100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots: A Tour of Autumn Foliage Spots Nationwide
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Sign up free"100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots" is a list of 100 locations selected in 2010 by Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. based on approximately 700 autumn foliage spots nationwide chosen by the Japan National Tourism Organization. This list is organized by six regions: Hokkaido/Tohoku; Kanto/Koshinetsu; Chubu; Kansai; Chugoku/Shikoku; and Kyushu, and compiles famous autumn foliage spots such as valleys, mountains, waterfalls, parks, and temples and shrines. Please use this for planning your autumn foliage tour across Japan.
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Daisetsuzan, which towers in Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees on the mountainside turn color. The best time to view the autumn foliage varies by year, so please check the official information.

The Ubarai Coral Grass Colony in Abashiri City, Hokkaido. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots, where the coral grass turns red. The coloring period varies depending on the climate. Please check the official information before visiting.

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Shirakami-Sanchi, spreading across Nishimeya Village, Aomori Prefecture. The trees in the mountains turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the best colors varies by year, so please check the official information.

Oirase Stream in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. The trees along the stream turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn colors varies by year. Please check the official website before you visit.

Hachimantai in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. The trees on the plateau turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best time to see the autumn colors varies by year, so please check the official information.

Narukokyo Gorge in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots, where the slopes of the gorge turn color. The coloring period varies depending on the climate. Please check the official information before visiting.

Tazawako Kaerumi Prefectural Natural Park in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture. The nature of the valley and lake turns color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Zao Mountain Range in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The slopes of the mountains turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

The Bandai-Azuma Skyline in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees along the mountain road turn color. The timing of the autumn foliage varies by year. Please check officially before visiting.

Jozankei in Sapporo City, Hokkaido. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best time to see the autumn leaves varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Jigokudani Valley in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido. The trees in the valley turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the colors may vary depending on the climate. Please check the official website before you go.

Onuma in Nanae Town, Hokkaido. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees by the lakeside of the pond turn color. The timing of the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the latest information officially.

Kuji River Gorge in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture. The trees along the gorge turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Akinomiya Onsenkyo and Onikoube Eco Road in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees along the hot spring resort and road turning color. The timing of the autumn colors varies by year. Please check the official website before visiting.

Akashiba Gorge in Oguni Town, Yamagata Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees along the gorge turn color. The best time to view the autumn foliage varies by year, so please check the official information.

Buna-daira in Hinoemata Village, Fukushima Prefecture. The beech forest turns yellow and red, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the colors varies depending on the climate. Please check the official website before you go.

Nikko in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees in the mountains turning color. The timing of the autumn colors varies with the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Mount Haruna and Lake Haruna in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees on the mountain and by the lake turn color. The best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information as well.

Nagatoro in Nagatoro Town, Saitama Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn foliage varies from year to year. Please check the official website before visiting.

Okutama in Okutama Town, Tokyo. The trees in the mountains turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Oyama-dera Temple and Oyama Afuri Shrine in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The trees in the precincts and along the approach turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best time to see the autumn leaves varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Myoko Plateau in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees on the plateau turn color. The timing of the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the latest information officially.

Mt. Myogi in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. The trees on the mountainside turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees along the gorge turning color. The timing of the autumn colors varies by year. Please check the official website before visiting.

Tenryukyo Gorge in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture. The trees along the gorge turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the colors varies depending on the climate. Please check the official website before you go.

Fukuroda Falls in Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees around the falls turning color. The timing of the autumn colors varies with the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Mount Gozen in Shirosato Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees on the mountainside turn color. The best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information as well.

Tairasan Kenshin-daira in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. The trees in the mountains turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn foliage varies from year to year. Please check the official website before visiting.

Shibireko Lakefront in Ichikawamisato Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees along the lake turning color. The best time to see the autumn colors varies by year, so please check the official information.

Nakatsu Valley in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the colors may vary depending on the climate. Please check the official website before you go.

Kiyotsu Gorge in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture. The trees along the gorge turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Lake Kawaguchiko in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees along the lake turning color. The peak viewing time varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Togakushi Plateau in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. The trees on the plateau turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn colors varies by year. Please check the official website before you visit.

Lake Arimine in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. The trees along the lake turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best time to see the autumn leaves varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees along the gorge turning color. The timing of the colors varies with the climate. Please check the official website before your trip.

Hakusan Super Rindo in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The trees along the mountain road turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn colors varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Sumatakyo in Kawanehon Town, Shizuoka Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best time to see the autumn colors varies by year, so please check the official information.

Kōrankei Gorge in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees along the gorge turning color. The timing of the autumn colors varies with the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Nadayu-ji Temple in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The trees within the temple grounds turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The timing of the autumn colors varies by year. Please check officially before visiting.

Sogi Park in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. The trees in the park turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the colors may vary depending on the climate. Please check the official website before you go.

Iwayado Park in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The timing of the autumn colors varies depending on the weather. Please check the official information for the latest updates.

Koto Sanzan in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture. The trees at the temples at the foot of the mountains turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn colors varies by year. Please check the official website before you visit.

Metasequoia Namiki in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. The roadside trees turn reddish-brown, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The best viewing period for the autumn colors varies by year, so please check the official information.

Arashiyama in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees at the foot of the mountain turning color. The timing of the colors varies with the climate. Please check the official website before your trip.

Hozukyo Gorge in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture. The trees along the gorge turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn colors varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Momiji Yama in Shisō City, Hyogo Prefecture. The maple trees on the mountain turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best time to see the autumn colors varies by year, so please check the official information.

Mount Yoshino in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture. The trees on the mountainside turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The timing of the colors varies depending on the climate. Please check officially before you go.

Koyasan Ryujin Skyline in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. The trees along the mountain road turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Takidani in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best time to see the autumn leaves varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Chogaku-ji Temple in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. The trees within the temple grounds turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the colors may vary depending on the climate. Please check the official website before you go.

Hattomaki Pass in Hidaka River Town, Wakayama Prefecture. The trees along the mountain road turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The timing of the autumn colors varies depending on the weather. Please check the official information for the latest updates.

Mt. Daisen in Daisen Town, Tottori Prefecture. The trees on the mountainside turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Mt. Mitoku in Misasa Town, Tottori Prefecture. The trees on the mountainside turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn colors varies by year. Please check the official website before you visit.

Sokawa Gorge in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The best viewing period for the autumn colors varies by year, so please check the official information.

Miyajima and Momijidani Park in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The trees in the park turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views of Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the colors varies depending on the climate. Please check the official website before you go.

Sandan-kyō Gorge in Akiota Town, Hiroshima Prefecture. The trees along the gorge turn color, and it is one of the 100 Famous Views for Autumn Foliage in Japan. The timing of the autumn colors varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Odami Valley in Uchiko Town, Ehime Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The timing of the autumn colors varies by year. Please check officially before visiting.

Nagato Gorge in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees along the valley turn colorful. The best time to see the autumn leaves varies by year, so please check the official information.

Momijidani Park in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the maple trees in the park turn colorful. The timing of the colors varies depending on the climate. Please check the official website before visiting.

Iya Valley in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The timing of the autumn colors varies depending on the weather. Please check the official information for the latest updates.

Kankakei Gorge in Shodoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the slopes of the valley turn colorful. The timing of the best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Ugamikei in Kibichuo Town, Okayama Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The best viewing period for the autumn colors varies by year, so please check the official information.

Saburo Falls in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees around the waterfall turn colorful. The timing of the colors varies depending on the climate. Please check the official website before visiting.

Shirataki Park in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the waterfall and the trees in the park turn colorful. The timing of the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Takanose Gorge in Naka Town, Tokushima Prefecture. The trees along the valley turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The best viewing period varies each year, so please check the official information.

Shionoe Onsen Village in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees around the hot spring resort turn colorful. The timing of the autumn foliage varies by year. Please check the official website before visiting.

Agui Valley in Niyodogawa Town, Kochi Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees along the valley turn colorful. The best time to see the autumn leaves varies by year, so please check the official information.

Around Akizuki Castle Ruins in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The trees in the castle ruins area turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The timing of the colors varies depending on the climate. Please check officially before you go.

Unzen in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees in the mountains turn colorful. The timing of the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Gokaso in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees in the mountains and valleys turn colorful. The timing of the best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins and its surroundings along the Kuma River in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The trees at the castle ruins and along the river turn color, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots. The timing of the autumn colors varies by year. Please check officially before visiting.

Yabakei Gorge in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with trees along the gorge turning color. The timing of the colors varies with the climate. Please check the official website before your trip.

Kuruson Gorge in Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees along the valley turn colorful. The timing of the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Kirishima Mountain Range in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the slopes of the mountains turn colorful. The timing of the best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

O-fuchi Me-fuchi Park in Saga City, Saga Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees along the stream turn colorful. The timing of the colors varies depending on the climate. Please check the official website before visiting.

Kuju Mountain Range in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, with the slopes of the mountains turning color. The timing of the autumn colors varies with the weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Shiradake in Gokase Town, Miyazaki Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the trees around the waterfall turn colorful. The timing of the best viewing period varies from year to year, so please check the official information.

Sogi Falls Park in Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture. One of Japan's Top 100 Autumn Foliage Spots, where the waterfall and the trees in the park turn colorful. The timing of the autumn foliage varies by year. Please check the official information before visiting.

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