# Autumn Foliage at Hanazono Gorge
_花園渓谷の紅葉_

- **When:** Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** Hanazono Valley, Kitaibaraki — Hanazono, Hanakawa-cho, Kitaibaraki-shi, Ibaraki
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.8856068,140.6285474
- **Price:** Free entry
- **Category:** Nature & Seasons
- **Official site:** https://www.kitaibarakishi-kankokyokai.gr.jp/
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/autumn-foliage-at-hanazono-gorge

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Hanazono Gorge is a nature-rich valley designated as part of the Hanazono-Hanakuni Prefectural Nature Park. It's a popular spot to view vibrant autumn leaves, but also known for rhododendrons in spring and lush greenery in early summer, making it enjoyable year-round. In autumn, the gorge is a picturesque scene with maples, Japanese maples, and beeches turning brilliant shades of red and yellow. Fallen leaves drift over the stream, creating a distinctly autumnal atmosphere and making it a great location for photography. Please note that some paths are narrow, so caution is advised when walking.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/autumn-foliage-at-hanazono-gorge