Hello, this time we will take you on a trip to Japan, a country with stunning natural beauty and rich culture, and an irresistible charm. It is the most popular destination for Thai tourists.

When is the best time to visit Japan? The autumn foliage is beautiful, 🍁🍂 or maybe the cherry blossoms are in bloom. 🌺

Since I'm going, I might as well see both of them.

In Japan, you can enjoy both autumn leaves and cherry blossoms at the same time in Obara.

Obara is a town located in the Toyota district of Aichi Prefecture, in the Chubu region of central Japan. It is situated near the city of Nagoya.

Cherry blossoms typically bloom in late March and April, but Obara is home to a special variety called Shikizakura, or four-season cherry blossoms. This unique variety blooms twice a year, once in the spring and again during the fall foliage season, from late October to early December.

Traveling to Obara City

Getting to Obara City:

  • From Nagoya Station:
    • Take the Higashiyama Subway Line to Fushimi Station.
    • Transfer to the Tsurumai Subway Line and get off at Toyotashi Station (approximately 1 hour).
  • From Toyotashi Station:
    • Take the Toyota Oiden Bus (Obara-Toyota Line) towards Kaminigi (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes).

Bus schedule from Toyota-shi (T) to Obara (O) and Kaminigi (K): Green for weekends, pink for weekdays.

To maximize your sightseeing time, it is recommended to arrive in time for the first bus departing from Toyota-shi at 8:30 AM. The next bus departs at 10:40 AM. The bus ride takes over an hour, and during this season, it gets dark quickly, around 4:30 PM. Therefore, arriving early is advisable.

Bus Route from Kaminigi Station (K) to Obara (O) to Toyota-shi (T)

This sentence describes a bus route that travels from Kaminigi Station (K) to Obara (O) and finally to Toyota-shi (T).

Upon arrival at Toyota-shi Station, descend to the bus stop located below.

Around 8 am, the crowd started to grow (mostly Thai people).

The first round of cars starts at 8:30 am. From this point, the journey takes approximately one hour and a few minutes.

The bus fare is 600 yen.

Image credit: Atwin (pantip.com) Map of various tourist attractions in Obara

We opted to visit the highlight of Oobara first, Senmi Shikizakura no sato. This spot boasts a mountainside adorned with both cherry blossoms 🌺 and vibrant autumn leaves 🍁 (a short walk from the final bus stop). Ready to go? Let's do this!

The first glimpse of the mountain took my breath away. It was covered in a breathtaking tapestry of cherry blossoms and colorful autumn leaves.

Although the cherry blossoms had begun to fall considerably, the scene was still breathtakingly beautiful.

The weather is perfect, cool and comfortable. It's a great day to walk around and take photos.

After a short walk, you will find a staircase leading up to Yakushiji Temple. The stairs are steep and high, and I was out of breath by the time I reached the top. 😅

At this point, you will see the leaves changing color all over, although they may not be 100% red yet.

Personally, I love this season. The leaves are changing color beautifully, with shades of green, yellow, orange, and red. It's a stunning layered effect.


The cherry blossoms were starting to fall when I visited, but they were still very beautiful.

Imagine how intense it would be during peak hours.

Next, we opted for Fureai Park, a short walk from the Obara Okusa bus stop. During the full bloom season, typically around November, the park hosts the Obara Shikizakura Matsuri, a festival celebrating the vibrant Shikizakura blossoms. Visitors can indulge in delicious food and browse through numerous souvenir shops.

The event will also feature entertaining performances.


Many Japanese people brought their dogs for a walk, forming a large group.

This is my first time photographing the vibrant red leaves. The colors are truly stunning.

Time changes, seasons pass, and things naturally change with time.

It is recommended to return on the 4:20 PM round (as it will be dark after that time).

This sentence translates to:

"Upon arriving in Nagoya around 18:30, there will be time for further shopping."

Another recommended place to visit with Obara, you will definitely be impressed.

You can check the latest updates at this link:

Obara Tourist Information Center


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