Mount Sangun, which straddles Umi Town and Onojo City in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a mountain with an altitude of 399m. From the summit, you can see a panoramic view of the Genkai Sea and the Chikushi Plain.
The best time to see the autumn leaves on Mount Sangun is from early November to mid-November. Various trees such as maple and Japanese maple varieties, Japanese wax tree, Chinese sumac, and others are colored, and the entire mountain is enveloped in vibrant colors.
Among them, the Japanese dogwood at Ipponmatsu Park and the autumn leaves around Kusagaya Dam are particularly worth seeing.
In addition, Mount Sangun has various hiking trails, such as the traverse path and the course to Nansho-ga-taki Falls. It is also recommended to enjoy a leisurely stroll while viewing the autumn leaves.
Why not take this opportunity to visit the autumn leaves at Mount Sangun and enjoy the spectacular scenery created by the vibrant trees?
Autumn Leaves Data
| Item | Information |
| Spot Name | Mount Sangun |
| Usual Start of Coloring | Late October |
| Usual Best Viewing Period | Early to Mid-November 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 | Maple, Japanese Maple varieties, Japanese Wax Tree, Chinese Sumac, Smallflower Azalea, Japanese Snowbell, Konara Oak, Japanese Beech, Mallotus japonicus, Japanese Amur Cork Tree, Aralia elata, Japanese Dogwood, others |
| Recommended Viewing Points | Autumn leaves of the Japanese dogwood around Ipponmatsu Pond, around Kusagaya Dam, traverse path, course from the traverse path to Nansho-ga-taki Falls |
| Other Recommended Points | Yellow (Ginkgo, etc.)/Red (Maple, etc.) |
| Time | 24 hours |
| Fee | Free admission |
| Contact | 092-934-2370 |