Each prefecture in Japan may have their own uniqueness of how they enjoy each season, such as certain festivals in a particular prefecture, however, each season throughout the country promises joviality and exciting Japanese culture experiences travelers can't find anywhere else.
EventsNatureAll Japan
Hicha Aquino
February 17, 2018
This year the Lake Kawaguchi Autumn Festival runs from 1 – 23 November. Lake Kawaguchi, situated in Yamanashi west of Tokyo, is one of the best spots for viewing autumn leaves as the majestic Mt. Fuji acts as a stunning backdrop for the fall colors.
EventsChubu
Madeleine Donaldson
November 7, 2017
Autumn is a great time to visit Japan. Everywhere you look, there are vivid green, red, orange and yellow colours, and the Hakone area is a great choice for enjoying the fall foliage.
Travel TipsKanto
Ana Verissimo
October 13, 2017
Tohoku’s mountains are ablaze with autumn color earlier than the Kansai or Kanto regions, giving hikers and “leaf peepers” a perfect jump on the season.
NatureTohoku
Jackie Imamura
September 23, 2017
Abashiri is located on the east coast of north Hokkaido and it was great to visit in the autumn. The pink coral grass can be seen at this time of year, and there are birdwatching opportunities as well!
NatureHokkaido
Ana Verissimo
September 21, 2017
As the lazy days of summer fade away and energy returns, the autumn brings with it wonderful seasonal festivals all across the beautiful country of Japan. Here is a sampling to wet your appetite and get you excited about this fantastic season!
EventsChubuKansaiKyushuTohoku
Connie Nakamura
September 11, 2017
The Bunkyo Chrysanthemum Festival contains over two-thousand colorful chrysanthemum flowers, creating an overwhelming site along the shrine paths.
CultureEventsNatureKanto
Kara Goughnour
November 21, 2016
Even more than we’re familiar with, from season to season you will see a change in fashion, of the foods people eat, even the furniture around the house. Here, then, are some of the ways in which Autumn - or as the Japanese call it, ‘Aki’ (秋) - plays a role in the life of a Japanese person.
CultureAll Japan
Peter Leonard
November 16, 2016
For many people here in Japan, Autumn is the most romantic, and indeed beautiful season of the year for sightseeing and taking a day trip. So, where are the best places to view such stunning sites in the Autumn in Kansai?
CultureNatureSightseeingKansai
Liam Carrigan
October 19, 2016
Standing just short of 600 m, Mount Takao is a haven for hikers and nature lovers especially in Autumn, the best time to visit to watch the ‘changing of the colours’.
NatureSightseeingKanto
Catherine Allen
October 18, 2016
Nunobiki Herb Garden with its German and central European theme, this gorgeous little park at the top of the mountain has a variety of food and drinks on offer, as well as some of the world’s most beautiful and unique flower arrangements.
NatureSightseeingKansai
Liam Carrigan
October 13, 2016
As the largest Imperial villa in Kyoto, Shugakuin has an excellent view over Kyoto throughout the year, Autumn being the best.
SightseeingKansai
Bjorn Koolen
October 11, 2016
The weather in Japan is generally temperate with distinctive four seasons. People celebrate abundant seasonal produce to get the most of the flavor, the best value and nutrition.
Food & DrinkAll Japan
Tataya Kudo
November 20, 2015
It's rare to find historical sites in Japan that haven't been reconstructed several times, much less ones that were built in 1160. Nestled away in a quiet suburban area of Fukushima's Iwaki City is Shiramizu Amida Temple, a simple wooden hall surrounded by carefully designed gardens and ponds. Beautiful in every season, the temple really shines in late autumn.
EventsNatureSightseeingTohoku
Steven M. Thompson
November 17, 2015
It is amazing how much the nature has to offer when you have the time, the energy and the wiling to connect with it. My recommendation: “Never waste those precious moments. Never”. Of course, after all these activities, I feel like I deserve the best of the meals. And here is where you get Kaiseki for dinner.
Food & DrinkNatureSightseeingChubu
Marina Villar
November 13, 2015
A place to escape the heat of the city or a chance to walk through some pleasant scenery, the Kawazu Seven Waterfalls makes a memorable trip. Although a distance from Tokyo they are an easy side trip during a stay on the Izu Peninsula.
NatureSightseeingChubu
Alyson
November 13, 2015
The walking area called Sayama Hills (Tokorozawa, Saitama prefecture) is unofficially called “Totoro forest.” Ghibli’s famous film director maestro Hayao Miyazaki is said to be getting the inspiration for the legendary animated film “My neighbor Totoro” after daily walks in that forest.
CultureNatureSightseeingKanto
Teina-Tokyo
November 13, 2015
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