AprilInuyama Matsuri
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
Usually the first Saturday and Sunday of April (Saturday is the Shigaku-sai, Sunday the Honraku-sai)
Autumn Leaves · Chubu & Hokuriku
Korankei Gorge
Asuke, Toyota, AichiGorge🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Late Nov✦ Illumination
Overview
Overview
A gorge along the Tomoe River in Asuke-cho, Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, and one of the Tokai region’s finest spots for autumn leaves. The Korankei Momiji Festival is held every November, with an evening illumination.
- Address
- Iimori, Asuke-cho, Toyota, Aichi
- Time needed
- About 2–3 hours
- Official website
- https://asuke.info/
Area weather
NagoyaWeather and what to wear in Nagoya →Tours & tickets for this areaPR
PRKlookKorankei, Eiho-ji & Shikizakura Autumn Leaves Day Bus Tour (from Nagoya)Guided bus tour from Nagoya Station visiting Eiho-ji Temple, the Obara Shikizakura cherry trees and Korankei, with admission includedView on Klook- PRKlookObara Shikizakura Festival, Korankei & Eiho-ji Autumn Leaves Day Trip (from Nagoya)Round-trip bus tour from Nagoya visiting Eiho-ji Temple, the Obara Shikizakura Festival and Korankei, with about 2 to 3.5 hours at KorankeiView on Klook
Peak Time
When to See the Leaves
Typical peakUsually mid- to late November
September
October
November
December
Varies a little from year to year. Check the Asuke Tourism Association’s autumn leaves updates for the latest colors
This year’s special openings & events
The 71st Korankei Momiji Festival in 2026 runs 11/1 (Sun)–11/30 (Mon)
Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.
Highlights
Highlights
The highlight is the view of about 4,000 maples turning yellow and red. The red Taigetsukyo Bridge over the Tomoe River, the approach to Kojakuji Temple and the autumn leaves of Mt. Iimori are classic photo spots.
📷 Best views
Taigetsukyo Bridge
A red bridge over the Tomoe River. The classic spot for photos with river, autumn leaves and bridge in one frame
Kojakuji Temple approach
A stone-stepped approach surrounded by maples. Lined with bamboo lanterns on Saturday and Sunday evenings during the festival
Mt. Iimori
A mountain overlooking the gorge. The 3 routes to the summit are closed at night
Illumination
Illumination & night viewing
- Period
- November 1–November 30, 2026 (every day)
- Hours
- Sunset–21:00
- Admission
- Free
On Saturdays and Sundays during the festival, 18:00–20:30, about 1,000 bamboo lanterns line the approach to Kojakuji Temple for Bamboo Lights at Kojakuji
Hours
Opening hours
Illumination (during the Momiji Festival)Sunset–21:00
Every day from November 1 to 30, 2026
Hours can change by season and for events. Check the official website before you go.
Admission
Admission
WalkingFree
Parking (during the Momiji Festival)Regular car ¥1,000
Tour buses ¥3,000
Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.
Tips
Tips for travelers
- ✓The evening bamboo lanterns and wish candles are on Saturdays and Sundays during the festival only. Time your visit to see this magical scene
Access
Getting there
- Nearest station / bus stop
- Korankei bus stop (Meitetsu Bus)Meitetsu Bus from Toyotashi Station or Higashi-Okazaki Station
- From major stations & airports
- Toyotashi Station: Meitetsu Bus Toyotashi Station–Asuke Line (About 40 min)
- Higashi-Okazaki Station: Meitetsu Bus Higashi-Okazaki Station–Asuke Line (About 70 min)
- By car & parking
- Regular car ¥1,000 during the Momiji Festival. Weekends are congested, so public transportation is convenient
- Getting back
- Return buses get crowded from evening on, so check the timetable in advance
Crowds
Crowds & best times
- Busiest
- Nearby roads tend to be congested on weekends and holidays at the peak
- Quieter times
- Weekday mornings
Weather
Temperature & what to wear
- Typical temperatures
- November normals for Nagoya: high 17.3°C, low 8.6°C (Japan Meteorological Agency)
- What to wear & bring
- If you stay for the illumination, it gets cold at night, so bring warm things such as a coat and gloves
Rules
Photography & visitor rules
- !The 3 routes to the summit of Mt. Iimori are closed at night
- !Take your trash home
Events
Events & festivals in Nagoya
April
OctoberNagoya Festival
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
Usually a Saturday and Sunday in mid-October
2026 (72nd): Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2 days (no Nagoya Festival processions)
Attractions
Attractions in Nagoya
Theme parkGhibli Park
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagakute, Aichi
A park facility recreating the worlds of Studio Ghibli films, located inside Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture. It's divided into five areas, and all tickets are date-specific and must be bought in advance; you cannot buy admission at a ticket window on the day. Tickets go on sale at 14:00 on the 10th of the month two months before your visit, so plan your purchase early once your itinerary is set.
Advance, date-specific tickets required
ZooHigashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
A zoo and botanical garden run by Nagoya City, home to about 450 animal species and about 7,000 plant species on roughly 60 ha. It's a 3-minute walk from Higashiyama-koen Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line, easy to reach from the city center, and you can spend a full day enjoying the zoo, the botanical garden, and Higashiyama Sky Tower. Admission fees were revised on October 1, 2026.
Theme parkLEGOLAND Japan Resort
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
An outdoor theme park based on the world of LEGO bricks, located at Kinjo Pier in Nagoya Port. Aimed mainly at children aged 2–12 and their families, it has more than 40 rides, shows, and attractions. Together with the adjoining SEA LIFE Nagoya aquarium and hotel, it forms a resort.
ExperienceMuseum Meiji-mura
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Inuyama, Aichi
An open-air museum in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, where buildings from the Meiji era have been relocated, preserved, and opened to the public. The buildings are spread across the large village grounds, and you can walk through Meiji-era streetscapes while touring their interiors. You can also ride the SL (steam locomotive) and streetcar that run through the village.
AquariumPort of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
A large aquarium at Garden Pier in Nagoya Port, made up of two buildings: the North Building, showing marine mammals such as orcas, belugas, and dolphins, and the South Building, themed on a journey to Antarctica. It's a 5-minute walk from Nagoyako Station on the Meiko Subway Line, and conveniently reachable from central Nagoya by subway alone.
ExperienceSCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
A railway museum run by JR Central, displaying real Shinkansen, conventional line, and superconducting maglev vehicles. It's entirely indoors and about a 2-minute walk from Kinjofuto Station on the Aonami Line. With driving simulators and a large diorama, it's fun for families as well as railway fans.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Chubu & Hokuriku
Mountain & highlandTateyama Murodo and Midagahara
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Toyama
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Sep – Mid Oct
Park
Mountain & highland🍁 Typical peak
Park🍁 Typical peakAkasawa Natural Recreation Forest
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Agematsu, Nagano
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Oct – Late Oct
Mountain & highland🍁 Typical peak
Gorge🍁 Typical peak
Avenue & old town🍁 Typical peak
Castle🍁 Typical peak
GardenPeak periods, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Colors and event details can change, so check the official website before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-05