Shiranoe Botanical Park in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a park where the original scenery of Japan spreads. Spreading over a small hill overlooking the Suo Sea, you can enjoy seasonal plants, wild birds, and scenery in the park, which has ups and downs that make use of the terrain.
From late November to early December, when the autumn leaves are usually at their best, about 800 iroha maple trees and other trees turn yellow and red like brocade pictures.
The highlights are the autumn leaves that can be enjoyed in various areas of the park, such as the entrance plaza, the sunlight-dappled path, and the deciduous forest. In particular, the autumn leaves in the park viewed from the entrance plaza are truly as beautiful as brocade pictures.
In addition, the Autumn Leaves Festival will be held on November 25th (Sat) and 26th (Sun), 2023. Park markets selling local specialties, flower seedlings, and miscellaneous goods, as well as tea ceremonies and concerts are planned.
Why not take this opportunity to visit the autumn leaves at Shiranoe Botanical Park and admire the brocade pictures that color the original scenery of Japan?
Autumn Leaves Data
| Item | Information |
| Spot Name | Shiranoe Botanical Park |
| Usual Start of Coloring | Mid-November |
| Usual Best Viewing Period | Late 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 | Yes. November 25th (Sat) and 26th (Sun), 2023 Autumn Leaves Festival 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM [Contact: Shiranoe Botanical Park 093-341-8111] |
| Light Up | None |
| Types of Trees with Autumn Leaves | Iroha Maple, Yama Maple |
| Recommended Viewing Points | Entrance plaza, Sunlight-dappled path, Deciduous forest (all are area names in the park) |
| Other Recommended Points | Garden/Shrine/Yellow (Ginkgo, etc.)/Red (Maple, etc.)/Park |
| Time | Opening hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM). Closed on Tuesdays (the next day if Tuesday is a holiday) and New Year holidays *Open without closing from February to June, September to November |
| Fee | Paid Admission Adults 300 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 150 yen, Seniors (65 years old or older/Residents of Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka City, Shimonoseki City, Kumamoto City, and Kagoshima City, required to present proof) Some exemptions (90 yen with presentation), Preschool children free |
| Contact | 093-341-8111 Shiranoe Botanical Park |