The maple trees at Rokkō Alpine Botanical Garden are set to be lit up at an event that will run from October 19 to November 11. The event will enable people to walk the gardens at night to gaze at the illuminated red leaves. Additionally, as part of the 2018 Rokko Meets Art project, another display titled ‘The Night Museum’ will be held simultaneously where art pieces around the garden will also be lit up.
The hills and mountains in Japan turn into a kaleidoscope of reds, yellows and oranges when autumn comes and the maple trees bloom. Mount Rokkō is at a high altitude and it’s here that maple trees blossom almost one month earlier than other town areas including Kyoto. There are numerous varieties of maple tree at Rokkō Alpine Botanical Garden for people to see. You can look forward to seeing the trees change colour from mid-October through mid-November. These bright and beautiful trees will be made even more vivid when they are lit up together with the art installations around the gardens.
Rokkō Alpine Botanical Garden boasts a diverse range of tree species and plants including the maple variety like the Japanese maple and oomomiji as well as the Japanese beech, Japanese larch, shiromoji, rhododendrons and more, all of which come to life in autumnal colours. It is also home to several species that grow in high altitudes like the chinguruma.
The lit-up trees will create a starkly different, more mysterious atmosphere than during the daytime. There is also much anticipation for the exhibition of an art installation by Takahashi Kyota.
You’ll also have the opportunity to use seeds fallen from trees in the garden and dried hydrangeas to make your own wreath. Tools and items will all be prepared for you so you can go hands-free.
A photo seminar will also take place under the refreshing sky of Mount Rokkō. You’ll be led around the garden by lecturers of the Japan Alpine Photographers Association and learn how to take photos of the hills and fields. You will observe medicinal plants and learn the charms of plans you would never know by just looking at them.
Enjoy the gorgeous colours of autumn this year at Rokkō Alpine Botanical Garden.
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Maple Tree Night Stroll / The Night Museum
Running: October 19, 2018 – November 11, 2018 (*Will be cancelled during storms)
Time: Weekdays 5:00pm-6:30pm / Weekends & Holidays 5:00pm-7:30pm
Guide: From 5:30pm (*Weekends & Holidays only. 30 minutes. Free to participate.)
Location: Rokkō Alpine Botanical Garden (Kitarokkō-4512-150 Rokkōsanchō, Nada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture)
Price: Free to participate but you must pay the garden entry fee (Adults ¥620 / Children ¥310 / Seniors ¥520)
Wreath Workshop
Running: October 13, 2018 – November 25, 2018
Open: 10:00am-4:30pm (Reception closes at 4:00pm)
Time: 30 minutes
Location: Alpicola
No. of People: 12 people max per session. No reservations necessary.
Price: From ¥650 (Doesn’t include garden entry fee)
Photo Seminar
Date: September 23, 2018 (*Will be postponed to September 30th if it rains)
10:30am-11:00am ― Class on photography
11:00am-3:00pm ー Photography around the garden
Price: Free (Doesn’t include garden entry fee)
No. of People: 30 *Now taking telephone reservations
Guide
Dates: October 13 and November 10
Time: 11:00am / 2:00pm (1 hour each)
Price: Free (Doesn’t include garden entry fee)
Mount Rokkō Portal Webite: http://www.rokkosan.com
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It is said that autumn leaves look more beautiful when the nighttime/daytime difference in temperature is greater.
The Tohoku area has lots of mountains and valleys so there are many places where you can view beautiful autumn leaves! In this article, I will introduce to you some popular spots.
Hirosaki Park (Aomori)
This park has about 1,000 maple trees and 2,600 cherry trees. You can see gorgeous kikuningyo (Japanese traditional dolls) and chrysanthemums at “Hirosakijo Kiku to Kohyo Matsuri” which is held inside the botanical garden of the park.
◼︎InformationHirosaki Park
Address: 1, Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosakihi, Aomori
Access: 15 minutes on the bus (Fujishiro Eigyosho) departing from Hirosaki Station. The park is close to the bus stop called “Shiyakusyo Mae Koen Iriguchi.”
TEL：0172-37-5501Chusonji (Iwate)
A famous temple which is the mausoleum of Ousyu Fujiwara Family. It is a famous spot which mourns the war deaths. The spot was enrolled as the world’s heritage which has many kinds of maple trees.
◼︎InformationChusonji
Address: 202, Aza Kinutome, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumicho, Nishiiwaigun, Iwate
Access: 5 minutes on car from JR Hiraizumi Station, 30 minutes on car from JR Ichinoseki Station
TEL：0191-46-2211
URL：http://www.chusonji.or.jp/Dakigaeri Canyon (Akita)
A canyon that has mountain stream running between a virgin forest and bluffs. The view from the bridge called “Kamino Iwa Bridge” and the autumn leaves around Mikaeri no Taki (waterfall) are superb. You can enjoy watching strange-shaped rocks, rapid streams and small/big waterfalls while walking on the walking path.
◼︎InformationDakigaeri Canyon
Address: Tazawako, Senbokushi, Akita / Tazawako Dakigaeri Prefectural Park
Access: 20 minutes on car from JR Tazawako Station, 15 minutes on car from JR Kakunodate Station
TEL：0187-43-2111
URL：http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/05_dakigaeri.html>>next page
Yamadera (Yamagata)
The mountain gate which was built during the Kamakura Era is the starting point for a climb and there are more than 800 stone stairs which lead up to the Okunoin that has a Colossal Hall of the Great Buddha surrounded by old trees. The temple that has many strange-looking rocks are surrounded by maple trees and the view is gorgeous. The autumn leaves in Okuyamadera Yusenkyo and Omoshiroyama Koyo Keiryu are also an awesome autumn color spot.
◼︎InformationYamadera
Address: Yamdera, Oaza, Yamagatashi, Yamagata
Access: 5 minutes from JR Yamadera Station
TEL：023-695-2816
URL：http://www.yamaderakankou.com/Entsuin / Matsushima Area (Miyagi)
Sansuiden which is the grave of Mitsumune, Masamune Date’s descendent, was designated as an important national cultural property in 1985. Illustrations of a rose and cross are depicted on the miniature shrine which Tsunenaga Hasekura brought from Europe and the Japanese garden created by Ensyu Kobori is very beautiful. You can enjoy a magical view in the light up event which is held during the autumn season.
◼︎InformationEntsuin / Matsuhi Area
Address: 67, Aza Chonai, Matsushima, Matsuhimacho, Miyagigun, Miyagi
Access: 8 minutes on foot from JR Matsuhima Kaigan Station / 20 minutes on foot from JR Matsushima Station
TEL：022-354-2618
URL：http://www.entuuin.or.jp/Nakakamado’s Shidaremomiji (weeping maple tree)(Fukushima)
“Nakakamodo’s Shidaremomiji” is a huge tree inside the grounds of Kannondo in Watanabecho, Iwakishi. The tree’s height is 6.8m, the trunk circumference is 3.5m and the spread of the tree is about 10m. The tree is a very rare tree. The trunk of the tree is twisted and the tree itself looks like an umbrella. The red leaves which can be seen in late November are so beautiful. The tree was designated as the natural treasure in 1937.
◼︎InformationNakakamado no Shidaremomiji
Address: 117-2, Aza Zenpyo, Nakakamado, Watanabecho, Iwakishi, Fukushima
Access: 10 minutes on taxi from JR Izumi Station
TEL：0246-22-7544
URL：http://kankou-iwaki.or.jp/midokoro/natural_memorial_trees/64980How did you like our introduction to some beautiful autumn color spots on the Tohoku area?
Let’s go to the Tohoku area to behold these breathtaking views of autumn colors.
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“Sanyabori Koyo Kairo” will be held at Asakusa’s best-kept-secret spot, Sanyabori Park. A cherry tree light-up event will be held too
“Sanyabori Park” in Asakusa, Tokyo used to be a channel connecting Oji’s Otonashi River and Sumida River. People during the Edo Era passed through the channel by riding on chokibune (traditional boats) to go to Yoshiwara (licensed quarters) and many ukiyoes (Japanese style paintings) depict the sceneries of Sanyabori Park in the Edo Era.
“Sanyabori Koyo Kairo”is a light-up event where the cherry trees in the park are lit up. This event will be held from the 17th of November 2017 (Fri.) to the 26th of November (Sun.).
The committee of the event will install decorated rickshaws and chokibunes inside the park so that visitors can take photos of the cherry trees while riding on these Edo period modes of transport.
“Sanyabori Koyo Kairo” is a popular photo-taking spot where many tourists from both home and abroad gather.
Let’s enjoy these cherry trees at nighttime at Asakusa’s best-kept-secret-spot.
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Sanyabori Koyo Kairo
Address: Sanyabori Park, area between 7-4, Asakusa, Taitoku (Imadobashi) to 7-8, Asakusa, Taito (Seitenbashi)
Time: 2017,11,17 (Fri.) to 11,26 (Sun) ※ 10 days
<Taking photos while riding chokibune>
11,17 (Fri.) to 11,26 (Sun.) ※10 days
<Period when local food stalls are available>
11,18 (Sat.), 19 (Sun.), 25 (Sat.), 26 (Sun.), 16:00 to 21:00
Access: Tokyo Metro, Toei Chikatetsu, Tobu Sky Tree Line
15 minutes on foot from“Asakusa Station”
15 minutes on foot from “Asakusa Station” Tsukuba Express
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The historic Nagoya Castle will hold a special nighttime viewing event for 14 days only, from November 25 until December 8, 2022. During this period, Honmaru Palace will be open to the public at night, and the Chrysanthemum Corridor inside will be open to visitors for the first time. The Ninomaru Garden will also be illuminated and will transport guests to a different place and time by showing a space only possible during dark hours. Inspired by the relationship between light and shadow, this event focuses on changes that occur over time and the creation and emergence of new ideas and things. Honmaru Palace, Typically Closed to the Public, to be Open at NightNagoya Castle’s Honmaru Palace was completed in 1615 and served as the primary residence of the Lord of the Owari Domain and as the Domain’s government office. The interior of the palace was lavishly decorated with paintings and other art pieces and was praised as a masterpiece. Sadly, it was destroyed by an air raid in 1945. Restoration work began in 2009 and was completed in 2018 with unparalleled accuracy. The Honmaru Palace gives off a completely different aura at night.
First Public Viewing of the Jodan-no-ma in the Joraku-den
The Joraku-den was added to Nagoya Castle to accommodate the third Shogun, Iemitsu, on his way to Kyoto. It is the most luxurious of all the Honmaru Palace buildings, and this event marks the first time that the Chrysanthemum Corridor on the north side will be open to the public. Visitors are welcome to admire the golden-blue paintings as they stroll through the historic site.See Spectacular Paintings when Entering the Tsugi-no-ma Room
During this period, visitors can enter the Tsugi-no-ma room to view classical period paintings, giving a more clear idea of how people acted and dressed during this time in history.[Ninomaru Garden Special Viewing]
~Witness a Never-Before-Seen Feudal Lord's Garden through a Spacial Presentation~Scenography for this unique show was provided by the creative label PERIMETRON. In order to show another side of the Ninomaru Garden at night, the company focused on light’s characteristics, from reflection and transmission to refraction and absorption. Light and shadow intertwine in various ways, and guests will be transfixed by this curious showing.Information
Nagoya Castle: Autumn Night Special Viewing ~KEI~
Running: November 25 – December 8, 2022
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Official Site: https://www.nagoyajo-kei.jp/
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Started in October, the New Show 'HELLO KITTY THE PARTIES' Gets Rave Reviews
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Tsujiri, a staple of Uji, Kyoto, has announced an exclusive autumn menu! Guests can enjoy the Tsujiri Soft Autumn Parfait, the Kyo Latte Smoothie with Purple Sweet Potato, and the Kyo Latte with Hojicha at the Kyoto location and three other stores starting September 1, 2022.
Tsujiri Limited Time Autumn Menu
These three limited-time items are filled with fall flavors. The Tsujiri Soft Autumn Parfait is filled with Uji green tea carefully selected by tea masters and topped with purple sweet potato paste, sweet potato nectar, and other gorgeous goodies. The Kyo Latte Smoothie with Purple Sweet Potato features an autumn-only flavor combining purple sweet potato bean paste, cream, and sweet potato nectar with Tsujiri's matcha green tea smoothie. The Hojicha version is made with luxurious Uji Hojicha and milk for a soothing experience. Enjoy autumn with these tasty treats filled with seasonal flavors!Information
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Address: Kyoto Tower Sando Building 1F (721-1 Higashishiokojicho,
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
Tsujiri arde! Shin-Osaka
Address: arde! Shin-Osaka, JR Shin-Osaka Station 2F (5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka)*The autumn menu is not available at the Uji location or the Naha Airport location.
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High-casual brand MOUSSY has revealed the Disney SERIES CREATED by MOUSSY 2022 Autumn Collection! The items are now available to preorder at a number of online outlets.
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The Kurobe Gorge Trolley in Toyama will offer a special two-day journey through the fall foliage on October 29 and November 1, 2021.
Atobiki Bridge
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Promenade
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Access: 2-minute walk from Marunouchi Exit 2 on Sakuradori and Tsurumai train lines
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