Ayabe Momiji Matsuri (Autumn Leaves Festival) 2026

Dates & time: November 20, 2026 (Fri) - November 22, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–21:00 (from sunset on Nov 20)
cost: Free admission (the outdoor tea ceremony is charged)
Venue & access: Omoto Shin-en Garden About 15 minutes' walk east from the south exit of JR Ayabe Station. Drivers can use the car park inside the garden (500 yen) or the Ayabe City Hall car park (free).

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Why You Should Visit

Held every autumn at Omoto Shin-en Garden in Ayabe, northern Kyoto, this is the 17th edition of the town's autumn leaves festival. The maples are lit up from sunset until around 21:00 each day, so you can graze the food stalls in the daytime and stay on for the illuminated leaves after dark. On the 21st and 22nd there is an outdoor tea ceremony (nodate) and koto music, and on the final day bamboo lanterns that add to the light-up are given out free. Admission is free, making it an easy stop for anyone exploring northern Kyoto in late autumn.

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Food stall village

Curry, pizza, yakisoba and more

*Pets are not allowed in the venue

*Enquiries: Ayabe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 0773-42-0701

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FAQ

Is admission free?

Yes. Only the outdoor tea ceremony is charged.

What time is the light-up?

From sunset until around 21:00 on all three days. On the first day, Nov 20, the festival itself opens at sunset.

Is there parking?

Yes. The car park inside the garden costs 500 yen, and the Ayabe City Hall car park is free.

Can I bring my pet?

No, pets are not allowed in the venue.