2025 Autumn and Yellow Foliage Illumination Information

Autumn and yellow leaves illumination

As autumn deepens, the season when Yabakei is most beautifully colored arrives.
This year, autumn leaves will be illuminated at two locations: Keisekien and Hisashi Momiji.

The illuminated autumn leaves create a fantastical scene in Yabakei at night.
Enjoy the mysterious atmosphere that is quite different from the vibrant daytime scenery.

Spend special time with your family, friends and loved ones.

Overview

●Period: November 1 (Sat) - December 1 (Mon)
●Time: 17:00 - 21:00 every day
●Price: Free admission
●Inquiries: ☎0979-54-3111 / Nakatsu City Yabakei Branch Office Regional Promotion Division)

To all visitors
●It gets cold at night, so please dress warmly.
●There are some dark areas inside the venue. Please be careful of your step. (It is useful to have a flashlight.)
Parking is limited. It is expected to be crowded on weekends, so please allow yourself plenty of time.
●Please help us by taking your trash home with you.

Keisekien Garden

Overview

This beautiful Japanese garden was built to commemorate the completion of the Yabakei Dam. The strangely shaped rocks and trees of various sizes express the beauty of the Yabakei valley, and during the illumination period, the autumn leaves in the garden and the photogenic red bridge stand out against the dark night. The "upside-down autumn leaves" reflected on the water's surface are also a must-see.

Location: Yabakei Dam Memorial Park "Keisekien"
Address: 2286-1 Ojima, Yabakei-cho, Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, 871-0431 (Next to Yabakei Dam)
●Access (car): Approximately 10 minutes from the Yabakei Sani IC on the Nakatsu-Hita Road

Hisashi Miji

Overview

This autumn foliage tunnel is located at what could be called the gateway to Shin-Yabakei. The maple tree-lined road that stretches for about 50 meters along Prefectural Route 28 is lit up, creating a fantastical experience that makes you feel like you're passing through an arcade of light.

●Location: Shin-Yabakei, Hisashi Maple
Address: 〒871-0422 Oaza Fukayaba, Yabakei-cho, Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture (along Prefectural Route 28, near the Fukayabakei Tourist Information Center)
●Access (car): Approximately 10 minutes from the Yabakei Sani IC on the Nakatsu-Hita Road

2025 Autumn and Yellow Leaves Map

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