Best Places for Incredible Autumn Colors & Beautiful Leaves Near Tokyo!
Why Enjoy Incredible Autumn Colors Near Tokyo?
Japan’s autumn foliage is a breathtaking spectacle; imagine views of vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold.
Just a short trip from Tokyo, destinations like Oku-Nikko, Tanigawadake, Shiobara Onsen, Ikaho Onsen, and Nagatoro offer stunning autumn scenery that peaks between October and early December. Whether strolling through mountain trails or soaking in a hot spring surrounded by fiery leaves, these spots promise an unforgettable seasonal experience.
Explore our top picks below for the best autumn foliage near Tokyo!
1 ) Oku-Nikko
3hrs from Tokyo
Japanese: 奥日光
Introducing the ✨Ultimate Fall Foliage Destinations…
Savor the 🎨Colors of Fall in 🍁Nikko!
As fall comes to ‘Shiobara Onsen’, the 🍁 maple leaves start coloring the mountain slopes into vivid red and 🍂burnt orange, adding more charm to an exclusive hot spring experience❗
After 📸 catching the mind-blowing view from the 🌉suspension bridge across the valley, choose from one of the 11 types of hot springs ♨️ Shiobara Onsen offers and relax to your heart’s content! 😍
The surrounding gorgeous 🏞️forested gorge and the view of the valley stream is sure to add a more rustic atmosphere to your perfect urban get-away!
Early Oct to End Oct
Join local activities during autumn foliage seasons!
Kitrip Nikko
Akechidaira Ropeway
– Kegon Falls (Kegon no Taki)
– Ryuzu Falls (Ryuzu no Taki)
– Lake Yunoko (Yunoko)
– Yutaki Falls (Yutaki)
– Senjyogahara Marsh (Senjogahara) – Irohazaka Road (Irohazaka)
Autumn in Oku-Nikko
What else to do in Oku-Nikko?
Places to Stay in Oku-Nikko
Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel
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2 ) The top of 'Tanigawadake
2hrs 30min from Tokyo
Japanese: 谷川岳
Get lost in 🍂 Rust Red 🍂 on the Everest of the East
🏔️ Mt. Tanigawa
🍂🍁⛰️Visit Mt.Tanigawa only a few hours from Tokyo in the 🍂 fall and see the 🌲 mountain foliage change color into 🍁 rust red and burnt orange, turning the surrounding mountain ridges and valleys into a ✨colorful dreamy land!
An observatory with 🏔️rugged peaks of the Japanese Alps can be reached by 🚠 Tanigawa Ropeway or 🚶 hiking. 👀Looking into the distance from the top of Mt.Tanigawa, you won’t regret the dramatic landscape covered in velvet red of 🍂 fallen leaves💖!!
🏔️At hight of 1,977m, Mt.Tanigawa is an iconic 🏞️ destination recommended all year around which also offers great hiking courses that satisfy Intermediate and Advance hikers.
End of Oct to Early Nov
+81 0278-72-3537
(Tanigawadake Ropeway) Web
What else to do in Minakami?
Places to Stay near Tanigawadake
Yado Kanzan (Ryokan)
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3 ) Ikaho Onsen
2hrs 30min from Tokyo
Japanese: 伊香保温泉
🍁 ♨Relax under Stunning Autumn Foliage in a Traditional Onsen Town♨🍁
Come relax in beautiful Ikaho Onsen near Tokyo (just north of Tokyo)!🚄
This quaint onsen town is an original Edo outpost, and still contains some beautiful traditional architecture.🏯 In the Fall, this picturesque town erupts in red and orange, making it one of the favorite ‘power spots’ for Japanese and tourists alike. 🍁
🍂Gaze through a curtain of leaves from the famous public hot spring, and be sure to catch the nighttime illumination over Kajika Bridge for a uniquely Japanese fall experience. 🎇The nighttime illumination runs from the end of October to mid of Nov (subject to change depending on weather conditions).📆
This natural splendor is one of a kind and should not be missed!
End of Oct to Early Nov
– Kajikabashi Bridge
– Uenoyama Koen
(Shibukawa Ikaho Onsen Tourism Association)
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4 ) Shiobara Onsen
2hrs 30min from Tokyo
Japanese: 塩原温泉
❤️ A Dive Into the 🌈 Paradise of ♨️ Hot Springs with Over 1200 Years of History near Tokyo ❤️
As fall comes to ‘Shiobara Onsen’, the 🍁 maple leaves start coloring the mountain slopes into vivid red and 🍂burnt orange, adding more charm to an exclusive hot spring experience❗
After 📸 catching the mind-blowing view from the 🌉suspension bridge across the valley, choose from one of the 11 types of hot springs ♨️ Shiobara Onsen offers and relax to your heart’s content! 😍
The surrounding gorgeous 🏞️forested gorge and the view of the valley stream is sure to add a more rustic atmosphere to your perfect urban get-away!
Early Nov to Mid Nov
Join local tours during autumn foliage seasons!
THE DAY aozora PROJECT
shiobara viva
(Momijidani Otsuribashi)
– Mikaeri Falls
-Kurenai no Tsuribashi Bridge – Hunter Mountain Ropeway/Cable Car
What else to do in Nasu-Shiobara?
Places to stay
Akasawa Onsen Ryokan
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5 ) Mt. Tsukuba (Tsukubasan)
2hrs from Tokyo
Japanese: 筑波山
🏔️Mr. Tsukuba is Calling!
🎈Immerse Yourself in the Natural Color and Autumn Views 🎈
As the saying goes, 🌋 Mount Fuji to the west and 🏔️ Mount Tsukuba to the east.
Mt. Tsukuba near Tokyo, offers superb wide-spreading views and numerous 🚶 hiking trails. When 🍁autumn🍁comes, the whole mountain will have its transition into a 🌈 wonderland of golden orange.
👣Hiking up to the mountain top is considered suitable for all fit hikers, even if you are a novice on the mountain! If the day is clear, you will have a full 📸 panoramic view of the Kanto plain through the gorgeous 🍂 autumn foliage✨.
Why not pick a day and come share the beauty of nature with us 💚!
End Nov to Early Dec
Great view of Kanto plain (Japan’s largest plain) from the peak. You can also take the Cable car or Ropeway to the peak to make the climb easier.
If you want to Hike
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6 ) Hananuki Valley (Hananuki Keikoku)
❤️Fall in Love with 🍂Colored Leaves Along with the Fantastic Waterfalls❤️
The 🍂Autumn in Hananuki Valley is breathtaking and majestic✨! With all the autumn 🍁maple leaves taking over the place, adding different layers of color to the 🏞️picturesque gorge.
The stunning scenery stretches from 🏕️Kotakizawa Campground to the Shiomi Waterfalls, you can simply 🚶hike through the woods and get a full experience with the majestic changing color leaves！
Another draw of Hananuki Valley is the 60-meter long 🌉suspension bridge crossing the crystal clear Hananuki river, from where you can overlook the Shiomi Waterfall as well as a 👀close-up view of multicolored leaves!
The 🎉Autumn Leaves Festival is held annually in November.
Mid Nov to End Nov
If you want to Hike
10km / 2H 20min hike
Average Trail Grade: 2.8% (1.6 degrees)
Highest Point: 320m
Elevation: 286m
Japanese name: 花貫渓谷（茨城県）
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7 ) Nagatoro
Take a 💕romantic stroll under the 🍁auburn sky of Nagatoro.
If visiting 🗼Tokyo during the 🍁🍂fall, a visit to appreciate the autumn colors near Tokyo in Nagatoro, is a must❗
Although Nagatoro offers great 🌿nature activities throughout the year it’s especially known for its beautiful 🍁fall foliage🍂! In November, the 🍂autumn leaves of Tsukinoishi Momiji Park are of one of Japan’s most ✨beautiful locations. The 🌳🌲trees are lit up during the evening so visitors can enjoy the magical scenes of both 🌞day and 🌙night.
Why not rent a 🚗car and drive through the mountain ranges or take a gondola ride through the valley to experience the epic 🍁autumn colors ? Or even hire a 🚴bicycle (rentals available!), hop on the 🚣riverboat, or just 🚶wander around!
So Much to Do and See in Nagatoro❗
Mid Nov
– Tsukino Ishi Momiji Park (Lunar Stone Maple Park) * Autumn Light up
What else to do in Nagatoro & Chichibu?
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8 ) Musashi-Kyuryo National Park)
🍁Experience a Fall Fantasy in Musashi-Kyuryo National Park!🍁
Come stand in 😮awe of nature’s autumn spectacle❗
🍃🍁🍂Over 22 varieties of Maple trees line the Maple Display Garden, painting the surroundings in rich reds and oranges that will leave you speechless!
For an extra special treat, go at 🌙night and enjoy the ✨illumination extravaganza! 🏮Lanterns light your path through this fairytale display of natural beauty, as the leaves carpet the ground below and lights shine on the canopy above. It is truly a magical world not to be missed!!
Mid Nov to End Nov
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9 ) Heirinji Temple
✨ A Peaceful Retreat for 🍂 Autumn Color Hunters !
– Fill Your Memory with 🍁 Momiji Maple 🍁 at Heirinji Temple –
Heirinji Temple is certainly a noteworthy place to visit in the 🍂🍁 autumn foliage season! When the fall comes around, the surrounding 🌲 woods of the temple will be gradually transformed by brilliant hues of red, making the scenery look like a fairy tale come true!
Unlike other tourist spots, Heirinji Temple is also an active Zen temple. You can witness practicing Buddhists while admiring the enchanted autumn foliage. Set 😌 your mind free and let the beauty of nature and sacred 🌀spirits lead you into a land full of peace and joy 🎈!
Opposite to Heirinji Temple, ✨🌙nighttime illuminations will cast on Suisokuken, showing a different tone of 🍁maple leaves and offering its visitors a beautiful experience
End Nov to Early Dec
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