🏮 Festivals season
Japan by Season
Blossom, fresh green, fireworks, maples, illuminations and snow — what each month of the Japanese year is actually worth travelling for, and the window each spot is at its best.
158 seasonal windows tagged “Autumn leaves” · timings shift with the weather each year — confirm before booking.
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Festivals
Ends tomorrow
Akita
Akita Kanto Festival
August 3–6
August 3–6 for the festival
Festivals
Ends in 3 days
Aomori
Tachineputa Matsuri
August 4–8
August 4–8 (festival, 23-meter illuminated floats)
Sea & beaches
Kanagawa
Shonan Beach
August(approx.)
August–October for typhoon swells and best surfing conditions
Sea & beaches
Ibaraki
Ajigaura Beach
Early July – late August(approx.)
July–August (swimming season)
January
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February
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March
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April
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May
0 spotsNothing listed for May under “Autumn leaves” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
June
0 spotsNothing listed for June under “Autumn leaves” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
July
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AugustThis month
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September
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October
82 spots
Kamikochi Valley
Autumn leavesMid October (approx.)
Nagano
Hiratani Valley
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Saga
Mount Ishizuchi
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Ehime
Mt. Daisen
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tottori
Akechidaira Ropeway
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Lake Chuzenji & Kegon Falls
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Mt. Bandai
Autumn leavesMid October (approx.)
Fukushima
Jogakura Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Aomori
Kajo Park
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Yamagata
Lake Towada (Akita side)
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Akita
Lake Towada (Aomori side)
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Aomori
Mount Hakusan White Mountain
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Fukui
Obuse Chestnut Sweets
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Nagano
Oirase Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Aomori
Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Niigata
Oboke and Koboke Gorges
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tokushima
Mt. Misen
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Sandankyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Shinkyo Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
Chusonji Temple
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Iwate
Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Magome-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Matsushima Bay Scenic Cruise
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
Motsuji Temple Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Iwate
Tsumago-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Kurobe Gorge Railway
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Yahiko Shrine
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Akiu Great Falls (Akiu Otaki)
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Miyagi
Shosenkyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Takachiho Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Mt. Haruna & Lake Haruna
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Toyama side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Kumagawa River Rafting
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Kumamoto
Mt. Tsurugi
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tokushima
Nasu Animal Kingdom
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Nasu Onsen
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Oze National Park
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Gunma
Daio Wasabi Farm
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Hakuba Valley
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Shiraito Falls (Karuizawa)
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Nagano side)
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Dakigaeri Gorge
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Akita
Dewa Sanzan
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Yamagata
Goshiki-numa Ponds
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Fukushima
Lake Inawashiro
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Fukushima
Michinoku Coastal Trail
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Miyagi
Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple)
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Yamagata
Odori Park
Autumn leavesOctober (approx.)
Hokkaido
Beppu Ropeway to Mt. Tsurumi
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Oita
Kirishima Onsen Village
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Kyuragi Valley
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Saga
Iya Onsen Cliff Bath
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tokushima
Makino Botanical Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Shimanto River
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Iwami Ginzan
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Koyasan Temple Town
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Wakayama
Shimanami Kaido (Onomichi side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Minakami Onsen & Adventure
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Aoni Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Okayama
Eiheiji Temple
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Mogami River Boat Ride
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamagata
Mt. Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamagata
Tadami Line
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Unazuki Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Toshogu Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Akagi Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Akita Museum of Art
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Akita
Hachimantai Plateau
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Akita
Happo Pond
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Nagano
Hotaka Mountain Range
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Nagano
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Lake Hibara
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Nara Park
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Nara
Senjogahara Marshland
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Tochigi
Shimanto Sink Bridges
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kochi
Tofuku-ji Temple
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kyoto
Tsugaru-Iwaki Skyline
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
November
124 spots
Mifuneyama Autumn Maple Forest Walk
Autumn leavesEarly November – late November (approx.)
Saga
Momiji Manju
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
Amago Falls
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Fukuoka
Daizenji Taisekiji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Erin-ji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Hikone Castle
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Shiga
Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Fukui
Kankakei Gorge
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kagawa
Kannon-in Temple Garden
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Tottori
Kokoen Garden
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Hyogo
Miidera Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Shiga
Minoo Park
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Osaka
Morioka Castle Ruins
Autumn leavesEarly November (approx.)
Iwate
Nagoya Castle
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Aichi
Nagoya Castle Night Illumination
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Aichi
Nara Hotel
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Nara
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Chiba
Natadera Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Ishikawa
Rurikoji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Saga Onsen Hizen Yumo
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Saga
Sagano Scenic Railway
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kyoto
Sankeien Garden
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kanagawa
Shoshazan Engyoji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Hyogo
Sunpu Castle Park
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Shizuoka
Tofuku-ji Temple
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Kyoto
Togetsukyo Bridge
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kyoto
Toki no Kane
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Saitama
Zuihoji Temple
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Hyogo
Rinnoji Temple and Garden
Autumn leavesMid November – late November (approx.)
Miyagi
Zuihoden Mausoleum
Autumn leavesMid November – late November (approx.)
Miyagi
Oboke and Koboke Gorges
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tokushima
Mt. Misen
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Sandankyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Shinkyo Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
Chusonji Temple
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Iwate
Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Magome-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Matsushima Bay Scenic Cruise
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
Motsuji Temple Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Iwate
Tsumago-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Kurobe Gorge Railway
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Yahiko Shrine
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Nara Park Maple Viewing
Autumn leavesMid November – early December (approx.)
Nara
Akiu Great Falls (Akiu Otaki)
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Miyagi
Shosenkyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Takachiho Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Mt. Haruna & Lake Haruna
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Toyama side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Shiroishi Castle
Autumn leavesEarly November – late November (approx.)
Miyagi
Adachi Museum of Art
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shimane
Byodo-in Phoenix Hall
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Enryakuji Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shiga
Garyu Sanso Villa
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Ehime
Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Great Buddha of Kamakura
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hasedera Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hodosan Shrine & Ropeway
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Saitama
Horikawa Moat Boat Ride
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shimane
Joren Falls
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shizuoka
Kaga Onsen
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Ishikawa
Katsura Imperial Villa
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Kazurabashi at Oku-Iya
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Tokushima
Kenrokuen Garden
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Ishikawa
Kinugawa Onsen
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Tochigi
Kiyomizu-dera
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Kochi Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kochi
Kurama-dera Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Kyoto Machiya Stay
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Lake Saiko Bat Cave and Forest
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Yamanashi
Matsue Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shimane
Matsumoto Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nagano
Miyajima Island
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
Mount Yoshino
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nara
Nanzen-ji Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Tochigi
Northern Culture Museum
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Niigata
Ohori Park
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Fukuoka
Omiya Bonsai Village
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Saitama
Onomichi Temple Walk
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
Osaka Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Osaka
Philosopher's Path
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Pola Museum of Art
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kanagawa
Rokugo-manzan Temples
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Oita
Ryoan-ji Rock Garden
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Senba Lake Cycling
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Ibaraki
Sento Imperial Palace
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Shosei-en Garden
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Shuzenji Onsen
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shizuoka
Toshodaiji Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nara
Tsuyama Castle Ruins
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Okayama
Yakushiji Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nara
Beppu Ropeway to Mt. Tsurumi
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Oita
Kirishima Onsen Village
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Kyuragi Valley
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Saga
Iya Onsen Cliff Bath
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tokushima
Makino Botanical Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Shimanto River
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Iwami Ginzan
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Koyasan Temple Town
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Wakayama
Shimanami Kaido (Onomichi side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Minakami Onsen & Adventure
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Aoni Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Okayama
Eiheiji Temple
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Mogami River Boat Ride
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamagata
Mt. Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamagata
Tadami Line
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Unazuki Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Ishiyama-dera Temple
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Shiga
Akagi Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Akita Museum of Art
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Akita
Hachimantai Plateau
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Akita
Happo Pond
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Nagano
Hotaka Mountain Range
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Nagano
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Lake Hibara
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Nara Park
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Nara
Senjogahara Marshland
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Tochigi
Shimanto Sink Bridges
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kochi
Tsugaru-Iwaki Skyline
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
December
8 spotsNara Park Maple Viewing
Autumn leavesMid November – early December (approx.)
Nara
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Okayama
Akagi Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Nara Park
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Nara
Senjogahara Marshland
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Tochigi
Shimanto Sink Bridges
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kochi
Tofuku-ji Temple
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kyoto