Two day-trip bus tours that visit Toyota City's two major autumn sightseeing spots, Korankei (香嵐渓) and Obara (小原), will run from Tuesday, November 24 to Saturday, November 28, 2026. The tours are operated by Tourism Toyota (一般社団法人ツーリズムとよた). Both are accompanied by an English-speaking guide, and multilingual brochures are distributed, so international visitors are also catered for.
The "Toyota Korankei Autumn Leaves Illumination & Obara Shikizakura Bus Tour" (豊田・香嵐渓紅葉ライトアップ＆小原四季桜バスツアー), running from November 24 to 27, includes both Kawami Shikizakura no Sato (川見四季桜の里) and Korankei. At Kawami Shikizakura no Sato, visitors can see a rare cherry blossom that blooms in autumn, and at Korankei they can enjoy the daytime scenery as well as the autumn leaves illumination. The tour also offers a persimmon tasting comparison and an Obara washi (小原和紙) paper-making experience, with a separate course for each.
The "Toyota/Obara Shikizakura Illumination Bus Tour" (豊田・小原四季桜ライトアップバスツアー), on November 28, covers Obara Fureai Park (小原ふれあい公園), where the illumination is held, along with Kawami Shikizakura no Sato and Obara Washi no Furusato (小原和紙のふるさと), representative sightseeing spots in the Obara area. Visitors can enjoy shikizakura both during the day and at night.
Visitors are invited to enjoy Toyota's two great autumn views by bus.
Tour Overview
Toyota Korankei Autumn Leaves Illumination & Obara Shikizakura Bus Tour (豊田・香嵐渓紅葉ライトアップ＆小原四季桜バスツアー)
- Obara washi paper-making experience course
- Dates: Tuesday, November 24 and Thursday, November 26
- Fee: ¥14,000 (tax included)
- Persimmon tasting comparison course
- Dates: Wednesday, November 25 and Friday, November 27
- Fee: ¥14,500 (tax included)
- Booking: https://www.tourismtoyota.jp/features/detail/191/
Kawami Shikizakura no Sato
Korankei Momiji Festival (香嵐渓もみじまつり)
Obara washi paper-making experience
Persimmon tasting comparison
Toyota/Obara Shikizakura Illumination Bus Tour (豊田・小原四季桜ライトアップバスツアー)
- Departure date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Fee: ¥12,000 (tax included)
- Booking: https://www.tourismtoyota.jp/features/detail/214/
Kawami Shikizakura no Sato
Obara Fureai Park
