The event has ended】Kakunodate, Akita: "Buke Yashiki Dori" will be illuminated by autumn leaves on the night it turns red! Kakunodate, Akita, will be illuminated by the autumn leaves!

  • Akita
  • Sightseeing
Kakunodate, known as Michinoku's Little Kyoto, is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring, but the autumn leaves are also exceptional and attract many visitors every year. During the autumn foliage season, the area is lit up at night for visitors to enjoy all day long, making it a popular destination for tourists....


This event is scheduled to be held again this year! Autumn Foliage Light-up

Fantastically illuminated autumn leaves at night

The best time to view the autumn foliage is usually from late October to early November (subject to change depending on weather conditions). The types of trees that change their leaves include maple, maple, and ginkgo. Kakunodate's autumn foliage looks extremely beautiful because the reddish-yellowish-green colors of the trees stand out so well against the black of the black board fence. The autumn season is also a great time to visit Kakunodate because you can see the elegant samurai residences together! And at night, the beauty is different from that of the daytime, and you will feel as if you have wandered into a fantastic world. Why not compare and enjoy the autumn leaves during the day and at night♪
The colorful autumn leaves and samurai residences during the daytime
At night, they float in the darkness and look fantastic.

Autumn Foliage Light-up Information

Light-up period: TBD (*For details, please check the Tazawako/Kakunodate Tourist Association HP)
Location: Samurai Residence Street (Ishiguro Family, Aoyagi Family, Iwahashi Family, Kawarada Family, Odano Family, etc.)
Fee: Free admission

*Please be careful as it is dark underfoot during the night.
*Please come prepared for the cold.
Samurai Residence Street
Tazawako Kakunodate Tourist Association is here
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