There's a free parking lot next door, and the park has playground equipment and swings for toddlers, making it a convenient place for families with children.
The area across the road seems to be the approach to the shrine, and I imagine the scenery would be very beautiful in spring and autumn. I'd like to visit again during cherry blossom season.
However, one thing I found a little strange was that the area where the playground equipment was installed was labeled "Shrine Approach."
One disappointment was that you have to cross the road to get to the shrine approach, and the pedestrian crossing is a little far away. Although the traffic isn't heavy, I felt it was a bit dangerous.
The approach to the tomb of Iwao Oyama is approximately 350m long, and the maple trees line approximately 200m of that.
I visited on November 29th, but it felt about a week late.
The maple leaves were a bit reddish-dark and not very vibrant. Still, the gravel approach is well-maintained and there were many people strolling along it.
It's a straight path from Nishinasuno Station, and there's a large, free parking lot near the memorial monument, so it's easy to access. There are toilets, and stone benches dotted along the approach so you can relax.
There are also a few playground equipment, so small children can play there.
I visited on November 17th, 2025.
Perhaps because I came here from Kinugawa via the Momiji Line, I'll be honest, it wasn't that great.
The maple leaves were a deep dark red...
However, there was free parking, so I was grateful to be able to take a walk while admiring the autumn leaves.
First visit on November 9, 2025
I stopped by hoping to see the autumn leaves, but it seems it was still too early.
