Kyushu/Saga Autumn Foliage Tour | Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Optional Kimono Experience)・Daikozenji Temple・Kunenan・Homangu Kamado Shrine Illumination
- Enjoy autumn leaves and pray for good fortune at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, stroll along the ancient approach in a kimono, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
- Daxingshan Temple boasts a thousand-year-old temple and mountains covered in red leaves, with autumn maple scenery filling the valley layer by layer.
- Kunenan is open only in autumn, where ancient houses, moss gardens, and a garden full of red maples intertwine to form a dreamlike scene.
- Stroll through the red leaf forest at Environmental Art Forest, where classic window views capture the autumn colors of the mountains and forests.
- Taste Umegae Mochi and local delicacies on the Dazaifu Sando, experiencing traditional culture and a leisurely autumn atmosphere.
- Homan-gu Kamado Shrine is lit up at night, with red leaves reflecting on the vermilion shrine buildings, presenting a magical autumn night view.
- Connect ancient shrines, kimonos, ancient temples, forests, and night-time red leaves in one day, immersing yourself in the beauty of Kyushu's autumn.
What to expect
From Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and kimono experience, to Daikouzenji Temple, Kyu-nen-an, and Environmental Art Forest, then to the night illumination at Homan-gu Kamado Shrine, collect the most atmospheric autumn foliage in Kyushu in one day 🍁
- Autumn in Kyushu is like being adjusted with a movie filter. The first stop is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, where you can stroll among ancient torii gates, traditional shrine buildings, and layers of red leaves. You can also change into a kimono and wander through the quaint approach and machiya streets, taking photos that capture the full Japanese atmosphere of your trip.
- Next, head to Daikouzenji Temple, with over 1300 years of history. Admire the mountains covered in red leaves along the temple’s stone steps, where the ancient temple, maple trees, and autumn mountain scenery intertwine to form a tranquil Japanese painting. Kyu-nen-an, which is open only during the autumn foliage season (Open dates: November 16th - November 29th; closed on other dates, in which case we will visit Hiyoshiyama Shrine for maple viewing), offers another kind of ultimate autumn aesthetic, with its moss garden, old house, and vibrant maple leaves complementing each other, creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere.
- Continue into the Environmental Art Forest, where you can experience the gradually changing autumn colors along the forest trails. Don't miss the classic window view at Fuyu Sanso – the mountains of red leaves reflected in the pond, making every photo look like it's from a Japanese movie 📷.
- After nightfall, head to Homan-gu Kamado Shrine to enjoy the maple leaf illumination. Soft lights illuminate the red leaves and vermilion shrine buildings, transforming the daytime elegance into a nighttime dream, bringing a romantic end to this autumn journey.
* One trip, from praying at ancient shrines and strolling in kimonos to viewing maple leaves at mountain temples, exploring forest secrets, and enjoying night illuminations, capturing the autumn colors of Kyushu in your camera and bringing home the autumn romance of Japan.
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Reviews
Some days ago, I spontaneously booked this trip the night before departure. Our small group was led by the incredible Seki. She is truly a gem - from her jokes over so many interesting background information, she made this trip a highlight of my Japan holiday. Even when we came into a traffic jam due to public holidays, Seki told us many restaurant tips that I really enjoyed. The itiniery is well thought and contains places you cannot easily reach with public transport (which was the reason why I booked it). My favourite stop was the last one the Yutoku-Inari Shrine. In the sunset, the atmosphere was truly amazing. All in all, I definitely recommend this trip in the autumn foliage season. (Plus Point is, you can also drink and eat in the bus!)
Although the itinerary was tight, the tour guide was very effective in maintaining the clients' time, and the entire itinerary was perfectly achieved. The driver's driving during the tour was also very professional and stable. The only drawback is that it would be better if the time at each attraction was a little longer. Perhaps only running three attractions and giving more time to walk around and take pictures of the maple leaves would be more leisurely. For example, Daxingshan Temple is on a hillside, which takes more time for the elderly. It would be helpful for people who have difficulty climbing mountains to spend more time at Daxingshan Temple and skip one attraction.
The itinerary was rich, and the tour guide was quite professional and very punctual. The only downside is that the tour fee was slightly expensive. The only inherent disadvantage is that the autumn leaves are now falling, and it's not as good as it was the week before. Fortunately, the tour guide also sent us pictures of the previous week's situation on our phones.
Thomas Zheng's professionalism, meticulousness, and sincerity are commendable! Thank you, Mr. Zheng, for your service!
The tour guide was very chatty, and the itinerary and schedule were well-arranged.
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