Eizan Railway Autumn Slow Run & Illumination (Momiji Tunnel)
- Dates
- Nov 7 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- 16:30 – 21:00 (details on the official site)
- Price
- Regular Eizan Railway fare only (no reservation)
- Where
- Momiji Tunnel, Eizan Railway Kurama Line (between Ichihara and Ninose) (Ichihara)
About 280 maples along a 250 m stretch, seen from the window
Good to know
On the Kurama Line between Ichihara and Ninose stations, about 280 Japanese maples line roughly 250 m of track. Trains slow down through this 'maple tunnel', and after dark it is lit up: catch trains leaving Demachiyanagi from about 4:30 PM or Kurama from about 4:49 PM. The period may be extended depending on the foliage.
- Dates
- Nov 7 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- 16:30 – 21:00 (details on the official site)
- Venue
- Momiji Tunnel, Eizan Railway Kurama Line (between Ichihara and Ninose)
- Nearest station
- Ichihara
- Admission
- Regular Eizan Railway fare only (no reservation)
About this event
The Momiji Tunnel is autumn foliage you can only see from inside a train. On the Eizan Railway Kurama Line between Ichihara and Ninose, about 280 Japanese and full-moon maples crowd both sides of a roughly 250 m stretch of track. During this season, trains slow down through the section, and after sunset the whole tunnel is illuminated. According to the railway, the leaves turn from green to yellow and orange in early November and deepen to crimson by late November. It is about 20 minutes from Demachiyanagi on a Kurama-bound train. The panoramic 'Kirara' train gets crowded, but regular cars pass through the same stretch.
Highlights
- About 280 maples along a 250 m stretch, seen from the window
- Trains slow down only in this section
- Illuminated after dark, from about 4:30 PM departures at Demachiyanagi
- Deep crimson by late November, says the railway
- Visible from the 'Kirara' panoramic train or regular cars
- Good for
- Anyone heading to Kibune or Kurama who wants to see autumn leaves at night too.
Good to know before you go
- A regular ticket is all you need; no reservation.
- It can only be seen from inside the train, not from outside.
- The 'Kirara' train gets crowded, and times can change for inspections.
- The period may be extended depending on the foliage.
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FAQ
- What is Eizan Railway Autumn Slow Run & Illumination (Momiji Tunnel)?
- The Momiji Tunnel is autumn foliage you can only see from inside a train. On the Eizan Railway Kurama Line between Ichihara and Ninose, about 280 Japanese and full-moon maples crowd both sides of a roughly 250 m stretch of track. During this season, trains slow down through the section, and after sunset the whole tunnel is illuminated. According to the railway, the leaves turn from green to yellow and orange in early November and deepen to crimson by late November. It is about 20 minutes from Demachiyanagi on a Kurama-bound train. The panoramic 'Kirara' train gets crowded, but regular cars pass through the same stretch.
- When is Eizan Railway Autumn Slow Run & Illumination (Momiji Tunnel)?
- From Nov 7 (Sat) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 16:30 – 21:00 (details on the official site)
- How much does it cost?
- Regular Eizan Railway fare only (no reservation)
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Momiji Tunnel, Eizan Railway Kurama Line (between Ichihara and Ninose). The nearest station is Ichihara.
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