Ikemine Momiji-no-Sato (池峯もみじの郷)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A famous autumn foliage spot in the mountains of Oku-Yugawara, created by planting about 540 Japanese maple trees. Because it colors later than the surrounding region, the best viewing period typically continues for a long stretch from mid-November through early December. Located along the Ikemine Hiking Course, it offers an experience of being wrapped in vivid red maples amid mountain quiet, quite different from foliage spots in town.

Season & hours

Tips

There is no parking lot (per official Yugawara Onsen information). From JR Yugawara Station, take the bus toward Oku-Yugawara for about 15 minutes and get off at Oku-Yugawara Iriguchi, then walk about 40 minutes along the mountain trail. Since the itinerary assumes hiking, plan according to your gear and stamina if traveling with young children. As the sun sets early in this season, begin your descent by around 3 p.m.

Best time to visit

Early afternoon (to allow time to descend before sunset)

Access & map

43X6+RJ Miyakami, Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 259-0314