Happo-en in Tokyo is offering free admission to the TOKYO RED GARDEN 2026 light-up from November 27 to December 6, 2026. The event marks the return of the garden illumination after two years and is the first edition since the main building was renovated.
The garden in Shirokanedai will be illuminated every evening from sunset until 9:00 p.m. Around 60 lights will create a gradient from orange to red across approximately 160 autumn-colored trees, the pond and the approach from the main gate. A mist effect around the pond will add a soft glow, although some areas may close because of private functions or bad weather.
At ALL DAY DINING FUDO, guests can also book the RED GARDEN Special Course for ¥8,800 (tax included, service charge extra). Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with last entry at 7:00 p.m., and the course includes beet and squid, butternut squash potage, white tilefish, Yonezawa beef and a persimmon dessert.
About TOKYO RED GARDEN 2026
Garden Light Up
Happo-en’s Japanese garden is illuminated in warm orange and red tones during TOKYO RED GARDEN 2026. Admission is free, with the light-up running from sunset until 9:00 p.m.
RED GARDEN Special Course
The ¥8,800 (tax included, service charge extra) course expresses the changing colors of autumn leaves through its progression of flavors, colors and aromas.
Beet Salt-Crust Roast and Warm Squid
This appetizer from the ¥8,800 RED GARDEN Special Course combines salt-crust-roasted beetroot with lightly cooked squid, anchovy, pistachio and herbs.
Butternut Squash Potage
The ¥8,800 course includes a sweet butternut squash potage accented with cured ham and served with grissini for added texture.
Deep-Fried White Tilefish with Yoshinogawa Green Laver
White tilefish is fried to lift its scales and served with a dashi-based sauce and green laver from the Yoshinogawa River. It is part of the ¥8,800 course.
Yonezawa Beef with Nagano Wild Mushrooms
Roasted Yonezawa beef round is paired with cream-braised wild mushrooms from Nagano, Madeira sauce, burdock chips and watercress in the ¥8,800 course.
Persimmon and Osmanthus — Autumn Aroma
The ¥8,800 course ends with persimmon prepared both fresh and as a compote, combined with osmanthus mousse and jelly inspired by the garden’s autumn scent.
The theme, “Autumn, Woven,” connects Happo-en’s long-established Japanese garden with its renewed main building. The restaurant course follows the same idea through changing colors, aromas and textures, beginning with a traditional salt-crust cooking technique associated with Happo-en’s wedding cuisine.
Highlights
- Free Garden Light Up admission every day from sunset until 9:00 p.m.
- Approximately 60 lights illuminate around 160 trees across the garden.
- The RED GARDEN Special Course at ALL DAY DINING FUDO costs ¥8,800 (tax included, service charge extra).
- Dinner service runs from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with last entry at 7:00 p.m.
- The course includes bread and a choice of coffee or tea.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | TOKYO RED GARDEN 2026 |
| Menu / items | RED GARDEN Special Course: Beet Salt-Crust Roast and Warm Squid; Butternut Squash Potage; Deep-Fried White Tilefish with Yoshinogawa Green Laver; Yonezawa Beef Round with Nagano Wild Mushrooms à la Crème; Persimmon and Osmanthus — Autumn Aroma; bread; coffee or tea |
| Period | November 27, 2026 (Fri) – December 6, 2026 (Sun) |
| Location | Happo-en Japanese Garden and ALL DAY DINING FUDO, Shirokanedai, Tokyo |
| Price | Garden Light Up: Free admission; RED GARDEN Special Course: ¥8,800 (tax included, service charge extra) |
| Hours | Garden Light Up: sunset–9:00 p.m.; dinner: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (last entry at 7:00 p.m.) |
| Official website | Official event website; Happo-en; Reservation site |
Before you buy
- When can I visit TOKYO RED GARDEN 2026?
- The free Garden Light Up runs from November 27 to December 6, 2026, from sunset until 9:00 p.m.
- How much is the RED GARDEN Special Course?
- The dinner course costs ¥8,800 (tax included), with the service charge charged separately.
- Where can I book the RED GARDEN Special Course?
- The course is served at ALL DAY DINING FUDO inside Happo-en. Reservations are available through the official reservation site.
- Can the garden illumination be canceled?
- The light-up may be canceled or access may be restricted during lightning, strong winds, heavy rain or sudden changes in weather.
