AugustTottori Shan-Shan Festival
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Tottori
Every year August 13–15 (eve festival on the 13th, mass umbrella dance on the 14th, Civic Summer Fireworks Festival on the 15th)
Autumn Leaves · Chugoku & Shikoku
Mount Daisen
Daisen, TottoriMountain & highland🍁 Typical peak: Late Oct – Early Nov
Overview
Overview
Rising in western Tottori Prefecture, Mount Daisen is one of the best places to see autumn leaves in western Japan. From the approach around Daisenji Temple and the highlands, you can enjoy the contrast between the towering rocky north face and the colorful autumn leaves.
- Address
- Daisen, Daisen-cho, Saihaku-gun, Tottori (around Hakuroza / Prefectural Daisen Parking)
- Time needed
- About half a day to walk around Daisenji Temple
- Official website
- https://tourismdaisen.com/feature/autumn/
Area weather
TottoriWeather and what to wear in Tottori →Tours & tickets for this areaPR
Peak Time
When to See the Leaves
Typical peakUsually late October to early November
September
October
November
December
From mid- to late November you may also see the first snow together with late-autumn leaves. Timing varies with each year’s temperatures, so check the Daisen Tourism Bureau for the latest information
🍁 These spots are in their typical peak period. Actual colors shift with each year’s temperatures, so check the official foliage updates too.
Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.
Highlights
Highlights
The leaves begin to change in late October, and by early November the slopes are dyed in a rainbow of colors. From mid- to late November there is a second act, when the white of the first snow overlaps with the deepening autumn leaves. The stone-paved approach, said to be the longest in Japan, also makes for a walk on fallen leaves in late autumn.
📷 Best views
Gozenyama Noroshidai
A viewpoint overlooking the north face and the highlands and town spreading out below at the same time
Kinmon
A place with the sacred atmosphere of the holy mountain. The surrounding forest turns autumn colors
Hakuroza
The parking lot that serves as the gateway for sightseeing. Park and you can see the majestic form of Daisen right away
Great Stone Torii and the approach to Ogamiyama Shrine Okumiya
A stone-paved approach. In November a walk along the path of fallen leaves is recommended
Ono Pond
On windless days the north face and autumn leaves are reflected on the water
Tips
Tips for travelers
- ✓At the peak, set off early and visit the viewpoints around Hakuroza in the morning to make the most of your time
- ✓If you go from mid-November on, you may also see the snow-capped north face together with the autumn leaves
Access
Getting there
- From major stations & airports
- JR Yonago Station: Nihon Kotsu bus bound for Daisen (About 50 min)
- JR Yonago Station: Taxi (About 30 min)
- Osaka: Car (via Yonago IC) (About 3 hr 15 min)
- Hiroshima: Car (via Yonago-Higashi IC) (About 3 hr 20 min)
- By car & parking
- Hakuroza (Prefectural Daisen Parking)
Crowds
Crowds & best times
- Busiest
- On weekends at the peak, the Hakuroza parking lot and nearby roads get congested
- Quieter times
- Weekday mornings
Weather
Temperature & what to wear
- Typical temperatures
- November normals for Tottori: high 16.8°C, low 7.7°C (Japan Meteorological Agency). The area around Daisenji Temple is at a high elevation and much colder than Tottori City
- What to wear & bring
- It is colder on the mountain than on the plains, and from mid-November the first snow may fall, so bring warm clothes and comfortable walking shoes
Where to Stay · Agoda
Places to Stay near Mount DaisenPR
Prices and availability are shown on Agoda.
Events
Events & festivals in Tottori
AugustAttractions
Attractions in Tottori
ExperienceTottori Sand Dunes Sand Museum
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Tottori
The world's first museum dedicated to sand sculptures, right next to the Tottori Sand Dunes. The theme changes every year, and works by sand sculptors from Japan and abroad are displayed indoors. From April 24, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the 17th exhibition, Travel Around the World in Sand: Spain, is on.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Chugoku & Shikoku
Gorge🍁 Typical peak
Gorge🍁 Typical peak
Gorge
Gorge
GardenYuushien Garden
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Izumo & Matsue
🍁 Typical peak: Early Nov – Early Dec
✦ Illumination
ParkKintaikyo Bridge Area (Momijidani Park)
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Late Nov
ParkMomijidani Park (Miyajima)
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Hiroshima & Miyajima
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Late Nov
GardenOkayama Korakuen Garden
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Okayama & Kurashiki
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Early Dec
✦ Illumination
GardenRitsurin Garden
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Takamatsu, Naoshima & Shodoshima
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Early Dec
✦ Illumination
Peak 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
