Best Autumn Destinations In Tokai

The Fantastic Scenery Enchanted By Autumn Colors & Ray Of LightOkuni Shrine

Okuni Shrine is a famous spot to see autumn colors in Shizuoka. Its highlight is the ray of light falling to the bridge. It appears at 8:30 in the morning. Many people come and fill up the place to take pictures, so it's better for you to go earlier than the morning sun rises!

Iwaya-do Shrine & Autumn Leaves Reflected On The River SurfaceIwaya-do Park

From November 10th to 18th, we can enjoy illuminations here. There're beautiful nature, such as Iwaya-do Shrine made up by a natural huge stone, and some waterfalls. They're illuminated and reflected beautifully on the river surface.

Fun Only for This Season! Beautiful Autumn Scenery with Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves Together Like DreamSenmisikizakuranosato

Kawami Shikizakura no Sato, located in the Obara district of Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture, has 1,200 four-season cherry trees that bloom on the slopes of the mountain in spring and autumn. The number and colors of the autumn season are much higher, and the sight of a dreamland that can be seen with the autumn leaves is a beauty that fascinates everyone. Usually, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is from mid-November to the latter half of November, but it's best if the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves coincide with each other's peaks.

Impressive Autumn Color Reflections Like A Mirror World Sogi Park

You can see lively three colors of autumn leaves in the daytime, but, you must see the night light-up when you visit Sogi Park! There're eight ponds in the park, and each of them has different scenery of upside-down maple trees. Specialty, many people got together at the pond just near the entrance.◎Light-up from November 9th to 18th in 2018. Some time periods prohibit the use of tripod, so please have good manners and enjoy taking pictures.

Illuminated Autumn Leaves At The Biggest Japanese Garden In The Chubu RegionShirotori Garden

Autumn foliage viewing in the city. A spacious and calm scene weaved by Japanese style structures and maple leaves. The reflected autumn colors on the water surface are also beautiful.

Cormorant Fishing As A Tradition With More Than 1300 Years HistoryNagara River Cormorant Fishing

I took a boat to see Ukai (cormorant fishing). It was as close as I could feel the heat of the bonfire. There're dynamic motions in the silence, I gazed in wonder at that sight.◎5/11-10/15 in 2018. If you want to take a boat, reservation is better. The fees for the boat: 3100-3400 yen.

A Sake 'Doburoku' Offered To A God. A Special Souvenir Of A World Heritage SiteShirakawago

A traditional autumn event of Shirakawa-go Village 'Doburoku Festival'. Now, limited sake and confectionaries are popular as souvenirs Of Shirakawa-go. Doburoku with a mellow aroma of malted rice, and Japanese sweet 'Yokan' with a rich fragrance are very special souvenirs of a World Heritage.

Colorful Cosmos In Front Of Toin Station Of Inabe CityToin Station

Though I live away from my home town, I want to come back to this place with rich nature in this season. And I feel soothed with the many cosmos here.

30 Thousand Trees Of Autumn Colored Kochia Hirugano Kogen Kochia Park

Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort's run has as many as 30 thousand Kochia and seasonal flowers. In this spacious flower fields, I could feel refreshed so much.

Large Flower Fields Changing Every SeasonAichi Farm

No admission fees! At Aichi Farm, you can touch animals (requires some fees) and enjoy eating delicious ice cream!

Red Carpet Of Cluster Amaryllis Covered The BankYakachi River

I can say only wonderful for the scenery of as many as 2 million cluster amaryllis blooming together along the 2 kilometers bank. On the day of a wedding ceremony held at a shrine nearby, the bridal line of people walk along the cluster amaryllis, and it's worth seeing!◎10 min walk from Handa Station of Meitetsu Kouwa Line.

The Lighted Chrysanthemum Cultivation Overlooked From An Observatory Akabane Bunka-no Mori Park

From an observatory at Akabane Bunka-no Mori Park, I took picture of lighted chrysanthemum cultivation (lighting chrysanthemum at night during winter to control the bloom) with the townscape of Tahara. The lighted-chrysanthemum is not famous as an object for photos, but I'm happy if many people know its beauty by this picture.

Red Carpet Reflected On The RiverTsuya-gawa River Bank

A red bank of cluster amaryllis. On windless days, the river reflects the red flowers and the sky beautifully on the surface.

Red Leaves Like A Palette Created By 4000 Japanese MaplesKoran Valley

Japanese maples on both side of Tomoe River had been planted since Kanei 11 (1634) in Edo era. Leaves of red, yellow and orange create a beautiful contrast with the sky blue and green conifers.

The Liveliness Of Autumn Colors Where People Seem To Be Swallowed UpHatanagi Suspension Bridge

It's an another one I posted the other day. Though the best time was over here now, I could see so beautiful scenery that we seemed to be swallowed up. I want to visit next year by any means, too!