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Autumn Leaves Spots in Joetsu

We introduce wonderful autumn leaves spots in Joetsu where you are surrounded by beautiful autumn scenery!
Please do not forget to take photos of colorful autumn leaves.

Takada Castle Ruins Park

You can enjoy autumn leaves of cherry blossom from early November, and ginkgo from mid-November. It is perfect walking route since there are playground equipments, benches, and a café near the park.

  • Ginkgo Trees near the Yuzo Iwano Bronze Corner

    Ginkgo Trees near the Yuzo Iwano Bronze Corner

    Shooting Period:November 7, 2021
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Takada Castle Triple Turret

    Takada Castle Triple Turret

    Shooting Period:November 11, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Ginkgo Trees near the Yuzo Iwano Bronze Corner

    Ginkgo Trees near the Yuzo Iwano Bronze Corner

    Shooting Period:November 7, 2021
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Takada Castle Triple Turret

    Takada Castle Triple Turret

    Shooting Period:November 11, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Takada Castle Ruins Park 05

  • Ginkgo Trees near the Yuzo Iwano Bronze Corner

    Ginkgo Trees near the Yuzo Iwano Bronze Corner

    Shooting Period:November 7, 2021
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • A duck near the Gokuraku-kyo Bridge

    A duck near the Gokuraku-kyo Bridge

    Shooting Period:November 11, 2022

Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum of Art

Time passes slowly and gently as you look out the garden from the atelier of Kobayashi Kokei Residence's Main Residence. This is the autumn leaves spot near the Takada Castle Triple Turret in the Takada Castle Ruins Park.

  • Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum of Art 01

  • Kobayashi Kokei Housing Main Residence

    Kobayashi Kokei Housing Main Residence

    Shooting Period:November 23, 2021
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum of Art 03

  • Kobayashi Kokei Housing Main Residence

    Kobayashi Kokei Housing Main Residence

    Shooting Period:November 23, 2021
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum of Art 05

  • Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum of Art 06

  • Kobayashi Kokei Housing Main Residence

    Kobayashi Kokei Housing Main Residence

    Shooting Period:November 23, 2021
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

Hayashi Tominaga residence

Besides the release date, an old folk house cafe, utilized Hayashi Tominaga Residence, is available. How about enjoying special sweets and fine scenery in the historical building which is designated as a cultural property in Joetsu.
*please check business hours and other information in advance.
*using photos taken in the past autumn leaves seasons.

  • Autumn Leaves and Cedar Trees at the Entrance

    Autumn Leaves and Cedar Trees at the Entrance

  • Hayashi Tominaga residence 02

  • Hayashi Tominaga residence 03

  • The view from Hayashi Tominaga Residence

    The view from Hayashi Tominaga Residence

Boga Pond Lakeside Park

Boga Pond was selected as one of the 100 reservoirs in Japan in 2010. The lake shines brightly on sunny days, and the scenery reflected on the water surface is beautiful. You can feel not only autumn leaves but also variety of nature.

  • Boga Pond Lakeside Park 01

  • slope beside the Joetsu Kiyosato Star Hometown Hall

    slope beside the Joetsu Kiyosato Star Hometown Hall

    Shooting Period:November 11, 2021
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Autumn Leaves near the parking

    Autumn Leaves near the parking

    Shooting Period:November 11, 2021

  • Boga Pond

    Boga Pond

    Shooting Period:November 11, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Jobitaki (Daurian Redstart)

    Jobitaki (Daurian Redstart)

    Shooting Period:November 11, 2022

  • Boga Pond Lakeside Park 06

  • Boga Pond Lakeside Park 07

Kasugayama Shrine

The leaves are gradually colored in red and yellow on the way to the shrine. Uesugi Kenshin is enshrined in the Kasugayama Shrine, and it is a spot where you can feel the history and nature. Goshuin stamps of this shrine are distributed in the shrine shop.

  • Kasugayama Shrine 01

  • Precinct of Kasugayama Shrine

    Precinct of Kasugayama Shrine

    Shooting Period:November 13, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Kasugayama Shrine 03

  • Statue of Uesugi Kenshin (Kasugayama Castle Ruins)

    Statue of Uesugi Kenshin (Kasugayama Castle Ruins)

    Shooting Period:November 13, 2022

  • Kasugayama Shrine 05

  • Kasugayama Shrine 06

  • Precinct of Kasugayama Shrine

    Precinct of Kasugayama Shrine

    Shooting Period:November 13, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

Jozenji Temple

The autumn leaves of Jyozenji Temple in Kakizaki ward shows us cute color contrasts of gingko and the temple. This temple is the building of the Pagoda style in India and made of reinforced concrete. This style of main hall is valuable in Japan since this is one of the earliest buildings built in this style. You can view the horizon from the top of the stairs.

  • Jozenji Temple 01

  • Jozenji Temple 02

  • Jozenji Temple 03

  • Jozenji Temple 04

  • Horizon seen from the main hall

    Horizon seen from the main hall

    Shooting Period:November 18, 2022

  • Jozenji Temple 06

  • Jozenji Temple 07