April–MayAutumn Leaves · Kyushu
Mifuneyama Rakuen
Takeo, SagaGarden🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Early Dec✦ Illumination
Overview
Overview
A garden spreading out at the foot of Mt. Mifune near Takeo Onsen. During the autumn leaves festival there is an evening illumination as well as daytime viewing, so you can enjoy its different looks by day and night.
- Address
- 4100 Takeo, Takeo-machi, Takeo, Saga 843-0022
- Official website
- https://www.mifuneyamarakuen.jp/
Area weather
Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino OnsenWeather and what to wear in Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino Onsen →Tours & tickets for this areaPR
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- PRKlook[Autumn Only] Mifuneyama Rakuen Autumn Leaves & Yutoku Inari Shrine Day Tour (from Fukuoka)Group tour from Fukuoka (foliage route) visiting Kamado Shrine, Yutoku Inari Shrine and Kunenan, ending with the night maple illumination at Mifuneyama Rakuen. Lunch includedView on Klook
Peak Time
When to See the Leaves
Typical peakUsually mid-November to early December
September
October
November
December
Varies with the climate. Check the seasonal information on the official website for the colors
This year’s special openings & events
The 2026 autumn leaves festival runs 11/6 (Fri)–12/6 (Sun)
Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.
Highlights
Highlights
About 500 trees turn deep crimson, and a 170-year-old giant maple is a highlight. At night, one of Japan’s largest autumn leaves illuminations covers about 40,000 tsubo.
📷 Best views
Old giant maple
A giant maple said to be 170 years old, one of the stars of the autumn leaves festival
Evening illumination
From 17:30 to 22:00 the autumn leaves in the garden are lit up
Illumination
Illumination & night viewing
- Period
- November 6 (Fri)–December 6 (Sun), 2026
- Hours
- 17:30–22:00
- Admission
- Adults ¥600, elementary school students ¥300 (day-and-evening combined ticket: adults ¥900, elementary school students ¥400)
Held rain or shine
Hours
Opening hours
Autumn leaves festival (daytime)8:00–17:30
Held rain or shine
Autumn leaves festival (evening illumination)17:30–22:00
Regular season8:00–17:00
Hours can change by season and for events. Check the official website before you go.
Admission
Admission
Autumn leaves festival, day or eveningAdults (junior high school students and up) ¥600, elementary school students ¥300
Free for guests of Mishuku Chikurintei and Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel
Autumn leaves festival, day and evening combinedAdults (junior high school students and up) ¥900, elementary school students ¥400
Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.
Tips
Tips for travelers
- ✓The day-and-evening combined ticket is good value, letting you enjoy the autumn leaves in daylight and the evening illumination
Access
Getting there
- Nearest station / bus stop
- Takeo-Onsen Station (JR Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen, Sasebo Line)About 5 min by taxi. On weekends and holidays, a free shuttle bus runs from the North Exit (no reservation needed)
- From major stations & airports
- Hakata Station: JR to Takeo-Onsen Station (About 1 hr 20 min)
- Nagasaki Airport: Car (About 40 min)
- By car & parking
- Free parking available
- Getting back
- On weekends and holidays the free shuttle bus to the Takeo-Onsen Station North Exit runs until 22:00 (3 round trips per hour planned)
Weather
Temperature & what to wear
- Typical temperatures
- November normals for Ureshino: high 17.3°C, low 6.8°C (Japan Meteorological Agency)
- What to wear & bring
- It gets cold during the evening illumination, so bring warm clothes such as a coat and gloves
Rules
Photography & visitor rules
- !Drone photography is prohibited
- !Blue tarps and alcohol may not be brought in
- !No pets
Facilities
Facilities
- Accessibility
- Wheelchairs available to borrow (5)
Where to Stay · Agoda
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Events
Events & festivals in Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino Onsen
April–May
NovemberKaratsu Kunchi
Kyushu ・ Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino Onsen
Every year November 2–4 (Yoiyama on the 2nd, Otabisho Shinko on the 3rd, Yokujitsu-sai town tour on the 4th)
2026: Nov 2 (Mon) – Nov 4 (Wed), 3 days
Autumn Leaves
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CastlePeak 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