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With the upcoming September 2nd holiday, you may be considering a trip abroad. Don't miss out on a trip to Japan. September is the beginning of the autumn season in the land of Cherry Blossoms. The trees here gradually turn red, covering the ancient houses, creating a stunning natural scene.
Mytour will introduce some of the best places to admire Japan's autumn in the following article.
Where to admire Japan's autumn leaves best?
Hozu River (Kyoto)
Hozugawa River is a small river located in the western valley of Kyoto. In September, the mountains here will be covered in a brilliant red and yellow hue of changing maple leaves. This is a famous Japanese tourist destination known for its seasonal foliage and is the best place to admire autumn. It would be wonderful to experience “Kawakudari” - boat ride. You will sit on slowly moving boats running from Kameoka to Arashiyama for about 90 minutes. Admire the picturesque scenery on both sides of the river, occasionally feeling a bit of excitement as the boat enters the strong water area and then returns to the calm feeling as the boat slowly drifts on the calm water.
Furthermore, you can also board the train boats with a speed equal to that of a bicycle running through the Hozo Valley, admiring the majestic natural scenery.
Rikugi-en Park (Tokyo)
Rikugi-en Park is located in central Tokyo, built by a shogun in 1702. The park has over 400 maple trees forming a forest interspersed with ponds and small bridges. During autumn, the scenery here is brilliantly red and yellow.
Moreover, the rows of trees are adorned with sparkling strips of lights, making the forest shimmer and stand out at night, creating a magical space.
Hida Takayama Town (Gifu Prefecture)
Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Chubu, is a town around an ancient castle. The old houses, ancient streets are still preserved to this day. So when you come here, you will feel like you are turning back time to the Edo or Meiji period.
Ancient temples nestled along the streets create a stunning scenery. In Hida Takayama, you can visit old shops selling various traditional sweets or some small fabric products. The ancient Higashiyama temple, Shiroyama garden where once a castle stood.
Kamakura City (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Kamakura is located in the southeast of Kanagawa prefecture, next to the capital Tokyo. It is known as the “land of temples” with many famous temples such as Tsuruoka Hachimangu, Zeniarai-Benten Ugafuku-jinja, Kotoku-in Temple, Hase-dera Temple,... The temples are located on red leaf-lined streets.
Strolling here in autumn, you will tread on rustling leaf-covered paths under vibrant yellow trees, peaceful and serene
Nyuto-onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akita Prefecture)
Nyuto-onsenkyo is a hot spring area located at the foot of Mount Nyuto in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan. Nyuto-onsenkyo consists of 7 scattered hot springs, each with a different structure and color.
As the autumn air turns cold, soaking in the hot water amidst nature, admiring the red or golden hues of the landscape will surely be an unforgettable experience.
Matsumoto City (Nagano Prefecture)
Matsumoto Castle is Japan's oldest castle. Built from 1593-1594, it features a unique black and white contrasting architecture known as 'Five-Story, Six-Floor' style. During the autumn foliage season, the castle stands out against the red hues of the leaves, creating a picturesque scene.
Cherry blossom season and autumn foliage are the two most famous seasons, bringing the most beautiful scenery to Japan. So don't miss a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun for your September travel.
