Mogamiyama Momiji Festival (Shiso) 2026

Dates & time: November 14, 2026 (Sat) - November 29, 2026 (Sun) Momiji Market 10:00–16:00
Light-up 17:00–21:00 (every day of the festival)
cost: Free admission (parking ¥500 per car or motorcycle, ¥2,000 per tour bus)
Venue & access: Mogamiyama Park (Momiji-yama) and surrounding area About 700 m (roughly 10 minutes on foot) from Shiso Yamasaki Tourist Parking to Mogamiyama Park. Tour buses must book in advance with the festival office.

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Why You Should Visit

This festival runs from November 14 to 29 while the maples turn at Mogamiyama Park in Shiso, known locally as Momiji-yama (Maple Mountain). The mountain is lit up every evening from 17:00 to 21:00, and the plaza at the trailhead hosts the Momiji Market from 10:00 to 16:00 with food, hands-on activities and crafts. Over the long weekend, bamboo lanterns glow on November 21 and 22, the Uhara lion-dance troupe performs on the 22nd, and on the 28th a procession of warriors in handmade armour walks through the sake-brewery street and the old town. Admission is free, so it suits anyone who wants to pair autumn leaves with a stroll through a former castle town.

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NOTE

Japanese paper umbrellas decorate the Shiso sake-brewery street during the festival. Shops in Yamasaki run the "Akiiro-sai" campaign, giving a sticker for every ¥500 spent
The Yamada-Monzen city road is car-free 10:00–16:00 on Nov 21–23, 28 and 29
Visitors who have trouble walking long distances can use the lot at the former Yamasaki Kindergarten grounds (tell the parking attendant)

*The lion dance and acoustic mini concerts are cancelled in rain (no postponement). The warrior procession is also cancelled in rain.

*Same-day cancellations are posted in the latest news on the official site and on social media.

*Contact: festival office (Shiso Forest Kingdom Tourism Association), 0790-64-0923

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出典: しそう森林王国観光協会公式サイト（最上山もみじ祭り）

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Parking during the festival is ¥500 per car or motorcycle.

What time is the light-up?

Every day of the festival from 17:00 to 21:00. It may be extended depending on the autumn colours.

What happens if it rains?

The lion dance and acoustic mini concerts are cancelled in rain with no postponement, and the warrior procession is also cancelled in rain. Same-day decisions are posted on the official site and social media.