Enjoy the autumn leaves at Shuzenji, Izu, both day and night!
Hello, this is Ichiro! 😊 Today, let’s take a stroll around Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture! Wednesday, November 26, 2025 We’ve arrived at Shuzenji’s “Niji no Sato” (Rainbow Village). Shuzenji’s “Niji no Sato” (Rainbow Village) is a theme park approximately the size of 10 Tokyo Domes. Yesterday, it rained on the plains, turning Mount Fuji white. I also wanted to see the night illuminations, so I bought a set ticket (¥2,820). ✌️ Once you pass through the entrance gate, you’ll find yourself in British Village. The spacious park is divided into five areas: British Village, Canadian Village, Izu Village, Japanese Garden, and Takumi Village. The red bus is a cafe called Penny Lane. Romney Station You can also take the miniature railway (¥400 one way) from Romney Station to Nelson Station in Canada Village. There’s a museum of British antique toys and a lovely shop selling British goods. Departure time is coming soon. It’s about 10 minutes to Nelson Station in Canada Village. Let’s walk around Izu Village, the Japanese Garden, Takumi Village, and finally Canada Village! You can also travel around the park by bus.✌️ Izu Village, entrance. According to the staff, the maple leaves in the park are starting to fall, but there’s still plenty of beautiful autumn foliage to see.✌️ The autumn foliage in Shuzenji Onsen Town, where I’ll be visiting this afternoon, is at a lower elevation than here, so it should be at its peak.✌️ I’ll come back here in the evening to see the illuminations. I’ve come down quite a few stairs. Izu Village is located in a depression within the park. The townscape looks like something straight out of a period drama. 😊 Right next to Izu Village is the Japanese Garden. Today, three large buses carrying elementary school students came. 😊 I’m looking forward to the spectacular view of the illuminated maple leaves reflected in the pond at night. 😊 After leaving the Japanese Garden, our next stop is Takumi Village. Takumi Village, entrance. Climbing the slope. The Izu Village and Japanese Garden are located in a depression, so after visiting them, you’ll definitely have to climb a bit. 😅 Takumi Village is in sight. 😊 The autumn leaves are reflected in the window glass. 😊 Takumi(Craftsman) Village is lined with workshops showcasing traditional Japanese crafts. Mt. Fuji Observatory Clouds are gathering around Mt. Fuji. 😅 Miharashi (view) Hill October cherry blossoms. 😊 Izu Village and Japanese Garden are located in this depression. Soon we’ll arrive at Canada Village. At Canada Village, you can see the typical Canadian autumn foliage. ✌️ Canada Village Nelson Station The journey between Canada Village and British Village takes about 10 minutes by miniature railway, but it takes less than 20 minutes on foot. We return to British Village via the path alongside the railroad tracks. There are photo spots along the way, so it’s probably best to walk instead.✌️ After a 10-minute walk from “Niji no Sato,” we arrived at “Momiji Forest.” “Momiji Forest” is a famous free autumn foliage spot in Izu.✌️ Let’s climb up to the Fujimi Observatory! The clouds have increased. 😱 Yoshiwara Kannon Hall This charming place is one of my favorites. 😊 We headed for Shuzenji Temple, about a 30-minute walk from the “Momiji Forest.” Shuzenji Temple This ancient temple is said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai in 807. A cute Jizo statue 😊 The garden at the back is usually closed to the public, but it will be open to the public from November 21st to December 2nd (Admission fee: 200 yen). The gentians were in bloom 😃 It was a beautiful garden 😊 After Shuzenji Temple, let’s take a stroll around the hot spring town! Katsura River Tokko no Yu, said to be the oldest hot spring in Izu Let’s soak our feet in the footbath later! Katsura Bridge, the symbol of Shuzenji Bamboo Forest Path Apparently, it’s been awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide ✌️ Green bamboo and blue sky👍 Kaede(Maple) Bridge Shigetsuden Shigetsuden is a sutra hall built by Hojo Masako to pray for the repose of her son, Yoriie. The grave of Yoriie, the second shogun of Kamakura After all that walking, a foot bath feels amazing! 👍 We took the bus back to Niji no Sato. ✌️ Beautiful Mount Fuji! 👍 The garden opens at 5:00 PM. Let’s head to the Japanese garden to see the illuminated maple leaves reflected in the pond! Blue moment😃 Bamboo lanterns👍 As expected, the illuminated maple leaves are beautiful👍 After soaking my feet in the footbath, I can walk with ease✌️ 😃 Izu Village The Japanese Garden Wow, it’s amazing! 😊 After the Japanese Garden, let’s head to Takumi Village. We’re back at the Japanese Garden. Let’s head back to British Village and take the path alongside the railroad tracks to Canadian Village. British Village Illumi the Night Canada Village This concludes this video. Thank you for watching until the end. See you in the next video! 😊
Today I took a stroll around Shuzenji in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where the autumn leaves were at their peak.
Shuzenji Onsen Town, Shuzenji Temple, the Bamboo Forest Path, and Shigetsuden Hall have all been awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
Shuzenji Temple Garden is open to the public during a special autumn period (November 21st to December 2nd).
I visited Shuzenji Niji no Sato not only during the day, but also at night (when it was lit up).
Shuzenji Niji no Sato is a theme park featuring British and Canadian townscapes and a Japanese garden.
A miniature railway (the Romney Railway) actually runs through the park.
00:00 Opening
● Shuzenji Niji no Sato (Admission fee: ¥1,220)
01:31 Entrance
02:35 British Village
05:22 Izu Village
08:15 Japanese Garden
11:50 Takumi no Mura (Craftsman’s Village)
18:56 Canada Village
● To the Hot Springs Town
20:53 Maple Forest
25:49 Shuzenji Temple Garden “Autumn Special Opening” (Admission fee: ¥200)
31:49 Tokko no Yu – Kawarayu (Footbath)
33:18 Katsura Bridge – Bamboo Forest Path
36:54 Shigetsuden
● Shuzenji Niji no Sato “Illumination the Night & Maple Light-up” (Admission fee: ¥2,400)
38:07 View of Mt. Fuji from the Parking Lot
38:36 British Village (Illuminations)
40:05 Izu Village – Japanese Garden – Takumi Village (Autumn Foliage Illumination)
50:24 Romney Railway – Canada Village (Illumination)
Shooting date: November 26, 2025
Official Website
Shuzenji “Niji no Sato” https://www.nijinosato.com/
Shuzenji Hot Springs https://www.shuzenji-kankou.com/
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