Homangu Kamado Shrine Autumn Leaves: Peak Time, Illumination, Access & Crowds

Overview

A shrine at the foot of Mt. Homan with more than 1,350 years of history. Known as a shrine for finding love and good relationships, it has maples and ginkgoes that change color in autumn.

Address: 883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0115
Official website: https://kamadojinja.or.jp/

Area weather

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Tours & tickets for this areaPR

PRKlook[Autumn Only] Yufuin, Umi Jigoku, Yabakei & Kamado Shrine Foliage Day Tour (from Fukuoka)Guided tour from Hakata visiting Yufuin, Umi Jigoku and Yabakei, ending with the autumn leaf illumination at Kamado ShrineView on Klook
PRKlook[Autumn Only] Yufuin, Umi Jigoku, Yabakei & Kamado Shrine Foliage Day Tour (from Hakata)Guided tour from Hakata Station visiting Yufuin, Umi Jigoku (admission included) and Yabakei, ending with the autumn leaf illumination at Kamado ShrineView on Klook
PRKlook[Autumn Only] Kamado Shrine, Kunenan, Mifuneyama Rakuen & Yutoku Inari Foliage Day Tour (from Fukuoka)Group tour from Fukuoka visiting Kamado Shrine, Kunenan (Nibiyama Shrine when closed), Mifuneyama Rakuen and Yutoku Inari Shrine, with lunch includedView on Klook

Peak Time

When to See the Leaves

Typical peakUsually mid- to late November

September

October

November

December

Varies with each year’s temperatures

Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

About 300 trees, including maples and ginkgoes, turn red and yellow, brightening the approach and the grounds. An evening maple illumination is usually held during the autumn leaves season.

📷 Best views

Autumn leaves in the grounds

Maples and ginkgoes turn red and yellow

Illumination

Illumination & night viewing

The maple illumination was held 11/16–12/8 in 2024 and 11/22–12/7 in 2025

Hours

Opening hours

WorshipOpen at all times

Amulet office8:30–18:00

Hours can change by season and for events. Check the official website before you go.

Admission

WorshipFree

Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.

Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop: Uchiyama bus stop (Dazaifu City Community Bus Mahoroba)Right by the stop
By car & parking: Parking available (100 spaces). Nearby roads get congested in the autumn leaves season, so the bus is the safer choice

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Crowds

Crowds & best times

Busiest: Nearby roads get very congested in the autumn leaves season

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 is at the foot of a mountain and gets cold from evening, so bring warm clothes if you go to the illumination

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Events

Events & festivals in Fukuoka & Dazaifu

May

Hakata Dontaku Port Festival

Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu

Every year May 3 and 4 (eve festival on May 2)

July

Hakata Gion Yamakasa

Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu

Every year July 1–15 (the Oiyama race starts at 4:59 in the early morning of the 15th)

September

Hojoya Festival at Hakozakigu Shrine

Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu

Every year September 12–18

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Attractions

Attractions in Fukuoka & Dazaifu

Aquarium

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.

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Autumn Leaves