Korankei Gorge

香嵐渓

Korankei is a valley in the Asuke area of Toyota City, stretching from Mt. Iimori to the Tomoe River. It is one of Japan's best-known places for autumn leaves, with thousands of maple trees. It is said the maples were planted by monks in the 17th century. Every November a maple festival is held, and the trees are lit up in the evening.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

The Korankei grounds are open at all times. During the festival, Mt. Iimori is lit up from sunset to 21:00.

Admission

Entry is free. Parking and the Sanshu Asuke Yashiki museum inside the park cost money.

Getting there

By public transport, take the train to Josui Station, then the Toyota Oiden Bus, which takes about one hour.

By car, about 20 minutes from Toyota-Kanpachi IC on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The Korankei Maple Festival runs from 1 to 30 November 2026. Light-up times will not be extended.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The area around Korankei Gorge gets congested during the autumn leaves season, and buses are also crowded on November weekends and holidays because fewer run. Check the congestion before you go.
There are no garbage bins in the area, so bring a bag to carry your rubbish (for example, from snacks) back with you.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Aichi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.