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The Japanese garden Suikeien in this prefectural park in Kansai Science City lights up its autumn maples from sunset to 21:00 (last entry 20:30), rain or shine. On November 3 the garden is open free of charge.

Dates

Nov 3 (Tue) – Nov 29 (Sun)

Hours

Sunset to 21:00 (last entry 20:30). Nara Kotsu bus from Hosono or Shin-Hosono stations

Venue

Keihanna Commemorative Park (Suikeien Garden)

Nearest station

Hosono

Admission

Garden admission required (check the official page for the fee)

About this event

Keihanna Commemorative Park, a prefectural park in the Kansai Science City, lights up the autumn leaves of its Japanese garden, Suikeien, after dark. Hours are from sunset to 21:00, with last entry at 20:30, and it goes ahead even in rain. On November 3 Suikeien is open free of charge.

Highlights

• See the maples of the Suikeien Japanese garden under night lighting.
• Held rain or shine.
• Free entry to Suikeien on November 3.

Good for

For those who want illuminated autumn leaves away from the crowds of central Kyoto.

Good to know before you go

• Last entry 20:30.
• Nara Kotsu buses run from Hosono and Shin-Hosono stations.

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FAQ

What is Keihanna Commemorative Park autumn leaves light-up?

Keihanna Commemorative Park, a prefectural park in the Kansai Science City, lights up the autumn leaves of its Japanese garden, Suikeien, after dark. Hours are from sunset to 21:00, with last entry at 20:30, and it goes ahead even in rain. On November 3 Suikeien is open free of charge.

When is Keihanna Commemorative Park autumn leaves light-up?

From Nov 3 (Tue) to Nov 29 (Sun), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

Sunset to 21:00 (last entry 20:30). Nara Kotsu bus from Hosono or Shin-Hosono stations

How much does it cost?

Garden admission required (check the official page for the fee)

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Keihanna Commemorative Park (Suikeien Garden). The nearest station is Hosono.

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