Japan 2024 [Red Leaf Season Guide]

🇵Japan's red leaf season, often called "Red Leaves Hunting" (もみじがり), is one of the scenery not to be missed in Japan's autumn. 🛬[Itinerary]: Can introduce recommended travel time, number of days, order of must-visit spots and itinerary, etc. ⛺【Must-see attractions】: The red leaf season mainly occurs from mid-October to early December. 【Time and place of red leaf season】📌 💙Hokkaido (early October to late October): Recommended locations: Daisetsuzan, Sounkyo Gorge, Kushiro Wetlands Hokkaido is the first place to enter the red leaf season. Due to its northern location, beautiful red leaf scenery begins in early October. ⛺Northeast region (mid-October to mid-November): Recommended locations: Oirase Stream, Lake Towada, Mount Zao The red foliage season in Tohoku follows Hokkaido, and the red foliage in mountainous areas is particularly spectacular. ❤️Kanto region (early November to early December): Recommended locations: Nikko, Hakone, Mount Takao in Tokyo The Kanto region, including Tokyo, enters the peak season of red leaves around mid-November, and Nikko’s red leaves are the most famous. Central region (early to late November): Recommended locations: Shirakawago, Kamikochi, Korankei The valleys and rivers in the Chubu region are rich in red foliage, and Koran Creek is particularly famous. 💙Kansai area (mid-November to early December): Recommended locations: Kyoto, Nara, Osaka Kyoto is one of the most popular destinations in Japan during the red foliage season. Famous temples such as Kiyomizudera Temple and Arashiyama are stunningly beautiful against the backdrop of red leaves. 💚Kyushu and Shikoku (late November to early December): Recommended locations: Kujuyama, Kirishima, Beppu The autumn leaves season is later in Kyushu and Shikoku, but the warm climate makes the autumn leaves in these areas vibrant. 【Experience of the red leaf season】 During the autumn leaf season, autumn leaf-related celebrations and night lighting are also held across Japan. 📌Plan in advance: The red leaf season is the peak tourist season, especially in popular places like Kyoto. Accommodation and transportation may be tight, so it is recommended to book in advance. 📌Weather changes: The color and duration of red leaves are greatly affected by climate. The specific time may change every year. It is recommended to pay attention to the local red leaf forecast. 📌Best viewing time: Early morning and dusk, when the sunlight is soft, the colors of the red leaves will be more charming, and there will be fewer tourists.