Autumn Scenery Spots: Visit Them All. 30 Autumn Sceneries in Japan

Japan's earliest autumn leaves in Hokkaido Higashikawa Town, mountainous autumn foliage starting in September on Mt. Asahi in the Daisetsuzan range.

An autumn leaves corridor stretching 14km along the Oirase River in Aomori, where you can enjoy the natural beauty woven by waterfalls and streams.

The mystical lake on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures, the autumn leaves of the mountains surrounding the caldera lake reflect on the lake's surface.

Enjoy golden autumn leaves at Hiraizumi's World Heritage site, a famous spot in Iwate where history and nature harmonize.

The contrast between Zao's crater lake and autumn leaves is spectacular, with the charm of emerald green and red coexisting.

The mausoleum where Tokugawa Ieyasu rests, a World Heritage site in Nikko, with its ornate decorations and autumn leaves competing for attention.

Ibaraki Daigo Town's famous waterfall, the superb view of Okukuji created by the four-tiered waterfall and the surrounding autumn leaves.

The rock formations of Chichibu, Saitama, and the clear stream of the Arakawa River, with autumn leaves on the opposite bank reflected in the water, creating a spectacular view.

Tokyo Minato-ku's urban autumn foliage spot, the golden tunnel created by 146 ginkgo trees is breathtaking.

A Japanese garden museum in Gōra, Hakone, where you can enjoy the Japanese beauty woven by moss gardens and autumn maple leaves.

An autumn leaves tunnel in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, a spectacular corridor of autumn leaves with Mt. Fuji as a backdrop.

A mountain resort in Matsumoto, Nagano, with the Hotaka mountain range and the golden autumn leaves along the Azusa River creating a spectacular view.

One of Kanazawa's proudest of Japan's three great gardens, where snow-laden trees and autumn leaves create the autumn atmosphere of Ishikawa.

Gifu Shirakawa Village's Gassho-zukuri village, the world heritage thatched roofs and surrounding mountains harmonize with autumn leaves.

A sacred place for autumn leaf viewing in Toyota City, Aichi, where 4,000 maple trees in Kōran-kei Valley dye the entire mountain.

Kyoto Arashiyama's iconic bridge, a classic photo spot offering panoramic views of the Hozugawa River and Arashiyama's autumn leaves.

Eikando in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, known as 'Eikando of the Momiji', one of Kansai's leading autumn leaf viewing spots.

Kyoto Higashiyama's autumn foliage temple, the sea of clouds of autumn leaves viewed from Tsutenkyo Bridge is overwhelmingly beautiful.

A temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto, associated with Hideyoshi, where you can enjoy an autumn leaf stroll around the Nene-no-michi path.

The entire mountain of Nara Yoshino, 30,000 cherry trees turn into autumn leaves in the fall, creating a magnificent mountainous beauty.

The sacred site of Koyasan in Wakayama, a spiritual place where the entire mountain, steeped in 1200 years of history, is enveloped in autumn leaves.

The foot of Tottori Daisen, autumn leaves dyeing the mountain slopes of the highest peak in the Chugoku region and the Sea of Japan.

Take an aerial stroll through Shodoshima's Kankakei Gorge by ropeway, with panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea and autumn leaves.

Kagawa Takamatsu's special scenic garden, an autumn foliage stroll garden with Sanuki Fuji as borrowed scenery.

The hidden valley of Iya in Miyoshi City, Tokushima, with its V-shaped valley and sheer cliffs adorned with autumn leaves, presenting a breathtaking beauty.

Ascend Mt. Tsurumi via Oita Beppu's ropeway, a superb autumn foliage view overlooking Beppu Bay and the city.

A hot spring resort in Yufu City, Oita, where you can enjoy autumn leaves and hot springs simultaneously against the backdrop of Mt. Yufu.

Kumamoto Kikuchi City's clear stream valley, the autumn foliage beauty created by the primeval forests of the Aso caldera rim and the mountain stream.

A hot spring resort in Kirishima, Kagoshima, a healing retreat enveloped in the blessings of a volcano and autumn leaves.

Yakushima's moss forest, experience the mystical primeval forest and autumn leaves of the setting of Princess Mononoke.