15 Autumn Events for Fukui 2026

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15 Autumn Events for Fukui 2026

With the opening of Echizen crab fishing on Friday, November 6th, the autumn Fukui is heating up,
Events such as the Echizen Crab Festival are held one after another around our hotel.
Speaking of autumn! In addition to the autumn leaves, local festivals andmusic festivals are also held, A variety of 15 events are all at once.
Make use of this for your Fukui trip in fall 2026.

⬇️See below for details on each event⬇️

📅 October 3rd (Sat) & 4th (Sun)
[The 14th Echizen Autumn Pottery Festival] / Echizen Town
➤ In search of pottery from various regions, including Echizen ware, about 10,000 people visited last time. In addition to exhibits and sales, there are craft experiences and food booths.
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🎪 Echizen Pottery Village
📍 120-61 Osohara, Echizen Town, Fukui
🚗 About 35 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅October 3 (Sat) – 25 (Sun)
[Sabae* Town Art Festival 2026] / Sabae City
➤ Works by artists such as costume artist Kozue Hibino and artist Kyota Takahashi will appear. Workshops are also planned.
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🎪 Nishiyama Park
📍 3-8-10 Sakuramachi, Sabae City, Fukui
🚗 About 30 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅Thursday, October 8
[How Do You Like Wednesday Caravan 2026] / Awara City
➤ The popular program 'How Do You Like Wednesday?' directors Tadahisa Fujimura and Masamichi Ureshino interact with viewers. A variety of programs such as talks and live performances will be featured.
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🎪 Awara Hot springs Hot Spring Town Plaza
📍 Fukui Awara City Hot springs 1-203
🚗 About 45 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅 October 9th (Fri) - 11th (Sun)
[RENEW/2026] / Sabae City, Echizen City, Echizen Town
➤ One of the largest open factory events in Japan. You can experience firsthand the production sites where lacquerware, Japanese paper, pottery, cutlery, chests of drawers, eyeglasses, and textiles are made.
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🎪📍All areas of Sabae City, Echizen City, and Echizen Town
🚗 Approximately 30 minutes by car from the hotel (may vary depending on the location).
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📅 October 9th (Fri) - November 8th (Sun)
[75th Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival 2026] / Echizen City
➤ The venue exhibiting chrysanthemum dolls themed around local yokai will feature a food court, a market selling local specialties, and 11 large playground equipment.
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🎪 Takefu Central Park
📍 2 Takase, Echizen City, Fukui
🚗 About 40 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅October 10th (Sat) and 11th (Sun)
[The 57th Maruoka Old Castle Festival] / Sakai City
➤ A festival set at Maruoka Castle, built by Katsutoyo Shibata, featuring gun demonstrations and general dances. Also, the autumn foliage at Maruoka Castle reaches its peak from early to late November.
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🎪 Kasumigajo Park
📍 1-59 Kasumi-cho, Maruoka-cho, Sakai City, Fukui
🚗 About 35 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅October 10 (Sat) & 11 (Sun)
[Ichijodani Cultural Festival] / Fukui
➤ Enjoy music and gourmet food at the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins, known as Japan's Pompeii. Additionally, the site is famous for its autumn leaves. The best viewing time is usually from early November each year.
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🎪 Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins Around Karamon Square
📍 28-37 Kidonouchi-cho, Fukui Fukui
🚗 About 30 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅 October 10th (Sat) & 11th (Sun)
[Rockroshi Starry Music Festival 2026] / Ono City
This year's second festival will be held at Rokuroshi Highlands, the only place in Asia designated as a starry sky reserve. Artists like ACIDMAN and SPECIAL OTHERS will perform.
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🎪 The Six Lü Army Plateau
📍 169 Higashi-Kamiyano, Minami Rokuroshi, Fukui Ono City
🚗 About 1 hour and 5 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅October 11 (Sun) & 12 (Mon, holiday)
[Sabae JAM Festival 2026] / Sabae City
➤ The lineup includes 22 talented groups such as Kenichi Asai, eastern youth, EGO-WRAPPIN', and Straightener. The open and open atmosphere of the venue is also a highlight.
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🎪 Nishiyama Park
📍 3-8-10 Sakuramachi, Sabae City, Fukui
🚗 About 25 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅October 17 (Sat) & 18 (Sun)
[Megane no Machisabae Mirai Fes 2026] / Sabae City
➤ Enjoy Sabae gourmet food and a puzzle-solving rally, making it recommended for families. On the first day, Shinako, a creator and artist trending on social media, will be coming.
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🎪 Nishiyama Park
📍 3-8-10 Sakuramachi, Sabae City, Fukui
🚗 About 25 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅October 17th (Sat) - 19th (Mon)
[NIGHT WAVE ~Light Wave Project in Suishohama~] / Mihama Town
➤ The popular Suisho Beach with sparkling white sand is illuminated blue. The transformation from sunset to a magical nighttime seaside will surely soothe your heart.
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🎪 Suisho Beach Parking Lot 2 Front
📍 Takenami, Mihama Town, Mikata District, Fukui
🚗 About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅 October 24th (Sat) & 25th (Sun)
【AIRPORT-CRIT 2026 FUKUI】/Sakai City
➤ A genuine and unique bicycle road race held on the runway at Fukui Airport. The 'Fukui Hokuriku Cycle Festival,' which both beginners and children can enjoy, will also be held simultaneously.
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🎪 Fukui Airport
📍 50-1-2 Eru-naka, Harue-cho, Sakai City, Fukui
🚗 30 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅October 31st (Sat), November 1st (Sun)
[Kuzuryu Autumn Leaves Festival] / Ono City
➤ Held at one of the prefecture's top autumn foliage spots, it is lively with stage events and hands-on experience corners. Also, pay attention to seasonal gourmet foods and local specialty sweets.
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🎪 Kuzuryu National Recreation Area
📍 14-3 Kadono, Fukui Ono City
🚗 1 hour 25 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅Friday, Saturday, Sunday, November 1 (Sun) ~ November 29 (Sun), public holidays
[Yokokan Garden Autumn Illumination] / Fukui
➤ The strolling forest and spring garden with a large pond, known for its beautiful autumn leaves, is magically illuminated. You can sit in the tatami rooms and relax up close to enjoy the view.
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🎪 Yokokan Garden
📍 Fukui Fukui Baoyong 3-11-36
🚗 15 minutes by car from the hotel
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📅 November 14th (Sat), 15th (Sun), 21st (Sat), 22nd (Sun)
[Echizen Crab Festival 2026] / Echizen Town
➤ A large-scale crab festival held in the heart of Echizen crab. Not only are Echizen crabs and Seiko crabs lined up, but seafood gourmet dishes like grilled seafood are also sold.
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🎪 Roadside Station Echizen
📍 Fukui Echizen Town Kitchen 71-335-1
🚗 45 minutes by car from the hotel
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*The information provided is current as of September 16th and may be subject to change due to various circumstances.
*The best time to see the autumn leaves is an estimate. Actual times may vary.
*Please be sure to check the official website or other sources for details before you go out.