Gujo Hachiman Castle is surrounded by maple trees which make the area really beautiful during the autumn in Japan. It is considered one of the best spots in Gifu Prefecture for momiji or autumn leaf viewing. The white structure of the castle is contrast brilliantly by the fiery red colours of the autumn foliage. The best time to see the colourful leaves is usually early to late November. There is also a night time display where the trees and castle are lit from sunset until 9 pm. This year it ran from November 9 – 17.
There is also a Momiji (Autumn Leaves) Festival that runs from November 2 – 24.
Momiji Festival |
Gujo Hachiman Castle |
The approach to Gujo Hachiman Castle |
Autumn Leaves over the Watch Tower |
Momiji at Gujo Hachiman Castle |
Beautiful Autumn Colours at Gujo Hachiman |
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You can get to Gujo Hachiman Station on the Nagaragawa line and Mount Hachiman is only a short walk from the town center. The hike to the top of the mountain where Gujo Hachiman Castle is located is about a 15 minute walk. You can also access the castle by car with parking available.
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Access:
You can get to Gujo Hachiman Station on the Nagaragawa line and Mount Hachiman is only a short walk from the town center. The hike to the top of the mountain where Gujo Hachiman Castle is located is about a 15 minute walk. You can also access the castle by car with parking available.
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Looks lovely - it might just be worth a drive down to Gifu this weekend to see!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica, We often stop by Gujo Hachiman on the way up to Takayama from Gifu. It is a beautiful place and I highly recommend a visit.
DeleteBeautiful photos :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Muza-chan, Glad you enjoyed them :)
Deletei would love to take a stroll , i bet the weather is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cquek, It is a beautiful place and the weather is perfect today with blue sunny skies :)
DeleteYay for autumn! ^^
ReplyDeleteThanks Ru, Love Autumn! Definitely my favourite season in Japan :)
DeleteAutumn!
ReplyDeleteI want to enjoy it too!
Thanks Lina, The best time to be in Japan in my opinion! So beautiful!!
DeleteLovely , have to put the jr pass to good use and visit in march, looks like a nice town,
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yeah, you can use the JR Pass to get to Nagoya and then work you way up there on a regular train. It is a beautiful town and a must see if you like places like Kyoto.
DeleteHi, what month did you visit Gujo? Seems like its still the start of autumn isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWe are heading there by late November and I wonder if the autumn colors are still up and about.
-Anne-
Hi Anne, We visited on the 13th November. The peak for the autumn colours is usually early to mid November. If you are lucky you might be able to catch the end of the fall foliage at the end of November.
DeleteThank you for your reply! I hope so too -Anne-
DeleteNo problem! Best of luck and hope you enjoy your trip.
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