Autumn Leaves Tours in Japan | Japan Autumn Tour Booking

Autumn is the most beautiful season of the year in Kyoto, when the entire World Heritage city is decorated with autumn leaves.
Take a tour of Kyoto's autumn leaves and discover 1,000 years of history.

Arashiyama

Arashiyama is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto. The Arashiyama area is home to such classic spots as Togetsu Bridge, Arashiyama bamboo forest and Kimono Forest.

Sagano Romantic Train

The autumn leaves of Hozukyo Gorge are one of the most beautiful autumnal scenes in Kyoto. The Sagano Romantic Train is a relaxing way to enjoy the autumn leaves of the Hozukyo Gorge.

Daigoji Temple

Daigoji Temple is an important temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism and a designated world heritage site.In autumn, the grounds lined with national treasures turn beautiful colors, and around Benten-do, the vermilion-lacquered hall and autumn leaves are reflected like a mirror on the surface of the pond.

In the suburbs of Tokyo, Japan's gateway city, there are beautiful autumn leave spots that can be visited on a day trip, such as Mt Fuji, Nikko and Kamakura.
Here are some one-day tours you can discover beautiful nature and historical heritage sites with autumn leaves colour.

Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji, registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site, has become THE symbol of Japan, being shown in various illustrations, the media, and more. It is a must-see when coming to Japan!

Nikko

Nikko is located in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture and its Toshogu Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that no traveler to Japan should forget to visit!
You will be surrounded by beautiful traditional Japanese architecture and the breathtaking natural scenery of this region.

Kamakura

Kamakura is a beautiful autumn leave spot located 2 hours from Tokyo. The town of Kamakura, which faces the sea, is lined with temples everywhere, giving it an old Japanese feel.
Shonan, near Kamakura, is also a famous location for popular anime films.

Many beautiful autumn foliage spots can be found in the suburbs of Osaka, the centre of western Japan.

Osaka Castle

Travelers can learn about the history of the Sengoku Period and enjoy the seasonal scenery, such as autumn leaves. Let's take a tour of Osaka's historical castle with a guide.

Minoh Falls

This spot is a 33-meter waterfall selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. During the Autumn Leaves season, you can enjoy the beautiful contrast between the maple leaves and the waterfall.
The best angle for photography is from the red Takimi Bridge. Experience nature while feeling the negative ions.

Soni Highland

The wide Soni Highland, covering about 40 hectares, is covered with Japanese pampas grass in autumn. At dusk, the Japanese pampas grass shimmers as waves of gold, giving the area a powerful and gentle look.

Todaiji temple

The Great Buddha is one of the most famous and historical landmarks in Nara. It's around 15 meters high. Todaiji Temple claims to have the largest wooden structure in the world.

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, has the earliest autumn leaf colour season in Japan. Let's go on a tour to see the beautiful autumn colours that turn the northern nature red.

Kurodake Ropeway

Watching the rich nature and majestic scenery from his ropeway. The trees that are dyed yellow make Hokkaido feel the arrival of autumn. This is a spot where you can enjoy the earliest autumn leaves in Japan.

Noboribetsu Jigokudani

It is said that the origin of the name "Jigokudani" is that the bubbling hot water looks like "hell where demons live". Having been adopted as a "Hokkaido heritage", which selects the properties of Hokkaido that people want to pass on to the next generation.

Shiretoko

You can't help but take a picture of the vivid contrast between the blue color of the pond and the autumn leaves. The cool, clear autumn air and high sky bring out the blueness of the pond.

Located in the centr of Japan, the Central Area has developed as a cultural crossroads between the East and West of Japan.
Let's discover autumn leave tours, starting in the Central Area's main cities, Nagoya and Kanazawa!

Obara Shikizakura

Shikizakura is a rare cherry blossom tree, which blooms twice a year, in spring and autumn. And Obara is an area where you can enjoy "beautiful collaboration of red and white". Currently, about 10,000 Shikizakura trees are planted in the Obara area, providing the most spectacular view in Japan.

Korankei

It is said that a monk in Edo Period planted the autumn leave trees and today it is one of the best places in Japan to view the autumn leaves, with approximately 4,000 maple trees in full color. Across the Asuke River, visitors can stroll along the old streets reminiscent of the inns that once stood here.
Also, there are 11 different kinds of maple trees, so why not compare the maple leaves one by one?

Kanazawa

Kanazawa is the central city of the Hokuriku region.
It is a popular sightseeing area where you can enjoy both sightseeing and gourmet food, such as cityscapes decorated with history and tradition and fresh seafood from the Hokuriku region.

Inuyama Castle

It was built in the 16th century, is a National Treasure of Japan and is the oldest existing castle in Japan. In autumn, the castle puts on makeup with autumn leaves of red and yellow, which shows us its stunning appearance.