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
Tochigi	Nikko	Late October	Early to late October	See More
Tochigi	Kinugawa/Ryuokyo	Late October	Early to late October	See More
Gunma	Ikaho Onsen	Early November	Late October – early November	See More
Saitama	Nagatoro	Mid November	Mid to late November	See More
Tokyo	Meiji Shingu Gaien	Late November	Mid-November – early December	See More
Tokyo	Mount Takao	Late November	Mid-November – early December	See More
Tokyo	Yoyogi Park	Late November	Mid-November – early December	See More
Tokyo	Inokashira Park	Late November	Mid-November – early December	See More
Tokyo	Showa Memorial Park	Late November	Mid-November – early December	See More
Kanagawa	Hakone	Early to late November	Mid to late 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
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

Source: Japan Weather Association, Weathernews
Note: The forecast is subject to change due to weather conditions.