[Ishikawa/Toyama/Fukui] Fall foliage spots in Ishikawa Prefecture | 2023 edition

Kakusenkei Gorge (Kaga City)

Best time to see: mid-November to late November

Yamanaka Onsen is a popular hot spring town in Ishikawa Prefecture. Kakusenkei Gorge is a valley located in the midstream of the Daishoji River that flows through the city. The "Kakusenkei Promenade" has been constructed along the Daishoji River for approximately 1.3 kilometers, and is a sight to behold for locals and tourists. The area around the famous Korogi Bridge is a popular spot for fall foliage full of elegance. "Kakusenkei Light", which illuminates famous spots in the hot spring town with atmospheric lights, is also attractive, and at night, Kakusenkei Gorge is beautifully presented in the light-up.

■Address: Kaga City Yamanaka Onsen Kawakacho area

Kenmin-no-Mori Park (Kaga City)

Best time to see: early November to mid-November

The Kenmin-no-Mori Park is a large park located in the forest in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. In the spacious space, you can spend time enjoying nature through barbecues, camping or hiking. There is a clean river running through the park that is home to yamame trout and other species, and there are also areas where children can play safely, making this place popular with families. The Kenmin-no-Mori Park has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 best forests for forest bathing, and it is home to cedar, oak, beech, maple, and other trees. The autumn leaves are especially beautiful and worth seeing as the trees change their colors.

■Address: Yamanaka Onsen Sugisuicho, Kaga City

Aramata Gorge (Komatsu City)

Best time to see: early November to mid-November

It is counted as one of the "8 Scenic Views of Kano" due to the beauty of the autumn leaves and the murmuring stream threading its way through the strangely shaped rocks scattered throughout the river. There is a 400 meter long promenade in the surrounding area, and the meandering stream and strangely shaped rocks dotted along the riverbank are interesting, and the scenic beauty of nature delights the eyes of visitors. From around the beginning of November, maple trees and oak trees begin to change color. Of the two bridges in Aramata Gorge, we recommend the view from Yasuna Bridge on the downstream side. Rocks of various sizes create a unique landscape.

■Address: Akase-cho, Komatsu City

Hakusan Shirakawago White Road (Hakusan City)

Best time to see: mid-October to mid-November

This is a mountain driving route that connects Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture and Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture, passing through Hakusan National Park. It is also well-known as a fall foliage spot in Ishikawa Prefecture. There is an elevation difference of about 900 meters, so you can enjoy autumn leaves for about a month, as well as majestic views of Mt. Highlights include Ubagataki, which has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls, Fukube no Otaki, and Sanpoiwa Parking Lot, the highest point. There are many trekking courses within the Hakusan Shirakawago White Road, which are also popular.

■Address: Nakamiya, Hakusan City

Tedori Gorge (Hakusan City)

Best time to see: early November to mid-November

The impressive Tedori Gorge in Yoshino, Hakusan City. Just looking at the beautiful gorge created by the flow of the Tedori River will soothe your soul. Stretching approximately 8 kilometers from Kamashimizu (Komon Bridge) to Kawarayama (Tsuyama Bridge), there are cliffs 20 to 30 meters high, and the clear stream of the Tedori River flows through it. The views from Komon Bridge and Furo Bridge are especially special. Watagataki, which is also famous as a scenic spot, is a beautiful waterfall that flows like falling cotton. The dynamic fall from a height of approximately 30 meters is impressive.

■Address: Yoshino, Hakusan City

Kenrokuen Garden (Kanazawa City)

Best time to see: mid-November to early December

One of Japan's top three gardens and a tourist attraction that represents Kanazawa. You can enjoy the autumn leaves of a variety of trees such as maple, cherry, and zelkova. Highlights include Kasumigaike, the autumn leaves visible by the waterside of Hyōike, and Mt. Yamazaki. In addition, from the observation deck, you can see a panoramic view of the autumn leaves of the mountains in the direction of Mt. When you look at Kasumigaike from the Eirazan side, the autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the lake are indescribably beautiful. The abundance of fallen leaves also colors the park with an autumnal feel. Falling leaves can also be said to be a special pleasure in late autumn.

■Address: 1 Kenrokucho, Kanazawa City

Ginkgo tree line in Higashino (Hodatsushimizu Town)

Best time to see: mid-November to late November

This is a row of ginkgo trees in Higashino, Hodatsushimizu Town, which are planted on both sides of the road for about 300 meters. During the peak viewing season, you can see rows of ginkgo trees that are brightly colored in golden yellow.

■Address: Higashino, Hodatsushimizu-cho, Hakui-gun

Isurugiyama Mountain (Nakanoto Town)

Best time to see: mid-November

A nationally designated historic site that retains the vestiges of a time when prosperity was built on mountain worship. Many people visit during the autumn leaves season to enjoy Noto's largest beech forest near the summit.

■Address: Isurugiyama, Nakanoto-machi, Kashima-gun