The 2026 Momiji Festival at Hiroshima Prefecture Tree Planting Center. Image: Tabiyaka Hiroshima.
Looking for a fall outing beyond central Hiroshima? Hiroshima Prefecture Tree Planting Center (広島県緑化センター), in the city’s Higashi Ward, is hosting its Momiji Festival from October 31 through November 23, 2026. Admission and parking are free.
The grounds offer a mix of autumn colors, from the large maples near the office to a tunnel of Japanese maples. Rather than expecting every tree to peak at once, follow the walking paths and look for the changing colors along the way.
More than a walk among the maples
A maple quiz rally runs during the festival, with one entry per person for the duration of the event. The separate autumn stamp rally links the center with Hiroshima City Forest Park and also continues through November 23.
An optional guided trek on November 22 runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The roughly 2 km route is intended for reasonably fit walkers. Advance booking is required, with a maximum of 15 participants and no participation fee. The trek is canceled if it rains. Contact the center at 082-899-2811 to check availability and what to bring.
Plan your visit
The center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. JST, with no scheduled closure days in November. Plan for a daytime visit.
By car, allow about 45 minutes from the north side of Hiroshima Station, or 15 minutes from Hiroshima-Higashi Interchange. A route through the separate Hiroshima City Forest Park incurs a charge.
Bus travel needs more planning: the official access guide lists a walk of about 5 km (3.1 miles) from the 小河原車庫 bus stop to the management office, including the approach to the park. If you plan to use a taxi from the stop, book it with a local taxi company before setting out.
On November weekends and public holidays, internal vehicle restrictions apply. Use the designated parking areas, follow staff directions and allow time to walk from your parking space.
Check the official event listings, access guide and November vehicle restrictions before visiting.
Adapted from Tabiyaka Hiroshima using AI translation and automated checks.
