๐ Japan Autumn Foliage Season | "The maple leaves this year don't see
Summer flies by in the blink of an eye, and autumn is just around the corner! It's time to start planning for the annual maple viewing trip ๐ 1๏ธโฃ One image to ensure you don't miss out on Japan's autumn foliage season this year! โผ๏ธ Japan's autumn is long, and the turning red maple leaves complement the beautiful landscapes ๐ In Japanese, enjoying the autumn leaves is called "kouyougari," which starts around mid-September. The red leaves begin to flourish from the northernmost island of Hokkaido and move southward. Those who want to visit Japan for autumn tourism should plan ahead โ๏ธ Otherwise, last-minute reservations can be quite expensive ๐ฐ The Japan Meteorological Corporation usually releases multiple forecasts for the best viewing periods from September to November. According to the past years' timings and the rising temperatures this year ๐ฅ, the best time for viewing the red leaves might be postponed! Here's a timetable based on past dates for your reference โผ๏ธ Be sure to save it โผ๏ธ ๐ Hokkaido Region Hokkaido is famous for its winter snowscapes โ๏ธ and is also the earliest place in Japan to welcome red leaves. In the past, the leaves in the mountains started turning red from September, and after the National Day holiday, the Sapporo area began to be dyed red in large areas, reaching the most beautiful scenery in mid-to-late October ๐งก ๐ Kanto Region ๐ผ Around Tokyo, you usually have to wait until late November to see red leaves. Shinjuku Gyoen, Rikugien, Koishikawa Botanical Garden's็บขๅถ tunnel, Takao Mountain, and other places can all appreciate the romance and grandeur of autumn red leaves ๐ฅ ๐ Kansai Region ๐ฏ The ancient architecture of Osaka and Kyoto, combined with the gorgeous red maple leaves, is truly stunning! There are many places to view red leaves in Kyoto, from the mountains to the city, so the viewing time is relatively long โ Generally, the most brilliant time is from late November to early December! ๐ Chubu Region ๐ป Mount Fuji paired with ๐ red leaves must be an excellent combination! Kawaguchiko is one of the most popular photo spots in the Fuji Five Lakes area ๐ธ. Starting from mid-November, you can enjoy the full view of Mount Fuji through the red leaves, with the lake reflecting the beautiful scenery. Various events are also held around, with the red leaf corridor lit up, creating a dreamy atmosphere ๐ ๐ Visiting Japan for autumn foliage is not inferior to spring cherry blossom viewing ๐ธ ๐ According to past experience, it is more secure to go to Kanto and Kansai after November 25th! That's it for today's maple viewing guide โ There are more red leaf spots waiting to be discovered, and babies, if you have any treasure red leaf check-in locations, please share~ #JapanTravel #JapanFreeTravel #JapanTravelGuide #JapanAutumnFoliage #Tokyo #Osaka #Kyoto #Hokkaido #EmpressDowagerScriptLevelTenAudience #JapanOffTheBeatenPath
