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Okayama / Bizen
Traditional Festivals

Light-up of Shizutani School

Japan, 784 Shizutani, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture 705-0036

The illumination event takes place when the Chinese pistache trees and maple trees are at their peak autumn color. You can enjoy the fantastic sight of the autumn leaves shining against the night sky, along with the National Treasure lecture hall. During the event, a statue of Confucius will be on display. There will also be food stalls offering various gourmet foods, as well as sales of local specialties and Bizen Pottery. From November 7th (Sat) to 23rd (Mon/Holiday), the autumn foliage event "Welcome to Shizutani in Autumn Colors" will also be held.

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Event Period November 7th (Sat) - 15th (Sun), 2026 *Food stalls will be open until November 23rd (Mon/Holiday) Event Hours 17:30 - 20:00 *Food stall hours are TBD.
Telephone number 0869-67-1436
Website https://shizutani.jp/english/
Access
  • From JR Yoshinaga Station, take the bus bound for Aoishi (approximately 10 minutes) and get off at "Shizutani Gakko" bus stop, then walk for about 5 minutes. Alternatively, from JR Iri Station, take the bus bound for Yoshinaga Station (approximately 15 minutes) and get off at "Shizutani Gakko" bus stop, then walk for about 5 minutes.
Language 日本語
Other Fees Admission Fee (during illumination): High school students and older: 450 yen, Junior high school students and younger: 100 yen *Daytime admission tickets (regular admission fee) do not grant entry. A separate admission ticket for illumination viewing is required. *Regular admission fee: Adults: 450 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen, Seniors (65 and over): 230 yen Parking Approximately 500 regular cars, approximately 10 large vehicles [Notes] *Eating and drinking are prohibited within the historical site, and smoking is also prohibited. *Pets are not allowed. *Please do not sit on the frame of the fire-shaped windows in the auditorium.
Last Update ： 2026.09.29   Okayama Prefecture Tourism Federation

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