[Best time to see from mid-November to late November! ! ] Introducing the autumn leaves spots in Ueno Park, IgaCity! !
掲載日：2023.11.20
Ueno Park in IgaCity is known as a tourist attraction in IgaCity. The park is home to historical sites such as Iga Ueno Castle and the Haiku Hall, and in the fall, it is a sight to behold for tourists as the leaves turn red. Although it depends on the location due to differences in sunlight, we will introduce spots in Ueno Park where the best time to see the fall foliage is from mid-November to late November.
*The photos posted are a mix of photos taken on November 11, 2023 and photos taken before 2022.
What is Ueno Park?
Ueno Park in Iga City, IgaCity Prefecture. Inside the park, there are historical sites and sites such as Iga Ueno Castle, Haiseiden, MatsuoBasho Memorial Museum, and NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu to the park is the Danjiri Kaikan, which is representative of the Iga region of Mie Prefecture. It is one of the tourist attractions.
*Admission to Ueno Park is free, but there are fees for parking, visiting Iga Ueno Castle, etc. (Please see "Basic information such as access and parking" and "Spot information including nearby areas" below.)
Highlights of autumn leaves ① [Collaboration of Haiseiden and autumn leaves]
Since the birthplace of MatsuoBasho known as the haiku master, was IgaCity, ``Haiseiden'' was built in 1942 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of his birth.
It is said that it was built to represent Basho's travels, and when I first saw this building, I was impressed by how well it was depicted.
Looking at Haiseiden through the autumn leaves, as shown in the photo, is like Basho traveling along the path of autumn leaves, making this a favorite spot for autumn leaves.
A large maple tree about 10 to 20 meters away from Haiseiden. View of the Haiseiden through the autumn leaves.
It is also very impressive because it is located low to the ground.
Even after the autumn leaves have fallen, when you look at Haiseiden from a low angle, the collaboration with the fallen leaves is very nice!
Highlights of autumn leaves ② [Collaboration of Iga Ueno Castle and autumn leaves]
Iga Ueno Castle is also called Hakuho Castle because of the beauty of its chalk castle tower.
In the Honmaru Square where the castle is located, there are maple trees at a distance, and when you look at the castle tower through the autumn leaves, the contrast between the red of the maples and the white of the castle tower is wonderful, which I like.
There are also sasanqua (white) and ginkgo trees near this maple tree, and if you look towards the ground, you may be able to see a carpet of bright fallen leaves.
This ⇧ is a collaboration between fallen autumn leaves and falling sasanqua (white) flowers.
This ⇧ is a collaboration of autumn leaves and fallen ginkgo leaves. If there is green material such as grass or moss, the three colors will be red, yellow, and green.
Witnessing such a colorful carpet of fallen leaves and flowers will get you excited! !
I hope you can see it when the timing is right! !
Other highlights of autumn leaves
There are maple trees on the road leading from Haiseiden to Honmaru Square, and the autumn leaves here are also recommended.
The thatched gate in front of the Haiseiden (I asked the guide volunteer and was told that it was the ``Haiseiden Zushi Munafada Gate'') was very atmospheric, and the scenery with the autumn leaves was very nice. This is my favorite spot.
(⇧This photo was taken on November 11, 2023, so the leaves have not yet turned autumn)
In addition, we also recommend viewing the autumn leaves near the Ueno Park entrance, which runs from Ueno High School and Ueno Nishi Elementary School on the south side of Ueno Park, and the banks of the pond right next to it! !
Basic information such as access and parking
Click here for the location of Ueno Park: 122-1 Ueno Marunouchi IgaCity, 518-0873
Official URL: Iga Ueno Tourism Association (igaueno.net)
[Access by car]
Get off at Nakase IC or Ueno Higashi IC on the Meihan National Highway. Approximately 5 minutes by car.
【parking】
Please use the Ueno Park parking lot (paid) or the nearby municipal parking lot (paid)
[Access by train]
About 5 minutes walk from Iga Railway Ninja City Station (Ueno City Station)
Spot information including nearby areas
We will introduce spots within the park and nearby spots. Please enjoy sightseeing in Iga Ueno as well as seeing the autumn leaves.
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[Iga Ueno Castle]
It is one of Japan's top 100 castles, and is also known as Hakuho Castle due to its beautiful white castle tower (there is a fee to visit the castle tower).
Inside the castle tower, in addition to the Toukanri Kabuto, which is a designated cultural property of the prefecture, there are picture scrolls on the ceiling, Basho's hat hat, and Iga pottery works. Additionally, the high stone wall to the west of the main enclosure is the tallest in Japan (approximately 30 meters), along with Osaka Castle, and is full of attractions.
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[MatsuoBasho Memorial Museum]
Located in Ueno Park, MatsuoBasho 's works and materials are on display.
Official URL: MatsuoBasho Memorial Museum
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[NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu]
Located in Ueno Park, you can learn a variety of things about ninjas, including the ``Karakuri Ninja House,'' ``Ninja Demonstration Show,'' ``Ninja Museum,'' ``Hand-throwing Shuriken,'' and ``Ninja Goods and Souvenirs.'' (Paid facility)
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[Danjiri Hall]
Three danjiri and demon processions from the Ueno Tenjin Festival are on display (paid facility).
There is a ninja costume rental facility called ``Ninja Henshindokoro'' (charges apply), where you can transform into a ninja and walk around Ueno town wearing a ninja costume.
How was it?
What did you think?
We have introduced recommended autumn foliage spots in IgaCity Ueno Park.
The best time to see the autumn leaves in the park may vary depending on the location due to differences in sunlight, etc., but please use this as a reference when visiting Ueno Park, a tourist attraction representing Iga Ueno, which is home to many historical sites, during the autumn leaves season. I would appreciate it if you could.