Mifuneyama Garden Autumn Light-Up
By Mandy Bartok
Mt. Mifune’s 210 m rocky face looks over a pond on the edge of Takeo City, a perfect place for a garden. The park dates from 1845, and each November, the vast area is lit up at dusk as the maples change from green into yellows and reds. One giant maple is as old as the park itself.
The gardens are also especially popular during the spring for the azaleas and cherry blossoms. Here’s a glimpse of the autumn colors.
御船山楽園—Mifune-yama Raku-en—Mt. Mifune Gardens
紅葉まつり—Momiji Matsuri—Festival of Autumn Colors
日本最大級の紅葉ライトアップ「たまゆらの夕べ」—Nihon Saidaikyuu no Momiji Raitoappu: Tamayura no Yuube—Japan’s Greatest Autumn Light-up: A Fleeting Evening (Event name)
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Tristan Scholze @tristan.scholze
I'm also known as Faer Out. I love learning about people and nature. I've traveled around the world and throughout Japan, and I hope to continue seeing and experiencing the wonder of this planet as long as I live.Based in Japan for nearly two decades, I'm the Regional Partner here for Fukuoka and Saga Prefectures. In addition to my work at JapanTravel, I have a language school called Rainbow Bridges English Academy in Fukuoka and am very interested in teaching, languages, communication, and photography, among other things. Recently, I've been a guest host on NHK World's J-Trip Plan for Caving Adventures in Western Japan as well as Exploration for Black Gold.I love heading downtown to meet up with friends for a night out as well as being able to hop on my motorcycle and be riding through forest-covered mountains or to sandy beaches in 20 minutes. This area is very photogenic and even after years of exploration, there are still plenty of places to discover each weekend! My photographs are available for purchase on iStock, Shutterstock, and Dreamstime or by contacting me.Please contact me if you have any questions about travel in Japan. I'd also be grateful for any follows on social media!
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Thank you Justin and Mandy. The Light-up runs until 11/30 and the Festival of Autumn colors continues though 12/7.