Name: Hakodate MOMI-G Festa
Start: 2026-10-16
End: 2026-11-08
Location: Kosetsuen (within Miharu Park)

An autumn event in Hakodate's Kosetsuen, where visitors can enjoy colorful maple trees and a historic garden. From the evening onward, the autumn leaves are illuminated, giving them a different look from daytime.

About Hakodate MOMI-G Festa

Hakodate MOMI-G Festa is an event held at Kosetsuen in Miharu Park, Hakodate, where visitors can enjoy autumn foliage and garden scenery.

Kosetsuen is a landscape garden created by the wealthy Iwafune family during the Meiji period. In 2001, it was designated a Place of Scenic Beauty as a nationally designated cultural property garden.

Visitors can stroll around the grounds, taking in the colorful trees and historic buildings. The autumn leaves are also illuminated at night.

Source: 旧岩船氏庭園(香雪園) ・はこだてMOMI-Gフェスタ｜イベント｜【公式】北海道の観光・旅行情報サイト HOKKAIDO LOVE!

Festival highlights

Highlights include a row of maples stretching for about 100 m and autumn colors created by around 150 varieties of garden trees.

During the day, visitors can walk through Kosetsuen's garden while admiring the tree-lined paths and fallen leaves in shades of vermilion and gold.

At night, the tree-lined paths and autumn leaves are illuminated, creating a scene where light and the historic garden come together—a different view from daytime.

Source: はこだてMOMI-Gフェスタ | イベント一覧 | はこぶら

An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage

What to expect

During the festival, visitors can stroll around the grounds while admiring the autumn leaves at Kosetsuen, then view the illuminated row of maple trees from the evening onward.

In 2026, planned events include a calligraphy exhibition, a botanical wreath exhibition, calligraphy activities, a kimono try-on experience, and a matcha experience.

Craft activities may also offer the chance to make walnut ornaments and mini brooms from cedar roses.

How to take part

Visitors are free to view the autumn foliage and illuminations at the venue.

During the festival, visitors can take part in activities such as a calligraphy exhibition, craft activities, and a matcha experience.

Dates, times, and fees vary by activity, so it's a good idea to plan around what you'd like to do.

You can enjoy the autumn leaves and illuminations by visiting the venue.

In 2026, planned activities include a calligraphy exhibition, craft workshops for making walnut ornaments and mini brooms, a hands-on calligraphy session, kimono try-ons, and a matcha experience.

Activities are offered only on limited dates and at limited times, and fees apply to the matcha experience and some craft and calligraphy activities.

Source: 函館市の香雪園MOMI-Gフェスタは期間中に書展・クラフト・抹茶体験｜10/14に試験点灯、体験料は500円〜1,000円 | 函館イベントナビ

Location and access

Venue and address

Kōsetsuen (in Miharashi Park) / 56 Miharashi-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido

Train and bus

Take Hakodate Bus route 82 from Hakodate Station and get off at Kōsetsuen. It’s a 1-minute walk from there.

By car

About 10 minutes from Hakodate Airport and about 15 minutes from JR Hakodate Station.

According to the 2026 information, it is about 10 minutes from Hiyoshi IC.

Parking

Free parking is available.

The venue information says parking is provided within Miharashi Park.

Address 56 Mihara-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido

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Dates and season

The 2026 Hakodate MOMI-G Festa will be held from October 16 to November 8.

During the festival, illuminations are held every day from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., letting visitors enjoy the grounds and autumn foliage at night.

The best viewing period is usually said to be from late October to early November.

Source: イベント情報 | 一般財団法人函館市住宅都市施設公社

Accommodation and hotels PR

Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Hokkaido / Hakodate City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)

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Tips for your visit

If you plan to visit in the evening, it is convenient to arrive during the illumination hours, from 16:00 to 21:00.

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Origins and History of Hakodate MOMI-G Festa

Kosetsuen is a park centered around a landscape garden developed as the Iwafune family's villa in the 1890s.

The grounds feature a brick greenhouse and a garden pavilion incorporating the style of a traditional tea house, creating a harmonious blend of Japanese and Western design.

In 2001, it was designated a Place of Scenic Beauty as a nationally designated cultural property garden under the name “Former Iwafune Family Garden (Kosetsuen).” Today's festival makes the most of the garden and its autumn foliage.

Source: はこだてMOMI-Gフェスタ - 市政はこだて2026年10月号 - 函館市の広報紙 | POTETO スマート広報

Official information

For event information, contact the Eastern Parks Office of the Hakodate City Housing and Urban Development Public Corporation.

The corporation's website is listed as a related official site.

For the latest information on dates, illumination, and the venue, check announcements from the corporation or Hakodate City.