2026 Shoshazan Autumn Foliage Festival

About this event

During the autumn foliage season, the Shoshazan Momiji Festival is held at Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. As a special highlight exclusive to this period, the interiors of Jomyoin, Kongodo, and Kaisando—normally closed to the public—are opened for special viewing. It also offers a rare opportunity to view the wooden seated statue of Shoku Shonin, which is slated for designation as a National Important Cultural Property. At night, the autumn leaves around Maniden and Jomyoin are illuminated, allowing visitors to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the temple grounds after dark. During the illumination period, viewing hours at Maniden and Jomyoin are extended until 8:00 PM. In addition, food and general merchandise stalls will operate in the square in front of the Shosha Station of the Shoshazan Ropeway. A stamp rally is held concurrently; collecting stamps from Maniden, Mitsunodo, Kaisando, and the Ropeway Summit Station earns visitors limited-edition original merchandise. On November 8, a Japanese taiko drum performance is scheduled at Jogyodo of Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple, offering autumn arts within an atmospheric temple setting.

Venue

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple

2968 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2201