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When you think of autumn, fall foliage might be one of the first things that come to mind. The reflection of leaves on a lake and the bright red carpet left on the ground are a view to look forward to every year. While Japan has countless famous autumn leaves spots, DiGJAPAN! hand-picked five that are not well known yet. They are definitely worth a visit!
In the city of Towada in Aomori Prefecture you can tour the seven swamps of Tsuta (Tsuta no Nana Numa). The walk takes about 1 hour starting from the visitor center. When autumn comes the water surface becomes red, and the reflection of the Hakkoda Mountains in the clear water makes for an otherworldly landscape.
Address: Towada Tsuta, Okuse, Towada-shi, Aomori Prefecture
Website (Japanese-only): https://www.aptinet.jp/Detail_display_00000137.html
Around Tsutanuma Congestion countermeasures / environmental conservation Request for cooperation ⇒ CLICK
Enkoji is a temple located in Ichijoji in the Sakyoku ward of Kyoto. Autumn leaves here are beautiful, but the real highlight comes after they start to fall. The fallen leaves create an amazing carpet over the temple grounds, making for a truly magical scenery.
Address: 13 Ichijojikotani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Website: http://www.enkouji.jp/
Lake Kameyama, the largest dam lake in Chiba Prefecture, is a location where you can enjoy the yellows of the ginkgo trees and the reds of the maple trees. You can also take in the autumn view while cruising the lake on a boat.
Address: Kawamata, Kimitsu-shi, Chiba Prefecture
Website (Japanese-only): http://www.city-kimitsu.jp/kanko/spot/sizen/dam-kameyama.html
Every autumn a beautiful golden tunnel appears at the Ibaraki Prefectural Archives and Museum in Mito City. Once the leaves fall, they form a golden road that makes for a pleasant stroll with a fluffy carpet under your feet.
Address: 2-1-15 Midoricho, Mito-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture
Honen-in Temple is close to the Philosopher's Walk in Kyoto. The autumn leaves overlooking the main gate look like a painting. The combination of the white sand garden, or Byakusadan, and stunning autumn tints of color is a beautiful sight to behold. The temple is open from six in the morning so you can visit early and avoid the crowds.
Address: 30 Shishigatani Goshonodan-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
*The above article is based on information from December 2018.
*Some information has been updated on October 2023.
*Pictures are from past events.
*Event schedules and other information in this article are subject to change. Please check the official websites before your visit.
1. Tsutanuma (Towada, Aomori Prefecture)
Information
Tsuta no Nana Numa | 蔦の七沼Address: Towada Tsuta, Okuse, Towada-shi, Aomori Prefecture
Website (Japanese-only): https://www.aptinet.jp/Detail_display_00000137.html
Around Tsutanuma Congestion countermeasures / environmental conservation Request for cooperation ⇒ CLICK
2. Enkoji's fallen leaves (Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture)
Information
Enkoji | 圓光寺Address: 13 Ichijojikotani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Website: http://www.enkouji.jp/
3. Lake Kameyama (Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture)
Information
Lake Kameyama | 亀山湖Address: Kawamata, Kimitsu-shi, Chiba Prefecture
Website (Japanese-only): http://www.city-kimitsu.jp/kanko/spot/sizen/dam-kameyama.html
4. Ibaraki Prefectural Archives and Museum (Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Information
Ibaraki Prefectural Archives and Museum | 茨城県立歴史館Address: 2-1-15 Midoricho, Mito-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture
5.Honen-in (Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture)
Honen-in Temple is close to the Philosopher's Walk in Kyoto. The autumn leaves overlooking the main gate look like a painting. The combination of the white sand garden, or Byakusadan, and stunning autumn tints of color is a beautiful sight to behold. The temple is open from six in the morning so you can visit early and avoid the crowds.
Information
Honen-in | 法然院Address: 30 Shishigatani Goshonodan-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
*The above article is based on information from December 2018.
*Some information has been updated on October 2023.
*Pictures are from past events.
*Event schedules and other information in this article are subject to change. Please check the official websites before your visit.
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THIS ARTICLE IS BASED ON INFORMATION FROM 10 12,2023 Author：DiGJAPAN! Editorial Team
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