The event will be held again in the fall of 2025! Enjoy the illumination of autumn leaves at night in Kakunodate, Akita!

  • 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 tourists every year. During the fall foliage season, the area is lit up at night and can be enjoyed all day long. The following are some examples of illuminated autumn foliage that are perfect for sightseeing in the pleasant autumn season after the summer has ended.

This year's event will be held again! Kakunodate Buke Yashiki Dori (Samurai Residence Street) will be illuminated with autumn leaves.

Fantastically illuminated autumn leaves at night

The best time to view the autumn leaves along Kakunodate and Buke Yashiki Dori is usually from late October to early November (the time may vary 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 red, yellow, and green colors of the trees look very good 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♪
View of vividly colored autumn leaves and samurai residences during the daytime
At night, they float in the dark and look fantastic

Autumn Foliage Light-Up Information Details

Light-up period: October 11 (Sat.) - November 24 (Mon., holiday)
Location: Kakunodate Buke Yashiki Street
Ishiguro Family, Aoyagi Family, Iwahashi Family, Kawarada Family, Odano Family, Komatsu Family (residence)
Fee: Free admission
*Please be careful as it is dark underfoot during the night.
*Please come prepared for the cold.
Buke Yashiki Street
Tazawako Kakunodate Tourist Association is here
The Yobu-noru Kakunodate shared cab is a convenient and economical way to get around Kakunodate.
For reservations for "Yobunoru Kakunodate", please click here. *Please access from your smartphone

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