A visit on mid-November in Nagoya City is still too early for autumn. Where most of the leaves are still in shinning green. So heading to an off-track destination of Korankei in Toyota City is a good decision. It's almost an hour train and another hour bus away from Nagoya, but arriving there will give you magical autumn experience.
Most of the review will say that getting there is difficult since you have to change trains and buses. Traffic is terrible and the place is crowded. Well, they are all true, so you have to wake up early to catch the earliest transportation and to avoid traffic.
There are 3 options to go to Korankaei, Asuke, Toyota City, Japan:
- HigashiOkazaki Station to Kourankei via bus Meitetu Okazaki.Asuke Line (Earliest: 6:36, 8:30 Arrival 7:41, 9:36) - 55mins
- Toyota City Station to Kourankei via bus Meitetu Yanami Line (Earliest: 7:18, 9:35 Arrival: 8:00, 10:17) - 42mins
- Jyousui Station to Kourankei via Toyota Oiden Bus Sanage.Asuke Line (Earliest 7:26, 8:26 Arrival: 8:23, 9:23) - 57mins
Visit this page to help you regarding provincial buses (or Nishitetsu service) in Japan.
4 things to expect in Korankei, Asuke:
1. Taigetsukyo Bridge (red bridge) with autumn backdrop - has been a promising scenic spot and loved by photographers especially for those chasing the koyo leaves.
