[2024 Update] 9 Recommended Foliage Spots in Mie Prefecture! Best Time to See Autumn Leaves and Forecasts 🍁
掲載日：2024.11.05
Introducing 9 famous spots for autumn leaves in Mie Prefecture! We will also introduce the best viewing forecast and light-up information!
Article production / Tourism Mie Editorial Department
Mie Prefecture is famous for its autumn foliage, which has been written about in the Hyakunin Isshu poem, spectacular views of autumn foliage from the air on a ropeway, autumn foliage blended with nature such as valleys and waterfalls, autumn foliage spots at temples, and autumn foliage spots where illuminations are held. There are many famous places to see autumn leaves.
Here, we will introduce popular autumn foliage spots that were frequently accessed, based on last year's access data for "Sightseeing in Mie"!
We have also included information on when to expect the best viewing times, so please refer to it!
*This is the average time for autumn leaves to appear. The best viewing time in 2024 is expected to be later than usual. As it will depend on future temperatures and weather, please check the official website before heading out.
▼ [9 recommended autumn foliage spots and spots in Mie] Table of contents
Mizusawa Maple Valley (YokkaichiCity)
Mizusawa Momiji Valley is located in YokkaichiCity, Mie Prefecture, and is a beautiful 200-meter valley with about 300 autumn leaves and ginkgo trees growing in clusters.You can also see YokkaichiCity and Ise Bay from the tea fields that spread across the autumn leaves tunnel.
The fifth song of the Hyakunin Isshu, ``In the deep mountains, stepping through the maple leaves, It's time to hear the voice of the deer singing, Autumn is fleeting'' (Sarumaru Dayu) is said to have been composed in the Mizusawa Momiji Valley, and has entertained people for over a thousand years. It is truly a famous spot for autumn leaves.
Address: YokkaichiCity suizawacho
Expected best time to see: Late November to early December *No illumination
Contact: 059-329-2323 (Mizusawa District Community Development Promotion Committee)
Mie Tourism page: Autumn leaves at Momiji Valley in Mizusawa
Kawachi Valley (TsuCity)
Kawachi Valley is a beautiful valley in Tsu City, TsuCity, created by the interweaving of giant, strangely shaped rocks and the clear stream of the Anogawa River.
Near Monzengafuchi, the entrance to the gorge, the maple leaves on both sides of the beautiful arched Oshita Bridge are turning red, and you can see the beauty of the gorge created by the clear water and rocks washed by the clear stream.
Address: Unrinin, Geinomachi geinocho TsuCity
Estimated best time to see: Peak is expected to be around November 15th to 20th
*Illumination will be available from 5th November (Tue) to 15th November (Fri), 2024, 5pm to 9pm
Contact: 059-266-2510 (TsuCity Geino General Branch Regional Promotion Division)
Mie Tourism page: Autumn leaves in Kawachi Valley
Mt.Gozaisho (KomonoTown)
Mt.Gozaisho is located in Komono KomonoTown, Mie Prefecture, and the leaves change color sequentially from the summit to the foot of the mountain over a period of about a month and a half.
The vivid colors created by the red of Ericaceae, yellow of Lauraceae, and green of coniferous trees are a spectacular sight, and can be seen from the air on the ropeway or while climbing.
At the foot of the mountain is Yunoyama Onsen, where you can enjoy a day trip to the hot springs.
Address: Yunoyama KomonoTown, Komono-cho, Mie-gun
Expected best viewing time: On the mountain/mid-October to late October
Midway up/late October to mid-November
Hot spring town/mid-November to late November
*No light up
Contact: 059-392-2275 (GozaishoRopeway)
Mie Tourism page: Autumn leaves at Mt.Gozaisho
Nabananosato (KuwanaCity)
Nabananosato for its illuminations, is located in KuwanaCity, Mie Prefecture. There are over 300 maple trees in the village, mainly Japanese maples, Japanese maples, and Nomura maples!
It is also lit up at night. The most eye-catching spot is Kagami Pond, where you can see the beautiful reflection of autumn leaves on the water surface.
On days when there is no wind, the water surface becomes like a mirror, and you can see the wonderful autumn leaves reflected on the water surface, which is very spectacular!
Address: 270 Komae, nagashima KuwanaCity cho, Kuwana
Expected best viewing time: Late November to mid-December *Light-up available
Contact: 0594-41-0787 (Nabananosato)
Mie Tourism page: Nabananosato is a famous spot for autumn leaves
Taiunji Temple (MatsusakaCity)
TenkaizanTaiunjiTemple is a temple located in the Hase district of Iidaka-cho, MatsusakaCity Mie Prefecture, and is popular as the Kannon goddess of child-giving.
During the fall foliage season, the ``Hakkaku Dosho'', a tangible cultural property of Mie Prefecture, that hangs within the shrine grounds is decorated with vivid autumn colors. The temple grounds are surrounded by nature, and you can enjoy the scenery of each season, and in autumn you can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves.
Address: Hase, Iidaka-cho, MatsusakaCity
Expected best time to see: Mid-November to early December *No illumination
Inquiries: 0598-47-0361 (Tenkaizan Taiunji Temple)
Mie Tourism page: Autumn leaves at Taiunji Temple
Shohoji Temple (InabeCity)
Meikokusan Shobouji is an ancient temple that is said to have been founded by Saicho, which sits quietly on the edge of Mt. Fujiwara in InabeCity Mie Prefecture.
From the precincts to the back mountain, maple trees display a full display of color, and an ``upside-down maple'' is reflected in the mirror pond in the precincts.
Address: 981 Sakamoto, Fujiwaramachi InabeCity
Expected best time to see: Mid-November to early December *No illumination
Contact: 0594-46-8101 (Narutaniyama Shohoji Temple)
Mie Tourism page: Maple trees at Shohoji Temple, Mount Narutani
TheAkame48Falls (NabariCity)
TheAkame48Falls is a beautiful art piece of nature created by numerous waterfalls connected upstream of the Takigawa River that flows on the border between Iga and Yamato.
It is located in the center of Murou Akame-Aoyama Quasi-National Park and is approximately 4 kilometers long.
TheAkame48Falls Falls boasts a stunning natural landscape throughout the four seasons, but autumn is even more special in the fall, when you can enjoy the fall foliage that colors the waterfalls in the valley that stretches 4km upstream of the Takigawa River.
From autumn to winter, the Akame Valley light-up event ``Yugen no Bamboo Lantern'' is held.
Address: 861-1 NabariCity
Expected best time to see: Early November to late November
*Light-up available (bamboo lantern light-up in the valley)
Inquiries: 0595-63-3004 (TheAkame48Falls Valley Conservation Association)
Mie Tourism page: Autumn leaves at TheAkame48Falls Waterfalls
Tsukuda Shrine (NabariCity)
At Sekita Shrine in NabariCity, there is a large ginkgo tree that is said to be 300 years old, and its fallen leaves turn the approach to the shrine a golden carpet.
``A row of ginkgo trees colored with autumn leaves'' is often used in memorable scenes in dramas and movies.
There are many famous spots all over the country, but this Shrine is truly a picturesque spot!
Address: 2162 Natsumi, NabariCity
Expected best viewing period: November to December *No illumination
Inquiries: 0595-64-0735 (Shakuda Shrine)
Mie Tourism page: Tsumita Shrine
Kitabatake House Ruins Garden (TsuCity)
Kitabatake-JinjaShrine. The structure that skillfully takes advantage of the natural topography is also called a Muromachi garden, and during the autumn leaves season, the garden is dyed bright red.
The combination of autumn leaves and moss along the walkway creates a unique atmosphere. Also, don't miss the autumn leaves of the large ginkgo tree within the shrine grounds.
Address: 1148 Kamitaki, Misugi-cho TsuCity
Expected best viewing time: Mid-November to late November
Garden Lighting:
November 8th (Friday) and 7th (Saturday) 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Sunday, November 10th, 5:30pm to 8:00pm
*Cancelled in case of rain
Contact: 059-275-0615 (Kitabatake-JinjaShrine)
Mie Tourism page: Autumn leaves at Kitabatake family mansion ruins garden
How was it
Based on the number of visitors to "Tourist Mie" last year, we have introduced recommended autumn foliage spots in Mie.
Please check out the forecast for the best time to see the autumn leaves and enjoy the autumn tourist season!
There are still many more! Check out the special feature on autumn foliage spots in Mie Prefecture [2024 Edition] here!
〇Click here for Mie's autumn foliage calendar for 2024!
