Recommended Autumn Travel Spots: Mie Wakayama Area
Here are some destinations around hotels in Mie / Wakayama area which are perfect for enjoying Autumn.
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Okuise Odai
17 Shimomate, Odai, Taki District, Mie
Open 24/7
The park on the shore of Lake Miseya is one of the famous spots to enjoy fallen leaves in autumn. You can enjoy SUP and bass fishing, too.
Sono, Odai, Taki District, Mie
Open 24/7
You can access the observatory by car and enjoy a light hiking course. A well-maintained boardwalk and beautiful ridgeline trail offer a pleasant, barrier-free walking experience.
Shimomate , Odai, Taki District, Mie
Open 24/7
This spot has recently gained attention for its beautiful autumn foliage. The tunnel of dodan azaleas in Maruyama Park is known locally as “Totoro's Forest.” Several maple trees have also been planted around the pond in the center of the park.
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano Kodo Mihama
2231-5, Kanayama, Kumano, Mie
Oct 31 to Late November, 2026 Open 9:30~16:00 *Ends when all fruit is harvested.
The Mihama area is famous for its year-round mandarin orange harvest. You can pick early-ripening mandarins, a type of mandarin orange that can only be enjoyed in autumn.
Kiwacho Kogurusu, Kumano, Mie
Open 24/7
Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. The water flows down like a wide piece of fabric, silently and without splashing—creating a truly beautiful sight.
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Kiwacho Kogurusu, Kumano, Mie
Early mornings from fall to spring (depending on weather conditions)
Experience the "Fuden Oroshi" — a rare natural phenomenon where large white clouds rise from the Kii Mountains and slide down the slopes like a giant misty wave.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto
Nachisan(Nachi Mountain), Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama
Open 24/7
This is one of Japan’s Three Famous Waterfalls. Surrounded by the majestic Kumano Mountains, it’s a must-see natural wonder of the Kii Peninsula.
225 Mitogawa, Kozagawa, Higashimuro District, Wakayama
This giant ginkgo tree, estimated to be 400 years old, stands about 30 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 6 meters. In autumn, its golden leaves cover the ground like a carpet.
Tamakiguchi, Kumanogawa, Shingu, Wakayama
Open 24/7
Located in the upper stream of the Kitayama River in the Kumano River system, this gorge spans Wakayama, Mie, and Nara prefectures. Its vibrant autumn colors make it one of the most popular fall foliage spots in Wakayama Prefecture.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami
Kami Akizu, Tanabe, Wakayama
Open 24/7
Kizetsukyo Gorge is located upstream of the Aizu River in Tanabe, a neighboring city of Susami. Its autumn foliage is stunning and highly popular.
Aise, Kozagawa, Higashimuro District, Wakayama
Open 24/7
This is one of Japan’s largest single bedrock formations, designated as a national natural monument. Its towering presence amidst majestic nature is truly breathtaking.