Top 10 Japanese Favourite Destinations For Autumn Leaves 2019

Tohoku Tour Autumn

2019.09.26

Don't know where to go to see the autumn foliage in Japan? Let us help you find a spot to go this year by introducing the top 10 in Japan, provided by Japan Travel and Tourism Association.

Why do Japanese people enjoy the foliage?

In Japan, there are seasonal forecasts for cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
Japanese people seem to have a different perception when it comes to the changes in seasons and they have incorporated that into their living.

As we have listed out previously, there are plenty of places to go and food to try this autumn.
We have recently put together a list of places to go to in Tokyo to see the foliage as well.

Here is a top 10 list of best destinations for autumn foliage around Japan (←in Japanese), by the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (official page).

#10 Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa, Tokyo

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Foliage Season:
Early October - End of November

Address:
3173 Midoricho, 立川市 Tokyo 190-0014
(Map)

Entry Fee:
- Adults (15 and above) 450 yen,
- Free for 14 and under
- 65 and above 210 yen,

Open hours:
9:30 - 16:30

Other:
Autumn Foliage Festival (Nov 2nd - Nov 24th)

#9 Tsugaike Natural Park, Otani, Nagano

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Address:
Chikuniotsu, Otari, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9422, Japan
(Map)

Entry Fee:
- Adults 300 yen,
- Children 250 yen,

Open hours:
8:20 - 16:30

#8 KoshuKaido Ginkgo Trees, Hachioji, Tokyo

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Foliage Season:
Early November - Early December

Address:
Takaocho, 23 namikicho, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-0844(Map)

#7 Hakkouda Mountains, Aomori-shi, Aomori

Image Source: Miru-Navi

Foliage Season:
End of September - End of October

Address:
Fukazawa Komagome, Aomori, 030-0955
(Map)

Ropeway Fee: (Hakkkoda Ropeway Stop)
- Adults 1,850 yen,
- Children 870 yen

Open hours:
9:00 - 16:20

#6 Daisetsuzan National Park, Kamikawa, Hokkaido

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Foliage Season:
Early September - End of September

Address:
Daisetsuzan National Park
Kamikawacho, kamikawagun, Hokkaido 078-1701 (Map)

Sounkyo Visitor Centre Open hours:
9:00 - 17:00
Visitor Centre Map

#5 Kumoba Pond, Karuizawa, Nagano

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Foliage Season:
Early October - Early November

Address:
Kyukaruizawa Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102 (Map)

#4 Jozankei Onsen Area, Sapporo, Hokkaido

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Foliage Season:
End of September - Middle of October

Address:
Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2301 (Map)

#3 Kamikochi, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano

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Foliage Season:
Early October - End of October

Address:
Kamikochi Azumi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-1520 (Map)

Other:
Information about foliage nearby on Visitmatsumoto.com

#2 Arashiyama, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

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Foliage Season:
Mid November - Early December

Address:
Arashiyama Genrokuzancho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-0007 (Map)

#1 Oirase Keiryu (Gorge), Towada, Aomori

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Foliage Season:
Middle of October - End of October

Address:
Okuse, Towada, Aomori 034-0301
(Map)

Entry Fee:
No Fees

Open hours:
9:30 - 16:30

Do you have a favourite spot to see the autumn foliage?
If so, where would that be?

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Enjoy your autumn visit!