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Autumn in Japan

by Ruth on October 24th, 2007

When the temperatures start to drop on the northern hemisphere, most foreign visitors to Asia will be heading out to the beaches, to bask in the sun and enjoy the tropical climate. But for regional tourists who perhaps want a reprieve from the sweltering year-round heat, you don’t have to fly so far to another continent just to see the colors of autumn and catch snow flakes.

The autumn months are considered to be the best times to visit Japan, for example. Between September and November, there are a lot of fall festivals all throughout Japan. If you’re after viewing the magnificent autumn foliage (koyo), you’ve got to be at the right place at the right time. Here is a list of the approximate autumn leaf season for the various regions in Japan:

Hokkaido: mid September to late October
Tohoku: early October to early November
Kanto: early October to early December
Tokyo: mid November to early December
Nikko: mid October to mid November
Hakone: early to mid November
Fuji Five Lakes: late October to early November
Kansai: mid October to early December
Kyoto: mid to late November
Shikoku: mid October to late November
Kyushu: mid October to early December

For the most popular koyo spots in Kyoto, Tokyo and around Tokyo, check out the Japan Guide’s recommendations.

Photo Credit: niclaseric

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