SeptemberTsurugaoka Hachimangu Annual Grand Festival
Tokyo & Around ・ Kamakura & Enoshima
Every year September 14–16 (yabusame on the 16th)
Every year September 14–16 (same dates in 2027)
Autumn Leaves · Tokyo & Around
Genjiyama Park
Kamakura & EnoshimaPark🍁 Typical peak: Late Nov – Early Dec
Overview
Overview
A park west of Kamakura Station, on the hill behind Eishoji and Jufukuji temples. Known for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, it makes a good stop along the Kuzuharaoka–Daibutsu Hiking Course.
- Address
- 4-649-1 Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0011
- Time needed
- 30 min–1 hour (half a day including the hike)
- Official website
- https://www.trip-kamakura.com/facility/detail.php?id=87
Peak Time
When to See the Leaves
Typical peakUsually late November to early December
September
October
November
December
This is the typical peak for the city as a whole, according to the Kamakura City Tourist Association
Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.
Highlights
Highlights
In autumn ginkgoes and maples change color, brightening the hilltop park. A statue of the young Minamoto no Yoritomo stands in the park, and nearby are places that tell of Kamakura’s history, such as the grave of Hino Toshimoto and the Kewaizaka slope.
📷 Best views
Statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo
A statue of the young Minamoto no Yoritomo at the center of the park, seen with the colored trees around it
Access
Getting there
- Nearest station / bus stop
- Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line, Enoshima Electric Railway)About 25 min walk from the West Exit
- Getting back
- Walk the Kuzuharaoka–Daibutsu Hiking Course to continue toward the Great Buddha in Hase
Crowds
Crowds & best times
- Busiest
- The hiking course gets crowded on weekends at the peak
- Quieter times
- Weekday mornings
Weather
Temperature & what to wear
- Typical temperatures
- November normals for Tsujido: high 17.8°C, low 9.5°C (Japan Meteorological Agency). December: high 13.2°C, low 4.1°C
- What to wear & bring
- You will walk on mountain paths, so wear comfortable, non-slip shoes
Facilities
Facilities
- Toilets
- Public toilets available
Where to Stay · Agoda
Places to Stay near Genjiyama ParkPR
PR9.1WeBase鎌倉
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海辺のBed & Breakfast GOOD MORNING ZAIMOKUZA
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guesthouse SHIBAFU
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Events
Events & festivals in Kamakura & Enoshima
SeptemberAttractions
Attractions in Kamakura & Enoshima
AquariumEnoshima Aquarium
Tokyo & Around ・ Kamakura & Enoshima
An aquarium on Katase Beach in Shonan. Centered on zones introducing the creatures of Sagami Bay, it features jellyfish, deep-sea creatures, dolphin shows, and more. It's just a 3-minute walk from Katase-Enoshima Station on the Odakyu Line, making it easy to combine with sightseeing in Enoshima and Kamakura.
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Tokyo & Around
Park🍁 Typical peakKochia at Hitachi Seaside Park
Tokyo & Around ・ Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Oct – Late Oct
Lake🍁 Typical peak
Lake🍁 Typical peakMomiji Corridor, Lake Kawaguchi
Tokyo & Around ・ Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
🍁 Typical peak: Late Oct – Mid Nov
✦ Illumination
Park🍁 Typical peak
Garden
Mountain & highland
Garden
Temple
Temple
GardenKoishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
🍁 Typical peak: Late Nov – Early Dec
✦ Illumination
Garden
TempleHasedera Temple (Kamakura)
Tokyo & Around ・ Kamakura & Enoshima
🍁 Typical peak: Late Nov – Mid 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
