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Around 500 metasequoia (dawn redwood) trees line 2.4 km of road toward Makino Kogen, forming a cathedral-like green tunnel in summer that turns rust-red in late autumn — one of Japan’s most striking tree avenues.

Best season

Late november (koyo); fresh green early summer

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Rating

4.1· 7,199 reviews

Opening hours

Mon–Tue 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wed Closed Thu–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station

Makino Station (JR Kosei Line) + bus

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