MayHakata Dontaku Port Festival
Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Every year May 3 and 4 (eve festival on May 2)
Autumn Leaves · Kyushu
Akizuki Castle Ruins
Asakura, FukuokaCastle🍁 Typical peak: Late Nov – Early Dec
Overview
Overview
Castle ruins in Akizuki, a former castle town known as the Little Kyoto of Chikuzen. Many photographers come for the combination of the Kuromon Gate, the Nagayamon Gate and the autumn leaves.
- Address
- Akizuki Nojiri, Asakura, Fukuoka 838-0011
- Official website
- https://www.crossroadfukuoka.jp/spot/12807
Peak Time
When to See the Leaves
Typical peakUsually late November to early December
September
October
November
December
Varies with each year’s temperatures
Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.
Highlights
Highlights
The stone walls, Kuromon Gate and Nagayamon Gate of Akizuki Castle, built by Kuroda Nagaoki in the early Edo period, still stand. Highlights include red maples set off against the Kuromon Gate and the tree-lined Sugi no Baba avenue.
📷 Best views
Kuromon Gate
A photo spot with a beautiful contrast between the autumn leaves and the black gate
Sugi no Baba
A tree-lined avenue leading to the castle ruins
Admission
Admission
Castle ruinsFree
Open to visit freely
Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.
Access
Getting there
- Nearest station / bus stop
- Kyodokan-mae bus stop (Amagi Kanko Bus Akizuki Line)About 8 min walk
- From major stations & airports
- Amagi Station (Amagi Railway): Amagi Kanko Bus Akizuki Line (About 20 min)
- By car & parking
- Paid parking available (regular car ¥400)
Weather
Temperature & what to wear
- Typical temperatures
- November normals for Fukuoka: high 18.2°C, low 10.6°C (Japan Meteorological Agency)
- What to wear & bring
- It gets cold in late November when the leaves peak, so bring a coat or other warm outerwear
Where to Stay · Agoda
Places to Stay near Akizuki Castle RuinsPR
- PR9.1
Akitsuki Kominka Yado You
Check rates on Agoda47 reviews0.8 km from center 
PR8.9秋月温泉 料亭旅館 清流庵
★★★★★Check rates on Agoda34 reviews0.9 km from center
Prices and availability are shown on Agoda.
Events
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Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
An aquarium themed on the seas of Kyushu, located at Uminonakamichi in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City. It mainly shows sea life from the four seas surrounding Kyushu, and also holds dolphin and sea lion shows and a penguin parade. From Hakata Station it's one transfer by JR, and you can also get there by boat from Bayside Place Hakata.
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Kyushu
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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
