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[2023] Let's go for autumn leaves viewing! 25 recommended autumn leaves spots in the Tokai area (Aichi, Gifu, Mie)

Posting date: 2023.10.10

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Autumn Leaves Spots in Gifu Prefecture

"Shirakawa-go" where gassho-zukuri and autumn leaves are in harmony｜Gifu

"Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri" in Gifu Prefecture where the original scenery of Japan remains. In Shirakawa-go, the autumn leaves usually start to change color around mid-October, and the best time to see them is from late October to early November. The red and yellow autumn foliage harmonizes with the Gassho-zukuri style and is very beautiful and soothing to visitors.

Please enjoy the autumn leaves along with the old-fashioned scenery.

[Wakadanna's recommendation! 】Autumn leaves, grated yam steak, and Doburoku festival. How to enjoy Shirakawa-go in autumn

September, which was warmer than usual, or rather hot, has come to an end, and October is finally here. This time, I would like to introduce how to enjoy autumn in Shirakawa-go. Shirakawa-go's autumn foliage spots and best time to see Shirakawa-go with autumn leaves from late October to mid-November after rice harvesting. The red and o...

2019.10.04

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[Shirakawago]
Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture
https://shirakawa-go.gr.jp/

"Magome-juku" where you can enjoy autumn leaves with the atmosphere of Edo | Gifu

“Magome-juku” is the 43rd post station of the Nakasendo, the five highways of the Edo period. The post town along the stone-paved slope retains the atmosphere of Edo and is also known as a tourist spot. At Magome-juku, you can enjoy viewing autumn leaves while walking along the red and yellow roads of Magome-juku.

It is a perfect spot to visit along with your outing.

[Magome-juku]
Magome, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture
https://kiso-magome.com/

Autumn foliage seen in a garden with a superb view "Kokeizan Eihoji"｜Gifu

"Kokeizan Eihoji Temple"

A temple that you should definitely visit during the fall foliage season is Kokeizan Eihoji Temple in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. This temple was built in 1313 (Showa 2) of the Kamakura period, and the Kannondo and Kaizando were built at the end of the Kamakura period are designated as national treasures.

Chisen Kaiyu Style Garden (a style of Japanese garden with a path around a central pond and spring) is a famous feature representing Gifu, which is designated as a national scenic spot with high artistic and ornamental value for Japan. The precincts of the temple are colored by autumn foliage, including a ginkgo tree that is about 700 years old.

Source image: http://www.tree-flower.jp/21/eihouji_icho_1813/eihouji_icho.html

The ginkgo tree, which is 25m tall and about 700 years old, is also worth seeing. In December, a little after the fall foliage season, the ginkgo leaves turn golden.

The best time to see them is from mid to late November.

"Eiho-ji Temple," a temple with a magnificent garden and national treasures recommended during the fall foliage season.

It's the season when autumn gradually deepens. In November, autumn leaves are at their best in various places. Eiho-ji Temple in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture is a temple that you should definitely visit during the fall foliage season. This temple was built in 1313 (Showa 2nd year) during the Kamakura period.

2018.10.23

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[Eihoji Temple]
1-40 Kokeiyamacho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture
http://www.kokei.or.jp/

Fall foliage seen at Gifu's famous waterfall "Yoro Falls"｜Gifu

Yoro Falls has been selected as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan. A 30-minute walk (1.2km) from the Yoro Park parking lot, and a 50-minute walk from Yoro Station.

Especially during the fall foliage season, brightly colored maple and ginkgo trees are planted around the promenade, so you can enjoy the foliage from any angle. The collaboration between the magnificent Yoro Falls at the end of the promenade and the red and yellow autumn leaves is a must-see!

[Yoro Falls]
https://www.yoro-park.com/facility-map/yoro-falls/

"Ibukiyama Driveway" where you can enjoy autumn leaves while driving | Gifu

It is a popular spot not only for climbers but also for beginners and tourists because you can drive to the summit of Mt. Ibuki. Mt. Ibuki is also famous as a mountain of flowers, but it is also recommended to drive while watching the autumn leaves during the autumn leaves season.

The autumn leaves slowly descend from the summit to the foot of the mountain, so you can enjoy the autumn leaves for a long time.

[Ibukiyama Driveway]
http://www.ibukiyama-driveway.jp/

Autumn leaves seen at Japan's three famous hot springs "Gero Onsen"｜Gifu

Along with Arima Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture and Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture, Gero Onsen is one of Japan's top three hot springs. At Gero Onsen, you can enjoy the red and yellow colored leaves in autumn! Every year in mid-November, the autumn leaves are lit up at Onsen-ji Temple, and the area is bustling with people. Combined with the hot springs, how about visiting to see the autumn scenery of Japan?

An anniversary trip to an authentic hot spring Ryokan "Gero Onsen Yamagataya"

Why don't you spend a special day different from usual at a hot spring inn on your anniversary with your loved ones? So this time, we will introduce you to an anniversary trip to spend at "Gero Onsen Yamagataya". Gero Onsen Yamagataya is a long-established inn that has been in business for 180 years since the Edo period. Popular open-air baths and dishes made with local ingredients...

2020.03.02

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[Gero Onsen]
https://www.gero-spa.com/

"Sogi Park" where the "upside-down autumn leaves" reflected in the pond are fantastic｜Gifu

light up of autumn leaves

"Sogi Park" is located in the southernmost part of Toki City. It is a famous spot for autumn leaves that was selected as one of the top 33 autumn leaves in Hida and Mino. Around mid-November every year, about 100 lights set up around eight large and small ponds illuminate the maple, ginkgo, and azalea.

And, of course, the biggest highlight is the “upside-down autumn leaves,” in which the illuminated autumn leaves are reflected in the pond. It is wrapped in a mysterious atmosphere.

[Sogi Park]
Address: Sogicho, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture 509-5402
Business cooperation fee: 200 yen / person (junior high school students and above) free for elementary school students and younger

https://www.badenpark.net/lp/momiji/

”Enakyo Prefectural Natural Park” | Gifu

Enakyo, a prefectural natural park known as one of the 33 Hida/Mino Autumn Foliage Spots, is in its autumn foliage season from early November. Enakyo is an artificial scenic spot created by damming the Kiso River, and the view from the bridge over Enakyo is like another world!

If you take a pleasure boat, you can also enjoy the autumn leaves of the cliffs on both banks.

[Enakyo Prefectural Natural Park]
https://www.kankou-gifu.jp/event/4847/

Autumn Leaves Spots in Mie Prefecture

Co-starring flowers and light! Illuminated Autumn Leaves "Nabana no Sato"｜Mie

Source image: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_33304.html

At Nabana no Sato, a popular sightseeing spot in Mie Prefecture, you can enjoy the beautiful illumination of the bright autumn leaves during the season. There are more than 300 maple trees planted in the village, mainly Acer palmatum, Yama maple, and Nomura maple. The autumn leaves of the "maple" illuminated by the warm light of the upper light that makes the romantic night even more exciting is exceptional!

[Nabana no Sato]
270 Urushibatake, Komae, Nagashima-cho, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
https://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/nabana/

Autumn foliage that makes the whole mountain look like it's on fire "Kaochi Valley"｜Mie

Kaochi Valley is a valley in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture. In spring, yamabuki and azaleas are in full bloom, and in autumn, the whole mountain is colored with fiery autumn leaves. The columnar jointed rock wall that looks like it was cut with an ax continues for about 8km along the Shorenji River, and hiking and driving while enjoying the spectacular view that spreads out in front of you is the best.

[Kaochi Valley]
Shorenji Temple, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture
https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_1688.html

"Akame Shijuhachitaki" overlooking the valley and red mountains｜Mie

Akame Shijuhachitaki (Akame 48 Waterfalls) is a famous waterfall located in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture. "Akame Shijuhachitaki" is a general term for a series of waterfalls with a total length of about 4 km, and has been selected as one of the "100 Waterfalls of Japan", "100 Views of Forest Bathing", "100 Views of Promenades", and "100 Famous Waterfalls of Heisei". A famous waterfall. In autumn, you can enjoy Japanese maples, maples, wild cherry trees, etc., and from the trekking course to Mt.

[Akame Shijuhachitaki]
http://www.akame48taki.com/asobu/taki.html

"Miyazumakyo and Mizusawa Momiji Valley", which was written in Hyakunin Isshu (the Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets) ｜Mie

autumn leaves

Located in the Suzuka Quasi-National Park centered on the Suzuka Mountains, Mizusawa Momiji Valley in Miyazumakyo is a famous spot for autumn leaves. It is said that one of the poems in Hyakunin Isshu, "Okuyama ni Momijifumi Wake Kushika no Koe Kiku Tokizo Aki ha Kanashiki (In the deep mountains making a path through the fallen leaves, the plaintive belling of the stag how forlorn the autumn feels.)" by Sarumaru Dayu, was composed in this area and has been popular since ancient times.

The Mizusawa Momiji Festival is held in late November. It is lit up at night, so you can enjoy a different atmosphere from the daytime.

[Miyazumakyo and Mizusawa Momiji Valley]
Address: Miyazuma-cho, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture 512-1105
https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_1649.html

Take the ropeway and see the autumn leaves of "Mt. Gozaisho" ｜Mie

Mt. Gozaisho, a mountain with an altitude of 1212m, is located almost in the center of the Suzuka Mountains. At Sanjo Park, where you can go by ropeway, you can enjoy the scenery and nature from places you can't usually see.

The autumn leaves of Mt. Gozaisho begin around mid-October from the summit and descend to Yunoyama Onsen at the foot of the mountain in about a month. The red of the azalea family, the yellow of the camphor tree, and the green of the coniferous trees gradually change color from the summit to the foot of the mountain.

Take a 12-minute air trip on "Gozaisho Ropeway" where a large panorama spreads!

The Gozaisho Ropeway connects Mie Prefecture's Yunoyama Onsen and Mt. Gozaisho (1,212m) in the Suzuka Mountains. Although it is conveniently located about an hour by train from Nagoya, there are probably many people who have never been there. As a matter of fact, I also rode the Gozaisho Ropeway for the first time. So this time...

2020.01.26

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