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A cinema outing with room to explore: Komorebi Cinema no Mori (木もれびシネマの森～映画と森のクラフトフェスティバル～) returns for its second edition on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00. Held at Shizenjin Mura (自然人村) in Akiruno, Tokyo, the festival combines outdoor films with woodland walks, woodcraft and local food.
Admission and film screenings are free. There is also a free shuttle from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. That makes the transport arrangements straightforward, although workshop fees, food prices and booking requirements still need checking before you go.
Date, venue and free admission
| Event | Komorebi Cinema no Mori — Film and Forest Craft Festival, second edition |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a public holiday; 10:00–15:00 |
| Venue | Shizenjin Mura |
| Address | 198 Fukazawa, Akiruno, Tokyo 190-0172 |
| Organizer | TOKYO MOKUNAVI (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) |
| Admission | Entry and film screenings are free. Workshop and food prices are not specified. |
| Weather | Held even if it rains |
| Childcare | A childcare room is provided; usage conditions are not specified. |
| Parking | No visitor parking. Please use public transport. |
The setting is part of the appeal: Shizenjin Mura is surrounded by trees and a river. You can combine a screening with hands-on activities rather than spending the whole visit seated in front of a screen.
TOKYO MOKUNAVI is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Agriculture and Forestry Promotion Foundation. Its work introduces Tokyo’s forests, forestry and locally grown timber. At this event, those themes become things to see, touch and try.
Getting there by train and free shuttle
Head to Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (武蔵五日市駅) on the JR Itsukaichi Line. Free return shuttle buses connect the station forecourt with the venue.
- Journey: approximately 10 minutes.
- Frequency: approximately every 10 minutes.
- Operating hours: 9:00–16:00.
- Festival hours: 10:00–15:00.
The shuttle runs before and after the festival, but exact departures should be checked through the venue’s official access information and festival page. Plan to arrive by public transport: there is no visitor parking.
If you are also planning a separate city outing, our Tokyo Metro 28-hour ticket guide covers that option. The access route for this festival uses JR and the festival shuttle; do not assume a Metro ticket covers the journey.
The two films on the outdoor screen
This edition features two films. The announcement does not give individual screening times, so check the programme before deciding when to arrive.
Zannen na Ikimono Jiten (映画ざんねんないきもの事典)
This animated film follows animals through three stories set in Australia, Antarctica and Japan. It offers a wildlife-themed choice to pair with the day’s forest activities.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The fantasy adventure featuring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton takes viewers inside an extraordinary chocolate factory. It is the other announced screening for the festival.
Forest walks, music and woodcraft
There is plenty beyond the films. A talk introduces Tokyo’s forests and how they are managed, while an approximately 40-minute forest walk explores the surrounding hills with explanations from people involved in forest management.
Other announced activities include splitting firewood and toasting marshmallows around a fire. Ukulele player Yoshino Hanashiro (花城よしの) will also perform ukulele music and songs for parents and children to enjoy together.
Make something with Tokyo-grown wood
Five woodworking exhibitors will offer activities using materials such as logs, hinoki branches and wood offcuts. The examples below show the range announced; availability, fees and participation conditions should be checked with the organizer.
| Activity | What you can make |
|---|---|
| Log craft | A wooden coaster |
| Hinoki branch craft | A birdcall |
| Wooden toys | Whirligigs, yo-yos, mini cameras and acorn-shaped spinning tops |
| Offcut craft | Creations using small leftover pieces of wood |
| Branch craft | A branch pencil |
| Woodcraft exhibitors |
|---|
| Tokyo Chainsaws (東京チェンソーズ) |
| Enokido Lumber (榎戸材木店) |
| kitokito |
| Tokyo Mori to Ichiba (東京・森と市庭) |
| Hachioji Contemporary Furniture Craft School (八王子現代家具工芸学校) |
Food from the Tama area
Five food vendors with ties to Akiruno and the wider Tama area are taking part. The announcement highlights locally connected ingredients, including yamame trout raised in Okutama, mushrooms from Hinohara and ingredients from Ome and nearby areas used in rolled omelettes.
| Vendor | Announced example or specialty |
|---|---|
| Okuedo Men Shokudo (奥江戸麺食堂) | Okuedo Yamame Ramen (奥江戸山女魚ラーメン) |
| Dashimaki Tamago Specialty Shop Rando (だしまき玉子専門店 卵道) | Dashi-flavoured rolled omelette |
| do-mo kitchen | Ajisai Ale (あじさいエール) |
| Obanyaki SUN (大判焼きSUN) | Full event menu not specified |
| uipain (ユイパン) | Naturally leavened scones and jam sandwiches |
Ramen, curry, bread and baked goods are among the food categories mentioned. Free admission does not mean food is included. Prices and accepted payment methods are not specified, so check these separately.
What to check before going
For families, the childcare room may be useful, but the announcement does not state eligible ages, fees, booking arrangements or operating conditions. Do not assume you can leave a child there without making arrangements first.
- Films: confirm screening times, audio and subtitles.
- Activities: check whether advance booking is needed, along with fees and any age restrictions.
- Childcare: confirm eligibility and how to use the room.
- Rain: the festival is scheduled to proceed, so consider rainwear and footwear suitable for walking outdoors.
- Food: check prices and payment options.
For questions not answered on the event page, use the TOKYO MOKUNAVI inquiry form.
If phone charging is part of your day-out planning, see our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide; charging facilities at this venue are not confirmed. For a different nature-focused outing, the Tokai Kisen Tokyo Islands sightseeing ticket guide covers an island-trip option.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Komorebi Cinema no Mori free?
- Admission and film screenings are free. Food prices and workshop fees are not specified in the announcement.
- How do I get to the festival?
- Take the JR Itsukaichi Line to Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, then use the free shuttle. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes, with buses running about every 10 minutes between 9:00 and 16:00.
- Will the event go ahead if it rains?
- Yes. The festival is scheduled to take place even if it rains.
- Will the films have English audio or subtitles?
- The announcement does not specify audio or subtitle languages. Check with the organizer before attending if you need an English-language screening.
- Is childcare available?
- A childcare room is provided, but eligible ages, fees, booking requirements and other usage conditions are not specified. Confirm the arrangements with the organizer.
Sources: official event page and TOKYO MOKUNAVI’s October 14 announcement. Information reflects the materials available on October 31, 2026.
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