a guide to the most beautiful places to enjoy the autumn colors in hiroshima japan

Autumn Leaves in Hiroshima

November 4, 2021November 28, 2021 Paul Walsh 14441 Views Autumn, Autumn colors, 紅葉

Here’s our guide to the best spots to go join the crowds – and some tips as to how to avoid them – and enjoy the autumn leaves in and around Hiroshima.

Autumn leaves illuminated on Miyajima

Momijidani’s 700 maple trees illuminated in all their autumn glory until November 23.

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Shukkei-en Garden Autumn Illuminations

October 26, 2018December 2, 2019 Paul Walsh 9022 Views Autumn, Autumn colors

Every year in late November, Shukkei-en Garden stays open late and illuminates its autumn leaves.

Museums & Attractions Shrines and Temples

Anraku-ji Temple A-bombed Gingko

November 13, 2017January 6, 2019 Paul Walsh 7935 Views A-bombed building, A-bombed tree, Autumn, Autumn colors, History, Ushita

The ginkgo tree that grows through the roof of the temple gate of at Anraku-ji in Ushita is around 300

View through the cherry blossoms of the Gonokawa River from Ozekiyama in Miysoshi in Hiroshima, Japan

Museums & Attractions Parks and Gardens

Ozekiyama Park

March 11, 2017March 11, 2017 Paul Walsh 6152 Views Autumn colors, hanami, Miyoshi, Sakura

This pleasant hilltop park on the edge of Miyoshi’s historical district is best known for its cherry blossoms and autumn

Museums & Attractions Nature

Tsutsuga O-icho Gingko Tree

December 8, 2016December 9, 2022 Paul Walsh 5800 Views Akiota, Autumn, Autumn colors

I sometimes wonder in how many countries other than Japan will people drive for a couple of hours or more

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Magical Miyajima in Autumn

November 14, 2016August 17, 2022 jjwalsh 6630 Views Autumn, Autumn colors, Day trip, good views, Hiking, Miyajima

November in Hiroshima usually offers beautiful clear, often warm days to enjoy the autumn colors outdoors. There is no better

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Autumn leaves at Gokuraku-ji

November 8, 2016November 20, 2016 Paul Walsh 4980 Views Autumn, Autumn colors, Hatsukaichi

Autumn is one of the best times of year to visit Gokuraku-ji Temple in Hatsukaichi. [日本語]

autumn leaves catch the sunlight at sekiun bridge taishaku-kyo hiroshima

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Early autumn at Taishaku-kyo

November 3, 2016November 20, 2016 Paul Walsh 4883 Views Autumn, Autumn colors

Taishakyu-kyo Gorge near Shobara in the northeast of the prefecture is a very popular spot for enjoying the autumn colors

Museums & Attractions Nature

Taishaku-kyo Gorge

November 3, 2016November 20, 2016 Paul Walsh 7597 Views Autumn, Autumn colors, Day trip, Hiking

This beautiful 15km long canyon in the northeast of Hiroshima prefecture has many natural features and is a popular place

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