Autumn in Japan, with a gust of breeze blows, and the quiet green forest has changed into new clothes. The fiery red and golden yellow are intertwined, forming a lively scene. The colorful colors, as the autumn wind blows, gradually spread to the whole of Japan from north to south, from the mountain to the foot of the mountain, from September to December. Let's go to Japan to chase maple in autumn together.
1. Arashiyama, Kyoto
The Arashiyama area on the outskirts of Kyoto is a must-see for autumn foliage in Japan. From late November to early December, red maples, yellow apricots, green pine, and green bamboos all lead the way. The mountains are hazy and foggy, like a fairyland on earth. Take the Sagano train, sit in the No. 5 Internet celebrity glass car, and enjoy the 360° panoramic view of the gorgeous autumn scenery of the mountains, which is even more interesting!
2. Toyama Kurobe Gorge
The Kurobe Gorge in Toyama is the deepest V-shaped canyon in Japan, where there are steep cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and the quietly flowing Kurobe River. With gurgling streams and birds singing in the mountains, it is known as "a place to visit once in a lifetime". From the end of October to mid-November every year, it is the best time to enjoy the fall foliage in the Kurobe Gorge. Take the red train, walk through the valleys and tunnels, and enjoy the colorful red maples on the two walls along the way. Looking out from the inside of the carriage, you can have a panoramic view of canyons such as streams, lakes, dams, ridges, forests, and snow peaks.
3. Aomori Hakkoda Mountains
Every autumn, Japan's top 100 famous mountains "Hakkoda Mountain" are covered with red leaves, forming the famous "Sandanyan" gradient spectacle from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. As the cable car rises, the field of vision becomes wider and wider. From looking up to overlooking, it is like a comfortable experience of walking in the air. The maple scene can be quiet and elegant, and of course it can also be magnificent and tolerant. The autumn leaves season in Aomori Hakkoda comes early, so it is recommended to enjoy the autumn leaves from early October to early November.
4. Mt. Takao, Tokyo
Mount Takao is a suburb west of Tokyo, only an hour's drive from the city center, where you can stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the red autumn maples. It was voted the sixth most popular spot for viewing autumn leaves in Japan. Mid-November is the best time to enjoy the maple leaves on Mount Takao. Riding the "cable car" to appreciate the maple leaves is naturally an endless view of Kanto, overlooking the mountain maple and Tokyo.
5. Hozugawa Cruise
In the Arashiyama area of Kyoto, in addition to taking a small train, rafting on the Pozu River is also a good posture to chase the maple. Look up at the stacked colorful forest, feel the cool breeze head-on, and look down at the red leaves and the reflection on the water surface. Everything you see is like an oil painting.
6. Kyoto Kibune Shrine
Kibune Shrine in Kyoto is a great place to take a stroll and admire the fall foliage. Every year from mid-November to late November, red leaves gradually dye the hillside, adding a few different flavors to this sacred place where the ancient charm still exists. Accompanied by the lacquered red standing lights up the steps, the maple leaves are scattered all the way, and the autumn maple leaves are spread all the way. Against the backdrop of the ancient buildings, this graceful "Maple Scenery" is full of charm.
7. Nara Park
Mid-November is the best time to see the autumn leaves in Nara. At this time, countless red maple leaves and golden ginkgo trees bloomed into the sea in Nara Park. You can find peace in this gorgeous autumn color with the smart deer. The sun shone leisurely on the eaves full of red maples, and the big dark eyes of the deer begged you for food. The water in the pool swayed slightly, sparkling with sparkling waves, which was very autumnal. You can see herds of deer looking for fruit in the fields covered with ginkgo leaves, not caring when strangers approach. Go ahead and take a group photo with them, it will be your most beautiful memory of Nara in autumn.
