Information checked: July 26, 2026, 11:53 AM JST.
Fujikawaguchiko’s official tourism site has announced the dates for the 2026 autumn-leaves festival. The notice confirms a 23-day event period and evening illumination at the Momiji Corridor, giving travelers an early planning window for one of Kawaguchiko’s busiest seasonal periods.
Short answerThe festival is scheduled from Saturday, November 7, through Sunday, November 29, 2026. Illumination is listed from sunset until 9:00 PM at the special festival venue around the Momiji Corridor.
Key Facts For Travelers
Affected areaThe festival venue and Momiji Corridor area on Lake Kawaguchiko’s north shore.
Festival datesNovember 7-29, 2026.
IlluminationFrom sunset until 9:00 PM.
Seasonal contextThe official page says roughly 400-500 lakeside trees usually reach their strongest color in early to mid-November.
What Is Confirmed And What Is Not
The current announcement confirms the dates, venue, and nightly lighting time. It does not yet publish a 2026 parking map, traffic-control plan, stall schedule, shuttle service, or daily foliage forecast. Those details should be treated as pending rather than copied from a previous year.
Traveler Actions
- Book accommodation and transport early if you plan to visit on a November weekend.
- Recheck the official event page closer to travel for parking, road, and foliage updates.
- Allow extra time around the north shore because evening illumination can concentrate visitors near the corridor.
- Bring a warm layer and a small light for the lakeside after sunset.
- Use designated viewing areas and avoid entering private property for photographs.
Official Source
Update History
- July 26, 2026: Created from the official July 21 announcement of the 2026 dates and illumination hours.
