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Autumn is coming to the northern hemisphere, and in Japan that means it’s time for koyo (紅葉), or fall foliage viewing! Every year crowds around the country flock to the most beautiful spots to see the seasons change, and the leaves shift from green to red. With amazing weather and colorful scenery, it’s a great time to explore Japan. In Nagoya, the castle is encircled by a swath of trees that turn a deep, beautiful red, bringing crowds who wander the gardens.
Nagoya Castle
When the leaves in Nagoya Castle's Ninomaru Garden (名古屋城の二之丸庭園) start to turn yellow, orange, and then red, you know it's time for the yearly Autumn Festival! The garden is one of three surrounding this historic castle (sometimes called Meijo Park, 名城公園), and trees hailing from all over the country of Japan have taken root in the elegantly maintained grounds. Thanks to the variety of plants, at any point in during the fall leaves of all colors can be found in the garden. Foliage in all different hues, and trees at various different points in their seasonal changes make the castle gardens a gorgeous place to see every fall. Plus, each year the festival includes a chrysanthemum growing competition, where florists grow and sculpt fantastic chrysanthemums, put on display at the Nagoya Castle gates.
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NAME:Nagoya Castle
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ACCESS:Shiyakusho Station, Sengencho Station, Higashiote Station
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