Not just momiji! ? 6 spots in Mie Prefecture where you can enjoy autumn leaves other than maples
掲載日：2023.11.10
The maple tree is the most iconic tree that turns bright red in autumn, but it is not the only tree where you can enjoy autumn leaves. Around November in Japan, trees that turn deep red, yellow, and tan can be seen all over the place.
There are spots in Mie Prefecture where you can see spectacular views of autumn leaves that are a bit different, such as the fiery red red of the Japanese red maple tree, the beautiful ginkgo with its yellow leaves, and the reddish brown of the watermelon.
In this topic, we will introduce spots in Mie Prefecture where you can see autumn leaves other than maples.
The best time to see autumn leaves varies depending on the spot, so please refer to Mie's autumn leaves calendar before heading out.
Pick up famous spots for autumn leaves other than maples in TsuCity, MatsusakaCity, and NabariCity areas!
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Hananoki at Iinan High School (MatsusakaCity)
Address: 5480-1 MatsusakaCity (Iinan High School)
Expected best viewing time: Early November to mid-November
■Japanese maple tree: A deciduous tree belonging to the maple family, a valuable tree endemic to Japan.
On the grounds of Mie Prefectural Iinami High School, there is a Japanese red tree that is approximately 25 meters tall and turns bright red in autumn. It is a huge tree that is about 80 to 90 years old and has a trunk circumference of about 4 meters.
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RedHilForestofHisa Metasequoia and Suishou (TsuCity)
Address: 2877 takanocho TsuCity
Estimated best time to see: Metasequoia/Sweethorn: Expected from around the end of November
■Metasequoia: Deciduous tree of the genus Metasequoia of the family Cedaraceae.
■Suishou: A semi-deciduous coniferous tree belonging to the genus Suishou of the Cupressaceae family.
At Akatsuka Botanical Garden's satoyama "Red Hill Heather Forest", you can enjoy more than 10,000 flowering trees and plants of 1,000 varieties, and in November, trees such as metasequoia and waterweed change color.
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Ginkgo at Tsukuda Shrine (NabariCity)
Address: 2162 Natsumi, NabariCity
Expected best viewing time: Late November to early December
■Ginkgo: A deciduous tree of the Ginkgo family. Leaves turn yellow in autumn.
The most attractive feature of NabariCity 's Shakuda Shrine is the ginkgo carpet that covers the approach to the shrine. The especially recommended time is in the evening, when the approach to the shrine is crowded with many onlookers as the setting sun shines through.
Pick up famous spots for autumn leaves other than maples in the Ise-Shima area (ShimaCity / MinamiiseTown)!
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Large ginkgo tree in Kawachi, MinamiiseTown (MinamiiseTown)
Address: 490 Kawachi, MinamiiseTown-cho, Watarai-gun
Expected best viewing time: Late November to early December
■Ginkgo: A deciduous tree of the Ginkgo family. Leaves turn yellow in autumn.
A large ginkgo tree stands on the site of a nursery school in Kawachi, Minamiise Town MinamiiseTown Prefecture. During the autumn leaves, the outside of the ginkgo tree turns bright yellow. There is an old wooden building right next to it, and the roof is covered with ginkgo trees, giving it a very retro feel.
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Kochia at ShimaCity Tourist Farm (ShimaCity)
Address: 511-5 Anagawa, Isobe-cho ShimaCity
Estimated best time to see: Currently open until November 19th
■Kochia: Family Amaranthaceae, genus Boukigi, Japanese name isHoukigi.
At ShimaCity Tourist Farm, where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, kochia has appeared this year, and the autumn leaves are currently at their peak. The kochia that grows all over the vast hill is truly a spectacular sight! There are also plenty of photo spots, with items such as red telephone booths and white benches that make you want to take pictures with them.
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MinamiiseTown Former Hobara Elementary School Large Ginkgo (MinamiiseTown)
Address: 1005 Iseji, MinamiiseTown Watarai-gun
Expected best viewing time: Late November to early December
■Ginkgo: A deciduous tree of the Ginkgo family. Leaves turn yellow in autumn.
The large ginkgo tree of the former Hobara Elementary School towers over the schoolyard of a closed school MinamiiseTown. The estimated age of the tree is 400 years. It towers far higher than the three-story school building, and the entire view is impossible to capture with a camera. The recommended time is in the morning. The entire ginkgo tree turns golden yellow in the morning sun.
You can still enjoy it! Introducing famous places to see autumn leaves in Mie Prefecture!
Mie Prefecture has other famous places for viewing autumn leaves.
Mie Prefecture's Autumn Foliage Special Feature 2023 introduces spots for viewing autumn foliage, as well as detailed information on blooming times, locations, transportation access, etc.
*The photos posted were taken before last year.