Korankei Valley
Mäßig vollChubuToyota, Aichi
Beginn der Vollblüte
November 10
Ende der Vollblüte
November 25
Region
Chubu
Über diesen Ort
A narrow valley packed with over 4,000 maple trees. During the annual fall festival, the valley is illuminated at night, turning the gorge into a glowing sea of red.
Highlights
- ✓4,000 maple trees
- ✓Night festival
- ✓Gorge setting
- ✓Toyota area
Anreise
Meitetsu Toyota Line to Toyota-shi, then bus
⭐ Warum sich dieser Ort lohnt
- ✓Over 4,000 maples in a single narrow valley — the density of color is unmatched.
- ✓Annual Momiji Matsuri illuminates the gorge after dark (Nov 1–30) — magical.
- ✓Accessible day trip from Nagoya — feasible without staying overnight.
- ✓Far less foreign-tourist density than Kyoto autumn spots.
🚄 Anreise im Detail
- Nächster Bahnhof
- Toyota-shi (Meitetsu Toyota Line — from Nagoya via Chiryu)
- Fußweg vom Bahnhof
- Bus from Meitetsu Toyota-shi Station (~50 min, ¥800)
- Zugtakt
- Meitetsu every 10–20 min from Nagoya; festival buses every 15–30 min on weekends
- Bezahlung
- Meitetsu + IC (Manaca/Suica); buses cash mostly
- 🧳 Gepäckaufbewahrung
- Toyota-shi Station has limited lockers; better at Nagoya Station
⏰ Beste Tageszeit: Late afternoon arrival to see day AND illuminated night (5–8:30 PM)
📍 Lage
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🍴Essen & Trinken(5)
- Food
Goheimochi rice skewer stalls★★★★★4.2
Grilled flattened rice with miso glaze.
💡 Aichi/Nagano mountain specialty. Walnut-miso or sesame-miso glaze, charcoal-grilled. The smoky aroma fills the gorge during autumn.
⏱️ Along main trail💴 ¥300–500🕒 Most 10:00–17:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Aichi Hitsumabushi (Eel)★★★★☆4.7
Aichi's signature 3-way eel rice bowl.
💡 Nagoya specialty — grilled eel over rice, eaten three ways: plain, with herbs, then as dashi-cha. Several Korankei area shops serve it. English menu.
⏱️ Nagoya area💴 ¥3,500–6,500🕒 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:30📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Misokatsu Yabaton (Nagoya)★★★★☆4.5
Aichi's signature miso-glazed tonkatsu.
💡 Nagoya cuisine king — thick fried pork cutlet drowned in dark sweet miso sauce. Originated 1947. English picture menu, very tourist-friendly.
⏱️ Nagoya area💴 ¥1,500–2,800🕒 11:00–21:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Yakitori Torishin (Toyota City)★★★★★4.3
Charcoal yakitori specialist near the foliage gorge.
💡 Locally-raised Mikawa chicken. Counter seats around the grill. Sake list of Aichi micro-breweries. English menu, cards accepted.
⏱️ 30 min from Korankei💴 ¥2,500–4,000🕒 17:00–23:00 (closed Sun)📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Sanshu Asuke Yashiki Soba★★★★★4.3
Hand-cut soba inside the heritage village.
💡 Soba made on-site using mountain spring water. Tatami seating in old farmhouses. Add wild mountain vegetable tempura for a full set.
⏱️ Adjacent to gorge💴 ¥1,200–2,500🕒 10:00–16:00📍 Google Maps →
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