Best Autumn Destinations In Hokuriku
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Started in 717, with a history of 1300 years, Nata-dera Temple has some nationally designated important cultural properties. And this wonderful view around 'Kigan Yusenkyou (strangely shaped rocks and a gorge a wizard living) was read in Matsuo Basho's haiku 'ishiyama no, ishi yori shiroshi, aki no kaze.' (Whiter than rocks of a rock mountain, an autumn wind)
Name
Nata-dera Temple
Address
122 Yu Nata-machi, Komatsu-shi, IshikawaGoogle Map
Tel
0761-65-2111
Hours
8:30-16:45
How to get there

We can aim for the beautiful reflection on Karikomi Pond in the early morning. The lively autumn colors around the pond, and winter mountain presence above it. Though it needs a little walk, you can enjoy both beautiful water-mirror and change of seasons at this photogenic pond!◎50 min trekking is required from the parking area. The roadway is narrow and there're some cars parking on the roadsides, so driving beginners should use taxi.
Name
Karikomi-ike Pond
Address
Kamiuchinami, Ono-shi, FukuiGoogle Map
How to get there
90 min by car from Fukui Station.
Parking
Parking area is available

At Ecchu-yatsuo, Toyama, 'Owara Kaze-no Bon' is a traditional event held every September, and has been handed down since Edo period. Sounds of Japanese musical instruments in a tasteful town, and beautiful dancers will captivate you at this nice festival.
Name
Owara Kaze-no Bon Festival
Address
Yatsuo-machi, Toyama-shi, ToyamaGoogle Map
How to get there
By car or taxi, 8 min from Ecchū Yatsuo Station, 30 min from Toyama Station, 20 min from Toyama Airport. By bus, 45 min from Toyama Station.
Parking
Toll parking area is available

Midagahara Highlands, located in the middle of Mt. Tateyama, is an enjoyable place to walk with sneakers. The mountains and nature change their appearance, and you can enjoy walking in the various autumn colors.
Name
Midagahara Highlands
Address
Ashikuraji Tateyama-machi, Nakaniikawa-gun, ToyamaGoogle Map
How to get there
15 min by bus from Murodo Station, or 30 min from Bijodaira Station to Midagahara.

Many fantastic rocks shaped by erosion of sandstone are seen in Kakusen-kei Valley. For each of the three bridges named Korogi, Ayatori and Kurotani, has the different designs and materials, it'll be good for you to enjoy the various sceneries.
Name
Kakusen-kei Valley
Address
Shimotani-machi Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga-shi, IshikawaGoogle Map

Korin-ji Temple is secretly becoming popular as a temple for success in one-wish. Any kinds of wish will be OK, but only one for one person. And the way of praying is also very unique. If you touch the White Fudo sitting in the garden, you can get a beautiful skin. So don't miss touching it!
Name
Korin-ji Temple
Address
1-3-15 Nomachi, Kanazawa-shi, IshikawaGoogle Map
Tel
076-241-3905
Hours
9:00-16:30

