Experience Aichi's seasonal splendour on this day tour showcasing three iconic locations. Begin at Kokeizan Eihōji, a 14th-century Zen monastery with a stunning pond garden and National Treasure halls framed by maples. Admire the 700-year-old ginkgo tree, a designated natural monument.
Next, visit Toyota's Obara Basin, home to the unique Shiki-zakura. These hybrid cherry trees bloom in November, creating a rare sight as their soft pink blossoms contrast with the vibrant autumn maples. After a local lunch, journey to Kōrankei in Aichi Kōgen National Park. Here, 4,000 maple trees of various species line the Tomoe River gorge, their fiery hues reflected in the jade waters below. The vermilion Matsugetsu Bridge adds a striking focal point to this picturesque scene.
Round off your day at Sanshū-Asuke Yashiki farm village, where you can try traditional activities like indigo dyeing or gohei-mochi grilling. This tour offers a unique opportunity to capture the unusual combination of cherry blossoms and autumn foliage in a single day, a spectacle not found elsewhere in Japan.
