Autumn at Kinchakuda, colored by around 5 million spider lilies
Kinchakuda Spider Lily Festival
The 2026 edition of Kinchakuda Spider Lily Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/21 〜 2026/10/06Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late September to early October / Every year
- Location
- Kinchakuda Spider Lily Park
- Area
- Saitama Prefecture・Hidaka City(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · train)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.
- Participation fee
- In 2026, admission was 500 yen per person per day from September 19 through September 30. Admission was free for junior high school students and younger, as well as holders of various disability certificates. From October 1, the red spider lily fields were open to the public free of charge. Parking fees are charged separately.
- Age restrictions
- Admission is free for junior high school students and younger.
- Official website / social media
- Official website
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This festival is held at Kinchakuda in Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy the autumn spider lilies. In 2026, local food and specialty products were scheduled to be sold, along with stage performances such as festival music, dance, drumming, and .
About Kinchakuda Spider Lily Festival
The Kinchakuda Spider Lily Festival is an event where visitors can enjoy the autumn spider lilies at Kinchakuda Spider Lily Park in Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture.
In 2026, local food and specialty products were announced as scheduled to be sold.
The festival centers on clusters of spider lilies spread across the pouch-shaped land formed by the winding Koma River.
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Festival highlights
The highlight is the approximately 5 million spider lilies blooming across the spacious grounds of Kinchakuda.
The flowers are described as spreading out like a red carpet, and white flowers can sometimes be seen among the red ones.
In 2026, stage performances were also scheduled, including the Hidaka Festival Music Association, kids’ dance, cheerleading, taiko drumming, and yosakoi.
Autumn at Kinchakuda, colored by around 5 million spider lilies
What to expect
Visitors can walk through the spider lily fields and admire the flowers, and enjoy local food and specialty products for sale during the festival.
In 2026, performances by the Hidaka Festival Music Association, as well as dance, cheerleading, taiko drumming, and yosakoi, are presented on different days.
Stage times may change due to weather or traffic conditions, so be sure to check the announcements on the day.
How to take part
Visitors can view the clusters of spider lilies at Kinchakuda Spider Lily Park.
At peak bloom, the area is transformed into a striking landscape that looks like a red carpet.
Visitors can also enjoy food and local products from vendors based in Hidaka City.
Location and access
125-2 Komahongo, Hidaka City
- Train
About a 15-minute walk from Koma Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line
- By car
14 km from the Tsurugashima IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway / 11 km from the Ken-O Tsurugashima IC on the Ken-O Expressway
- Parking
185 spaces (cars: 500 yen, motorcycles: 100 yen)
Address 125-2 Komahongo, Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the festival was held from September 21 to October 6, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The paid-admission period for the spider lilies ran from September 19 to September 30, and the flower fields were opened free of charge from October 1.
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Tips for your visit
The roads nearby get very congested during the red spider lily blooming season, so visitors are encouraged to use public transportation.
Tripods, monopods, and similar equipment may not be used within the flower fields.
If bringing a pet, please be considerate of other visitors, for example by keeping your pet on a short leash.
Nearby attractions
At the end of a walk through Kinchakuda Spider Lily Park, you will find Aiai Bridge, a wooden truss bridge for pedestrians only.
The bridge is described as 91.20 meters long and is a highlight to look out for while walking around the area and enjoying the spider lily scenery.
The article also features Gojō Falls as a sightseeing spot a little farther on from Aiai Bridge.
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埼玉県日高市の神社
Origins and History of Kinchakuda Spider Lily Festival
Kinchakuda is said to have been named for its shape, which resembles a drawstring pouch. The land was formed by the winding Koma River.
During the Edo period, the area was used as farmland by the local community.
In recent years, the area has been developed as a tourist destination and has become known for its clusters of autumn spider lilies.
Official information
Event information and bloom updates are available on the official website of the Kinchakuda Management Office.
Information for the 2026 festival includes local food and specialty products for sale, as well as the event dates, hours, and stage schedule.
Bloom updates are also provided through a telephone service and the official Instagram account.
Kinchakuda Spider Lily Festival at a Glance
The 2026 Kinchakuda Spider Lily Festival was announced as scheduled to take place at Kinchakuda Spider Lily Park from September 21 to October 6.
Visitors can enjoy around 5 million spider lilies, as well as local food and specialty products for sale and performances such as Hidaka festival music, dance, taiko drumming, and yosakoi.
Check the bloom status, the dates when admission fees apply, and any changes to the stage schedule before setting out.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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