A Stop to Appreciate Autumn in Japan
Asuke offers history, culture and stunning natural scenes. Visit Asuke castle and the old streets of Asuke, try traditional crafts at Sanshu Asuke Yashiki, and admire the maple leaves at the gorgeous Korankei Gorge.
When you mention aloud that you're heading to Japan, people's' minds instantly shift to visualizing the neon flashing lights of Tokyo, or perhaps the orange “torii gates” of Kyoto, but I can't imagine many people rush to think about little Asuke, and, by proxy, autumn in Japan. That's not altogether surprising when considering that Asuke is a town that finds itself humbly sitting in the Aichi Prefecture, well off the beaten trail for many tourists internationally, but coveted and adored domestically.
Here is one of the quintessential towns to truly take in autumn in Japan. If you're in Japan in November (or even late October or early December), then Asuke is a must-see. To put this in perspective, the town's population is less than 10,000, and it's home to over 4,000 robust Japanese maples. You can imagine what sort effect it has when you've got nearly half as many of these astounding trees as people.
The area has been known for hundreds and hundreds of years as a place to stop to appreciate autumn in Japan, so it's not surprising that those with tired legs would choose to rest here for a moment over other towns in the area.
When you mention aloud that you're heading to Japan, people's' minds instantly shift to visualizing the neon flashing lights of Tokyo, or perhaps the orange “torii gates” of Kyoto, but I can't imagine many people rush to think about little Asuke, and, by proxy, autumn in Japan. That's not altogether surprising when considering that Asuke is a town that finds itself humbly sitting in the Aichi Prefecture, well off the beaten trail for many tourists internationally, but coveted and adored domestically.
Here is one of the quintessential towns to truly take in autumn in Japan. If you're in Japan in November (or even late October or early December), then Asuke is a must-see. To put this in perspective, the town's population is less than 10,000, and it's home to over 4,000 robust Japanese maples. You can imagine what sort effect it has when you've got nearly half as many of these astounding trees as people.
The area has been known for hundreds and hundreds of years as a place to stop to appreciate autumn in Japan, so it's not surprising that those with tired legs would choose to rest here for a moment over other towns in the area.
