10 Must-Visit Spots for Viewing Autumn Leaves in Fukui Prefecture! A Comprehensive Guide to the Charms of Autumn [2024 Edition]
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Here are the top 10 must-visit spots for viewing autumn leaves in Fukui Prefecture in 2024. We will thoroughly explain the places where you can enjoy the spectacular autumn scenery, such as the autumn leaves reflected on the calm waters of Yokokan Garden and the spectacular autumn leaves surrounding...
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When autumn arrives, the nature of Fukui Prefecture is colored with beautiful autumn leaves. Enjoy the historic scenery and autumn foliage spots in Fukui Prefecture for a heartwarming moment. We have carefully selected 10 autumn foliage spots to visit in 2024, so please use this as a reference for your autumn trip.
① [Youkoukan Garden] A beautiful water garden in harmony with the autumn leaves (Fukui City)
This was once the villa of the Matsudaira clan, feudal lords of Fukui, and the Japanese garden "Youkoukan Garden", created during the Edo period, spreads out around a large pond, and from the tatami room you can enjoy the scenery that changes with the seasons.
In autumn, why not spend some time relaxing and watching the autumn leaves reflected on the water's surface?
3-11-36, Hoei, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, 910-0004 (TEL. 0776-20-5367)
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Business hours: 9:00~19:00 (open until 17:00 from November 6th to the end of February)
Admission Fee: 16 years old and over: 220 yen; Junior high school students and younger and 70 years old and over: Free
Best time to see: Mid to late November
Parking: Parking for 6 large buses. If the parking lot is full, please use the Marunouchi Parking Lot. 30 minutes free service is available.
It is a 15-minute walk from JR Fukui Station, passing through the Fukui Prefectural Office.
② [Lake Kuzuryu] The autumn leaves surrounding the vast lake are a sight to behold! (Ono City)
Lake Kuzuryu, over which the 266m-long Hakogase Bridge, commonly known as the "Bridge of Dreams," spans, is a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves in the fall. On days when the gate is open, you can drive over the bridge, so we recommend opening the window and enjoying the cool breeze as you enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves.
Hakogase, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, 912-0212 (TEL: 0779-66-1111, Ono City Tourism and Exchange Division)
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Business hours: No restrictions
Fee: Free
Best time to see: Early November to mid-November
Parking: 10 spaces around Hakogase Bridge (free)
By train: 1 hour 30 minutes from JR Fukui Station to Kuzuryuko Station on the Etsumi Hoku Line, then take a taxi from Kuzuryuko for 10 minutes.
*Taxi reservations are required.
By car, it is about 40 minutes from Katsuhara IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway, and about 15 minutes from Shiratori IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
3. Nishiyama Park: Not only the azaleas but also the autumn leaves are recommended (Sabae City)
Nishiyama Park, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best historical parks, is famous for its azaleas in spring, but the autumn leaves are just as beautiful. The approximately 1,600 maple trees that spread across the vast park are impressive and well worth seeing.
From the square, you can see the autumn leaves with the mountain in the background, and if you climb up the park, you can see the autumn leaves throughout the park with Sabae city in the background. It's a recommended spot that can be enjoyed from various angles. Since it's a park in the city, you can casually enjoy viewing the autumn leaves.
3-chome Sakuramachi, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, 916-0027
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Opening hours: Open all year round
Fee: Free
Best time to see: Late November
Illumination: Available (November 1st to November 31st, from sunset to 9pm)
Parking: Approximately 220 cars. Free for up to 2 hours. After that, 300 yen for up to 22 hours.
By car, it is a 5-minute drive from Sabae IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
If traveling by train, it is a 3-minute walk from Nishiyama Park Station on the Fukui Railway, or a 5-minute community bus ride from JR Sabae Station.
④ Echizen Ceramic Art Park: A collaboration of art and autumn leaves (Echizen Town)
Echizen Ceramic Art Park is home to many broadleaf trees that change color in the fall. We especially recommend the bright red maples that can be seen in the "Yuseki Garden" at the Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum. There are also many artworks in the park, so you can enjoy art surrounded by beautiful autumn foliage. We hope you enjoy the collaboration of art and autumn leaves.
120-61 Ozohara, Echizen-cho, Nyu-gun, Fukui Prefecture, Postal Code 916-0273 (TEL. 0778-32-2174)
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Opening hours: Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum 9:00-17:00 (entrance until 16:30)
Fee: Free
Best time to see: Late October to mid-November
Parking: Free parking available (250 spaces)
By car, it is about 30 minutes from Takefu IC or Sabae IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
If traveling by train, take the Fukutetsu bus bound for Kareizaki from Takefu Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line and get off at the Tougeimuraguchi stop.
⑤ [Fukui Healthy Forest] The yellow ginkgo trees are recommended (Fukui City)
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Fukui Healthy Forest is attractive not only for its bright red maples, but also for the yellow "Ikiki Street" with about 150 ginkgo trees lined up over a 300m stretch. In the evening, the ginkgo trees are lit up by street lights, creating a warm and fantastical atmosphere. Ginkgo trees bear fruit, so please be careful not to step on them. To enjoy the ginkgo tree-lined street, we recommend parking your car in the P6 parking lot near Chibikko Square.
47-47, Maguricho, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, 910-3616
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Business hours: 9:00~21:00 (Closed on Mondays)
Best time to see: Mid-October to early November
Parking: Free parking for 500 cars
By car: 35 minutes from Fukui IC on the Hokuriku Expressway, or 25 minutes from Sabae IC
For public transportation, take the Keifuku Bus Shimizu Green Line from Fukui Station and get off at the Shimizu Plant 3 stop (approximately 40 minutes). It is approximately a 40-minute walk from the stop to Health Forest, so we recommend taking a taxi.
⑥ [Echizen Great Buddha] The largest temple in Japan where you can enjoy both ginkgo and maple trees! (Katsuyama City)
At Echizen Great Buddha Daibutsu, which is home to the largest indoor seated Buddha statue in Japan, you can enjoy two different autumn foliage views with ginkgo and maple trees. The ginkgo trees lining the road to the Great Buddha Hall are a spectacular sight. You can also get a panoramic view of the town of Katsuyama by climbing Japan's tallest five-story pagoda. The autumn foliage seen from there, with the Great Buddha Hall and Katsuyama Castle in the background, is also impressive.
If you are coming by car, we recommend passing through the avenue of maple trees in Keyamachi , Katsuyama City on your way back from the Echizen Great Buddha . The autumn leaves line the side of the road connecting National Route 157 and Route 17 for about 800 meters, and are very beautiful.
Echizen Great Buddha Details
50-1-1 Katase, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, 911-0811
Opening hours: Normal season 8:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00) Winter season 9:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30)
Admission fee: Adults: 500 yen, Children: 300 yen
Best time to see: Early to mid-November (Ginkgo tree lined streets: mid-October to late October)
Parking: 400 spaces available (free)
By car, it is about 10 minutes from Katsuyama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway.
For public transport, take the community bus from Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station towards Heisenji → Get off in Echizen Great Buddha → About 8 minutes walk
Detailed information on Maple Tree Line
〒911-0816 Keyacho, Katsuyama Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, the road connecting National Route 157 and Route 17
Best time to see: Early November to mid-November
Access: 5 minutes by car from Echizen Great Buddha
[Hanagatami Park] Can you walk through a tunnel of autumn leaves?! (Echizen City)
Hanagatami Park was the setting for Zeami's Noh play "Hanagatami." Hanagatami Park is a famous spot for maple trees, one of Fukui Prefecture's most famous, and the arch-shaped autumn leaves tunnel that the maple trees create is a must-see. In addition, during the autumn foliage season, an autumn festival called the "Hanagatami Momiji Festival" is held. During the festival, the area is lit up, making it even more spectacular. On weekends, there are concerts and food stalls, so you're sure to have a fulfilling time viewing the autumn leaves.
17 Awatabecho, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, 915-0242
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Opening hours: All year round
Fee: Free
Best time to see: Mid-November to late November
Illumination: Yes (18:00-21:00)
Parking: Free parking for 40 cars
By car, it is about 15 minutes from Takefu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
For public transport, take the Minamietsu Line bus bound for Washi no Sato from JR Takefu Station → get off at the Hanagatami Park Exit → walk for 5 minutes
8. [Manyo no Sato Ajimanoen] Fall immersion in the romance of Manyo (Echizen City)
At Ajimanoen Garden, which has deep ties to the Manyoshu, you can enjoy skunk cabbage, wisteria, and water lilies throughout the year, and in autumn the garden is covered in autumn leaves, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
In addition, the autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the pond, the mountains in the background, and the stream flowing through the garden create a tasteful and elegant autumn atmosphere. Why not enjoy the autumn leaves while looking at the ancient Japanese scenery this autumn?
55-1 Yokawacho, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, 915-0031
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Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays, days after public holidays, and New Year's holidays)
Fee: Free
Parking: Free parking
By car, it is about 10 minutes from Takefu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
For public transport, take the Fukui Railway Iriya Line from JR Takefu Station bus stop for 25 minutes, then get off at Ajimano Shrine and walk for 3 minutes.
9. Murasaki Shikibu Park: Enjoy the autumn leaves and history in Echizen City, where Murasaki Shikibu lived (Echizen City)
Murasaki Shikibu Park was built to commemorate the fact that Echizen City was the place where Murasaki Shikibu once lived away from the capital. The park is a rare shinden-zukuri garden, and you can feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Heian period. In autumn, the park is surrounded by vibrant autumn leaves. The view of Murasaki Shikibu's statue in the park, Hinoyama, also known as "Echizen Fuji," and the bridge that spans the park, create a beautiful combination of autumn leaves and the park's historical beauty. Please enjoy the autumn leaves and the scenery.
20-369 Higashisenpukucho, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, 915-0847
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Opening hours: All year round
Fee: Free
Best time to see: Early November to mid-November
Parking: 30 spaces
By car, it is about 9 minutes from Takefu IC.
By public transport: 30 minutes on foot from JR Takefu Station
10. [Maruoka Castle] Vibrant maples surrounding the magnificent castle tower (Sakai City)
Maruoka Castle has the oldest architectural style among the existing castle towers. Certified as one of Japan's 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots, the autumn foliage is also not to be missed. In 1978, a Japanese garden-style park called "Kasumigajo Park" was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the castle's construction. Looking up at the castle tower from the park, you can see a beautiful and impressive view of the tower surrounded by beautiful maples.
1-59 Kasumi-cho, Maruoka-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui Prefecture, 911-0231
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Business hours: 8:30-17:00 (last entrance 16:30)
Admission: Adults: 450 yen, Children: 150 yen
Best time to see: Mid-November
Parking: Free parking for 40 cars
Approximately 10 minutes from Maruoka IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
summary
This time, we introduced 10 recommended spots to see autumn leaves in Fukui Prefecture.
Which autumn leaves do you think you would like to see and spend your autumn?
The period during which the autumn leaves can be seen in all their beauty is short, so if you see a place that catches your eye, be sure to check it out.
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Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. The city is located on a river terrace formed along the course of the Kuzuryu River, and is a rural city rich in water and greenery, with commerce and industry based on the local textile industry since the Meiji period, and agriculture and forestry having been thriving since ancient times. Our company is a DMO (tourism region development organization) that works with local communities to develop tourist areas. Katsuyama City is a treasure trove of attractive tourist content, including the Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji Temple! We provide detailed services to customers visiting Katsuyama , such as guided tours that allow many people to experience Katsuyama , the Geo Terminal in the parking lot of the Dinosaur Museum, and the operation of the "Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama" Roadside Station , which opened in June 2020. We are also actively challenging ourselves to create new businesses centered around tourism, aiming to revitalize the town of Katsuyama.
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