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Lion Dance Red Leaf Trail

Travel Information

Lion Dance Red Leaf Trail (獅子舞ハイキングコース) is one of the popular hiking course of Kamakura. Around the beginning of the December, it has beautiful Autumn leaves on the trail. It takes about 5 hours with also the great view of Mt. Fuji.

Tourist Info.
There is no parking. There is restroom.
Route takes about 5 hours.
Kids' friendly.
If you walk through Kenchoji temple at the end, you have to pay the admission fee (300 Yen).

Access
0. at Kamakura Station.
1. use local bus to Kamakuragu (Kamakura Shrine)
2. walk north.


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Detailed Travel Guide

Lion Dance Red Leaf Trail
Lion Dance (Shishimai) hiking course is one of the Tenen Hiking Courses of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is known as one of the best and hidden Koyo trail spots in Kamakura. In the beginning of December, it has a beautiful Autumn Leaves on the trail.

At the entrance, you will walk through the interesting valley with water. Once you reach the top of the mountain roof, it has a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.

Because it is very comveniently located nearby Tokyo, it is very popular hiking spots.