Sankeien garden scenery. Illustrative photo from the original article, via Tabiyaka Hiroshima; not a current foliage report.
Sankeien, the Japanese garden beside Hiroshima Airport, is holding its autumn festival through November 23, 2026. The garden’s design brings together landscapes inspired by Hiroshima’s mountains, countryside and sea. This year’s evening program adds bamboo lights to a display of light and sound.
Evening visits happen on selected dates
November’s evening dates include November 14, 15, 21, 22 and 23. Illuminations run from after sunset until 8 p.m. Japan Standard Time. The garden is not illuminated every night of the festival, so choose your date before making an evening trip. Last admission is generally 30 minutes before closing.
Admission and a hands-on option
Standard garden admission is ¥390 for adults and ¥200 for elementary and junior high school students. Elementary, junior high and high school students enter free when accompanied by an adult aged 20 or older. A Japanese confectionery workshop is scheduled for November 23. It costs ¥1,500 plus garden admission, requires a reservation and is limited to 18 people per session. Contact the garden office for workshop availability before planning around it.
Getting there
The garden is about a five-minute walk from Hiroshima Airport’s terminal. Drivers should use parking at Central Forest Park or the airport; parking charges are separate.
For updates, see the airport event announcement.
Adapted from Tabiyaka Hiroshima using AI-assisted translation, with factual details confirmed by the publisher.
