🏮 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.
256 seasonal windows tagged “Autumn leaves” · timings shift with the weather each year — confirm before booking.
This page answers a narrower question than it might look like at first: not "what's worth seeing in Japan" but "what is worth seeing right now, or soon, because of the season." Every window listed here — a cherry-blossom peak, a fireworks night, a snow-monster forest coated in rime ice — comes from the same prose already written on each spot's own page (its best-season note, its opening hours), parsed into a start and end date rather than typed in separately. That matters because it means a window can only appear here if it is actually documented somewhere a reader could go check it, and it disappears automatically the day that source stops supporting it.
Most of these dates are typical ranges rather than fixed appointments — "early April" moves with the weather each year the way any real bloom does — so windows built from vague phrasing are marked approximate and never shown counting down to a specific day; only precisely dated windows get a countdown. This is deliberately a different tool from the festival calendar: that page tracks events happening on a date, this one tracks how a landscape looks. A spot can appear on both — a snow festival is both an event and a reason the surrounding scenery is worth the trip that week. Filter by reason using the tags above, or jump straight to a month if you already know when you're traveling.
Autumn in Japan — best right now
Kounosu / CC BY-SA 3.0Festivals
Final stretch
Osaka
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
Little knownSeptember(approx.)
September festival weekend only
Kagawa
Sea & beaches
Kagawa
Chichibugahama Beach (Sunset Reflections)
Little knownEarly September – late October(approx.)
Chichibugahama Beach has earned the nickname 'Uyuni Salt Flats of Japan' for its remarkable mirror-like reflec…
Chiba
Sea & beaches
Chiba
Maebara Beach
Little knownEarly September – late November(approx.)
September-November (most consistent swell + warm water)
Toyama
Festivals
Final stretch
Toyama
Etchu-Yatsuo
Little knownSeptember(approx.)
Yatsuo is a small town of stone-paved slopes and fine-latticed houses built on a river terrace south of Toyama…
January
0 spotsNothing listed for January under “Autumn leaves” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
February
0 spotsNothing listed for February under “Autumn leaves” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
March
0 spotsNothing listed for March under “Autumn leaves” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
April
0 spotsNothing listed for April under “Autumn leaves” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
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
0 spotsNothing listed for July under “Autumn leaves” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
August
0 spotsNothing listed for August under “Autumn leaves” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
SeptemberThis month
0 spotsNothing listed for September under “Autumn leaves” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
October
142 spots
Kamikochi Valley
Autumn leavesMid October (approx.)
Nagano
Hiratani Valley
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Saga
Mount Ishizuchi
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Ehime
Hiruzen Highlands
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Okayama
Mount Ibuki
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Shiga
Mt. Daisen
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tottori
Ryujin Onsen
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Wakayama
Ura-Hikimi Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Shimane
Akechidaira Ropeway
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Kirifuri Falls
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Lake Chuzenji & Kegon Falls
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Lake Nozori
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Gunma
Sessho-seki
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Mt. Bandai
Autumn leavesMid October (approx.)
Fukushima
Akita Nairiku Line
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Akita
Hotokegaura
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Aomori
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
Shomyo Falls
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Toyama
Tadami
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Fukushima
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
Oni no Shitaburui
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Shimane
Sandankyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Chatsubomigoke Park
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Gunma
Hacchonoyu
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
Momijidani Suspension Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
Ryuokyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
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
Hachimantai Aspite Line
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Iwate
Jododaira
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Fukushima
Katanuma
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
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
Narukokyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
Rairaikyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
To-no-Hetsuri
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Fukushima
Tsumago-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Yagigahana
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Karikomi Pond
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Fukui
Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Oita
Kurobe Gorge Railway
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Yahiko Shrine
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Taishakukyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Akiu Great Falls (Akiu Otaki)
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Miyagi
Juniko Aoike
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Aomori
Shosenkyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Ao no Domon
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Oita
Fujita Memorial Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
Gokanosho
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kumamoto
Shirakawa Komine Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Takachiho Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Nametoko Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Omogo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Tonaru
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Ametaki Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tottori
Gassantoda Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Gozaisho Ropeway
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Mie
Josei Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Ryuzugataki Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Fujido Cave
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Izurusan Manganji
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tochigi
Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tochigi
Mt. Haruna & Lake Haruna
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Myogi Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Shiriyaki Onsen
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Tsukimachi Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Ibaraki
Usui Third Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Yunishigawa Onsen
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tochigi
Hakusan Heisenji
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Iwamura Castle Ruins
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gifu
Myotsuji
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Naegi Castle Ruins
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gifu
Ryusogataki Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Toyama side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Tokuyama Dam
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gifu
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
Hashino Iron Mining Site
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Iwate
Lake Inawashiro
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Fukushima
Michinoku Coastal Trail
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Miyagi
Sukayu Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Aomori
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
Ebino Kogen
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
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
Kasumigajo Park
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
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
Ikeyama Spring
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kumamoto
Kesennuma Earthquake Memorial Museum
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Miyagi
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
Toshichi Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Iwate
Tsugaru-Iwaki Skyline
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
November
207 spotsMifuneyama Autumn Maple Forest Walk
Autumn leavesEarly November – late November (approx.)
Saga
Momiji Manju
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
Amabiki Kannon
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Ibaraki
Amago Falls
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Fukuoka
Azuchi Castle Ruins
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Shiga
Befukyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Kochi
Daizenji Taisekiji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Dorokyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Wakayama
Eigenji
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Shiga
Enakyo Gorge Cruise
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Gifu
Erin-ji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Fukiji
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Oita
Gokasho Kondo
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Shiga
Hakusui Dam
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Oita
Hikone Castle
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Shiga
Hitome Hakkei
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Oita
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
Kasamori Kannon
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Chiba
Kiyomizu-dera (Yasugi)
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Shimane
Kokoen Garden
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Hyogo
Kongorinji
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Shiga
Kumano Magaibutsu
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Oita
Miho Museum
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Shiga
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
Negoroji (Iwade)
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Wakayama
Ohirasan Shrine
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Tochigi
Oiwa Shrine
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Ibaraki
Rakusan-en
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Gunma
Rurikoji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Ryujin Suspension Bridge
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Ibaraki
Saga Onsen Hizen Yumo
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Saga
Sagano Scenic Railway
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kyoto
Sankeien Garden
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kanagawa
Seizanso
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Ibaraki
Shoshazan Engyoji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Hyogo
Sunpu Castle Park
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Shizuoka
Tachikue Gorge
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Shimane
Taga Taisha
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Shiga
Takatsudo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Gunma
Tofuku-ji Temple
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Kyoto
Togetsukyo Bridge
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kyoto
Toki no Kane
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Saitama
Tsukechi Gorge
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Gifu
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
Awamata Falls
Autumn leavesLate November – early December (approx.)
Chiba
Mt. Misen
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Oni no Shitaburui
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Shimane
Sandankyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Chatsubomigoke Park
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Gunma
Hacchonoyu
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
Makino Metasequoia Avenue
Autumn leavesLate November – early December (approx.)
Shiga
Momijidani Suspension Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
Ryuokyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
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
Katanuma
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
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
Narukokyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
Rairaikyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
To-no-Hetsuri
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Fukushima
Tsumago-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Yagigahana
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Karikomi Pond
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Fukui
Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Oita
Kurobe Gorge Railway
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Yahiko Shrine
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Ranzan Gorge
Autumn leavesMid November – early December (approx.)
Saitama
Taishakukyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Nara Park Maple Viewing
Autumn leavesMid November – early December (approx.)
Nara
Akiu Great Falls (Akiu Otaki)
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Miyagi
Juniko Aoike
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Aomori
Shosenkyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Ao no Domon
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Oita
Fujita Memorial Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
Gokanosho
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kumamoto
Shirakawa Komine Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Takachiho Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Nametoko Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Omogo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Tonaru
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Ametaki Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tottori
Gassantoda Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Gozaisho Ropeway
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Mie
Josei Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Ryuzugataki Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Fujido Cave
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Izurusan Manganji
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tochigi
Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tochigi
Mt. Haruna & Lake Haruna
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Myogi Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Shiriyaki Onsen
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Tsukimachi Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Ibaraki
Usui Third Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Yunishigawa Onsen
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tochigi
Hakusan Heisenji
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Iwamura Castle Ruins
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gifu
Myotsuji
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Naegi Castle Ruins
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gifu
Ryusogataki Falls
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Toyama side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Tokuyama Dam
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gifu
Shiroishi Castle
Autumn leavesEarly November – late November (approx.)
Miyagi
Adachi Museum of Art
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shimane
Akame 48 Waterfalls
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Mie
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
Imose Falls
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
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
Mannoike Pond
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kagawa
Matsue Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shimane
Matsumoto Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nagano
Mikado Valley
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kagawa
Miyajima Island
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
Mount Yoshino
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nara
Nabegataki Falls
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kumamoto
Nakatsu Gorge
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kochi
Nakazu Bansho-en
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kagawa
Nanzen-ji Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Negoroji (Takamatsu)
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kagawa
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Tochigi
Northern Culture Museum
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Niigata
Ohori Park
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Fukuoka
Okuboji
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kagawa
Omiya Bonsai Village
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Saitama
Onomichi Temple Walk
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
Osaka Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Osaka
Philosopher's Path
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Kyoto
Pola Museum of Art
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Kanagawa
Rokugo-manzan Temples
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Oita
Ryoan-ji Rock Garden
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Kyoto
Senba Lake Cycling
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Ibaraki
Sento Imperial Palace
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Kyoto
Shosei-en Garden
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Kyoto
Shuzenji Onsen
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shizuoka
Sogi Falls
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Kagoshima
Toshodaiji Temple
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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
Ebino Kogen
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Miyazaki
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
Kasumigajo Park
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
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
Ikeyama Spring
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kumamoto
Kesennuma Earthquake Memorial Museum
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Miyagi
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
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Gunma
Lake Hibara
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Nara Park
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Nara
Senjogahara Marshland
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Tochigi
Shimanto Sink Bridges
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kochi
Toshichi Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Iwate
Tsugaru-Iwaki Skyline
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
December
12 spotsAwamata Falls
Autumn leavesLate November – early December (approx.)
Chiba
Makino Metasequoia Avenue
Autumn leavesLate November – early December (approx.)
Shiga
Ranzan Gorge
Autumn leavesMid November – early December (approx.)
Saitama
Nara 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
Ikeyama Spring
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kumamoto
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