A Guide to Japan Amazing Fall

Autumn in Japan is about amber colors leaves and perfect weather

A Guide to Japan Amazing Fall Foliage-

Autumn in Japan is one of the country’s most beautiful seasons. As summer transitions to autumn, Japan begins to cool down, offering temperate weather that’s perfect for outdoor walks. 
The fall season starts roughly from mid September, through October and November, and into early December.

The trees turn to vibrant of red, orange, and yellow. And the combination of cool weather with the striking sights that what makes fall to the one of the most popular seasons for traveling to Japan.

Each year, the autumn roughly starting in mid September at Hokkaido (and mostly at the mountain area of Hokkaido which is called – “The most early autumn in Japan”) , and the fall colors are slowly moves southwards from the northern until it reaches the lower elevations of central and southern Japan towards the end of November. Some areas remain colorful into early December.

Beautiful Autumn Foliage Spot Around Japan

Below is a list of beautiful autumn foliage spot around Japan that we visited and recommend. Click on what you find interested for reading more. 

Tohoku:

Oirase Stream
Located in Aomori Prefecture. 
The Oirase Gorge is one of the most beautiful river valleys in Japan.  The gorge is mostly known for its spectacular autumn foliage

Naruko Gorge
Located in Miyagi Prefecture. 
One of the Tohoku Region’s most scenic gorges. And officially recognized as a place of scenic beauty.

Kanto:

Hibiya Park
Located in Tokyo. 
The Hibiya Park was opened as the first “western modern style park” in Japan. The park’s highlights is maple trees and Ginkgo trees