[Autumn Foliage Light-up 2023] Introducing the famous spots in Mie Prefecture where you can enjoy the spectacular view of autumn leaves at night "Autumn Foliage Light-up"!

Nabananosato (KuwanaCity)

Address: 270 Komae, nagashima KuwanaCity cho, Kuwana
Expected best viewing time: Late November to mid-December
・As of November 8th, about 40% of the total is colored
Light up information
The park will be lit up after sunset, coinciding with the best time to see the autumn leaves.

“Jalan” is a masterpiece! Ranked 2nd in the nation in the ranking of spectacular views of autumn leaves at night! (Jalan News 2023.10.11 Survey period: September 4th (Monday) to 7th, 2023)
The autumn leaves illumination of Nabananosato is popular nationwide. There are over 300 maple trees. It is the most beautiful time of the year when you can feel Nabananosato Autumn. When illuminated at night, Kagami Pond, where the maple leaves are beautifully reflected on the water surface, looks fantastic.

Autumn leaves at the Kitabatake clan mansion garden (TsuCity)

Address: 1148 Kamitaki, Misugi-cho TsuCity
Expected best viewing time: Mid-November to late November
Light up information
A special night viewing party will be held for a limited time on Saturday, November 11th and Sunday, November 12th! You can enjoy the ``upside down autumn leaves'' that shine in the garden ``Yoneji Pond'' created by Kanrei Hosokawa Takakuni.
*Light-up time: November 11th (Sat) 17:00-18:30, November 12th (Sun) 17:00-18:00 (Cancelled in case of rain)

This garden is associated with the Kitabatake clan and is a nationally designated scenic spot and historic site. Along with the autumn leaves, there are also many elegant attractions such as Karesansui and a rice pond shaped like a rice character. The structure, which skillfully takes advantage of the natural topography, is also called a Muromachi garden and is full of rustic charm.

Kawachi Valley (TsuCity)

Address: Unrinin, Geinomachi geinocho TsuCity
Estimated best time to see: Peak is expected to be around November 15th to 20th
・As of November 8th: Starting to change color
Light up information
Light up November 6th (Monday) - November 19th (Sunday) 17:00 - 21:00

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 banks 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.

TheAkame48Falls Akame Valley Light-up (NabariCity)

Address: 861-1 NabariCity
Expected best viewing time: Early November to late November
Light up information
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - Sunday, January 28, 2024 (Yugen Bamboo Lantern)
Approximately 1,000 bamboo lanterns illuminate the valley.

TheAkame48Falls a beautiful piece of natural art 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. From autumn to winter, the valley illumination event ``Yugen no Bamboo Lantern'' is held, and during the autumn leaves season, you can enjoy the illuminated autumn leaves at night.