokyo, offers special nights that change their look with the seasons.
Yellow and Red Leaves Festival & Autumn Night Walk 2026 at Showa Kinen Park
A golden tunnel 300 m long and a fantastical Japanese Garden reflected in the water. From October 29 (Thursday) to November 29 (Sunday), Showa Kinen Park will hold "Autumn Night Walk 2026," an autumn light-up event.
The event is in its 7th year and was newly certified as a "Light-Up Night View Heritage" in the 21st "Nihon Yakei Isan" (Japan Night View Heritage), announced on October 9, 2026. The top attraction is "Katarai no Icho Namiki," a ginkgo avenue about 300 m long made up of 98 ginkgo trees. With presentations that link light and music, the ginkgo trees overhead glow golden, creating an extraordinary world as if walking through a tunnel of light.
In the Japanese Garden, where about 300 maple trees change color, visitors can enjoy autumn leaves reflected on the pond's surface and the distinctly Japanese atmosphere created by wagasa (Japanese paper umbrellas) and lanterns. At the Canal (カナール) on the Tachikawa Gate side, the ginkgo avenue, fountains and waterways are also beautifully lit, offering a different autumn view.
To commemorate the Night View Heritage certification, a special period is also set from October 29 (Thursday) to October 31 (Saturday), during which the Japanese Garden at night, which normally requires a separate fee, can be viewed with only the park admission fee.
Event Overview
- Event: Yellow and Red Leaves Festival & Autumn Night Walk 2026
- Period: October 29 (Thursday) to November 29 (Sunday), 2026
- Lighting hours: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM (park closes at 9:00 PM)
- Venue: Showa Kinen Park (Katarai no Icho Namiki, Japanese Garden, Canal)
- Admission: Adults ¥450, ages 65 and over ¥210, junior high school students and younger free
- Japanese Garden: A separate viewing ticket is generally required for night viewing (not required from October 29 to 31)
- Website: https://tokyo-tachikawa.org/event/17438/
2026 Tachikawa Illumination
About 600,000 lights will decorate the area in front of Tachikawa Station in a winter tradition woven from music and light. From November 1 (Sunday) to January 17, 2027 (Sunday), the "2026 Tachikawa Illumination" will be held on Sansan Road at the north exit of JR Tachikawa Station. About 600,000 lights brightly decorate the street, turning the usual cityscape into a fantastical space of light.
During the event period, an Instagram photo campaign and a coupon campaign for visiting nearby shops will also be held. In December, "TACHIKAWA WINTER MARKET," featuring kitchen cars, a marché and a music stage, is also planned.
It is a place to stop by on the way home from work, to go out with family and friends, or to enjoy a date during the Christmas season, creating new memories in Tachikawa in winter.
Event Overview
- Period: November 1 (Sunday), 2026 to January 17 (Sunday), 2027
- Lighting hours: 5:00 PM to midnight
- Venue: Sansan Road, north exit of JR Tachikawa Station
- Lighting ceremony: November 1 (Sunday), 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Lighting ceremony venue: Special stage in front of the Tama Shinkin Bank head office
- Website: https://tokyo-tachikawa.org/event/17008/
Tachikawa offers two different light displays, the natural beauty of autumn and the glow of the city in winter, making it a good choice for a seasonal evening out.
Hamura: Hamura-Yamaguchi Light Railway Abandoned Line Exploration
This is a tour on foot along the abandoned line of the Hamura-Yamaguchi Light Railway (羽村山口軽便鉄道), which played a major role in Tokyo's waterworks from the Taisho to the Showa era, including the construction of the Murayama and Yamaguchi Reservoirs. It explores the railway remains that supported the water supply.
The course starts at the Hamura City Tourist Information Center, passes the Tamagawa Josui No. 3 Sluice Gate, Shinmei Ryokudo (a green promenade), Yokota Air Base and a group of tunnels, and ends at Murayama Reservoir (some sections use public transportation such as trains and buses).
Event Overview
- Dates: Saturday, November 28 and Saturday, December 12, 2026 (if it rains, the following week), 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (walking section: about 15 km)
- Itinerary: Hamura City Tourist Information Center → Murayama Reservoir → Seibu-kyujo-mae Station → Hamura Station (dismissal)
- Capacity: 15 people (by lottery if applications exceed capacity)
- Fee: ¥1,500 (covers insurance, postage, materials and more). Lunch and bus and train fares are paid separately.
- How to apply: By phone to the Hamura City Tourism Association (042-555-9667) by 5:00 PM on November 15 (Sunday)
- Organizer: Hamura City Tourism Association
- In cooperation with: Musashimurayama Tourism and Community Development Association
- Website: Hamura City Tourism Association: Hamura-Yamaguchi Light Railway Abandoned Line Exploration
Fussa: The 5th Fussa Kura-biraki
Fussa is a town home to two historic sake breweries. Again this year, the town will hold an event where visitors can stroll around town while enjoying Fussa's local sake. On the day, a free shuttle bus will run between the main venues, Tamura Shuzojo and Ishikawa Shuzo.
Event Overview
- Event: The 5th Fussa Kura-biraki (brewery open day)
- Period: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Organizer: Fussa Kura-biraki Executive Committee
- Website: http://fussa-sci.com/kurabiraki.html
Kitchen car vendors at Fussa Minami Park on holidays (trial in progress)
The Fussa City Tourism Association and Fussa City are running a "kitchen car vendor trial" aimed at creating sustainable bustle at public facilities. It is held only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays until March 31, 2027.
- Vendor core hours: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Venue: Fussa Minami Park (1-1 Minamidenen, Fussa)
- Details: Please check the Fussa City Tourism Association website
Musashimurayama: Musashimurayama Instagram Photo Contest 2026
The Musashimurayama Tourism and Community Development Association is holding the Musashimurayama Instagram Photo Contest again this year, with a new award added. The contest invites photos taken in Musashimurayama that show the city's charm. Both professionals and amateurs are welcome.
Entries are accepted in three categories this year: the "Murayama Deedara Festival" category, the "Scenery in the City" category (theme: the nature of Musashimurayama) and the "Landmarks in the City and Pets" category.
In the "Landmarks in the City and Pets" category, a new "Wan-derful Award" (ワンだふる賞) has been added in response to requests from dog lovers. For the "Murayama Deedara Festival" category, entrants are encouraged to take part in the 18th Murayama Deedara Festival, held on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026, and submit a photo.
Event Overview
- Entry period: September 15 (Tuesday) to November 30 (Monday), 2026
- Organizer: Musashimurayama Tourism and Community Development Association
- Website: Musashimurayama Instagram Photo Contest 2026
Inagi: "Inagi Shutsujin! Quiz Rally" Commemorating the Soma Nomaoi Inagi Special Performance
The fourth installment of the Inagi Digital Stamp Rally series is a digital stamp rally with quizzes about Inagi's friendship city, Soma in Fukushima Prefecture, and the Soma Nomaoi festival.
Participants visit 20 quiz spots in the city, answer quizzes and collect stamps. By applying through the dedicated site, they can win prizes by lottery.
In addition, on Saturday, November 14, a "Honjin" (本陣, command post) will appear for one day only at Inagi Central Park, the venue of the "Soma Nomaoi Inagi Special Performance." Participants can head to the Honjin to get the venue-exclusive "Honjin Stamp" and apply for the grand prizes.
How to Join
- Access the dedicated site on your smartphone
- Go to any of the 20 quiz spots in the city
- Answer the quiz correctly to get a digital stamp
- Meet the application requirements for each prize and enter the lottery from the dedicated site
Event Overview
- Fee: Free
- Period: October 17 (Saturday) to November 30 (Monday), 2026
- Organizers: Inagi City and Inagi City Tourism Association
- Website: Inagi City Tourism Association event page
Higashikurume: The 44th Higashikurume Citizens' Festival
The Higashikurume Citizens' Festival will be held on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026.
The venue will host many events, including exhibitions, sales of local specialty products, food stalls and dance performances on stage.
The festival is held together with the following events.
- The 52nd Commerce and Industry Festival: Events by businesses that operate in the city
- The 47th Agriculture Festival: Fun events planned to help visitors learn about the farming that is part of everyday life
There will also be various attractions, stalls from Higashikurume's sister city, Haruna Town in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, and booths run by the city government.
Event Overview
- Dates and hours: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Sunday, November 15, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Venue: From the west exit of Higashikurume Station to the indoor and outdoor plazas on the first floor of City Hall, and other locations
- Organizer: Higashikurume Citizens' Festival, Commerce and Industry Festival and Agriculture Festival Liaison Council
- Website: https://www.city.higashikurume.lg.jp/eventinfo/moyooshi/1028153/1029921.html
Musashino: Furatto Musashino 2026 "Hashigo-zake" in Kichijoji, Musashi-Sakai and Mitaka
"Furatto Musashino 2026 'Hashigo-zake'" (ふらっとムサシノ２０２６『ハシゴ酒』), a bar-hopping event, will be held again this year along with special live shows and talk shows, offering a chance to rediscover the charm of Musashino through food, drink and entertainment.
This year's Hashigo-zake will take place at 102 shops in total: 71 in Kichijoji, 16 in Musashi-Sakai and 15 in Mitaka.
Event Overview
- Event: Furatto Musashino 2026
- Period: Held in three areas: Kichijoji, Musashi-Sakai and Mitaka
- Kichijoji: November 6 (Friday) to November 12 (Thursday)
- Musashi-Sakai: November 13 (Friday) to November 19 (Thursday)
- Mitaka: November 20 (Friday) to November 26 (Thursday)
- Advance tickets: Set of 3 tickets, ¥3,000 (tax included)
- Day-of tickets: Set of 3 tickets, ¥3,500 (tax included)
- Special ticket: Set of 9 tickets (3 tickets x 3 areas), ¥9,000 (tax included), plus a souvenir (an acrylic stand of the official character)
- Organizer: Musashino Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Website: https://furatto-musashino.com/demo-top/
Tama Area-Wide: "Blissful Sweets of the Tama Area" Instagram Photo Contest 2026
Still accepting entries: the "Blissful Sweets of the Tama Area" Instagram Photo Contest 2026 is an Instagram-based photo contest held by the Tama Tourism Promotion Council (多摩観光推進協議会). This year's theme is "Blissful Sweets of the Tama Area." Entrants submit a photo of their recommended "blissful sweets," whether Japanese or Western confections.
Entrants are encouraged to include a photo of the shop along with their photo of the sweets. Winners will receive gifts.
Contest Overview
- Entry period: July 15 (Wednesday) to December 25 (Friday), 2026
- Organizer: Tama Tourism Promotion Council
- Operated by: Good Life Tama
- How to enter: See the official contest site for entry methods and details: Blissful Sweets of the Tama Area Instagram Photo Contest
