Momijidani, meaning 'Maple Leaf Valley', is perhaps the most celebrated koyo spot in all of Hiroshima Prefecture, with over 200 maple trees lining a gentle stream valley on Miyajima Island. The park connects seamlessly with the approach to Itsukushima Shrine, allowing visitors to combine world-heritage sightseeing with spectacular autumn foliage in a single visit. A ropeway ascent to Mt. Misen offers panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea framed by treetops glowing red and gold.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Mid to Late November
- Region
- Chugoku
- Prefecture
- Hiroshima
- City
- Hatsukaichi (Miyajima)
Highlights
- ◆Over 200 maples in a picturesque stream valley
- ◆Combine with Itsukushima Shrine floating torii viewing
- ◆Mt. Misen ropeway panoramas of Seto Inland Sea in autumn
- ◆Traditional momiji manju maple-leaf cakes sold at nearby stalls
- ◆Easily reached by ferry from Hiroshima