Koyomi Japan / Fukuoka / November 2026
Events in Fukuoka: November 2026
5 autumn leaf spots, 1 winter illumination, 2 Christmas markets, 1 sporting event and 1 traditional festival in Fukuoka and northern Kyushu during November 2026 — 10 in all, most-viewed first. Dates come from official sources.
Last updated: Tue, November 10, 2026
- Sat, Nov 7 – Fri, Dec 25, 2026Hakata Christmas Market (Christmas Advent)Christmas marketFree
- Sat, Nov 14 – Sat, Dec 26, 2026Tenjin Christmas Market (Christmas Advent)Christmas marketFree
- Sun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026Kamado Shrine Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
- Sun, Nov 8 – Sun, Nov 22, 2026Fukuoka November Sumo Tournament (Kyushu Basho)🎟️ Book aheadBookable onlineSports¥2,000
- Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Dec 6, 2026Mifuneyama Rakuen Garden Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:00 AMFree
- Fri, Nov 20 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Akizuki Castle Town Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
- Dates TBAHuis Ten Bosch: Kingdom of Light🎟️ Book aheadBookable onlineIllumination¥7,600
- Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026Kunen-an Garden Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:00 AM
- Sun, Nov 1 – Fri, Nov 20, 2026Yabakei Gorge Autumn Leaves (Hitome Hakkei)Autumn leaves
- Mon, Nov 2 – Wed, Nov 4, 2026Karatsu KunchiMatsuriFree
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, 2 Christmas markets, 1 sporting event and 1 traditional festival in Fukuoka and northern Kyushu during November 2026 — 10 in total. Highlights include Hakata Christmas Market (Christmas Advent), Tenjin Christmas Market (Christmas Advent) and Kamado Shrine Autumn Leaves. Every date comes from the official source for that event, and each event page shows when it was last checked.
- 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.