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Homon Park Maple Festival (豊門公園もみじまつり) takes place in Oyama, Shizuoka, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11:00 to 15:00. Entry is free, with live performances, hands-on activities and food stalls around the park. Some activities cost extra, and the hot pots must be booked in advance.
The park’s autumn illuminations run for longer: November 19–23, from 17:00 to 20:00 each evening. If you want to share a hot pot at the festival, book by November 13.
Date, venue and parking
The daytime festival takes place at Homon Park (豊門公園). Use the parking at Oyama Town Hall; in rainy weather, the festival moves to the gymnasium at Seibi Elementary School (成美小学校).
| Date and time | Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11:00–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Homon Park |
| Address | 142-7 Fujimagari, Oyama, Sunto District, Shizuoka 410-1304, Japan |
| Admission | Free; paid activities and food are separate |
| Parking | Oyama Town Hall |
| Rain venue | Seibi Elementary School gymnasium |
| Organizer | Oyama Town (小山町) |
| Planning and operation | Kurura Fuji Oyama (一般社団法人クルラー富士おやま), supported by Dooox Co., Ltd. |
The official Homon Park information page lists the venue address. For the festival announcement, see the organizer’s announcement published by Dooox.
Want a hot pot? Reserve by November 13
Motsunabe, a Japanese offal hot pot, is available in two formats. The large pot serves around ten people and includes coupons for use at the venue. The family option is priced per serving, with orders for four to ten servings.
| Option | Price and serving size |
|---|---|
| Large pot | ¥18,000 per pot; approximately 10 servings, with coupons for use at the venue |
| Family pot | ¥1,800 per serving × number of servings; orders of 4–10 servings |
Food and other stalls will also be at the festival. The photo below shows stalls featured in the announcement; it is not a confirmed menu for this year.
Stage timetable: bubbles, music and live performances
Seven stage programs are scheduled from 11:00. Use the timetable to pick the performances you want to catch, then leave time between them for the activity booths.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Opening ceremony |
| 11:30 | Children’s dance — Komugi Dance Studio (こむぎダンスすたぢお) |
| 12:00 | Bubble performance — Kojikoji (こじこじ) |
| 12:30 | Juggling — Yosuke Ubukata (生方洋佑) |
| 13:30 | Magic and violin — New Ikeya (ニューイケヤ) and Richika Sato (佐藤里千佳) |
| 14:00 | Costume photo studio fashion show |
| 14:30 | Impersonation show — Shokichi Yazawa (矢沢小吉) |
For another free-entry outdoor event to consider this autumn, see our LOCALGREEN FESTIVAL guide for Yokohama.
Workshops, pony rides and historic costume photos
Six activities are planned around the venue, ranging from pony rides to making paper tableware for emergencies.
| Activity | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Pony riding | A chance to ride and interact with a pony |
| SUCRE sweets decoration | Make your own decorative sweets craft |
| Local history with Tokai University (東海大学) | An activity exploring Oyama’s history |
| Emergency paper tableware with Sompo Japan (損保ジャパン) | Learn how to make paper dishes for use during disasters |
| Hand treatment | Hand care with personal-care advice |
| Juggling | Try juggling yourself |
Special activities inside Homon Hall
Historic Homon Hall (豊門会館) hosts traditional party games with geisha and a costume photo experience featuring Meiji- and Taisho-era clothing.
| Experience | Time, price and booking |
|---|---|
| Traditional games with geisha | From 13:00; ¥1,000 participation fee |
| Meiji/Taisho costume photo experience | Advance reservation required; costume rental ¥2,000, or ¥3,000 with photography |
For bookings and inquiries about these hall activities, contact the Oyama Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry (小山町商工会), attention Tsuchiya, on 0550-76-1100. This is a different contact number from the hot pot reservation line.
Autumn illuminations: November 19–23
The autumn illuminations run from Thursday, November 19, to Monday, November 23, 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00. They highlight the park’s foliage and historic buildings after dark.
The daytime festival is on November 21 only. Its program ends at 15:00, while the lights begin at 17:00. Keep those separate hours in mind if you plan to see both.
Looking at other evening outings? Our Nintendo Museum Zelda light-up guide covers a separate attraction in Uji. If you are planning a longer autumn break, browse our guide to Yuchelin’s top-rated hot springs across Japan for further ideas.
Who is running the festival?
Oyama Town is the organizer. Kurura Fuji Oyama handles planning and operation, with support from Dooox Co., Ltd. The association brings local businesses together on projects to support the town and also plans a booth introducing vacant-property information at the festival.
Learn more about its work on the Kurura Fuji Oyama official website.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Homon Park Maple Festival?
- The festival takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11:00 to 15:00.
- Is admission free?
- Yes. Festival entry is free, but food and some activities have separate charges.
- Where is Homon Park?
- The address is 142-7 Fujimagari, Oyama, Sunto District, Shizuoka 410-1304, Japan.
- Where should visitors park?
- Visitors are asked to use the parking at Oyama Town Hall.
- What happens if it rains?
- The festival will be held in the gymnasium at Seibi Elementary School.
- How do I reserve a hot pot?
- Call Homon Park on 0550-70-7222 by November 13, 2026. Both the large pot and family pot require advance reservations.
- Does the costume photo experience need a reservation?
- Yes. Contact the Oyama Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, attention Tsuchiya, on 0550-76-1100. Costume rental costs ¥2,000, or ¥3,000 with photography.
- When are the autumn illuminations?
- The illuminations run November 19–23, 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00 each evening. The daytime festival is on November 21 only.
Event details are based on the Dooox announcement dated November 6, 2026, and the official venue information.
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