AUTUMN EXPERIENCES

Autumn experiences & dates

Dress in kimono, capture a memory or create something of your own. Explore experiences in the Japanese Garden, with dates and practical information to help plan your day.

2026.11.07–29Japanese Garden, Expo ’70 Commemorative Park

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Dates at a glance

7 experiences

All dates are in November 2026. Select an experience to see its prices and how to join.

Autumn portraits7 Nov (Sat) – 10 Nov (Tue)12 Nov (Thu) – 17 Nov (Tue)19 Nov (Thu) – 24 Nov (Tue)26 Nov (Thu) – 28 Nov (Sat)Photo walk9 Nov (Mon)17 Nov (Tue)26 Nov (Thu)Kimono dressing & rental8 Nov (Sun) – 10 Nov (Tue)12 Nov (Thu) – 17 Nov (Tue)19 Nov (Thu)21 Nov (Sat) – 22 Nov (Sun)24 Nov (Tue)Rickshaw ride7 Nov (Sat) – 29 Nov (Sun)Bonsai workshop12 Nov (Thu)19 Nov (Thu)26 Nov (Thu)Drawing workshop21 Nov (Sat)Offcut art28 Nov (Sat)

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Autumn Portraits with a Professional Photographer

Capture an autumn memory with photographer Taichi Watanabe in the Japanese Garden.

Dates: 7 Nov (Sat) – 10 Nov (Tue)12 Nov (Thu) – 17 Nov (Tue)19 Nov (Thu) – 24 Nov (Tue)26 Nov (Thu) – 28 Nov (Sat)
Times: See available times on the booking page. Last start on 13 and 20 Nov: 11:30.
Venue: Japanese Garden
Price: 3 photos ¥3,000 / 6 photos ¥4,000 / 10 photos ¥6,000 / all photos ¥7,000 per group
Duration: 30-minute shoot, with 10 minutes of preparation before and after
How to join: Book online. Same-day participation is subject to availability.

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Autumn Photo Walk for Beginners

Explore the Japanese Garden with photographer Taichi Watanabe. Beginners and smartphone photographers are welcome.

Dates: 9 Nov (Mon)17 Nov (Tue)26 Nov (Thu)
Times: 9 Nov 10:00–12:00 / 17 Nov 13:00–15:00 / 26 Nov 14:30–16:30
Venue: Japanese Garden; meet in front of Senri-an
Price: ¥3,000 per person
Duration: 2 hours
How to join: Book online. Same-day participation is subject to availability.

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Kimono Dressing & Rental Experience

Dress in a kimono at Senri-an and enjoy a walk through the autumn garden.

Dates: 8 Nov (Sun) – 10 Nov (Tue)12 Nov (Thu) – 17 Nov (Tue)19 Nov (Thu)21 Nov (Sat) – 22 Nov (Sun)24 Nov (Tue)
Times: Last dressing starts at 13:30, earlier on some dates. See the booking page.
Venue: Senri-an
Price: ¥4,000 per person
Duration: 30-minute dressing, 2-hour rental after handover, and 20 minutes for return
How to join: Book online. Same-day participation is subject to availability.

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Japanese Garden Rickshaw Ride

See the autumn garden from a traditional rickshaw on a five-minute ride.

Dates: 7 Nov (Sat) – 29 Nov (Sun)
Times: 10:00–16:30
Venue: Japanese Garden
Price: ¥500 per person; ¥1,000 for two
Duration: 10 minutes (no extensions)
How to join: Register at Senri-an. First come, first served outside reserved photography slots.

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Bonsai Workshop × Coffee

Choose a bonsai and try repotting and shaping it, with tips for caring for it at home.

Dates: 12 Nov (Thu)19 Nov (Thu)26 Nov (Thu)
Times: 10:00–16:30; last arrival 15:40, arrivals every 10 minutes
Venue: Central Rest Area
Price: Approximately ¥3,000–¥5,000, depending on the bonsai
Duration: 45 minutes
How to join: Reserve your seat online; pay cash on the day. Walk-ins subject to availability.

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Draw Your Own Autumn with HOLBEIN

Choose your paper and drawing materials, then create a picture to take home.

Dates: 21 Nov (Sat)
Times: 11:00–16:00; last arrival 15:30, arrivals every 10 minutes
Venue: Suisha Chaya
Price: Free; park admission is separate
Duration: About 30 minutes
How to join: Book online. Same-day participation is subject to availability.

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Offcut Art Workshop

Turn building offcuts into your own artwork.

Dates: 28 Nov (Sat)
Times: 11:00–16:00; last arrival 15:10, arrivals every 10 minutes
Venue: Suisha Chaya
Price: Free; park admission is separate
Duration: 45 minutes
How to join: Book online. Same-day participation is subject to availability.

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