Events & things to do in Nikko in November 2026

Now on Apr 1 (Wed) – Nov 30 (Mon)

Festivals & rituals 📍 British Embassy Villa Memorial Park (英国大使館別荘記念公園)

10th Anniversary Event of the British Embassy Villa Memorial Park

An event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the British Embassy Villa Memorial Park will be held.

💴 Paid

Now on Apr 8, 2026 (Wed) – Mar 31, 2027 (Wed) 8:00〜16:30

Festivals & rituals 📍 Rinno-ji Temple Sanbutsudo (輪王寺三仏堂) (Special Venue Inside)

First Opening of the Hidden Buddha 'Bishamonten'

The first opening of the hidden Buddha 'Bishamonten' will be held at Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) in Nikko. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

💴 Paid

Upcoming Sep 18 (Fri) – Nov 23 (Mon) 17:00〜21:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Yunishigawa River and Heike no Sato (湯西川河川・平家の里)

Yunishigawa Onsen Heike Akari

A bamboo lantern event themed around the splendor of the Heike clan at Yunishigawa Onsen.

🆓 Free

Upcoming Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 閉門〜19:00（最終受付18:30）

Festivals & rituals 📍 Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) Shoyo-en

2026 Shoyo-en Light Up

Shoyo-en in Nikko will be beautifully illuminated.

💴 Paid 🌤 Outdoor 🌙 Evening

Upcoming Oct 25 (Sun) – Nov 3 (Tue)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) Secondary source

Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) Light-Up Event

A special light-up event at the famous Rinno-ji Temple in Nikko.

Upcoming Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 18:30〜

Festivals & rituals 📍 Nikko Futarasan Shrine (日光二荒山神社)

Nikko World Heritage Night Wedding

A Shinto wedding ceremony held under enchanting lights.

🌙 Evening

Upcoming Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 17:00～21:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 World Heritage Site "Nikko's Shrines and Temples"

Light-up NIKKO 2026

A special event where the World Heritage Site is beautifully illuminated at night.

🆓 Free

Upcoming Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon) 日没～19:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Kegon Falls Prefectural Free Viewing Platform

Kegon Falls Light-Up

Kegon Falls will be illuminated for a limited time, allowing visitors to enjoy its magical appearance.

🌤 Outdoor 🌙 Evening 🆓 Free

Upcoming Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Nikkō (日光) Secondary source

11th Nikkō National Park Mountain Running

A mountain running competition set in Nikkō National Park.