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Seasonal moment
Suma Rikyu Maple Viewing and Lumiere 2026
Autumn maples, roses and weekend fountain illumination combine in the former villa park.
Official information checked: 2026-11-02
Suma Rikyu Park, Suma Ward, Kobe9:00 AM–5:00 PM; weekends/public holidays until 8:00 PM; last entry 30 minutes before closing
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- November 7–December 6, 2026; closed Nov 12 and Dec 3. Thursdays Nov 19 and 26 open exceptionally. Illumination is on weekends/public holidays only.
- Address
- Suma Rikyu Park, Suma Ward, Kobe
- Admission
- Adult ¥400; primary/junior-high pupils ¥200. Tea and other special programmes cost extra.
- Reservation
- The official announcement does not state a reservation requirement or deadline.
What to know
Around 600 Japanese maples and seasonal roses share the park with an illuminated fountain area on extended-opening nights.
Weekday daytime opening is not a night-illumination session. Autumn colour is weather-dependent. The two special Thursday openings do not imply Thursday evening opening.
Highlights
Around 600 Japanese maples and seasonal roses share the park with an illuminated fountain area on extended-opening nights.
Good for
Editorial suggestion: Garden lovers, families and photographers.
Suggested stay
Suggested stay: 90–120 minutes.