[About 1 hour from Nagoya Station] Korankei Autumn Leaves & Obara Shikizakura Day Trip Bus Tour - Persimmon Tasting Course

Shin-Toyota Station is a station on the Aichi Loop Line located in Kosaka-honmachi, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Station number is 12.

In the Obara district, famous for its Shikizakura, over 10,000 Shikizakura trees are planted throughout the area. Shikizakura flowers in spring and autumn. As they are in full bloom in autumn compared to spring, you can enjoy the gorgeous cherry blossoms and fiery autumn leaves at the same time. The best place to see Obara Shikizakura is Senmi Shikizakura no Sato, where you can enjoy the contrast between the 1,200 Shikizakura trees spread across the entire mountain and the autumn leaves.

The Obara Fureai Park acts as a place of recreation and respite for local residents. The rich natural environs are home to paths to walk on, letting you enjoy a stroll and see the changing view of the four seasons. Furthermore, Obara Fureai Park and the adjoining Obara Branch of Toyota City Hall are where you will find 300 cherry blossom trees. They bloom in spring from mid-March through early April and in autumn from late October through late November. The blossoms open up in greater bloom in fall than in spring, letting you see both the vivid foliage against the charming cherry blossoms. Mid November to early December is the best time to see the blossoms each year, and the Obara Fureai Park and other sites host as Shikizakura Festival for the flowers.

A total of 100 persimmon trees, including four varieties of persimmons - Jiro persimmon, Fuyu persimmon, Hachiya persimmon, and Taiaki persimmon - are grown in a field measuring approximately 10,000 m2 (about 2.47 acres) .

Strawberry Park MIFUNE offers simple strawberry picking from elevated beds on concrete flooring, letting you harvest your share of sweet strawberries without the dirt of a typical agricultural establishment. It also offers enjoyment to anyone with accessible spacing for guests in wheelchairs or those coming with strollers.

As one of the most famous spots in the country for viewing autumn leaves, the approximately 3,000 maple trees are a feast for the eyes.