[Autumn 2023] Thorough explanation of Hiroshima's famous autumn foliage spots! Introducing by area and best season
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We will introduce Hiroshima's famous spots for autumn leaves, categorized by area and best time of year. Now, let's go out and enjoy the autumn leaves that can only be seen in season!
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- Best time to see is mid-October: Autumn leaves in the mountains
- Best time to see is early November: Autumn leaves at the temple
- Best time to see is early November: Miyajima's autumn leaves
- Now, let's go out to see the autumn leaves!
Best time to see is mid-October: Autumn leaves in the mountains
From mid-October, the autumn leaves change color mainly in the Chugoku Mountains, making it look like a painting with the mountains as its canvas.
Taishaku Gorge, a valley known as one of Japan's 100 Scenic Views
It is a limestone gorge with a total length of approximately 18 km, and is one of Japan's leading ravines, known as one of Japan's 100 Scenic Spots and a scenic spot representative of Hiroshima Prefecture. You can feel the majesty of nature, including the Onbashi Bridge, which is designated as a national natural monument, Dangyokei Valley, which is said to have been formed about 300 million years ago, and Hakuundo Cave, which is a 200 meter deep limestone cave. Masu. There are also plenty of activities to enjoy nature, such as sightseeing boats and Segways.
Famous spot for autumn leaves! "Mt. Hiba" with easy access to the summit
Mt. Hiba, which borders Hiroshima Prefecture and Shimane Prefecture, is a series of mountains with an altitude of 1,200 meters, and the area near the summit is covered with pure beech forest, a nationally designated natural monument.The beauty of fresh green, autumn leaves, and yellow leaves attracts climbers. Attracts. Most of the area is within the Hiroshima Prefectural Forest area, and there are also ski resorts, campgrounds, and mountain trails. It is also rich in alpine plants.
Best time to see is early November: Autumn leaves at the temple
In November, the waves of autumn leaves slowly move south. The entire Hiroshima Prefecture begins to change color, and temples known for their autumn leaves are in full bloom one after another. The brightly colored autumn leaves that decorate the temple give a sense of autumn in its tranquil surroundings.
Kosanji Temple is a popular photo spot.
Kosanji, a temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect, is open to the public as part of the museum, and the museum's collection includes important cultural properties such as Kaikei's Seated Statue of Amitabha Tathagata and the Satake version of the Thirty-Six Poems of Sendankan Ki Tsurayuki, which are displayed as Buddhist art. You can view it at the modern art and tea ceremony art exhibition halls. The Marble Sculpture Garden and Miraishin no Oka are also popular photogenic spots.
Shinshoji Temple, a place where you can experience the world of Zen
Enjoy the spectacular scenery during the autumn leaves season! "Buttsuji Temple"
It is known as one of Japan's leading Zen dojos, and is visited by many people as a training venue for companies and schools. The temple temple complex is surrounded by old cedar trees, and the area is especially beautiful during the summer when the leaves are fresh green and the autumn leaves are changing, and the area is crowded with tourists.
Best time to see is early November: Miyajima's autumn leaves
Miyajima always ranks high in the popular fall foliage rankings within Hiroshima Prefecture. In addition to Momijidani, we also recommend visiting Daishoin and Senjokaku.
Momijidani Park is decorated with 700 maple trees
This park is located at the foot of the Mt. Misen virgin forest, which is designated as a natural monument. There are approximately 700 maple trees, and the area is famous for its fiery red autumn leaves.
``Daishoin'' where you can enjoy autumn leaves and history
It is the oldest temple on Miyajima and is the head temple of Miyajima with a history of 1200 years.
Senjokaku, the largest wooden building on Miyajima Island
This is a large sutra that Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered to be built in order to recite the Senbu Sutra once a month as a memorial service for those who died in battle. It is called Senjokaku because it is the size of 857 tatami mats. The sight of ginkgo leaves in autumn is a sight to behold.
Now, let's go out to see the autumn leaves!
Hiroshima Prefecture is blessed with a rich natural environment and is dotted with many historic buildings, so you can enjoy each region's unique autumn foliage scenery. Why not go on a trip in search of scenery that can only be seen at this time of year?
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Hiroshima Prefecture is not just about the world heritage sites of Miyajima and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Hiroshima is full of delicious food! Okonomiyaki, which is synonymous with Hiroshima, fresh seafood such as oysters, octopus, sea bream, and conger eel, Onomichi ramen, which is now nationwide, Hiroshima beef, which is highly regarded for its high meat quality, handmade soba, lemons and oranges, which are the largest producers in Japan.・Abundant food resources such as grapes are unique to Hiroshima. Many events unique to the region are also held, such as the sea festival, kagura, and Mibu flower rice planting. Cycling, trekking, skiing and snowboarding on the Shimanami Kaido will keep you active. Miyajima, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the Atomic Bomb Dome are not the only attractions, and there are many ways to enjoy it.
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