Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko): Late October to mid-November Walk over the Shinkyo Bridge to explore the shrines (including the elaborate Toshogu), and seek out the national park’s waterfalls on our Autumn Splendour self-guided tour. Autumn leaves around Tokyo Nikko: Early October to mid-NovemberĪlthough only two hours from Tokyo on the shinkansen (bullet train), Nikko’s thick forests and mountain scenery feel like a world away. Discover this ancient hideout on our Hidden Japan small group tour. Spend a day strolling around the temples and breathing in the mountain air, before filling up on hearty vegetarian fare at Buddhist lodgings. Mount Koya: Late October to mid-NovemberĪs the leaves turn, this peaceful and secluded temple town glows. Take the walking trail to follow Oirase Stream as it merges into waterfalls and wends around brightly-coloured trees. The ferry cruises that loop around Lake Towada have the best views of the colourful peninsulas here. October / November Lake Towada and Oirase Stream: Late October to early November The waters in 5 of the unique volcanic lakes (Goshiki-numa) magically transform and change colour in line with the seasons. Urabandai is a highland area that is home to more than 100 lakes and ponds. Stop for autumn views from the arching Jogakura Ohashi Bridge. Autumn leaves in Honshu Hachimantai: Early to late October © Andy Wilsonįar-removed from Japan’s cities, Hachimantai certainly is off the beaten track. Visit the national park on the Wild Hokkaido self-guided tour. Sink into the natural onsen (hot spring bath) overlooking Lake Kussharo for a truly memorable experience. Akan National Park: Late September to early OctoberĪutumn leaves or not, Akan National Park with its crystal lakes, early morning mists and spectacular drives is worth the trip for nature lovers. Visit the area on the Wild Hokkaidoself-guided tour. In autumn a wooden walkway that weaves through the trees, and the cruises around the peninsula present the best leaf-peeping spots. In winter visitors flock to the region to see the great plates of drift ice on the lakes. Unspoiled Shiretoko National Park is in one of the lesser-travelled parts of Japan, up in the eastern corner of Hokkaido. Shiretoko National Park: Late September to mid-October
Take the cable car or hike up Mount Asahi to grasp the scale of the park from above on our Wild Hokkaido self-guided tour. The leaves in Daisetsuzan, the largest national park in Hokkaido, are some of the very first to turn. September / October Autumn leaves in Hokkaido Daisetsuzan National Park: Mid September to mid-October Koyo emerges in Hokkaido in mid-September before sweeping down the country until early December, so plan your travel dates and destinations to see the best of it.
Vermillion maple trees shroud Kyoto temples, yellow ginkgo trees line Tokyo’s streets, and a warm-hued patchwork reflects in the lakes of national parks. The landscape (70% of it mountainous) bursts into colour with the arrival of koyo (autumn leaves). Autumn is one of the most popular times to visit Japan, and for good reason.
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