🌳Mie | Matate Park (Odai Town, Taki District)

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Mate Park, known for its natural beauty and autumn foliage, and the adjacent Maruyama Park, are commonly known as "Totoro's Forest." In autumn, you can enjoy the tunnel of Enkianthus azaleas, and in spring and summer, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the fresh greenery and water reflections in the pond, making it a photogenic spot that shows a different face with each season . ⸻ 🌿Attractive Points • Enkianthus azalea tunnel & autumn maple leaves The autumn foliage tunnel that stretches through Maruyama Park has a fantastic beauty that has been described as "Ghibli Forest." • Mochikoshi Pond and fresh greenery like "Monet's Pond" In spring and summer, the surface of the pond turns a vivid green, and the carp swimming in it are extremely clear . • Relaxing moments surrounded by nature on the walking paths and gazebo You can also enjoy the view from the promenade or gazebo with benches. ⸻ ⚙️Access & Facilities • Address: Shimomate, Odai-cho, Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture • Admission: Free / 12 car parking spaces (free, toilets available)  • Public transport: Approximately 60 minutes on foot from Misedani Station on the JR Kisei Main Line  • Car: Approximately 8-10 minutes from Omiya Odai IC on the Kisei Expressway  • Opening hours: 24 hours (no nighttime illumination)  ⸻ 📝Visiting advice • Beware of crowds on weekends during the autumn foliage season. It is so popular that temporary parking lots and traffic restrictions are sometimes set up. Early morning visits or weekdays are recommended. • Convenient access by rental bicycle or electric EV. You can rent one at Okuise Terrace or Okuise Forest Pier for 1,000 yen per hour, which is also effective in avoiding traffic jams . • How to enjoy each season: • Spring to summer: Walking along the promenade with a green water reflection • Autumn: Viewing autumn leaves of Enkianthus campanulatus & maple trees • Winter: Snowy scenery and a quiet stroll ⸻ 📸Photo spots for posting 1. Autumn leaves tunnel: Making use of the contrast of light and shadow in the forest of Maruyama Park 2. Fresh green reflected in the pond: The best time is early morning when it's quiet 3. Benches and ginkgo trees: Take a short break in the gazebo + a scene of human drama 4. Maruyama Shrine at the back of the walking path: A little mystical spot in the background ⸻ 🏷️Recommended hashtags #MatePark #MaruyamaPark #TotoroForest #Enkianthuscampanulatus #FamousAutumnFoliageSpot #MiePrefectureTourism #OkuiseDrive #AutumnInJapan #FreshGreenLandscape #BreathtakingViewWalk