Momijidani Park — Attraction in Hatsukaichi

Beautiful maple leaf valley park is stunning at any time of year. Wander through the beautifully maintained paths under gorgeous trees beautiful at any time of year. Beautiful stream running through. A popular route up to Mt.Misen that takes anywhere from 1-2 hours of stair climbing.

Wild deer are in the park. Interesting small shrines and tea shops offering light meals too.

Picnic areas, public toilets here but no water fountains to refill water bottles needs to be reconsidered especially in hot months. A water bottle refill station at a few areas would help reduce waste and improve health as well as comfort of...

I also visited the stunning Momijidani Park, which is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery and the famous Momijidani Bridge. The park is a picturesque haven, especially in autumn when the maple trees turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow.

The Momijidani Bridge is a highlight, gracefully arching over a serene stream and surrounded by lush foliage. Walking through the park, I was captivated by the tranquil ambiance and the exquisite blend of natural beauty and traditional Japanese landscaping. The peaceful pathways and the sound of flowing water made it a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll...

There was a lot of water and walking paths in the area, though keep in mind that they are steep and uneven. If you want to get a good workout you could take the paths from here all the way to the top of the mountain and check out any of the 2 observation platforms (or be lazy like me and take the ropeway). I'd give it more stars if the paths were better identifed. On maps they're color coded, bit the trail markers are very few and not color matched to maps. There is a big difference in length of the routes and so I found that quite annoying.

In fall I would imagine this would be amazing to...