Korankei Gorge Autumn Leaves 2026
Last updated: July 28, 2026. Typical viewing times and details below are compiled from official park, temple, city and tourism-association websites (linked at the end of this page). The dates of annual night light-ups are set each year — check the official site before you travel.
Aichi's most famous autumn-leaf gorge, where roughly four thousand maples along the Tomoe River blaze in yellow and crimson through mid- to late November.
Key Facts
| Typical peak | Mid- to late November |
|---|---|
| Best months | November |
| Location | Asuke, Toyota, Aichi, Aichi |
| Nearest station | No station in the gorge; access is by local bus to the Korankei area. |
| Admission | Free to walk through the gorge (no entry fee). |
| Night light-up | For about one month during November, from sunset until 21:00 (exact 2026 dates set each year — confirm on the official site) |
| Official site | https://asuke.info/view/shizen/entry-56.html |
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Highlights
- About 4,000 maple trees ('yon-sen-bon no momiji') lining the Tomoe River valley
- The Taigetsukyo Bridge, an iconic spot where riverside and hillside maples are seen together
- The annual Korankei Momiji Festival with evening light-ups through most of November
Where to See the Autumn Leaves
Taigetsukyo Bridge and Tomoe River banks (Free)
The gorge's symbolic red bridge over the Tomoe River, where the surrounding maples and their reflections on the water can be enjoyed together; especially atmospheric on misty early mornings.
Along the riverside walking paths in the gorge; free to walk.
Getting There
In the Asuke area of Toyota City, Aichi (address: Iimori, Asuke-cho, Toyota). Reached by bus from central Toyota/Nagoya; there is no railway station in the gorge itself.
Crowd & Timing Tips
- The gorge is extremely busy on November weekends and during the Momiji Festival; arrive early in the morning to enjoy the maples and mist before the crowds and to secure parking.
Autumn Illumination
For about one month during November, from sunset until 21:00 The exact 2026 dates are announced each year, so confirm them on the official site before planning an evening visit.
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