Obara Shikizakura Festival & Korankei & Kokokusan Eihoji Temple Autumn Leaves Day Trip
- Round trip from Nagoya to experience the autumn beauty of three places in Gifu and Toyota. -On clear days, you can see a gorgeous landscape where the blue sky, cherry blossoms, and autumn leaves complement each other. -“Obara Shikizakura Festival” will be held from November 16th to December 1st.
What to expect
Embark on a one-day autumn scenery feast starting from Nagoya! First stop is Kokeizan Eihoji Temple, where you'll encounter 700-year-old golden ginkgo trees and stunning red maples, with the ancient temple and autumn leaves complementing each other beautifully. Next, head to the Obara Shikizakura Festival to witness the rare spectacle of approximately ten thousand cherry trees blooming alongside autumn leaves. Finally, arrive at Korankei Gorge, where over 4,000 maple trees dye the valley red, and the stream's reflection is like a painting. Enjoy three major autumn scenic spots in one day, a perfect blend of nature and culture, making it an excellent choice for families, couples, or solo travelers.
Korankei Gorge is a famous autumn foliage viewing spot in Asuke-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Over 4,000 maple trees, including 11 different species of autumn leaves, are planted here. In autumn, the mountains are covered with a tapestry of red and yellow maples, painting the entire hillside like a poem. The surface of the Tomoe River is also dyed fiery red, beautiful as a brocade autumn scroll.
Kokeizan Eihoji Temple is located in Kokeizan-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The temple grounds boast a large ginkgo tree over 700 years old and exquisite red maples. The red maples and the large ginkgo in front of the main hall echo each other, with golden and fiery red intertwining, creating a riot of colors that adorns the autumn sky. At the same time, the autumn leaves, the temple’s pond-strolling garden, and ancient architecture complement each other. The clear pond water reflects the graceful figures of the red leaves and ginkgo, and the antique buildings appear even more rustic and elegant against the backdrop of the red leaves, forming a unique scenic charm.
Obara Shikizakura At the Obara Shikizakura Festival, approximately ten thousand Shikizakura (four-season cherry trees) bloom, their pink petals dancing in the wind, intertwining with the mountains full of red leaves. It’s a dreamlike and ethereal scene, as if stepping into a fairy tale world, a breathtaking visual impact that is unforgettable for a lifetime.
Reviews
We joined the Eihoji Temple, Obara Shikizakura, and Korankei tour and overall had a wonderful experience. The bus was completely full but departed on time. I recommend arriving early if you want to secure good seats. Traffic was quite heavy, probably because it was festival season, and all the locations were packed, especially Korankei. The time spent at each destination felt a bit short, but it couldn’t be helped given the crowds and traffic. Despite that, the scenery made everything worth it. The autumn colors and the unique shikizakura were absolutely beautiful, and the weather was perfect for exploring. A great experience this autumn season!
recommend this tour, everything perfectly. The first place to go is a very beautiful temple, the second place is Shiki Sakura is very beautiful, and the last place is Koranke is The Bass, beautiful to see from the evening to the light-up, which is really beautiful. The day we went to the weather, the sun was good, the guide was good, she spoke three languages, and she was really good at explaining all three languages and she managed time and everything.
Highly enjoyed this particular trip as all three destinations were absolutely beautiful. The fall foliage added a wonderful backdrop to a stunning Japanese style Buddhist temple, the ‘four colors’ forest area and ending at an incomparable Japanese maple forest that they lit up with orange lights after dark. The bus was comfy and the drives weren’t too long, the tour guide was efficient and succinct, and the driver was safe yet assertive to not waste our time. Would highly recommend this tour top to bottom. other than the last stop it wasn’t too crowded (Saturday on a holiday weekend so that was to be expected) The food options at the last stop were also delicious and on the cheap side.
Both Ito San & Amy were beautiful people. They were so patient with us when my hubby got lost at the wrong exit of Eihoji Temple without me. We were extremely appreciative of Amy who put so much effort to help me to locate my 81yo husband. On the same day I learned to set up my phone to location live, as she wanted to keep track of us all the time. Not only was she concerned abt everyone's safety, she was also very experienced, informative & clear while guiding us. I believe our driver Ito San was v happy w her co-operation. Ito San was a quick thinking & experienced driver who ensured that we wld not suffer long traffic jam from the entrance & exit of Korankei due to the long weekend during the Autumn foliage. After bringing us to 3 beautiful places, we were return safely on time for dinner & unexpectedly to the same pickup point, Ministop. Thank you so much Ito San & Amy San. May God Bless both of you to have brighter future than ever.
Day well spent enjoying the view of autumn leaves. The tour company was very thoughtful. We, family of 8 (with elderly in wheelchair and toddler) got moved from the big group to a smaller van! We had a lovely driver (Xiao Li) who explained everything to us for each stop. Would definitely recommend this tour
We had a wonderful family tour. Nancy guided us throughout the trip and was very approachable. The place was beautiful, and we truly enjoyed Korankei along with the variety of foods.
Fun experience, i loved the Autumn leaves and the night lights. I experienced the festival i only see in Animes. The tour guide was nice and shared informations about places we visited.
Overall, I'm very satisfied: The tour guide will email the specific itinerary and her contact information one day in advance. For the three attractions of the day, the tour guide will introduce them in Chinese and English in advance, and then emphasize the departure time. All members were on time, I'm grateful! The itinerary is very reasonable. In the end, we can stay at Korankei for 3 and a half hours (although we don’t actually need to visit for that long, everyone gathered early to return).
it’s a very well planned and coordinated trip but I think our timing was a bit late in the season as the Ishizakura were all gray and the foliage was not so great anymore too. I wished they just stopped the tour altogether than driving us the way there to see dried branches. it would have been magnificent if the timing was right. Nancy tried her best to share knowledge and was very reliable.
Overall, it was a very good trip. I enjoyed it, especially because of the autumn season and the great weather. The route was well-planned, and the guide provided very clear instructions. This is a good one-day trip, and you can enjoy the night view of the autumn leaves. The guide could have been more helpful by sharing more content about the places we visited. Nevertheless, the guide was very clear about meeting instructions, including where and when to meet. The Google Maps address provided in the instructions was incorrect, which was quite confusing. Despite this, it was a good trip.
Good to know
If the trip goes smoothly, we expect to arrive at Xianglan Creek at 15:00 and allow 3.5 hours of stay to ensure you have enough time to enjoy the night view, and officially return at 18:30. If there is a traffic jam, we may not arrive before 15:30, and the stay time will be adjusted to 2 hours; another situation is that if it is predicted that there will be congestion on the return trip, we will start the return trip in advance, but we will still ensure at least 2 hours of stay time. Therefore, the actual stay time at Xianglan Creek is about 120 to 210 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions of the day.
⏰ [About Trip Time] According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for Japanese drivers per day shall not exceed 10 hours (including entry and exit). Tour guides may appropriately adjust the order and duration of the itinerary according to the traffic and on-site conditions of the day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
📧 [Pre-trip Notification Email] We will send an email at 20:00–21:00 (Japan time) on the night before departure, including: tour guide contact information, driver information, meeting point map and precautions. Please be sure to check your email and check your spam folder. If you are traveling during peak season, the email may be slightly delayed, please understand. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.
🪑 [About Seat Arrangement] This itinerary is a group tour, and vehicle seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to meet your seating needs. If you have special arrangements, please specify in the “Special Needs” column when placing your order, but the final arrangement will be coordinated and decided by the tour guide according to the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
🌐 [About Grouping] This itinerary is a group activity, and there may be guests from different countries or speaking different languages traveling with you in the same car. We hope you can embrace multiculturalism and enjoy the diversity of your trip.
📍 [About Meeting Time] Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. As this itinerary is a carpool model, late arrivals will not be waited for and will not be refunded. Any expenses and responsibilities arising from being late will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.
🌦️ [About Force Majeure Factors] If the itinerary is delayed due to weather, traffic and other force majeure factors, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary order on site, or shorten/cancel the stay time of some attractions as appropriate to ensure the safety of the itinerary. We will do our best to provide you with the best experience, thank you for your understanding.
🧳 [About Luggage] Each tourist can bring 1 standard piece of luggage for free. Please note in the “Special Needs” when placing your order. If you bring luggage temporarily without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the car and affect the safety and comfort of others. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the car, and the fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.
🚐 [About Vehicle Type] We will arrange a suitable vehicle type (such as business car, minibus, bus) according to the actual number of travelers. We cannot specify the vehicle type. Thank you for your understanding.
🚫 [About Leaving the Group Midway] This itinerary is a group tour, and it is not allowed to leave the group or leave the group early. If you leave the group on your own, the remaining itinerary will be regarded as an automatic waiver and will not be refunded. Any problems or expenses arising therefrom will be borne by you.
🕗 [About Arrangements After the End of the Trip] Since the end time of the trip may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic, the above time is for reference only. It is recommended that you do not arrange other tight itineraries (such as planes, performances, appointments) on the same day. We will not be responsible for any losses caused by delays. Thank you for your understanding.
🍃[About Lunch] The itinerary does not include meals, and lunch needs to be taken care of by the guests themselves. There are also dining locations at each attraction, or you can prepare your own.
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