Famous for its autumn foliage! Let's go see the Momiji Valley light-up! Kairakuen Garden

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Maple Valley Light-up
Momijidani" is a spot for viewing maple leaves in Kairakuen Garden, which is known for its ume plum viewing.
This year, 2022, Momijidani Light-up will be held from 11/3 (Thu. holiday) to 11/20 (Sun.).

Autumn in Japan's three most famous gardens! Amazing Momiji Valley Autumn Foliage

Kairakuen Garden
The garden was created in 1842 by Nariaki Tokugawa, the 9th lord of the Mito Domain, and is one of the "Three Great Gardens" in Japan along with Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Korakuen in Okayama.
In addition to the beauty of the garden itself, the autumn leaves in the Momiji Valley in fall are a sight to behold.

Bright red autumn leaves
A carpet of autumn leaves

Autumn foliage light-up period

While viewing the autumn leaves in the daytime is great, nighttime is also recommended!
The autumn leaves are illuminated for a limited time from sunset to 9:00 p.m.

Kairakuen Maple Valley Light-up

Period: November 03, 2022 - November 20, 2022 (subject to change depending on conditions)
Time: Sunset - 21:00
Fee: Free
Closed: No
About 170 maple trees and maples turn brilliantly red at Momiji-dani (Maple Valley).
It is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area, making it a great place to visit if you want to see the autumn leaves!
Please visit the Momiji Valley in Kairakuen and feel the autumn.
Photo courtesy of Kanko Ibaraki Photo Library
For more information about the Momiji-dani (maple leaf valley) light-up, please visit

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