Obara, a mountain village district of Toyota City, is home to a rare variety of cherry tree called Shikizakura that blooms twice a year — once in spring and again in autumn. In November, soft pink blossoms and vivid golden-yellow foliage appear simultaneously, creating a uniquely Japanese landscape found almost nowhere else in the world. The village's temples, hillside terraces, and farm paths provide peaceful settings for photography and strolling. A small local festival accompanies peak bloom, with food stalls and guided walks available on weekends.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Early November to Late November
- Region
- Chubu
- Prefecture
- Aichi
- City
- Toyota (Obara district)
Highlights
- ◆Rare autumn-blooming Shikizakura cherry trees unique to Obara
- ◆Simultaneous pink blossoms and golden autumn foliage
- ◆Tranquil rural village atmosphere and temple grounds
- ◆Weekend guided walks and local food stalls during peak bloom
- ◆Exceptional photography opportunity found almost nowhere else in Japan