Japanese title: 御岳山 天空もみじまつり 2026

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An autumn-leaves festival on 929 m Mt. Mitake in Ome, with the foliage lit up at night during the festival. Reach the top by cable car; buses run from JR Mitake Station to the cable car base in about 10 minutes. Organized by the Mt. Mitake shopkeepers' association.

Dates

Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday)

Time

Hours: please check with the organizer

Price

See the official page for prices

Venue

Mt. Mitake (Ome)

Nearest station

Mitake Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

About this event

At 929 meters above sea level, Mount Mitake celebrates autumn with traditional Takigi Kagura performances and violin music amid colorful foliage. Cooler temperatures bring autumn to the mountain earlier than central Tokyo, transforming its streams and waterfalls into striking seasonal landscapes. The approach to Musashi Mitake Shrine follows an ancient pilgrimage route, allowing visitors to experience both natural scenery and the mountain's religious heritage. Nearby natural attractions include the Rock Garden and Nanayo Falls. During the festival, illuminated areas of the mountain remain lit until 21:30, offering a different atmosphere after dark. A cable car provides access toward the summit, making the destination appealing to visitors interested in sightseeing and shrine visits as well as hiking. It is an autumn celebration where mountain landscapes, performing arts and centuries of faith come together.

Highlights

• Experience early autumn foliage, mountain streams and waterfalls at an elevation of 929 meters.
• Walk the traditional approach to Musashi Mitake Shrine through the seasonal mountain scenery.
• Look out for Takigi Kagura and violin performances. Check the official schedule for individual performances.
• Evening illuminations run during the festival until 21:30.
• Consider extending your visit to the Rock Garden and Nanayo Falls.

Good for

Visitors interested in mountain foliage, hiking, shrine culture, traditional performances and evening illuminations.

Good to know

• The cable car provides mountain access, but the path from Mitakesan Station to Musashi Mitake Shrine includes steep slopes and long stairways. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Check the organizer's website for individual performance times and illumination starting times.
• Cable car timetables and fares are available from the Mitake Tozan Railway website.
• Musashi Mitake Shrine provides multilingual explanations of its cultural heritage.

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Why is Mount Mitake known as a mountain of the shrine in the sky?

Musashi Mitake Shrine stands high on Mount Mitake and has long served as a center of mountain worship overlooking the former province of Musashi. According to shrine tradition, its origins reach back to the reign of Emperor Sujin. In 736, an image of Zao Gongen was enshrined to pray for the protection and stability of the country, establishing the mountain as an important center of Zao worship in eastern Japan.

From the Kamakura period onward, powerful warriors made offerings of armor, saddles and swords. Mount Mitake was not simply a scenic destination; it was a place where warriors sought divine protection. The shrine was also worshipped for good harvests and protection from calamities, connecting it closely with the daily lives of ordinary people.

One of the shrine's most distinctive traditions concerns Oinu-sama, the sacred wolf. The deity Oguchi no Magami is associated with the Japanese wolf, and legend tells of a white wolf guiding the lost hero Yamato Takeru through the mountains. During the Edo period, religious guides called oshi distributed protective talismans depicting the wolf, spreading Mitake worship throughout the Kanto region.

The shrine's name changed from Mitake Zao Gongen to Mitake Shrine in 1874 and to Musashi Mitake Shrine in 1952. Its approach still preserves a historic atmosphere where forest scenery and religious tradition meet. That is why visitors should follow the autumn-colored path to Musashi Mitake Shrine and discover the enduring worship of Oinu-sama.

Musashi Mitake Shrine – Official History and Multilingual Cultural Heritage Guide (Japanese) · Mount Mitake Shopkeepers Association – Visitor Information (Japanese)

Distance from major stations

From Mitake

3.9 km, about 20 min by train

From Okutama

5.7 km, about 25 min by train

From Ikusabata

7.2 km, about 30 min by train

From Musashi-Itsukaichi

8.5 km, about 30 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Mitake Gorge Autumn Colors Festival 2026Mitake Gorge (Ome City) (Mitake Sta.) · 3.9 km, about 20 min by train from here · Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday)
• Mount Mito Trekking: One of the Three Famous Peaks of OkutamaMeet and finish at JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station; hike starts at Tomin no Mori (Musashi-Itsukaichi Sta.) · 8.5 km, about 30 min by train from here · Nov 15 (Sun)
• Fumiko Ishigaki exhibition "My Alternative Art" (Mayugura 2F Gallery)Mayugura 2F Gallery (Ome) (Ome Sta.) · 9.7 km, about 35 min by train from here · Nov 18 (Wed) – Nov 26 (Thu)
• 8th Akigawa Basin Fireworks FestivalTokyo Summerland No. 2 Parking Lot (special venue) (Akigawa Sta.) · 15.2 km, about 50 min by train from here · Nov 14 (Sat)
• Sagamiko Illumillion 2026-2027 "Kawaisouni! Giragira Circus Galaxy Tour"Sagamiko MORI MORI (Sagamiko Sta.) · 19.6 km, about 60 min by train from here · Nov 14 (Sat) – May 9 (Sun)
• 47th Hachioji Ginkgo FestivalGinkgo avenue on Koshu Kaido (Oiwakecho to Kobotoke checkpoint ruins / Ryokai Bridge) (Nishi-Hachioji Sta.) · 19.6 km, about 60 min by train from here · Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 22 (Sun)

Food and cafes nearby

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FAQ

What is Mt. Mitake Tenku Momiji Festival 2026?

At 929 meters above sea level, Mount Mitake celebrates autumn with traditional Takigi Kagura performances and violin music amid colorful foliage. Cooler temperatures bring autumn to the mountain earlier than central Tokyo, transforming its streams and waterfalls into striking seasonal landscapes. The approach to Musashi Mitake Shrine follows an ancient pilgrimage route, allowing visitors to experience both natural scenery and the mountain's religious heritage. Nearby natural attractions include the Rock Garden and Nanayo Falls. During the festival, illuminated areas of the mountain remain lit until 21:30, offering a different atmosphere after dark. A cable car provides access toward the summit, making the destination appealing to visitors interested in sightseeing and shrine visits as well as hiking. It is an autumn celebration where mountain landscapes, performing arts and centuries of faith come together.

When is Mt. Mitake Tenku Momiji Festival 2026?

Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday)

What are the opening hours of Mt. Mitake Tenku Momiji Festival 2026?

Hours: please check with the organizer Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Mt. Mitake Tenku Momiji Festival 2026 cost?

See the official page for prices

Where is Mt. Mitake Tenku Momiji Festival 2026 and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Mt. Mitake (Ome). The nearest station is Mitake Sta..

Where to next

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Checked against the official page on November 11, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.