Mitsui-ji Temple in Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a temple famous for its wind chimes in the summer, but the autumn leaves are also worth seeing.

Since 1983, the chief priest has planted and cultivated various varieties of autumn leaves trees, and now the entire temple grounds are dyed in colorful autumn leaves.

In particular, the maple trees burning bright red and the ginkgo trees spreading a yellow carpet are overwhelmingly beautiful.

Highlights

  • Maple trees burning bright red
  • Ginkgo trees spreading a yellow carpet
  • The entire temple grounds are dyed in colorful autumn leaves

Best Time to See Them

Mid to late November

Access

  • Address: 2706-1 Ita, Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture 825-0002
  • Telephone number: 0947-85-7147 (Tagawa City Industrial Promotion Division)

Fee

Free

Parking

Available

Recommended Ways to Spend Your Time

  • Enjoy the autumn leaves while strolling through the temple grounds
  • Extend your walk to the inner sanctuary and enjoy the autumn leaves in silence
  • View the illuminated autumn leaves

Summary

Mitsui-ji Temple in Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a beautiful spot for autumn leaves.

The best time to see them is from mid to late November. Be sure to visit during this time and see the spectacular autumn leaves.