Arashiyama of Keitsu, a famous autumn foliage spot transplanted from Kyoto: Nakano Momijiyama.

This time, on our self-driving tour to see the autumn leaves in the Tohoku region, we visited famous spots in Aomori Prefecture. In addition to Oirase Gorge, the Hakkoda Mountains, and the night maple viewing at Hirosaki Castle, Nakano Momijiyama is also a top contender and is one of Japan's top 100 autumn foliage spots. The maple trees here were transplanted from Arashiyama in Kyoto, and even the species of maple trees were carefully selected. They are planted in the forest of Nakano Shrine, creating a serene and natural landscape that, combined with the shrine's red bridge and torii gate, exudes a Kyoto-like atmosphere. Nakano Momijiyama also has a red bridge. From a distance, you can take in the entire Momijiyama, including the valley, the red bridge, the shrine, and the maple leaves. There is also a waterfall on one side, making it incredibly beautiful. After crossing the red bridge and walking up to Nakano Shrine, there is a path that leads to a higher viewing platform. The entire mountain is covered in golden maple leaves, creating a poetic and picturesque scene. The maple leaves at the top of the mountain reflect beautifully with those at the bottom, full of poetic charm, earning it the nickname 'Arashiyama of Keitsu.'