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10 Autumn Temples and Japanese Gardens in Fukuoka (2026 Guide)

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Fukuoka’s autumn colour is not limited to mountain drives. Temples, Japanese gardens and historic parks across the prefecture offer scenery that can be reached as a day trip from Fukuoka City, with usual highlights from late October through early December.

This selection compares ten places that currently have visitor information. Timing is always weather-dependent, and admission or special opening details can change. Komyozenji is not included because Dazaifu City states that visits are currently not accepted; Kisaburo kiln and villa are also excluded because current public-opening information could not be confirmed.

Earliest colour: usually late October at Nomiyama Kannonji
Most locations peak during November
City gardens such as Yusentei and Rakusuien are easy without a car
Check current opening and foliage images before departure

Information checked on August 10, 2026 against official facility, municipal and tourism sources. Foliage timing is approximate and some special openings or transport services may be announced later.

Ten places at a glance

Place	Usual timing / admission
Nomiyama Kannonji, Sasaguri	Late Oct–mid Nov / grounds free
Raizan Sennyoji, Itoshima	Early–late Nov / indoor ¥500; Nov garden ¥200
Fujie-shi Gyorakuen, Kawasaki	Mid–late Nov / adult ¥300; child ¥100
Eishoji, Kurume	Mid–late Nov / fee not stated by official tourism source
Kiyomizudera Honbo Garden, Miyama	Mid–late Nov / adult ¥500
Kamado Shrine, Dazaifu	Mid Nov–early Dec / shrine grounds free
Akizuki Kuro-mon, Asakura	Late Nov–early Dec / free
Yusentei Park, Fukuoka	Late Nov–early Dec / adult ¥200; child ¥100
Rakusuien, Hakata	Late Nov–early Dec / adult ¥100; child ¥50
Katsuyama Park and Kokura Castle Garden	Late Nov–early Dec / park free; garden adult ¥500

Early and mid-November mountain temples

Nomiyama Kannonji in Sasaguri often starts earliest, from late October into mid-November, and its grounds are free. Raizan Sennyoji in Itoshima is known for a large maple; indoor viewing is ¥500 for high-school age and older, while the November outdoor garden fee is ¥200.

Fujie-shi Gyorakuen in Kawasaki combines an historic garden with mid-to-late-November colour. Admission is ¥300 for adults and ¥100 for children. These locations need more travel time than city gardens, so confirm bus connections or parking before departure.

Temple gardens in Kurume and Miyama

Eishoji in Kurume is usually listed for mid-to-late-November foliage, but the official tourism source checked for this guide did not state a current admission fee. Confirm opening and any contribution at the temple before a dedicated trip.

Kiyomizudera Honbo Garden in Miyama is also usually best from mid to late November. Adult admission is ¥500. Both are religious sites, so quiet behaviour and respect for worship areas matter more than securing a photograph.

Dazaifu and Akizuki historic scenery

Kamado Shrine in Dazaifu generally colours from mid-November into early December and the shrine grounds are free. Akizuki Kuro-mon in Asakura usually peaks later, from late November to early December, with free access and no night illumination.

Both can be crowded on peak weekends. Public transport avoids parking queues, but return services may be limited; drivers should use official parking only.

Easy city gardens in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu

Yusentei Park costs ¥200 for adults and ¥100 for junior-high students and younger. Rakusuien near Hakata costs ¥100 for adults and ¥50 for junior-high students and younger. Their compact gardens make practical half-day additions to a city itinerary.

In Kitakyushu, Katsuyama Park is free and Kokura Castle Garden charges ¥500 for adults. Combine them on foot, while checking each facility’s closing day and last admission rather than assuming the park and garden share the same hours.