Autumn foliage viewing spots in Kanto area

Kanto 's leading autumn foliage spot

One of Japan's three most famous waterfalls and autumn foliage

Enjoy the autumn leaves while hiking

Enjoy the autumn leaves while hiking

Yoro Valley, located upstream of the Yoro River, is known as a hiking mecca, and in autumn the maples, sumac trees, hazels, oaks, and sawtooth oaks take on brilliant colors.
The area is dotted with autumn foliage viewing spots such as Umegase, Awamata Falls, Tsutsumori Momiji Valley, and Nakase Promenade, and there are several hiking trails in the area.
During the peak autumn foliage season, the area is illuminated at night, and as it is close to the metropolitan area, it becomes bustling with visitors.

Along the river, on the suspension bridge...Lots of places to see autumn leaves

The view from Kotakizawa Campsite near the Shiomi Falls Suspension Bridge is particularly spectacular. As you cross the bridge, you can look down at Shiomi Falls below your feet, and the branches of the trees growing along the river jut out on both sides, creating a tunnel of gorgeous autumn leaves.

The grounds are dyed in yellow and red, creating a tasteful atmosphere.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a beloved symbol of Kamakura. Historical buildings are dotted within the shrine grounds, and many traditional Shinto rituals are held there. In autumn, the vibrant colors of the trees add an even more mystical touch to the shrine grounds.
Ginkgo trees and other trees brightly decorate the temple grounds. The vivid autumn leaves of Genpei Pond are reflected on its surface, creating a different view than usual.

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A famous autumn foliage spot surrounded by magnificent nature

Take a cable car or chairlift to see the autumn leaves! From the summit, you can enjoy the contrast between Mt. Fuji and the autumn leaves.

Enjoy the autumn leaves reflected on the lake surface while on a boat or stroll

This lake is located within Nikko National Park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is the lake with the highest altitude above sea level in Japan (according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism).
This is a famous spot where you can enjoy the colorful autumn leaves reflected on the lake surface with the mountains as a backdrop. The British female traveler Isabella Bird even wrote about its beauty in a letter. You can view the autumn leaves from a pleasure boat or by strolling along the lakeside.

A scenic view of autumn leaves from a local train

From Watarase Keikoku Railway, which runs along the Watarase River, you can see famous autumn foliage spots such as Takatsudo Gorge. Let's go maple leaf hunting on a swaying local train!

Boso's famous waterfall Awamata Falls, and bright red autumn leaves

Awamata Falls is a famous waterfall that represents Boso. It is about 30 meters high, 100 meters long, and 30 meters wide. The way the water gently flows down, splashing, is like watching a giant slide. During the autumn foliage season, the area around the waterfall is colored in red, yellow, and orange, attracting many visitors.
The Awamata Falls Nature Trail stretches for about 2 kilometers from the base of the falls to the Ozawamata Falls downstream, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely stroll while viewing the autumn leaves.

A classic spot in Tokyo to see the beautiful yellow leaves of ginkgo trees

Pass through a golden tunnel... The 300m long line of 146 ginkgo trees that stretches from the beautiful Aoyama Street, like a yellow carpet, is a must-see!

View autumn leaves from boats, ropeways, trains, etc.

The autumn leaves seen from various vehicles such as Lake Ashi Hakone Pirate Ship, the Hakone Ropeway, and Hakone Tozan Railway are exceptional. Enjoy a stroll Hakone while admiring the autumn leaves.

Kanto 's leading autumn foliage spot

It goes without saying that this is the mecca of autumn foliage in Kanto.
Enjoy a spectacular panorama of the mountains from inside your car!

The large grounds are filled with sights such as ginkgo trees and maples

The 300-meter-long ginkgo tree-lined street will make you feel like you're in a scene from a TV drama. The maples in the Japanese garden also create a tasteful landscape.

A famous spot for viewing autumn leaves that can also be enjoyed from a boat

You can enjoy the gradation of autumn leaves at Chichibu from the Nagatoro Line Rafting. Ishi Momiji Park in June is also crowded with people.

The combination of cliffs and autumn leaves is a spectacular sight that can only be seen during the autumn foliage season.

The magnificent balance between the rock face and the autumn leaves is beautiful, and the famous mountain peak at an altitude of 1,977m is decorated with autumn foliage. When the rowan trees start to turn red from near the summit, the autumn foliage season has arrived. The contrast between the looming rock face of Ichinokura and the autumn leaves captivates the hearts of visitors.

The autumn leaves reflected on the lake surface are truly a spectacular sight

The autumn leaves reflected on the surface of Lake Okutama are a spectacular sight, as if they were reflected in a mirror. The floating bridge on Lake Okutama, commonly known as the "Drum Can Bridge", is famous.

View of autumn leaves and Kanto from the summit

You can reach the top of the mountain by ropeway and cable car, where you can see a wonderful view of Kanto. The ginkgo trees in the grounds of Mt. Tsukuba san Shrine are beautiful.

The beautiful autumn leaves come in a variety of colors, including red and yellow

Ginkgo, maple, and Japanese maple trees brightly decorate the park. A carpet of fallen leaves spreads out beneath your feet, creating a soothing space that is hard to believe you are in the city.

The view of the red-tinted mountains from the suspension bridge is spectacular

Ryujin Suspension Bridge, which is built over a dam lake in the valley, is about 100m high and 375m long. During the autumn foliage season, when the mountains are dyed red, the colorful scenery is a delight to the eyes.

One of Japan's three most famous waterfalls and autumn foliage

Fukuroda Falls Falls, one of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan, is a famous waterfall with a drop of about 120m and a width of about 73m. Fukuroda Falls, decorated with maples and other trees, is a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves.

A panoramic view of autumn leaves and Mt. Fuji from the observation deck

Among the attractions of Lake Tanzawa, Chiyosawa Park has an observation deck, and if you climb the steep stairs, you can get a panoramic view of Lake Tanzawa and Mt. Fuji from the observation deck.

Enjoy the rare "Floor Maple Leaves" in Kanto

Gunma's famous temple, "Hotokuji Temple." The bright red autumn leaves are reflected on the shiny polished floor, creating a fantastical scene. It is also known as a power spot where you can receive a unique goshuin stamp.

Tokumeien Garden-en is a Japanese garden that is said to be the most famous Kanto due to its large scale. Its landscaping was carried out in parallel with the construction of the adjacent Cave Kannon. The garden consists of four areas: dry landscape garden, pond garden, moss garden, and rock garden. Each area is filled with giant Sanbaishi stones, which are considered to be famous stones of Gunma, and maples, making it a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves. The leaves change color at different times due to the difference in elevation, which is a characteristic of the garden, so the best time to see the leaves is relatively long, usually from mid-Nov. to early Dec., and you can enjoy visiting the Cave Kannon, one of the 39 Kannon temples, and the autumn leaves in the garden at the same time.

Hitachi Seaside Park where many different flowers bloom. Among them, the autumn kochia is a must-see, along with the spring nemophila. Around late Sep., the leaves start to change from their summer green color to red, and by early Oct., the fluffy, bright red kochia spreads across the vast Miharashi Hill. Along with the kochia, you can also enjoy the red, pink, and white cosmos.