[Hotel Surrounding Information] Introduction of recommended autumn leaves spots

◆Kizetsukikyo [Approx. 30 minutes by car from the hotel / Tanabe City]

It is a valley located in Wakayama Prefecture that extends upstream of the Aizu River, blessed with abundant nature, and is designated as part of Yoshino-Kumano National Park.
Dotted with countless large and small strange rocks in unique shape, you can enjoy fresh greenery and cherry blossoms in spring, cool Fudo Falls in summer, red colored leaves in autumn, and the beauty of the four seasons of valleys.
Every year, maples start to color from early November, and are in full bloom from mid-November to late November.

[Address] Kamiakitsu, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture 646-0001
Photo courtesy of: Tanabe Tourism Association

◆Daiginkgo in Fukusada (Hosenji) [Approx. 60 minutes by car from the hotel / Tanabe City]

The large ginkgo, an estimated 400-year-old tree in the precincts of Hosenji Temple in Fukusada, is considered a city-designated cultural property.
The circumference of the trunk is 5.3 meters and the height is 22 meters. The trunk is divided into several trunks at a height of 4 meters from the base, and is also called Senbon Ginkgo. The best time to see is from mid-November to late November every year.

[Address] 275 Fukusada, Nakaheji-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture 646-1432
Information provision: Nakaheji Town Tourism Association

◆Wakayama Castle Momijikei Garden [About 60 minutes by car from the hotel / Wakayama City]

A pond spring garden located in Wakayama Castle was built in the early Edo period.
It is designated as a national scenic spot, and in autumn, you can see stunning autumn leaves, so it is popular under the name of "Momijikei Garden".
It is in full bloom every year from late November to early December.

[Address] 1-3, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture 640-8146 Japan

◆Koyasan Kongobu-ji Temple [about 120 minutes by car from the hotel / Koya-cho]

It is known as a famous spot for autumn leaves. In particular, the Snakedo Road, which leads to the main gate of Kongobu-ji Temple and the Danjogaran, becomes a tunnel of autumn leaves, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery. The best time to see each year is from late October to early November.

[Address] 132 Takanoyama, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama 648-0294, Japan

◆Takano Ryujin Skyline [Approx. 120 minutes by car from the hotel / Tatsujin Tanabe City]

A 42.7km-long mountain road connecting Mt. Koya-san and Ryujin Onsen. Primary forests such as beech spread around Mt. Gomadan, also known as the "roof of Kishu", and the whole mountain is colored with autumn leaves from late October to early November.

[Address] Ryujin-mura, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture 645-0525

From Wakayama Prefecture Official Sightseeing Site