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Mount Tsukuba & Foothills Autumn Foliage Spots, 2025 Autumn Leaves Best Viewing Information

Mount Tsukuba's autumn leaves and Tsukuba City's autumn leaves are on separate pages. Also, currently, Mount Tsukuba's autumn leaves are those on the Tsukuba City side.


Mount Tsukuba/Foothills Autumn Leaves Guide for 2025

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Autumn Leaves Landscape of Mount Tsukuba near Shiki-no-michi Road

This is an forecast for Mount Tsukuba's autumn leaves in 2025, based on the actual autumn foliage conditions in 2024 and earlier. In 2024, the autumn leaves were delayed due to the intense heat, and intense heat is also expected in 2025, so it is anticipated that the autumn leaves of Mount Tsukuba and its foothills will be delayed. We will gradually conduct interviews and update information.

(1) Best time to see autumn leaves near the summit of Mount Tsukuba
Late October - Late November 2025: Primarily yellow leaves of broadleaf forests such as Konara Oak and Beech.
(2) Best time to see autumn leaves near Mount Tsukuba Cable Car/Ropeway Stations
Mid to Late November: Primarily Japanese maple (Momiji), with some autumn leaves of maple, lacquer tree, wax tree, and Enkianthus perulatus. Additionally, Cable Car and Ropeway Night Cruising will be held during this period.
(3) Best time to see autumn leaves at Tsukubasan Shrine grounds, Tsukubasan Plum Garden, Shiki-no-michi Road, etc. on the middle slopes of Mount Tsukuba
Late November - Early December: Primarily Japanese maple (Momiji), with some maple, lacquer tree, wax tree, etc. visible. 
(4) Best time to see autumn leaves at temples, etc. in the Mount Tsukuba foothills
Late November - Mid-December: Momiji temples, etc. in the foothills are almost entirely Japanese maple (Momiji), though some ginkgo trees are also present.

*The above photo shows the autumn leaves landscape on the southern slope of Mount Tsukuba. Click on it to see the scenery from near the summit to the foothills.


Mount Tsukuba/Foothills Autumn Leaves Spot List

20 Autumn Leaves Spots
Click on the images to see descriptions, photos, maps, VR tours, and other information about the locations.

Mt. Tsukuba & Foothills Autumn Foliage Spots VR Tour Map

The Mt. Tsukuba Autumn Foliage VR Tour Map allows you to confirm the registered locations of VR scenes featuring autumn leaves in Mt. Tsukuba and its foothills, which have been covered and registered. Clicking on the red-orange (wide-area starting point), blue (aerial), and yellow (ground) points on the map below will display the name of the VR scene point. Clicking on that scene display will allow you to view the VR scene of that location.


Maple Trees Near Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car: Autumn Foliage Spot

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Photo of Miyawaki Station of Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car and eastern autumn foliage landscape with VR tour link

In Mt. Tsukuba, you can see autumn foliage almost anywhere on the mountain, but the area around Miyawaki Station of the cable car and the section up to Mt. Tsukuba Summit Station are recommended autumn foliage spots. Around Miyawaki Station, there are many maple trees around the station and in the forest to the east of Miyawaki Station. You have the choice of actually climbing the trail or taking the cable car, but either way, you can fully enjoy the autumn leaves.
Click on the photo to see the autumn foliage VR tour.


Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car and Miyawaki Station Autumn Foliage Light-up

Photo of illuminated maple forest east of Miyawaki Station of Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car

The Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car holds "Night Cruising & Autumn Foliage Light-up" (4:40 PM - 8:00 PM) annually from late October to late November. During this period, the highlights of the maple trees are illuminated. Also, since the cable car operates at night during this period, you can enjoy the night view of Tokyo from the Tsukuba-san Koma Observation Deck next to the summit station. The photo shows the illuminated autumn leaves near Miyawaki Station of the Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car during that period. Clicking on the photo will allow you to view the night view autumn foliage VR tour with illumination.


Map of the Area Near Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car Miyawaki Station


Autumn Leaves Near the West Stairs of Tsukuba-san Shrine

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Autumn leaves near the west entrance of Tsukuba-san Shrine and VR tour link

To the west of the main hall of Tsukuba-san Shrine, a stone staircase and slope extend for about 100m to Miyawaki Station of the cable car. This is a **superb autumn foliage spot on Mount Tsukuba** where most people ascending and descending the stairs take photos.Click on the photo to view the autumn foliage VR tour.
While there are multiple hiking trails on Mount Tsukuba, the Tsukubasan Miyukigahara Course, located west of Tsukuba-san Shrine, largely follows the Tsukuba Mountain Cable Car, making it the hiking course where the most maple trees can be seen. If you view the Cable Car Aerial Autumn Foliage VR Scene, you can confirm that there are many maple trees near Miyawaki Station of the cable car and along the cable car route.

Best time for autumn leaves：Early November to early December

Location〒300-4352 1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Contact：Tsukuba-san Shrine・Phone：029-866-0502


Autumn Foliage View from Down the Stone Stairs

Autumn leaves near the stairs west of the main hall of Tsukuba-san Shrine and VR tour link

This is an autumn foliage view looking downwards from the middle of the stone stairs, towards the landing, on the west side of the main hall of Tsukuba-san Shrine. When climbing the stairs, one might not notice due to the steepness, but this is the point where the autumn leaves appear most beautiful. Please note that due to the steepness of the stairs, caution is advised for the elderly and those with small children. *There is a handrail in the center of the stairs. Click on the photo to view the autumn foliage VR tour from midway up the stone stairs.


Map of the West Stairs of Tsukuba-san Shrine


Autumn Leaves in the Grounds of Tsukuba-san Shrine

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Autumn foliage photo near Tsukubasan Shrine Shinkyo Bridge and VR tour link

The grounds of Tsukubasan Shrine are home to many old evergreen trees such as Japanese cedar, sudajii (chinquapin), fir, and Japanese evergreen oak. Among these, the area to the left of the "Tsukubasan Shrine Shinkyo Bridge" (Ibaraki Prefecture Designated Cultural Property) on the shrine approach, and the area to the left of the "Zuishinmon Gate" (Tsukuba City Designated Cultural Property) are recommended spots for autumn leaves. Additionally, there are several relatively large ginkgo trees near the Sanmon Gate, which are also recommended for their yellow autumn leaves. However, ginkgo leaves turn yellow 1-2 weeks earlier than the autumn foliage (maple) season within the shrine grounds.
*The photo was taken of the maple trees on the west side from the approach in front of Shinkyo Bridge. Click on it to view the autumn foliage VR scene. Also, the maple trees near Shinkyo Bridge seem to be delayed by about 1 to 2 weeks compared to the autumn foliage near the cable car or the hiking trail entrance on the west side of the shrine, perhaps due to being in the shade of large evergreen trees.

Location：〒300-4352 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Inquiries：Tsukubasan Shrine・Tel：029-866-0502


Autumn Foliage West of Zuishinmon Gate at Tsukubasan Shrine

Autumn foliage photo west of Tsukubasan Shrine Sanmon Gate and VR tour

The area west of the Zuishinmon Gate at Tsukubasan Shrine is a recommended spot for autumn foliage, featuring Man'yoshu poetry monuments, the "Space Egg," and the shrine's subsidiary Itsukushima Shrine. There is also a small path on the west side, leading to the main hall and the cable car. Additionally, there are several relatively large ginkgo trees near the Zuishinmon Gate, making it a yellow autumn foliage spot as well. Click on the photo to view the autumn foliage VR tour.

Ginkgo Best Viewing：Mid to Late November

Autumn Leaves Best Viewing：Late November to Early December


Map of the Area Near Tsukubasan Shrine Shinkyo Bridge


Autumn Foliage Near Tsukubasan Ropeway Sanroku Station (Base Station)

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Autumn foliage scenery photo of Tsukubasan Ropeway and VR tour link

Tsutsujigaoka has parking, the Tsukubasan Ropeway Sanroku Station (base station), the Otatsuiwa Course trailhead, shops, and the Keisei Hotel, among other facilities. Near the trailhead, there are maple trees and doudan tsutsuji (red-leaf azaleas), making it an autumn foliage spot. Since the ropeway passes directly above this spot, you can capture photos of the autumn leaves and the ropeway at the perfect timing.Tsukubasan Ropeway holds "Night Cruising & Maple Illumination" (4:40 PM - 8:00 PM) annually from late October to late November. The night view from Mt. Nyotai summit, Nyotai-san Station's "Sky Deck 2983," and inside the ropeway is a spectacular sight, extending to Tokyo Skytree and the Tokyo skyline.
*Click on the photo to view the autumn foliage VR tour of Tsutsujigaoka, Mt. Tsukuba.

Location：Tsukuba 1, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Inquiries：Ropeway Tsutsujigaoka Station・Tel：029-866-0945


Autumn Foliage Near Otatsuiwa Course Trailhead on Mt. Tsukuba

Autumn foliage scenery near the Otatsuishi Course trailhead of Mt. Tsukuba and VR tour link

This is the autumn foliage of Japanese maples and Enkianthus perulatus near the Otatsuishi Course trailhead on Mt. Tsukuba. You can see two ropes of the Mt. Tsukuba Ropeway in the upper left of the photo.

※Click the photo to view the VR tour near the Otatsuishi Course trailhead.


Map of the Area Near Mt. Tsukuba Ropeway Sanroku Station

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Mt. Tsukuba and Autumn Leaves Near Tsukuba Skyline Parking Lot

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Autumn foliage scenery of Mt. Tsukuba and Tsutsujigaoka from Tsukuba Skyline Parking Lot and VR tour link

Tsukuba Skyline Parking Lot is located on the west side (left side) near the start of the last straight section of Tsukuba Skyline, approximately 250m long, below the Mt. Tsukuba Keisei Hotel. Approximately 5 standard cars can be parked here. From this spot, you can view the autumn leaves towards Kazekaeshi Pass.
Also, the area from this spot to Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot is a Japanese maple autumn foliage spot.
Click the photo to view the Autumn Foliage VR tour.

Location：Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture


Autumn Foliage Scenery Towards Mt. Tsukuba from Tsukuba Skyline Parking Lot

Autumn foliage scenery from Tsukuba Skyline Parking Lot and VR tour link

Looking towards Tsutsujigaoka from Tsukuba Skyline Parking Lot, you can see many Japanese maples on both sides of the straight road, with a view of Mt. Tsukuba's summit.
This spot is primarily a drive-through autumn foliage spot, but you can also see various plants like Japanese wax tree and Rhus trichocarpa. It's only a few minutes' walk from Tsukuba Skyline Parking Lot and Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot, but caution is advised as there are no sidewalks. Click the photo to experience the Autumn Foliage VR tour.


Map of Tsukuba Skyline Parking Lot


Kazekaeshi Pass, Tsukuba Skyline, and Autumn Foliage Scenery of Mt. Tsukuba

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Autumn foliage scenery photo of Mt. Tsukuba from Kazekaeshi Pass and VR tour link

The road from Kazekaeshi Pass to Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot is the Tsukuba Skyline.
Around Kazekaeshi Pass, there are Enkianthus perulatus, Japanese maples, and Rhus trichocarpa, making it a great spot for autumn foliage drives.
Please note that there is no parking in this vicinity.
Furthermore, from Kazekaeshi Pass to Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot, and from the parking lot to Tsutsujigaoka Plateau, there is a boundary line between Tsukuba City and Ishioka City, so address notations may differ. The photo is an aerial shot of Kazekaeshi Pass taken from 145m.
Click on the photo to experience the aerial autumn foliage VR tour at Kazekaeshi Pass. You can also view the aerial VR tour of the first sunrise on New Year's Day at Kazekaeshi Pass.

Location：Obata, Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture


Aerial View of Autumn Foliage Directly Below Kazekaeshi Pass

Aerial photo of autumn foliage directly below Kazekaeshi Pass and VR tour link

This is a view taken directly below Kazekaeshi Pass from above, where you can see Japanese maples, Enkianthus perulatus, and ginkgo trees. From this pass, there are many maple trees all the way to near the Mt. Tsukuba Ropeway Base Station, making it a recommended spot to enjoy the autumn leaves while driving. Also, the Tsukuba Skyline was formerly a toll road, and there was a toll booth at this location. The toll booth parking lot can be confirmed. Some of the gates are open, so it appears they can be used for emergency evacuation, etc. Click on the photo to see the autumn foliage view from above.


Map of Kazekaeshi Pass

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Maple Valley on Mt. Tsukuba Shiki-no-michi: Recommended Autumn Foliage Spot

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Photo of the sloped scenery of Maple Valley on Mt. Tsukuba Shiki-no-michi and VR tour link

Mt. Tsukuba Shiki-no-michi (Four Seasons Road) is located on the northwest side of Mt. Tsukuba Plum Grove, below the forest road (Tsukuba City - Mt. Tsukuba Plum Grove Entrance ~ Sakuragawa City - Sakayori Entrance). If you go straight on the forest road from Mikairi Endai (Returning View Bench) in Tsukuba Plum Grove, you will reach a T-junction after about 100m; turning right will lead towards the observation gazebo. Proceed north at the T-junction, and soon there will be a curve towards the west; continue straight for about 270m to reach an open space (mini park) with a car barrier. From there, walk about 500m southwest along the walking path (promenade), and on the left side of the slope, you will find "Maple Valley". However, the walking path has inclines and declines and is unpaved, so sneakers or similar footwear are essential. Click on the photo to view the VR tour.

Location Ibaraki Prefecture Kunimatsu, Tsukuba City (GSI Map: 36 degrees 13 minutes 6.02 seconds, 140 degrees 4 minutes 58.41 seconds)

Location Ibaraki Prefecture Kunimatsu, Tsukuba City (Google Maps)

InquiryMount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center: Phone029-866-1616
Business Hours: 8:30～17:15 Open Daily


Autumn Foliage View from the Promenade Side of Maple Valley

Photo of Shiki-no-Michi and Autumn Leaves with VR Tour Link

The photo was taken on December 13th, at the peak of autumn leaves, from the end (west) side of Shiki-no-Michi.
Maple Valley is located below Shiki-no-Michi, and the central part of the path is beautiful with many fallen leaves from maple trees and other deciduous trees. This Maple Valley does not have dangerous steep slopes, but it does have some incline, and there are no specific paths for viewing. If you are not wearing trekking shoes or hiking boots, the fallen leaves can be slippery, so it is recommended to view from the path.
If you wish to enjoy trekking, there is a sign leading to the forest road (towards the plum grove's azumaya) on the promenade approximately 100m before Maple Valley, from which you can go towards the azumaya in Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove. A steep ascent continues, but it is relatively comfortable due to the log-retained steps. On this route, you can also enjoy the maple tree-lined forest road of the Tsukuba Plum Grove.


Map of Maple Valley on Mount Tsukuba Shiki-no-Michi


Autumn Leaves on the Forest Road of Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove: Mount Tsukuba's Autumn Foliage Spot

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Photo of Maple Trees along the Forest Road of Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove and VR Tour Link

The autumn leaves of Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove are located near the south side of "Tsukubasan Omotenashi-kan" and on both sides of the forest road running through the center of the plum grove, specifically in the section from "Mikaeri Endai" to "Parking Lot by the Observation Azumaya". The autumn foliage view of the Mount Tsukuba foothills from Mikaeri Endai is also highly recommended. Additionally, there are six two-season cherry trees along the forest road north of Tsukubasan Omotenashi-kan, which can be viewed during the autumn foliage season. The above photo is part of the Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove Autumn Leaves VR Tour, which consists of 10 scenes connecting the 100m aerial VR scene, Mikaeri Endai, 1st curve, 2nd curve, lower straight section of the forest road, center, and upper section. The above photo is the central scene on the straight section of the forest road. Click on the photo to view the autumn foliage VR scene.

Location〒300-4353 1690-3 Numata, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture 

InquiryWithin Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove: Omotenashi-kan / Phone029-896-8877


Autumn Foliage View near the Center of Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove Forest Road

Autumn foliage landscape photo of the upper part of Tsukubasan Bairin Rindo and VR tour link

The central part of the Tsukubasan Bairin Rindo is near where hydrangeas are planted on the slope below the road.
The autumn foliage along the forest road is about a week later than at Mikaeri Endai or the first curve, but the central to upper parts are the most spectacular. The best time is the same as the Maple Valley on the Four Seasons Road of Mount Tsukuba. Click the photo to view the autumn foliage VR scene.


Map of Tsukubasan Bairin Rindo


Gama Park Autumn Foliage and Winter Cherry Blossoms

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Autumn landscape and winter cherry blossom photo near Gama Park and VR tour link

Gama Park is on the opposite side of the road from the Tsukubasan Bairin parking lot. Gama Park has about 10 winter cherry trees that bloom during the autumn foliage season. Fuyuzakura (winter cherry) is a natural hybrid of Yama-zakura (mountain cherry) and Mame-zakura (dwarf cherry). In addition, Mito City's Niki-zakura (two-season cherry) at Kairakuen, seen during the same period, differs in that it is a hybrid of Edo-higan and Mame-zakura. Click the photo to view the autumn foliage VR tour. Also, from Gama Park, please see Mount Tsukuba's autumn foliage from above.

Location: 〒300-4353 1698-1 Numata, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Inquiries Tsukubasan Tourist Information Center: Phone029-866-1616
Business Hours: 8:30～17:15 Open daily


Map of Gama Park at Mount Tsukuba

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Mount Tsukuba Autumn Foliage near Mikan-en "Sanroku" (Orange Orchard "Foot of the Mountain")

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Autumn leaves scenery of Mt. Tsukuba from the vicinity of the tangerine orchard by aerial photography and VR tour link

This is an aerial autumn foliage view of Mt. Tsukuba from near the "Sanroku" tangerine orchard. The tangerine grove is near the center of the lower part of the photo.
The foot of Mt. Tsukuba is also a production area for Wenzhou mandarins and "Fukure mandarins." You can enjoy tangerine picking exactly during the autumn foliage season. The VR tour of the tangerine orchard consists of 1 aerial shot and 6 ground shots. The photo is an aerial shot of the tangerine orchard from 148m. Click to view the Tangerine VR scene.

Location：〒300-4353 Numata 1435-87, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Inquiries Sanroku Tangerine Orchard: Phone029-866-0358
During season: Business starts: 10:00 ~


Tangerine Groves and Tangerine Picking on the Mid-Slope of Mt. Tsukuba

Scenery photo of tangerine groves on the mid-slope of Mt. Tsukuba and VR tour link

The "Sanroku" tangerine orchard is located on the mid-slope of Mt. Tsukuba, along the Kasama-Tsukuba line that goes from the foot of the mountain to the torii gate of Tsukuba-san Shrine. During the autumn foliage season, a direct sales stand is set up by the roadside, and you can enjoy tangerine picking in the tangerine groves on the slopes of Mt. Tsukuba. Furthermore, while tangerines from Mt. Tsukuba are sweet even when eaten on the spot, it is said that they become even sweeter after being left for 2 to 3 days after picking. Click the photo to view the Tangerine VR Tour.


Map of Sanroku Tangerine Orchard on the Mid-Slope of Mt. Tsukuba


Autumn Foliage Scenery on the Southern Slope of Mt. Nantai, Mt. Tsukuba

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Autumn foliage scenery on the southern slope of Mt. Nantai, Mt. Tsukuba and VR tour link

Where is the most beautiful autumn foliage spot on Mt. Tsukuba?

The southern slope of Mt. Nantai is where deciduous broadleaf trees such as maples, beeches, oaks, sawtooth oaks, and wild cherries are most abundant on Mt. Tsukuba. The photo shows the autumn foliage scenery of the southern slope of Mt. Nantai, Mt. Tsukuba, taken by aerial photography in 2022. This photo is an aerial shot from above Shozanji Temple in Kunimatsu, Tsukuba City, and this scenery cannot be actually seen in the same way.
Click the photo to view the Autumn Foliage VR scene to see the autumn colors.
The main part generally coincides with Mt. Tsukuba's wild cherry blossom colony, but it can be seen that the autumn foliage spreads further down to the foothills, making it wider than the wild cherry blossom colony.
From this VR scene, setting aside the shape of Mt. Tsukuba, one can infer where Mt. Tsukuba and its autumn foliage appear most beautiful. In terms of angle, the direction slightly to the right (east) by about 30 degrees from this photo has more autumn foliage, so it is thought to be from the ground near the intersection of Prefectural Roads 14 and 42, similar to the wild cherry blossom colony scenery. Since the ground scene of the intersection has not been filmed yet, please see the aerial VR scene of the intersection.


Autumn Foliage of Maple Trees and Others at Rokushokotaijingu Shrine Sacred Site

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Landscape photo of Mt. Tsukuba's Rokushokotaibingu Reisekichi and autumn leaves, with a link to a VR tour

Rokushokotaibingu Shrine was a shrine that managed Tsukubao no Kami (Myojin-dai) and Tsukubame no Kami (Myojin-sho) of Mt. Tsukuba from ancient times until 1908 (Meiji 41).
It was abolished in 1908, and the current Tsukubasan Shrine was newly established where Chuzenji Temple stood during the Edo period. For its history, please refer to the explanation monument of Rokushō Daibutsu.
The former site of Rokushokotaibingu Shrine is currently managed by local residents as the Rokushokotaibingu Reisekichi (Sacred Site of Rokushokotaibingu Shrine). Numerous **Enkianthus campanulatus** and **maple trees** are planted here. Although many of the maples are still young, it is a recommended spot for autumn leaves.

Location：〒300-4211 Usui 2047, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture


Maple trees at Rokushokotaibingu Reisekichi

Photo of the autumn leaves of maple trees at Mt. Tsukuba's Rokushokotaibingu Reisekichi

There is a small path running east to west on the slope behind the monument of Rokushokotaibingu Reisekichi, and the photo shows the maple trees on the east side of that path. If you continue along the path to the east, you will reach "Rokushono Taki (Rokushō Waterfall)" in about 5 minutes. Ascending the west side of the path, you will find planted maples, wild maples (Japanese maples?), and more. Above that, there is a giant rock'sIwakura (sacred rock).

* The autumn leaves VR tour of Rokushokotaibingu Reisekichi is currently under preparation. Please see the Rokushokotaibingu Reisekichi VR tour from a different season.


Map of Rokushokotaibingu Reiseki


Autumn Kosodate Jizo: Autumn leaves on Omote-Tsukuba Skyline

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Photo of Mt. Tsukuba's autumn foliage view from Kosodate Jizo

Kosodate Jizo is located at the rest area parking lot of Omote-Tsukuba Skyline in Obata, Tsukuba City. To the northwest of the parking lot, there is a small hill with Kosodate Jizo on top, from which you can overlook Mt. Tsukuba and the surrounding area. Although there are some maple trees and enkianthus campanulatus at this location, it is a recommended spot for autumn foliage views, including Mt. Tsukuba. Please note that as of April 2025, some of the bamboo thickets in the central part of the south side of the parking lot have been removed, allowing views of Mt. Fuji and the night scenery. When driving on Omote-Tsukuba Skyline, please be sure to stop by for a break.

* Clicking on the photo will take you to the Autumn Kosodate Jizo VR Tour. The VR tour from 148m in the air is also recommended.

Location：Obata, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture


Kosodate Jizo and Mt. Tsukuba in Autumn

Autumn leaves photo near the entrance of Kosazuke Jizo and VR tour link

Autumn foliage captured with Kosazuke Jizo in the northwest corner of the parking lot and Mt. Tsukuba in the background.

※Please check the autumn Kosazuke Jizo VR Tour.


Map of Omote Tsukuba Skyline and Kosazuke Jizo


Autumn Leaves of Ichijoin (Maple/Ginkgo): Mt. Tsukuba Foothills・Oshima

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Autumn leaves photo of Sanmon Gate of Ichijoin Shinpukuji Temple at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba and VR tour link

Ichijoin Shinpukuji Temple is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple in Kami-oshima, Tsukuba City, part of the 36 Fudō Myōō Pilgrimage Sites of Northern Kanto. It is said to have been founded as a Hosso sect temple on Mt. Tsukuba in 802 (Daido 2). The temple grounds feature walking paths with various wildflowers, making it a recommended spot for those interested in wildflowers. In autumn, you can enjoy many vibrant maple and ginkgo trees.
Clicking the photo above will show you a VR tour during the deep green season.

Location：〒300-4351 2594 Kami-oshima, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Inquiries：Ichijoin Shinpukuji Temple・Phone：029-866-0157


Autumn Leaves in the Grounds of Ichijoin Shinpukuji Temple

Autumn foliage along the approach to Ichijoin Shinpukuji Temple and VR tour link

The approach to Ichijoin Shinpukuji Temple, the slopes within its grounds, and its garden feature numerous maple and ginkgo trees, making it a highly recommended spot for autumn leaves. The photo shows the autumn scenery at the point where the stairs begin, after passing through the Sanmon gate.


Map of Ichijoin Shinpukuji Temple


Autumn Leaves of Shozanji Temple: Mt. Tsukuba Foothills・Kunimatsu

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Autumn leaves scenery of Shozanji Temple gate at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba and VR tour link

Shozanji Temple is an old Soto Zen temple located at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba,said to have been founded in Eiroku 2 (1559). It is located on the southern slope of Mt. Tsukuba, and in autumn, the maple trees around the temple gate and along the temple approach turn a brilliant red. Unfortunately, it cannot be seen directly from inside the temple grounds, but the southern slope of Mt. Tsukuba is mainly covered with deciduous broadleaf trees such as maple, beech, oak, and wild cherry, making it a beautiful spot for autumn leaves on Mt. Tsukuba. Mt. Tsukuba viewed from roads and the Rinrin Road about 300m away is the most beautiful place for autumn foliage. As you can see from the aerial VR photo of this location, the southern slope of Mt. Nantai on Mt. Tsukuba is the most beautiful place for autumn leaves. This location almost coincides with the "wild cherry tree cluster area of Mt. Tsukuba."
Click on the photo to view the ground VR tour.

Location：〒300-4354 1361 Kunimatsu, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Parking：Approx. 5 cars

Contact：Shozanji Temple · Phone：029-866-1732


Autumn Leaves Scenery within Shozanji Temple Grounds

Autumn leaves scenery photo of Shozanji Temple approach and grounds, and VR tour link

Here is the appearance of the maple trees on the Shozanji Temple approach. There are maple trees within the temple grounds, and the autumn leaves of Mt. Tsukuba from the sky are also recommended.


Map of Shozanji Temple


Fumonji Temple: Autumn Leaf Spot at the Foot of Mt. Tsukuba

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Fumonji Temple bell tower autumn leaves photo at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba and VR tour link

Fumonji Temple is an old Shingon sect temple located in Kanda, Tsukuba City, at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba, said to have been founded during the Genko era (1321-1324). During the autumn foliage season, the maple trees near the temple gate and the garden to the right of the main hall turn a brilliant red. Maple trees line both sides of the approach near the temple gate, and immediately after passing through the gate, there is a Japanese garden, most of which is surrounded by maple trees. Turn right in front of the main hall, and there is a bell tower on top of the slope, surrounded by maple trees. The photo shows the old maple tree and the bell tower scenery from the garden.
Click on the photo above to view the Autumn Leaves VR tour.

Location 〒300-4212970 Kanda, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Parking：Approx. 30 cars

Contact：Fumonji Temple · Phone：029-867-0185


Autumn Leaves in the Japanese Garden within Fumonji Temple Grounds

Autumn leaves scenery of Fumonji Temple garden at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba and VR tour link

The photo shows the autumn leaves scenery of the Japanese garden immediately to the right after passing through the temple gate. We also recommend the view of the main hall across the pond from among the maple trees on the south side of the pond.


Map of Fumonji Temple


Miyamoto Family Residence's Old Maple Trees: Hojo, at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba

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Autumn leaves photo of the old maple trees at Miyamoto Family Residence at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba and VR tour link

The Miyamoto family was a merchant house in Hojo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, that brewed and sold soy sauce until the early 1960s (late 1960s). It is designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property, and all 8 existing buildings were constructed in the late Edo period. There are several old maple trees in the residence's garden, which turn red in autumn. If you wish to view the old maple trees, please ask for permission.
Clicking the photo above, you can view a VR tour.

Location：〒300-4231 188 Hojo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture


Map of Miyamoto Family Residence


Autumn Leaves at Yanaka-no-Mori: Hojo, at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba

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Autumn leaves scenery photo of Yanaka-no-Mori and VR tour link

Yanaka-no-Mori is a modern Japanese-style residence built in the early Showa period, located in the Hojo area of Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The main building (residential wing) and annex (guest wing) remain on the approximately 770 tsubo (approx. 2,540 sq m) grounds, and the surrounding garden's broadleaf trees, including maples, turn red and yellow in autumn. Yanaka-no-Mori was registered as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2011. Local residents, including the "Guardians of Yanaka-no-Mori" NPO, are working on preserving and utilizing this cultural heritage.
Clicking the photo above, you can view the Yanaka-no-Mori VR tour.

Location：〒300-4231 94-1 Hojo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

WebsiteYanaka-no-Mori


Map of Yanaka-no-Mori


Old Maple Trees of the Stone Jizo Bodhisattva Standing Statue: At the Foot of Mt. Hokyo, Oda

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Photo of the old maple trees of the Stone Jizo Bodhisattva standing statue and VR tour link

The Stone Jizo Bodhisattva Standing Statue is an Ibaraki Prefecture designated cultural property located at the foot of Mt. Hokyo in Oda, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Commonly known as Yu-Jizo, it has been prayed to for safe childbirth and lactation, and has been protected by the people of Oda. In front of the Stone Jizo Bodhisattva Standing Statue are **two old maple trees**. These two old maple trees have later autumn foliage than usual, and the photo was taken in mid-December. Clicking on the photo above will allow you to view the Stone Jizo Bodhisattva Standing Statue & Old Maple Trees VR Tour.

Location：〒300-4223 4003 Oda, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Map)


Map of the Stone Jizo Bodhisattva Standing Statue


Autumn Foliage Landscape of Mt. Hokyo in the Tsukuba Mountain Range

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Photo of the autumn foliage landscape of Mt. Hokyo in the Tsukuba Mountain Range and VR tour link

Mt. Hokyo is a popular sacred mountain for climbing, with an elevation of 461 m, located in East Tsukuba (southeast) of the Tsukuba Mountain Range. The photo shows the aerial view of the autumn leaves near the valley (hiking trail) on the southern mid-slope of Mt. Hokyo. The autumn leaves of Mt. Hokyo include wild cherry blossoms, kobushi magnolia, konara oak, Japanese wax tree, and lacquer tree, among others. Some maple trees can also be seen along the hiking trails. The autumn leaves of Mt. Hokyo, Wild Cherry Blossom VR Tour are not developed on the ground, similar to the wild cherry blossoms. The overall mountain view from the foothills is recommended for Mt. Hokyo's autumn leaves. See the New Year's Sunrise, Winter VR Tour.

Autumn foliage season: Early December to Mid-December

Address〒300-4223 4544 Oda, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Hokyosan Oda Rest Area 0298671368


Autumn Foliage Spots and VR Tour Guide for Mt. Hokyo

The autumn foliage of Mt. Hokyo is not just maple leaves, but a landscape of the entire mountain with autumn colors from various deciduous broadleaf trees. The autumn foliage of Mt. Hokyo is mainly on the southern slope.
The Mt. Hokyo autumn foliage VR tour consists of the following 4 scenes:

Mount Hōkyō Autumn Leaves VR Tour can be viewed from the sky.


Map of Mount Hōkyō