The Best of Autumn in Japan – Where to Go & What to Do

Yes, Japan is absolutely as beautiful as you’d expect it to be in the autumn. Sure, everyone knows about Japan’s cherry blossoms in the spring, but there are actually winter varieties of the very same tress—and they bloom in late November!

Autumn in Japan is a cacophony of colors. The iconic maple trees bloom in at least five different colors: greens, yellows, purples, oranges, reds, and even pinks. It’s not often that you see amazing nature—there are a handful of places around the world famous for their autumn colors, and Japan is up near the top of that list.

Below, a mini guide to some of the places I visited on this autumn trip to Japan—some of the amazing areas where the colors were as vibrant as the culture, where the weather was good, the scenery breathtaking. Before visiting Japan, I always imagined an island full of crowded cities, skyscrapers, and neon lights. But to my surprise, there are many beautiful and natural landscapes throughout…