Sculpture and autumn scenery on Tsubame-Sanjo Town Walk 2026

Explore the area with a local guide and discover the history, culture, craftsmanship and scenery unique to Tsubame-Sanjo on Tsubame-Sanjo Town Walk. The official website also highlights the area’s history of repeated flooding and the distinctive culture and skills that developed as people worked to overcome it. Courses explore the area on foot, with themes ranging from local crafts and notable figures to temples and shrines and seasonal scenery.

Several courses are offered in 2026, and dates, times, durations and registration deadlines vary by course. First decide which places or themes interest you, then compare the dates and registration status to find options you can join.

Explore carvings, Ryokan and autumn leaves

On October 24, the “Isurugi Shrine and Suwada Seisakusho Visit” traces the history of Sanjo metalware through carvings created by Ishikawa Uncho late in his life and the story of Uchiyama Matazo, a metalware wholesaler. The course includes time to view the shrine’s artworks and visit the factory, offering insight into local craftsmanship past and present.

The November 14 course “Ryokan Trail: Teradomari (Autumn)” visits places associated with Ryokan. It includes the story that Ryokan lived three times at Mitsuzo-in at Teradomari’s Shomyoji Temple, as well as a walk along the Teradomari Romance Road with a guide from the Teradomari Tourism Association. The route links the life of a notable figure with the area’s temples and shrines, including Mitsuzo-in, across seven sites.

For autumn leaves, consider the November 15 “Autumn Leaves Tour of Honai Park.” Starting from the park’s Green Consultation Center, the route passes through the park and surrounding area to enjoy the foliage. After taking in the local atmosphere, visitors can also see the park’s natural surroundings and plants in the greenhouse of its tropical botanical garden. The listing shows one morning session.

At the time of publication, the official course list showed registration closed for the October 24 course, a waitlist for November 14, and registration open for the Honai Park course on November 15. Registration status varies by course, so check the latest listing once you have chosen a date.

Check the details for each course before booking

Advance reservations are required. You can book in one of two ways: register as a member on the Tsubame-Sanjo Town Walk website and make a reservation, or use the booking method and contact details specified by the organizer of your chosen course. Registration opens at noon on March 19, 2026, and closes by the deadline specified for each course.

Prices, start times, durations, capacity and minimum group sizes vary by course. Venues are spread across the Tsubame-Sanjo area and nearby regions, so check the details for your chosen course and the organizer’s information for the venue, directions and event time before making plans.