Kokura Castle Garden in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a tasteful garden that recreates the gardens of feudal lords and the shoin (study) of samurai families from the Edo period. In the fall, Japanese maple trees and other trees turn red, and the best time to see them is usually from mid-November to early December.
The garden is full of highlights, such as a water harp, a tea room, and a monument to Basho Matsuo’s haiku. Among them, the row of Japanese maple trees planted around the pond is popular during the autumn leaves season. The appearance of the trees colored in red and yellow reflecting on the water surface is truly spectacular.
In addition, there are facilities such as Kokura Castle and the Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum in the garden. After viewing the autumn leaves, it is also recommended to experience history and culture.
Why not take this opportunity to visit the autumn leaves at Kokura Castle Garden and feel the beauty of autumn along with the atmosphere of the Edo period?
Autumn Leaves Data
| Item | Information |
| Spot Name | Kokura Castle Garden |
| Usual Start of Coloring | Early November |
| Usual Best Viewing Period | Mid-November to Early December The period is the usual best time to see the leaves. It may vary depending on weather conditions. |
| Autumn Leaves Festival | None |
| Light Up | None |
| Types of Trees with Autumn Leaves | Japanese Maple |
| Recommended Viewing Points | – |
| Other Recommended Points | Garden/Shrine/Close to the Station/Yellow (Ginkgo etc.)/Red (Maple etc.) |
| Time | April-October 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, November-March 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Reception closes 30 minutes before closing |
| Fee | Paid Admission 【Kokura Castle Garden】General 350 yen, Junior High and High School Students 200 yen, Elementary School Students 100 yen 【3-Facility Common Ticket】General 700 yen, Junior High and High School Students 400 yen, Elementary School Students 250 yen ※3 facilities (Kokura Castle Garden, Kokura Castle, Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum) |
| Contact | 093-582-2747 Remarks for operating hours only *Various discount systems ①Group discount (30 or more people) 20% discount. However, there is no group discount for the 3-facility common ticket. ②Residents of Kitakyushu City (65 years old or older) 20% discount with presentation of a Senior Citizen Facility Use Certificate. ③Residents of Shimonoseki City (65 years old or older) 20% discount with presentation of Shimonoseki City Health Handbook. ④Residents of Fukuoka City, Kagoshima City, and Kumamoto City (65 years old or older) 20% discount with presentation of proof issued by a public institution that shows address and age (driver’s license, health insurance card, etc.) (Kagoshima City, Kumamoto City, Fukuoka City, and Kitakyushu City Exchange and Cooperation Agreement Project). ⑤Residents of Kitakyushu City are free with presentation of any of a disability certificate, physical disability certificate, or mental health and welfare certificate, and up to one accompanying person is also free. ⑥Elementary and junior high schools in Kitakyushu City are free if the children and students enter as part of the school curriculum with a teacher, however, it is required to submit an exemption application form in advance |
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