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Kamado Shrine on Mount Homan is one of Dazaifu’s best-known autumn-colour destinations. The maple season usually begins in mid-November and often reaches its strongest colour from late November into early December, although timing changes with the weather each year.
As of August 10, the shrine has not announced the 2026 autumn light-up or Momiji Festival schedule. The 2025 light-up ran from November 22 to December 7, from sunset until 21:00, but those dates are reference only and must not be reused as a confirmed 2026 schedule.
- Mountain shrine above Dazaifu Tenmangu
- Colours usually begin in mid-November
- Peak is often late November to early December
- 2026 light-up and festival dates are not yet announced
Information checked on August 10, 2026 against Kamado Shrine’s official information and access pages and Dazaifu City’s community-bus guide. Autumn timing and special-event operations can change.
Season, location and access
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu, Fukuoka |
| Usual colour season | From around mid-November |
| Usual peak | Late November to early December |
| 2026 light-up | Not announced as of August 10, 2026 |
| From Dazaifu Station | About 40 minutes on foot |
| Community bus | Mahoroba bus, about 10 minutes and ¥100 |
What the autumn visit is like
Maples frame the approach, steps and shrine buildings, with a mountain atmosphere quite different from central Dazaifu. Daylight is best for seeing the natural colours and walking surfaces clearly; the evening light-up, when officially scheduled, creates a different view.
Foliage is a natural phenomenon rather than a fixed event. Warm weather, rain and wind can move the best viewing window, so check the shrine’s latest photographs shortly before travelling.
Do not assume the 2026 light-up dates
The previous 2025 program ran November 22–December 7 from sunset to 21:00 and included a Momiji Festival. It is useful only as a guide to the general scale of the season. Wait for a dated 2026 notice before booking an evening trip.
- Confirm whether the light-up is operating on your exact date.
- Check whether festival stalls or stage activities are separately scheduled.
- An ordinary daytime shrine visit remains possible even when no light-up is announced, subject to shrine access notices.
- Do not rely on old posters shared through search results or social media.
From Dazaifu Station by bus or on foot
The shrine is roughly a 40-minute uphill walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station. The Dazaifu community bus Mahoroba takes about 10 minutes and the stated fare is ¥100. Check the current timetable and the last return before setting out, especially for an evening visit.
A paid parking area is available and the guide price is about ¥100, but spaces and surrounding roads can fill during peak foliage weekends. Public transport avoids traffic, while the uphill walk requires comfortable shoes and enough daylight.
Crowds, weather and shrine etiquette
Temperatures fall quickly after sunset on the mountain side. Wear layers and shoes with grip, and use a small light only where it does not disturb worshippers or the light-up. Steps and fallen leaves can be slippery after rain.
- Visit on a weekday morning for a quieter daylight experience when possible.
- Keep the approach and worship area clear when taking photographs.
- Do not touch branches or step into planted areas for a picture.
- Recheck the last bus; a taxi may be difficult to secure at the busiest time.
Official updates and nearby Fukuoka guides
Use the shrine information page for the eventual 2026 announcement and the access pages for transport. These guides help combine the visit with Dazaifu and other autumn destinations.
