Hattasan Autumn Foliage Festival & Autumn Leaves Illumination

About this event

The "Hattasan Autumn Foliage Festival & Autumn Leaves Illumination" held at Hattasan Sonei-ji Temple in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is an event where visitors can enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage coloring Hattasan in autumn along with magical nighttime illumination. Reaching peak viewing usually from late November to early December, the autumn leaves dye the temple grounds in shades of red and yellow, creating a landscape reminiscent of a brocade painting. During the foliage festival, various plans are offered, including limited-time chestnut dango for warding off evil, the "Goriyaku Cafe" serving temple lunch, specialty markets, food trucks, and a stamp rally, allowing visitors to enjoy the event in many ways beyond autumn leaf viewing. In particular, the foliage illumination magically presents the night grounds, offering a romantic atmosphere distinct from the daytime. Hattasan Sonei-ji Temple is a historic temple with a 1,300-year history, and the harmony between autumn leaves and historical structures is part of its charm. Beautiful foliage can be enjoyed throughout the grounds, including the approach path, around the dango shops, and along the street in front of the Hydrangea Plaza. In addition to red and yellow Japanese maples, yellow carpets of ginkgo leaves can also be enjoyed, making a stroll seeking the contrast between red and yellow highly recommended. Tasting Hattasan's signature yakuyoke dango while gazing at the autumn foliage makes for an even more memorable experience.

Venue

Hattasan Sonei-ji Temple

2777 Toyosawa, Fukuroi, Shizuoka 437-0032