Written by TC Team
November is the best time to see the autumn leaves on Mt. Takao. The Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival is held in time with this season.
What happens?
On weekends and holidays throughout the month, there are various exhibitions like taiko drumming, Japanese orchestra performances, yosakoi dancing, and concerts held at the cable car Kiyotaki Station Plaza. There are also stalls selling kokeshi dolls and Japanese sake served in traditional wooden box cups in front of a restaurant called Jūicchōmechaya.
You can also can book a seasonal shōjin ryōri (Buddhist vegetarian meal) at Takao-san Yakuōin Temple. Set meals start at ¥3,300. They are served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Note that reservations for two or more people are required at least two days in advance.
Schedule 2025
To pray for hikers’ safety on the mountain, ward off illness, and invite good fortune, the head priest of Takao-san Yakuōin Temple will perform a dramatic fire ceremony and give a public sermon in front of Kiyotaki Station, where the cable car journey begins. The fire ceremony (Saitō Goma) takes place on Saturday, 25 October from 10 a.m.
The head priest will also share Buddhist teachings and blessings with passersby (Tsujiseppō) from 11 a.m.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 2.5 km from Takaosanguchi Station Keiō Takao Line (KO53)
