Autumn Leaves〔紅葉〕
“Autumn leaves” color the autumn of Shunan.
The brightly colored maple and ginkgo trees that shine throughout the city make you feel that autumn is coming.
Recommended Spots
Kan-yoji Temple
The autumn leaves in Kano area usually reach their peak from early to mid-November, a little earlier than in the central part of the city.
Enjoy the spectacular autumn leaves that turn bright colors along with the beautiful garden, which is a registered national monument.
Information
| Address | 2872 Kanokami, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
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| Access by Car | About 3 minute from Chugoku Expressway / Kano IC |
| Access by Public Transportation | Abour 60 minute from JR Tokuyama Station, get off at "Kano" bound for Bocho Bus Core Plaza Kano, and walk for 10 minutes. |
| Official Website | 鹿苑山漢陽寺＜外部リンク＞ |
Seiryu Dori
Along with the autumn leaves at Kan-yoji Temple, you should also enjoy Seiryu Dori, which is close to Kan-yoji Temple.
You can take a walk while listening to the murmuring of water, and the collaboration of autumn leaves with the famous water wheel and Nisho Yamada Shrine is a must-see.
Takase Gorge
Takase Gorge is where you can enjoy the combination of the murmuring of the Shimaji River and the autumn leaves.
You can enjoy the colorful autumn leaves in nature while hiking along the riverside promenade.
Information
| Address | Takase |
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| Access by Car | About 30 minutes by car from Sanyo Expressway Tokuyama Nishi IC About 20 minute from Chugoku Expressway / Kano IC |
| Access by Public Transportation | About 60 minutes from JR Tokuyama Station, get off at "Takase-kyo Iriguchi" bound for Bocho Bus Takase |
Around Yuno Onsen
The area around Yuno Onsen is a famous spot for autumn leaves that's known only to those in the know.
After strolling through the autumn leaves, enjoy a leisurely soak in the hot springs.
Information
| Address | Yuno |
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| Access by Car | About 5 minutes from Sanyo Expressway / Tokuyama Nishi IC |
| Access by Public Transportation | About 40 minutes from JR Tokuyama Station to Bocho Bus bound for Yuno Onsen or Yunoki Gouchi, get off at "Yuno Onsen" |
Autumn Leaves MAP in Shunan City
