Kasagiyama Momiji Park, set within the Kasagi mountain area along the Kizu River gorge in southern Kyoto Prefecture, is an under-the-radar koyo destination beloved by locals for its intimate scale and dramatic river scenery. Approximately 300 momiji maples carpet the hillside in vivid red and orange each November, and the park hosts an annual autumn foliage festival with stalls and traditional performances. Ancient rock-carved Buddha images (magaibutsu) scattered through the forest add a spiritual dimension to the autumn stroll. The nearby Kasagi-dera temple grounds contribute further scenic foliage to the visit.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Mid to Late November
- Region
- Kansai
- Prefecture
- Kyoto
- City
- Kasagi
Highlights
- ◆300 maples above a scenic Kizu River gorge
- ◆Annual Momiji Festival with local stalls and performances
- ◆Historic rock-carved magaibutsu Buddhas in the forest
- ◆Kasagi-dera temple grounds for extra koyo scenery
- ◆Uncrowded, authentic local atmosphere