Shizuoka Prefecture is a place whose natural beauty is even more striking during the fall foliage season.
Various events are held throughout the prefecture to enjoy the autumn foliage, offering visitors a chance to enjoy the changing of the season and the traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Here, we have selected eight of the most noteworthy autumn foliage viewing events to be held in Shizuoka Prefecture in 2023, and will introduce the characteristics, duration, access information, etc. to each of them.
These events, held in beautiful natural settings, are perfect for creating wonderful fall memories with family and friends.
So, let's explore together some of Shizuoka Prefecture's most charming autumn foliage spots.
Oguni Shrine Miyagawa, a place of prayer for the fulfillment of Lord Ieyasu's great desire
Features (highlights): About 1,000 maple trees along the Miya River, which runs north-south, are beautifully colored, and visitors can enjoy lighting up, concerts, and tea ceremonies.
Duration: End of Nov. 2023
Phone number: 0538-89-7302
Location: 3956-1 Ichinomiya, Mori-cho, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
Parking: Free parking for approximately 900 vehicles (large buses should use the dedicated parking lot)
Website: Oguni Shrine Miyagawa
Shuzenji Nature Park Maple Tree Forest
Characteristics (highlights): A forest of about 1,000 maple trees growing in a 10,000-square-meter area, with Iroha maple, Japanese maples, and giant maple trees as representative species.
Dates: Mid-November to early December 2023
Phone number: 0558-72-2501
Location: Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Parking: 215 spaces. 300 yen for passenger cars, 610 yen for microbuses, 810 yen for large buses Temporary parking for fall foliage season only (200 cars, 15 spaces for large buses)
Website: Shuzenji Nature Park Maple Tree Forest
Atami Plum Garden
Features (highlights): About 380 maple trees, including Irohamomiji, Musashino, Ichijo, and other maples, color the park. Visitors can enjoy lighting up, footbath, photo contest, and jazz performance.
Period: November 11 (Sat) - December 3 (Sun), 2023
Phone number: 0557-85-2222, 0557-86-6218
Location: 8-11 Umezonocho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Parking: Free (charged only during the ume (plum) festival)
Website: Atami Plum Garden
Amagi (Showa no Mori Kaikan area)
Features (highlights): Showa no Mori Kaikan is known as one of the best hiking trails in the country, and the Namezawa Valley blends beautifully with the autumn leaves.
Period: November 1 (Wed) - 30 (Thu), 2023
Phone number: 0558-85-1110
Location: 892-6 Yugashima, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Parking: Yes (Roadside Station Amagi Overpass Parking Lot)
Website: Showa-no-mori Kaikan (in Roadside Station "Amagi Koshi")
Houtasan Hon'eiji Temple
Features (highlights): Surrounded by rich forests, Houta Mountain's precincts will be dyed red and yellow with the autumn leaves of the trees. Cafes, markets, workshops, and other events are scheduled.
Dates: Late November to early December 2023
Phone number: 0538-43-3601
Location: 2777 Toyosawa, Fukuroi-shi, Shizuoka, Japan
Parking: Rates start at 100 yen. (subject to seasonal variations).
Website: Houtasan Hon'eiji Temple
Ryutan Temple
Feature (highlight): The contrast of red azaleas in the nationally designated scenic garden is a must-see. Autumn Foliage Festival and Temple Treasure Exhibition are held here.
Period: October 1 (Sun) - December 10 (Sun), 2023
Phone number: 053-542-0480
Location: 1989 Iiya, Hikisa-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken
Parking: 100 cars free of charge (including large parking lots)
Website: Ryutan Temple
abbot's chamber
Features (highlights): The ancient temple's autumn foliage festival features prayers to the Matou Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) and illumination of the autumn foliage.
Dates: November 23, 2023 (national holiday)
Phone number: 0538-85-2009
Location: 249 Tachibana, Mori-machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
Parking: 50 spaces (standard cars)
Website: abbot's chamber
Takinotani Fudokyo
Feature (highlight): The whole area of Fudokyo turns bright red. A maple festival is held where local agricultural products and famous confections are sold.
Dates: Sunday, November 26, 2023
Phone number: 054-645-2500
Location: Takizawa area, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture *Since there is no address, please search for "Takinotani Maple Park" on Google Maps, etc.
Parking: 20 cars Please use the parking lot in front of the Takinotani Meeting House (11989-5 Setonotani). Please show your business card or armband as security guards will be present.
Website: None
summary
- Introducing the 2023 edition of Shizuoka Prefecture's fall foliage viewing events.
- Provides information on highlights, duration, and accessibility of each event
- About 1,000 maple trees are at their best at Oguni-jinja Shrine Miyagawa, a place of prayer for the fulfillment of Lord Ieyasu's great wish.
- Shuzenji Nature Park Maple Forest is famous for its clusters of autumn leaves
- At Atami Plum Garden, about 380 maple trees adorn the garden.
- Amagi (Showa no Mori Kaikan area) offers hiking and autumn foliage
- Houta-san Son'eiji Temple features autumn foliage surrounded by rich forests
- Ryutan-ji Temple attracts visitors with its autumn foliage in the nationally designated scenic garden.
- Daitoin Temple hosts an old temple's autumn foliage festival and light-up
- At Takinotani Fudokyo, the autumn foliage of the Fudokyo area is a highlight.
