Aichi
Travel
2022.11.06
Although Toyota City is famous for its cars, once you get away from the city center, you will find a rich and picturesque natural environment that changes from season to season. Tourism Toyota has published “Information on Best Viewing of Autumn Foliage in Toyota City 2022” on its website, which provides information on the best places to view the autumn foliage and seasonal cherry blossoms in Toyota City this fall.
From November 1 (Tue.) to 30 (Wed.), the 67th Korankei Maple Festival will be held, offering a variety of events and autumnal delicacies. During the festival period, the trees are illuminated until 9:00 p.m. daily, creating a fantastic sight. Visitors can also take a stroll along the old streets near Korankei, which still retain the appearance of the old inns that once served the area.
| Best time to visit: | Mid to late November |
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| Location: | Iimori, Asuke-cho, Toyota City |
| TEL: | 0565-62-1272（Asuke Tourist Association, Toyota City |
| Notes: | Convenient direct bus service (Yakusa Station ⇔ Korankei, fee required) is available. |
About 10,000 shikizakura trees are planted in the Obara area, and they come into full bloom in November. From November 12 (Sat.) to 30 (Wed.), when they are at their best, the Obara Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Festival will be held, with a variety of events ranging from taiko and kabuki performances, musical performances, a “Shiki Zakura” anime hero show, and a classic car exhibition.
| Best time to visit: | Mid-November or later |
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| Location: | Kawami Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Village, Obara Fureai Park, Washi no Furusato, etc. |
| TEL: | 0565-65-3808（Obara Tourist Association, Toyota City |
| Notes: | During the festival, there will be stalls (selling local products, etc.) In addition to local buses, a convenient direct bus service (Yakusa Station⇔Obara Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Festival site, fee required) will be available. |
The park is home to approximately 520 maple trees, yellow maples, and ginkgo trees, and the view of the beautiful autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the Nagura River is breathtaking.
In addition, the roadside station “Donguri-no-Sato Inabu,” which reopened in July, offers local specialties and dining options.
| Best time to see: | Mid November |
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| Location: | Oidaira Park |
| TEL: | 0565-83-3200 (Inabu Tourism Association Tourist Information Center) |
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