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Tsuruga Castle on Mt. Adatara! There are many places to see autumn leaves in Fukushima Prefecture!

We're in the middle of October, and autumn is well underway. In the Tohoku region, people can already be seen enjoying the autumn leaves. There are many autumn foliage spots in Tohoku, but this time we'll be focusing on the autumn leaves in Fukushima Prefecture! What kind of famous spots are there?

Tsuruga Castle Park illuminated

Tsuruga Castle Park, a tourist spot representing Aizuwakamatsu City, is also known as a great spot to see autumn leaves. The mountains surrounding the Aizu Plain are decorated with beautiful autumn leaves, adding a touch of Japanese charm to the castle. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park and take in the autumn leaves

In 2017, the autumn leaves will be illuminated from Friday, October 20th to Sunday, November 2nd, making it the perfect place for a night date. Take a stroll and admire the fantastically illuminated autumn leaves. The
best time to see them is usually from late October to mid-November.

Tsuruga Castle Park <Information>

  • Name: Tsuruga Castle Park
  • Address: 1-1 Oitemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, 965-0873
  • Phone number: 0242-27-4005
  • Official URL: Aizu Tsuruga Castle Ruins Park

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Let's go see the giant ginkgo tree at Shingu Kumano Shrine

When you think of autumn leaves, you probably think of maple trees, but you'll be captivated by the impressive autumn leaves of the large ginkgo tree. The large ginkgo tree in Kitakata City is over 800 years old and is said to be a sacred tree, and just looking at it is said to bring good fortune

When the leaves fall, the area around the trees looks like a beautiful yellow carpet, and this alone is worth seeing. The peak is in mid-November, so you'll still have plenty of time to go if you go now. They'll also be lighting up the area, so I'm looking forward to it

Shingu Kumano Shrine <Information>

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The autumn leaves of Mt. Adatara peak in mid-October

Currently, the peak of autumn foliage is at Mt. Adatara, which is over 1,700 meters above sea level. Mt. Adatara has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, and the leaves of various trees, including Mizunara oak and beech, are dyed in various colors, creating a stunning contrast of red and yellow

One of the most popular spots is Mount Yakushi, which stands at about 1,300 meters above sea level, where you can see people enjoying taking photos. The
summit is easily accessible by using the ropeway that connects the base of the mountain to the summit. The 10-minute ride will make you feel like you're walking through the autumn leaves.

Mount Adatara <Information>

  • Name: Adachi Tarasan
  • Address: Ishimuromori, Atami-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, 963-1301
  • Phone number: -
  • Official URL: -

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Nakakamado's weeping maples can be seen until December

The peak of autumn foliage is from October to November, but the giant Nakakamado weeping maple tree in the grounds of Kannon-do Temple in Iwaki City can be enjoyed from late November to early December

It is a huge tree about 7 meters tall, with an umbrella that stretches about 10 meters from east to west. The large, drooping bright red leaves have a unique shape that is well worth seeing. Because it is a rare tree, it has been designated a national natural monument since 2000

Nakakamado's weeping maple <Information>

  • Name: Nakakamado Weeping Maple
  • Address: 117-2 Nakakamado Omote-mae, Watanabe-cho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, 972-8337
  • Phone number: 0246-23-0122
  • Official URL: -

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summary

Fukushima Prefecture has many autumn foliage spots that are lit up at night, making it the perfect place for a date night. There are autumn foliage spots both in urban areas and in the mountains, so it's a good idea to visit a different spot each weekend. It would be great to find your favorite maple or ginkgo tree

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