Lake Kawaguchi Momiji Corridor Autumn Leaves 2026
Last updated: July 28, 2026. Typical viewing times and details below are compiled from official park, temple, city and tourism-association websites (linked at the end of this page). The dates of annual night light-ups are set each year — check the official site before you travel.
About 400–500 tall maples lining the Nashi-gawa riverside on the Kawaguchiko lakeshore, with Mt. Fuji as a backdrop.
Key Facts
| Typical peak | Early to mid November |
|---|---|
| Best months | November |
| Location | Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi |
| Nearest station | Kawaguchiko Station (Fujikyuko Line), then loop bus |
| Admission | Free. Free parking is available but limited; temporary lots open during the festival. |
| Night light-up | During the Autumn Leaves Festival (typically early–late November), lit until about 21:30 (exact 2026 dates set each year — confirm on the official site) |
| Official site | https://kitakawaguchiko.co.jp/archives/introduce/post31 |
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Highlights
- The 'Momiji Corridor' — a tunnel of ~150 giant maples along the river, the festival's centrepiece.
- Mt. Fuji framed by red maples across Lake Kawaguchi — one of the most photographed autumn scenes in Japan.
Where to See the Autumn Leaves
Momiji Corridor (main venue) (Free)
The signature avenue of old maples beside the Nashi-gawa river; lit up in the evenings during the festival until 21:30.
From Kawaguchiko Station take the Red Line loop bus to the Kubota Itchiku Art Museum stop, then about 20 minutes on foot.
Getting There
JR Chuo Line to Otsuki, transfer to the Fujikyuko Railway to Kawaguchiko Station, then the Red Line sightseeing loop bus toward the north shore. By car, about 10 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway.
Crowd & Timing Tips
- The Fujikawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival draws heavy crowds on November weekends; go on a weekday morning for the clearest Mt. Fuji views before cloud builds up.
Autumn Illumination
During the Autumn Leaves Festival (typically early–late November), lit until about 21:30 The exact 2026 dates are announced each year, so confirm them on the official site before planning an evening visit.
See more autumn-leaf spots: Chubu Autumn Leaves 2026 · Japan Autumn Leaves Guide 2026