Koyomi Japan / Fukuoka / November 2026
Events in Fukuoka: November 2026
5 autumn leaf spots, 1 winter illumination and 2 Christmas markets in Fukuoka and northern Kyushu during November 2026 — 8 in all. Dates are re-checked against official sources.
- Typically Nov 1 – Dec 25Hakata Christmas Market (Christmas Advent)Christmas marketFree
- Sun, Nov 1 – Fri, Nov 20, 2026Yabakei Gorge Autumn Leaves (Hitome Hakkei)Autumn leaves
- Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, 2026Mifuneyama Rakuen Garden Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:00 AMFree
- Typically Nov 15 – Dec 25Tenjin Christmas Market (Christmas Advent)Christmas marketFree
- Sun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026Kamado Shrine Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
- Sun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026Kunen-an Garden Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
- Fri, Nov 20 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Akizuki Castle Town Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
- Dates TBAHuis Ten Bosch: Kingdom of LightIllumination¥7,600
What November 2026 is like in Fukuoka
The peak of the autumn colour season across most of Honshu, and the month the first winter illuminations switch on, generally from mid-November. Days are short — it is dark by around 5pm — which suits illuminated night viewing but leaves less daylight for sightseeing. Culture Day and Labor Thanksgiving Day both fall in November and make popular viewing spots noticeably busier.
Japanese public holidays this month — expect heavier crowds at the spots above, and on the trains to them:
- Culture Day (Tuesday, November 3)
- Labor Thanksgiving Day (Monday, November 23)
Fukuoka in November 2026: common questions
- What's on in Fukuoka in November 2026?
- This page lists 5 autumn leaf spots, 1 winter illumination and 2 Christmas markets in Fukuoka and northern Kyushu during November 2026 — 8 in total. Highlights include Hakata Christmas Market (Christmas Advent), Yabakei Gorge Autumn Leaves (Hitome Hakkei) and Mifuneyama Rakuen Garden Autumn Leaves. Every date is re-checked against the official source for that event.
- When do the autumn leaves peak in Fukuoka?
- Across the 5 autumn leaf spots listed around Fukuoka, typical peak colour starts as early as Nov 1 and as late as Nov 20, with the last spots holding colour until about Dec 5. Higher and more northern spots turn first; low-lying city gardens are usually last. Peak dates move by a week or more from year to year with the weather.
- Are there any public holidays in Japan in November 2026?
- Yes — Culture Day (Tuesday, November 3) and Labor Thanksgiving Day (Monday, November 23). Popular viewing spots and the trains to them are noticeably busier on public holidays and the weekends either side of them.