An autumn festival to stroll beneath golden ginkgo trees and discover the town’s culture
Hachioji Ginkgo Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/21 〜 2026/11/22Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- 2 days each autumn, on a Saturday and Sunday / Every year
- Location
- Along Koshu Kaido from Oiwake Intersection to Kobotoke Checkpoint, as well as the various venues, the main section of Ryōnan Park, around Minamiasakawa Bridge, and the Tama Imperial Mausoleum approach
- Area
- Tokyo Metropolis・Hachioji City(Within Tokyo: approx. 15 min–1 h by train (central areas))Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Hachioji City Special Commemorative Pass Experience: Free
- Age restrictions
- Hachioji City Special Commemorative Pass Experience: Ages 3 to preschool age, elementary and junior high school students, high school students and older
- Last updated
- 2026/10/22
The Hachioji Ginkgo Festival is a community-participation autumn event where visitors can enjoy local festivities along the ginkgo-lined avenue on Koshu Kaido and at venues along the route. In 2026, events will be held to commemorate 100 years since the ginkgo trees were planted. A wide range of activities, including parades, Japanese drumming, , a local products fair, and checkpoint orienteering, will take place across a large area.
About Hachioji Ginkgo Festival
The Hachioji Ginkgo Festival is a local autumn festival held in Hachioji, Tokyo, centered on the ginkgo-lined avenue along Koshu Kaido.
Festival venues extend along the road from Oiwake to near Kobutsu Sekisho and around Ryonan Park.
Local neighborhood associations and residents bring the festival to life through food and merchandise stalls, parades, stage events, and visits to the checkpoints.
In 2026, events will be held to commemorate 100 years since the ginkgo trees along Koshu Kaido were planted.
Source: 八王子いちょう祭り - Wikipedia / イベント | 八王子いちょう祭り（公式）
Festival highlights
Highlights include a parade along Koshu Kaido and several checkpoints set up along the route.
Enjoy a variety of events at different venues, including parades of classic cars and marching bands, Japanese drumming, yosakoi, and dance.
At the checkpoints, participants can join an orienteering event by collecting brands on wooden travel passes. Collect a certain number to exchange them for a commemorative gift.
In 2026, a stamp rally commemorating 100 years since the ginkgo trees were planted will also be held.
An autumn festival to stroll beneath golden ginkgo trees and discover the town’s culture
What to expect
At the festival, walk between venues along Koshu Kaido and visit the local products fair, hometown bazaar, and stage events.
At the checkpoint orienteering event, visit checkpoints from Oiwake to Kobutsu Sekisho and collect brands on a travel pass.
In 2026, a mobile stamp rally covering the 12 Koshu Kaido checkpoints and other locations will also be held, with prizes based on the number of stamps collected.
You can watch parades, performances, and yosakoi at the various venues.
How to take part
In 2026, a mobile tool- and GPS-based stamp rally will take participants to all 27 locations, including the 12 checkpoints along Koshu Kaido.
A checkpoint orienteering activity is listed, taking participants to checkpoints along Koshu Kaido.
The activity of sawing a log to make a commemorative pass also lets participants use the finished pass to join an orienteering event visiting the checkpoints. Places are limited to 200, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 2026 mobile stamp rally visits all 27 locations, including the 12 checkpoints along Koshu Kaido, using a mobile tool and GPS information.
Prizes such as digital wallpapers, shopping vouchers, and commemorative goods are offered for completing 6, 12, 24, or 27 locations. Physical rewards can be collected on November 21 and the 22nd.
A pass-making activity will take place at Sennincho Kuwanomi Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 21 and the 22nd. Places are limited to 200, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Free of charge.
Source: 第47回八王子いちょう祭り 八王子市特別通行記念手形の体験参加者募集／八王子市子育て応援サイト
Location and access
- Venue and address
Along Koshu Kaido from Oiwake Intersection to Kobotoke Checkpoint, as well as the various venues / around the grounds and parking area of the main section of Ryōnan Park / around Minamiasakawa Bridge / Tama Imperial Mausoleum approach
- Train and bus
Not listed
- By car
多摩御陵参道は2026年11月21日・22日の10:00～16:00、甲州街道多摩御陵入口交差点～近藤医院前交差点で一般車両通行規制
- Parking
The main section of Ryōnan Park parking lot and other locations are listed as venues
Event venue 東京都八王子市 追分交差点～小仏関所の甲州街道沿道ならびに各会場
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
The 47th Hachioji Ginkgo Festival is scheduled to take place on November 21, 2026 (Saturday) and the 22nd (Sunday).
Events will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the 21st and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 22nd.
The checkpoint orienteering event runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on both days. The mobile stamp rally is scheduled to run from November 1 through the 22nd.
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Tips for your visit
The venues are spread across areas including Koshu Kaido, Ryōnan Park, around Minamiasakawa Bridge, and the Tama Imperial Mausoleum approach.
Checking the location of the events you want to see in advance can make it easier to get around the large venue areas.
In 2026, general vehicle traffic will be restricted on the Tama Imperial Mausoleum approach from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, so take note of the restricted section if traveling by car.
Nearby attractions
八幡八雲神社
東京都八王子市の神社
Origins and History of Hachioji Ginkgo Festival
The Hachioji Ginkgo Festival began in 1979.
The ginkgo trees along Koshu Kaido were planted between 1927 and 1929, from Oiwakecho Intersection to Takao Station, and were designated a Natural Monument of Hachioji City in 1964.
2026 marks 100 years since the trees were planted, and commemorative ceremonies, a stamp rally, and other events are planned.
Official information
The official Hachioji Ginkgo Festival website is gradually publishing information about the 2026 dates, events, venues, checkpoint orienteering, transportation, and more.
Details may be updated, so check the latest information on the official website before setting out.
Source: 八王子いちょう祭り（公式）
Hachioji Ginkgo Festival at a Glance
The Hachioji Ginkgo Festival is a community-participation autumn festival centered on the ginkgo-lined avenue along Koshu Kaido, featuring parades, Japanese drumming, yosakoi, a local products fair, a bazaar, and checkpoint orienteering.
The festival will be held on November 21 and the 22nd in 2026, with events commemorating 100 years since the ginkgo trees were planted.
As the venue covers a wide area and traffic restrictions will be in place, we recommend traveling by public transportation and checking which venues you would like to visit.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/22
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