Hachioji sightseeing
Events and festivals
Event Calendar
Hachioji, a lively city with beautiful seasonal charms. We have prepared a wide range of contents introducing the abundant nature, history, culture, education, and industry as well as seasonal attractions of the city. We hope you enjoy these experiences through the pre/post-convention.
Spring (March-May)

March
Mt.Takao Firewalking Festival
Shrine of Saint Christopher

March
Takao Plum Village Festival
Plum groves in Takao Plum Village

April
Takiyama Castle Ruins Cherry Blossom Festival
Takiyama Castle Ruins park & Metropolitan Takiyama park

April(Until the end of May)
Mt. Takao Wakaba(= Fresh leaves )Festival
On the foot and in Mt. Takao

April
Flower and Green Urban Development Fair
Nishi Hoshasen You-Road

May
Hachioji Used Book Festival
Nishi Hoshasen You-Road
Summer (June-August)

June(Until mid-October)
Mt. Takao Beer Mount (= Beer garden)
Close by Takaosan Station (in Mt.Takao) of the cable car.

July
Hachioji Summer Market(Morning Glory Market)
Nishi Hoshasen You-Road

July
Hachioji Fireworks Festival
ThreeBond Stadium Hachioji (Fujimori Park Ballpark)

August
Hachioji Festival
Koshu-kaido Ave./Nishi Hoshasen You-Road and the around
Autumn (September-November)

October
Hachioji Food Festival
Nishi Hoshasen You-Road

October
Hachioji Used Book Festival
Nishi Hoshasen You-Road

November
Balberry Hachioji(=Walk and eat)
Around JR Hachioji Station / Keio Hachioji Station

November
Mt. Takao Maple Festival
On the foot and in Mt. Takao

November
Hachioji Icho (= Gingko) Festival
Koshu-kaido Ave./ Ryonan Park
Winter (December-February)

December
Diamond Fuji
The peak of Mt. Takao

January-01
Light-Welcoming Festival
The peak of Mt. Takao

January
Visiting the Seven Gods of Fortune in Hachioji
Held at 8 different temples in Hachioji instead of normal 7

February
Setsubun Festival
Mt. Takao Yakuo-in Temple / Koyasu-jinja Shrine and other shrines/temples in the city.
Some events may be changed or canceled due to various circumstances.