Autumn is the season when the summer heat is gone, cool breeze is pleasant, and the trees begin to turn red.
Speaking of the charm of autumn in Japan, it’s the autumn leaves that change color on the trees.
Let’s go on a journey to enjoy the colorful mountains while enjoying the taste of autumn and driving.
Let us introduce the recommended spots for viewing autumn leaves across Japan!
We recommend enjoying the spectacular view of autumn leaves during the day and relaxing at a hot spring inn at night.
Spectacular autumn leaves spots you don’t want to miss
Famous autumn leaves spots across the country each have their own characteristics and beauty; from Hokkaido, where you can enjoy magnificent scenery, to Kyushu, which boasts mountains covered in autumn leaves.
One of the most popular trees is the Japanese maple, which is characterized by its leaves that change color from green to yellow, orange, and red.
Enjoy Japan to the fullest while admiring the colorful autumn leaves.
| Prefectures | Spot | 2023 predicted best viewing date | Best time to see (normal year) | Find hotles near spots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido | Jozankei Onsen | Mid October | Early to mid October | See More |
| Hokkaido | Mt. Daisetsuzan | Early October | Late September - late October | See More |
| Hokkaido | Shiretoko Goko Lakes/ Shiretoko Pass | Mid October | Late September - late October | See More |
| Aomori | Oirase Gorge | Late October | Mid October - early November | See More |
| Aomori | Mt. Hakkoda | Mid to late October | Mid to late October | See More |
| Miyagi | Naruko Gorge | Early November | Mid October - early November | See More |
| Yamanashi | Kawaguchiko maple corridor | Early November | Early to late November | See More |
| Yamanashi | Mitake Shosenkyo | Early November | Early to late November | See More |
| Nagano | Kamikochi | Mid October | Early October – early November | See More |
| Nagano | Karuizawa | Late October | Mid October – early November | See More |
| Gifu | Shinhotaka | Mid October | Early September – late October | |
| Toyama | Tateyama Kurobe | Late October - Early November | Late October – mid November | See More |
| Tokyo | Meiji Shingu Gaien | Late November | Mid-November – early December | See More |
| Saitama | Nagatoro | Mid November | Mid to late November | See More |
| Kanagawa | Hakone | Early to late November | Mid to late November | See More |
| Gunma | Ikaho Onsen | Early November | Late October – early November | See More |
| Tochigi | Nikko | Late October | Early to late October | See More |
| Tochigi | Kinugawa/Ryuokyo | Late October | Early to late October | See More |
| Shiga | Koto Sanzan | Mid November | Mid November – early December | See More |
| Kyoto | Kiyomizu temple | Mid to late November | Late November – early December | See More |
| Kyoto | Arashiyama | Late November | Late November | See More |
| Nara | Yoshinoyama | Mid November | Mid October – late November | See More |
| Wakayama | Koyasan | Early November | Late October – early November | See More |
| Okayama | Daisen | Early November | Late October – early November | See More |
| Hiroshima | Taishaku Gorge | Early November | Late October – early November | |
| Yamaguchi | Nagato Gorge | Mid November | Late October – mid-November | See More |
| Tokushima | Oboke/Koboke | Mid November | Mid to late November | |
| Nagasaki | Mount Unzen | Late October - Early November | Late October – early November | See More |
| Oita | Yabakei (Shinkayabakei) | Mid November | Early to late November | See More |
| Miyazaki | Takachiho Gorge | Late November | Mid to late November | See More |
Note: The forecast is subject to change due to weather conditions.
