🍁✨ One-day tour of Hakata Red Leaf Scenic Spots: Autumn maple love, feel the natural beauty of Fukuoka ✨🍂

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9:00 am - Depart for Maizuru Park
Depart from Hakata Station early in the morning, take the subway Airport Line to Ohori Park Station, and walk about 10 minutes to Maizuru Park. This is a famous maple viewing spot in Fukuoka City. In autumn, the entire park is dyed golden and fiery red by the leaves, which is a beautiful sight. The Fukuoka Castle ruins in the park are a must-visit for history lovers. Strolling among the ancient city walls and maple leaves is like traveling through time and space, feeling the fusion of history and nature.

11:00 am - Ohori Park: Beautiful scenery of lake and autumn colors
It takes about 15 minutes to walk from Maizuru Park to Ohori Park. The park is centered around a vast lake, and in autumn the maple trees along the lakeside are reflected in the lake, creating a picturesque landscape. You can rent a small boat, paddle leisurely on the lake, and appreciate the perfect combination of red leaves and lake and mountain scenery up close.

12:30pm - Lunch: Enjoy the authentic cuisine of Fukuoka
For lunch, you can choose a restaurant near the park and enjoy the authentic cuisine of Fukuoka, such as Hakata ramen or Mentaiko cuisine. After a hearty meal, continue your afternoon journey to see the red leaves!

2:00pm - Komyo Zenji Temple: A tranquil garden with red leaves
Take the subway to Chiyokenchoguchi Station, then take a bus to Komyo Zenji Temple. This Zen temple is famous for its dry landscape garden and autumn leaves. In autumn, the garden is covered with red leaves, creating a picturesque scenery. The atmosphere in the temple is quiet, suitable for slowing down and feeling the harmony between Zen and nature.

4:00pm - Akizuki Castle: History and Fall Foliage
From Komyo Zen Temple, take a bus to Akizuki Castle. This place is known as the "Little Kyoto of Kyushu". In autumn, the ancient city ruins and the red leaves complement each other. Walking among them, you feel like you are in the long river of history. The streets of Qiuyue are also full of ancient atmosphere, suitable for taking photos and checking in.

6:00pm - Night maple experience: romantic red leaves under lights
If time permits, you can go to Kushida Shrine or Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, which hold night maple light-up events in autumn. The red leaves under the lights are even more dreamy, bringing a romantic end to the day's journey.

Transportation and Attraction Information
- Maizuru Park
- Transportation: 10 minutes walk from Ohori Park Station on the Airport Line
- Opening hours: All day
- Admission: Free

- Ohori Park
- Transportation: 15 minutes walk from Maizuru Park
- Opening hours: All day
- Admission: Free

- Komyo Zenji
- Transportation: Take a bus from Chiyokenchoguchi Station on the subway
- Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00
- Admission: 300 yen for adults, free for children

- Akizuki Castle
- Transportation: Take a bus from Komyo Zenji
- Opening hours: All day
- Admission: Free

This day's red leaves tour made me deeply feel the beauty of Fukuoka's nature and history. From the maple leaves of the ancient city of Maizuru Park, to the lake and autumn scenery of Ohori Park, to the tranquil garden of Komyo Zen Temple, every place is a place that makes people linger. Red leaves are not only a symbol of autumn, but also a gift from nature, reminding us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of life.

If you also want to take a healing trip in autumn, Hakata's red leaf attractions are definitely your best choice! 🍁

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