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In Japan people have long enjoyed the custom of viewing autumn colors when they are in season, known as momiji-gari. The "gari" in momiji-gari comes from the Japanese word for hunt and means to go looking for flowers and foliage. The custom originally started among the nobility in the Heian period (794-1185), but since the Edo period (1603-1868) it has spread among the common people as well, becoming established as a seasonal event.
About 70% of the land in Japan is forest, containing all kinds of deciduous (leaf-shedding) trees, and beautiful autumn colors can be seen all over due to the large variations in temperature and the like.

4pm~8:30pm (Reception closes at 8pm). Special nighttime viewing of autumn foliage is about to kick off!
There are stunning autumn leaves lit up on a three-story pagoda and Kihaikyou (a bridge shaped like the back of a turtle) on the temple grounds. Adults ¥700/ Junior high school students and younger ¥300

There will be a special showing of the temple treasure during this period, and in addition, on Nov. 28 (fri) ~ 30 (sun) at 5:30pm～8:30pm, the Ryotan-ji garden, a nationally designated place of scenic beauty, will be specially open to the public at night. (Night time fee: Adults ¥700/ Elementary and Junior high school students ¥300)
Main leaf: shedding trees: Japanese maple, maple, white enkianthus

About 1000 color-changing trees provide a beautiful autumn display along the Miya River that flows through the grounds of the shrine. Autumn leaves lit up is also scheduled to take place.（5pm~8:30pm）
Main leaf: shedding trees: Japanese maple

This ancient, historic temple has over 3400 branches throughout the country. Once every year only on this day you can pray to Hayagriva. With the beautiful view from the main temple building high up top, this is a popular spot for autumn colors. lit up: Nov. 23 ~ 30 (5pm~8pm)
Main leaf: shedding trees: Japanese maple

At Hattasan temple, there are plenty of activities you can enjoy.Hattasan temple offers a great chance not only to see traditional events, but also food, shops and market, a great selection for the family to do together. lit up: Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 5~7 (5pm~9pm)

This is the most famous spot for autumn colors in western Shizuoka Prefecture. We can see vibrant maple leaves from a riverside promenade 3km long.

2025.11.6 update
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