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[2023] Experience autumn in Japan in 60 minutes from Shinjuku! “Autumn Mt. Oyama Autumn Leaves Light-up” November 18th to 26th

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60 minutes on the Romance Car from Shinjuku! Oyama is in the autumn foliage season, and Oyama Temple and the lower shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine are illuminated. Many tourists come every year with their cameras to enjoy the beautifully illuminated autumn leaves and the spectacular night view at the s...

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What is Oyama autumn leaves illumination?

Oyama is a traditional and sacred mountain located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, where culture from the Edo period is still alive. Oyama is one of Kanagawa prefecture's leading spots for autumn leaves. The autumn leaves on the stairs of Oyama Temple are especially famous and attract many tourists every year.

The night view from the lower shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine has been awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, and the Oyama Autumn Leaves Illumination will be held as an event to enjoy this night view and the autumn leaves.

2023 Mt. Oyama autumn leaves illumination schedule

The 2023 Mt. Oyama autumn foliage illumination is scheduled to be held from November 18th to 26th.

Weekdays: Sunset to 19:00

Saturdays, holidays, holidays: Sunset to 20:00

Take the Romance Car from Odakyu Shinjuku Station and get off at Isehara Station. Approximately 50 minutes

Isehara Station North Exit Platform 4 (bound for Oyama Cable) Bus approx. 30 minutes

Get off at the last stop and walk for 15 minutes to the cable car station

If you are using the cable car, it is about a 15 minute walk from the bus terminal to Oyama Cable Station.

After riding the cable car, get off at Oyamadera Station and walk 3 minutes to Oyamadera.

Oyama Afuri Shrine is just a short walk away from Afuri Shrine Station.

On foot, it takes about 35 minutes from the bus terminal "Oyama Cable" to Oyama-dera Temple.

It takes about 50 minutes to get to Oyama Afuri Shrine Shimosha.

It is very convenient to use the Tanzawa Oyama Free Pass (A-Kip) issued by Odakyu Electric Railway.

Autumn leaves tunnel at Oyama temple

The autumn leaves near the stairs of Oyama Temple are very beautiful and attract many tourists.

OyamaTemple official website

event information

・Date: November 18-26, 2023

・Hours: (Weekdays) Sunset to 19:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays) Sunset to 20:00

・Venue: Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture (around Oyama Afuri Shrine and Oyama Temple)

・Nearest station: Odakyu Line Isehara Station

·Official site

Special tour to enjoy Mt. Oyama even more

In addition to autumn leaves, Oyama also offers wonderful experiences such as sacred shrines, traditional Noh stages, and valuable lodgings that have been in operation for over 100 years. Click here for a tour from Shinjuku where you can experience a deep and relaxing experience of Japan in 2 days and 1 night.

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During the Edo period, 200,000 people visited each year to visit Oyama, and it was considered a place of faith and recreation for the common people of Edo. When you tour through history while interacting with the rich nature that remains in the suburbs of the capital, and when you see the scenery spreading out below you from the mountaintop, you can experience the feelings and satisfaction of our ancestors who longed for Mt. Daisen.

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