Keihanna Commemorative Park Autumn Leaves Light-up

Suikeien Garden, Keihanna Commemorative Park

location
Suikeien Garden, Keihanna Commemorative Park
Next date
Tue, Nov 3 Light-up night (free admission)
period
November 3, 2026 (Tue) - November 29, 2026 (Sun)
Time
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, sunset–21:00 (last entry 20:30)
cost
Suikeien admission: adults ¥220; 65+ and elementary/junior high students ¥110; preschoolers free (free for everyone on Nov 3 and Nov 15)
access
From JR Hosono or Kintetsu Shin-Hosono stations, take a Nara Kotsu bus (about 7 min) to 'Koen Higashi-dori'. By car, about 5 min from the Seika-Gakken IC on the Keinawa Expressway; park car park ¥500 per car.

Why You Should Visit

An autumn evening event at Keihanna Commemorative Park in Seika, southern Kyoto Prefecture, where the maples of Suikeien, the park's Japanese garden, are lit up after dark. In 2026 it runs on Fridays, weekends and holidays from Tuesday 3 November (a public holiday) to Sunday 29 November. The garden is laid out with maples and small waterfalls; at night the falls are stopped so the pond turns into a mirror, reflecting the red leaves on its still surface. No booking is needed — just the regular garden admission. A calmer alternative to the crowded spots in central Kyoto for seeing autumn leaves at night.

Schedule

11月

日 月 火 水 木 金 土 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Light-up night sunset–21:00 Light-up night (free admission) は祝日

Essentials

There are 2 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Suikeien Garden, Keihanna Commemorative Park. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

TICKETS / REGISTRATION
No booking required
NOTE

Highlights

  • The garden of maples and small waterfalls is lit after dark
  • At night the waterfalls are stopped and the pond becomes a 'water mirror' reflecting the leaves
  • The park's official site posts regular updates on how far the colours have turned

Also on

  • 11/15: Starry-sky café
  • 11/21: Light-up × Japanese performing arts
  • 11/22, 23, 28, 29: Light-up tours

Parking

  • On light-up days the park car park is open until 21:30

* Part of the Keihanna Mirai Fes programme

出典: けいはんな記念公園 公式サイト

FAQ

Do I need to book?
No booking is needed. Pay the garden admission at the Suikeien entrance.
Is it lit up every night?
Only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the period. There is no evening opening Monday to Thursday unless it is a holiday.
Does it go ahead in the rain?
Yes, it goes ahead in the rain. The garden is outdoors, so watch your footing.
Are there free days?
Yes. Suikeien is free for everyone on November 3 and November 15.

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