Must-visit: Toyama's Best Autumn Foliage Spots!

Here are some of the best autumn foliage viewing spots in Toyama Prefecture.　From September to November, you can enjoy autumn foliage in various areas of the prefecture.　Please feel free to use this list for reference on your trip.

Updated information on the best viewing times is posted on Toyama Prefecture’s official social media accounts from time to time, so please follow along!

Autumn Foliage Spots in Toyama to See in September

Tateyama Murodo, Tateyama

Best time to see the leaves: Mid- to late September

The view of the mountain surface dyed bright red is breathtakingly beautiful. The turning of the autumn leaves is posted on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route official website in real time every year.

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Midagahara, Tateyama

Best time to see the leaves: Late September to early October

The plants throughout the wetlands change color. From Midagahara, you can see the Tateyama Mountain Range, which also becomes snow capped around the same time.

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Daikanbo/Kurobedaira, Tateyama

Best time to see the leaves: Late September to mid-October

From the terrace above the clouds at Daikanbo, you can see the beautiful brocade-colored autumn leaves. The route heading from Ichinokoshi to Higashi Ichinokoshi is directly below the ropeway (Daikanbo to Kurobedaira Station). This route is a popular course as it allows visitors to walk among the vibrantly colored trees.

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Access to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

From Dentetsu-Toyama Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway, it takes about 2 hours to reach the world above the clouds (Murodo) at an altitude of 2,450m if you take the Tateyama Line, the Tateyama Cable Car, and the Tateyama Kogen Bus.

Autumn Foliage Spots in Toyama to See in October

Kurobe Dam, Tateyama

Best time to see the leaves: Early to mid-October

You can see the Kurobe Dam, the highest in Japan, and the bright red Tateyama Mountain Range at the same time. Enjoy the autumn leaves on a grand scale.

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Along the Kurobe Gorge Railway, Kurobe City

Best time to see the leaves: Mid-October to mid-November

The Kurobe Gorge is one of Japan's most famous V-shaped gorges and has untouched nature. The contrast between the bright red and yellow autumn leaves and the emerald green of the Kurobe River is beautiful. Why not enjoy the scenery that can only be seen here from the window of the trolley car?

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Shogawa Gorge, Tonami City

Best time to see the leaves: Mid-October to mid-November

If you take the sightseeing boat on the lake surrounding Komaki Dam on the Shogawa River, you will be able to see the gradation of trees on both sides of the V-shaped valley. The impressive panorama of nature seen from the lake is unique to Shogawa Gorge.
Banbashima Forest Therapy Road, Kamiichi Town

Best time to see the leaves: Mid-October to early November

In the Banbashima area, you can enjoy the autumn leaves on the “Family Forest Walking Course” for a relaxing stroll and the “Nakayama Tour Course” for a view of Mt. Tsurugi as you bathe in nature.
Shomyo Falls, Tateyama

Best time to see the leaves: Mid- to late October

The valley turns red and yellow, and the contrast between the vibrant autumn leaves and the white waterfall creates a fantastic atmosphere.

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Bijodaira, Tateyama

Best time to see the leaves: Mid-October to early November

From mid-October, the autumn leaves of beech and rowan trees begin to change color. Along the promenade, a tunnel of autumn leaves will greet you.

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Gokokuji Temple, Asahi Town

Best time to see the leaves: Mid-October to early November

Known as the Rhododendron Temple, it is filled with azaleas and Japanese azaleas in spring, and the autumn leaves are also spectacular. A leisurely stroll through the moss-covered pond garden is a relaxing and peaceful experience, and one can feel the love and care that has gone into the garden over the years.
Jinzu Gorge, Toyama City

Best time to see the leaves: Late October to late November

A beautiful gorge created by the flow of the Jinzu River. It is one of the most scenic spots in the prefecture, delighting visitors with its rich natural beauty, including fresh greenery in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall. The area between Terazu Bridge and Yoshino Bridge called Katajikyo Gorge is particularly famous for its beautiful autumn leaves.
Suganuma Gassho-style Village, Nanto City

Best time to see the leaves: Late October to mid-November

The trees in the mountains turn beautiful colors, and autumn flowers and grasses bloom in the surrounding area, allowing visitors to fully experience the Japanese autumn. In addition, when the mountains’ autumn leaves are at their peak, snow caps the mountains, and blue skies prevail, you can see "three tiers of colors.”

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Autumn Foliage Spots in Toyama to See in November

Machozan Kokutaiji Temple, Takaoka City →

Best time to see the leaves: Early to mid-November

As befits the head temple of the Kokutaiji School of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, the majestic garden is surrounded by trees that wrap the place in their serene autumn colors. You can see a variety of trees, including mountain maples, maple trees, ginkgo trees, and Japanese wax trees. The temple is also famous for its Zen dojo.

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Ginkgo Tree at Jonichi-ji Temple, Himi City

Best time to see the leaves: Early to mid-November

As befits the head temple of the Kokutaiji School of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, the majestic garden is surrounded by trees that wrap the place in their serene autumn colors. You can see a variety of trees, including mountain maples, maple trees, ginkgo trees, and Japanese wax trees. The temple is also famous for its Zen dojo.
Inabayama Miyajima Gorge Prefectural Park, Oyabe City

Best time to see the leaves: Early to mid-November

From the summit of Mt. Inaba, you can enjoy magnificent views throughout the year, including the village of Sankyo and the Tateyama Mountain Range. In autumn, the scenery becomes even more beautiful when the leaves turn red. If you go down to Miyajima Gorge, you can enjoy the beauty of mountain streams, Ichinotaki Waterfall, Ninotaki Waterfall, and Ryugubuchi with the autumn leaves.

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Mt. Futagami Manyo Line, Takaoka City

Best time to see the leaves: Mid- to late November

Mt. Futagami Manyo Line is an 8.4-kilometer road. It is a spectacular spot where you can see a panoramic view of the 3,000-meter-high Tateyama Mountain Range and the vast Tonami Plain. The gradation of the autumn leaves, turning red starting from the top, is wonderful.
Takaoka Kojo (Old Castle) Park, Takaoka City

Best time to see the leaves: Mid- to late November

Approximately one-third of the park's total area is a water moat, making it a castle ruins park that’s unique even in Japan. It is famous as a natural park full of rustic beauty, and the contrast between the white fountain and the red and yellow of the colored trees is a wonderful sight.