Autumn is now in full swing, and JAPAN 47 GO has picked out five autumn foliage spots from across Japan. Each listing also offers crowd forecasts and route search to the site.
Autumn Foliage Spots from Across Japan
Iwate Prefecture, Kuji City — Autumn Leaves at Kuji Keiryu (久慈渓流) (colors begin to change from mid-October, peak from late October)
A gorge chosen as one of Japan's 100 Best Autumn Leaves (日本の紅葉100選). A clear stream and vividly colored leaves come together in a scenic spot.
Fukui Prefecture, Ono City — Autumn Leaves at Karikomi Pond (刈込池) (colors begin to change from mid-October, peak from early November)
A mystical pond where brightly colored leaves are reflected on the water's surface. A mirror-like view spreads out at one of Ono's leading spots for autumn foliage.
Okayama Prefecture, Kagamino Town, Tomata District — Autumn Leaves at Okutsukei, a Place of Scenic Beauty (名勝奥津渓) (colors begin to change from late October, peak from mid-November)
Vivid maples stand alongside the Orient's number-one group of potholes (甌穴群). The view from Otsuribashi Bridge (大釣橋) and the nighttime illumination are highlights of the autumn leaves festival held here.
Fukuoka Prefecture, Kurume City — Yanagizaka Sone Haze (Wax Tree) Row (柳坂曽根の櫨並木) (colors begin to change from early November, peak from late November)
A row of bright red haze (wax) trees stretches for about 1.2 km. Visitors can enjoy an autumn scenic walk through this historic prefectural natural monument.
Kanagawa Prefecture, Isehara City — Autumn Leaves at Oyamadera Temple and the Lower Shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine (大山寺・大山阿夫利神社下社) (colors begin to change from early to mid-November, peak from mid- to late November)
Illuminated, brightly colored leaves and a glittering night view come together here. A magical light-up takes place on Mt. Oyama, which can be reached by cable car.
Timing may change depending on the weather. Be sure to check the latest information on websites and other sources before visiting.
More Autumn Foliage Information
For more autumn foliage spots across Japan, see JAPAN 47 GO's autumn leaves feature.
