​A Kamenoi Hotel trip where you can choose from the charms of Japan

The Hakkoda mountain range, with Mt. Odake towering to the south of Aomori City as its main peak, begins to change color in late September and reaches its peak in early to late October. From the Hakkoda Ropeway, you can enjoy a 10-minute aerial stroll and enjoy a panoramic view of the autumn leaves along with views of the Tsugaru Plain and Mutsu Bay.

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Genbikei Gorge is a 2km stretch of holes, waterfalls, and deep abysses along the Iwai River, which originates from Mount Kurikoma. Its expressions change with the seasons, and in autumn many people visit to see the cliff-surrounded valley dyed red and yellow.

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On the 4.6 km road that stretches from Yuze Hot springs to Hachimantai Azusawa, you'll find a series of strangely shaped cliffs on both sides of the Yoneshiro River, creating a colorful and beautiful valley.
The harmonious contrast between the vibrant reds and yellows of the autumn leaves and the clear blue of the Yuze River makes this a beautiful natural sight well worth a visit.

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Designated as an Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings by the national government, the remains of samurai residences still retain the atmosphere of a castle town, and the streets of Little Kyoto with their black walls are covered in red and yellow autumn leaves. You can enjoy the rich, scenic autumn atmosphere while touring the samurai residences.

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Mount Tsukuba, which consists of two peaks, Mount Nantai and Mount Nyotai, is low in altitude and relatively easy to climb. You can easily Access the summit by cable car or ropeway. From the summit, the vast Kanto Plain spreads out below you, and the mountains dyed in autumn leaves jump out at you like a painting.

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When the leaves are in full bloom, the entire temple grounds are covered with ginkgo leaves, creating a beautiful landscape that looks as if a golden carpet has been laid out. The two large ginkgo trees, which are over 1,000 years old and designated as natural monuments by Ibaraki, give you a sense of their stately appearance and the vitality that has been nurtured over the years.

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Hitachi Seaside Park is a place where you can enjoy flowers of every season. The kochia plants planted on the vast Miharashi Hill begin to change color from green to red little by little from early October, painting the entire hill in a deep crimson. After that, they change to a golden color known as "broom color," giving you a sense of autumn's deepening.

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Lake Chuzenji, created by the eruption of Mt. Nantai, is located at an altitude of 1,269 meters, and the clear air makes the autumn leaves reflected on the lake surface look even more beautiful. The colorful autumn leaves of maples, beeches, Japanese oaks, and sumac trees that color the surrounding mountains are a sight to behold.

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The thatched roof houses standing in the good old Japanese countryside scenery are made even more beautiful by the vibrantly colored autumn leaves, creating a fantastical atmosphere as if you have wandered into a historical picture scroll.

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The area around the Kurenai Suspension Bridge over the Hoki River is dyed red in the autumn foliage season. The beautiful view of the spreading red carpet is overwhelming, and it is one of Shiobara 's most famous autumn foliage spots. The view of the autumn leaves from the suspension bridge captivates all who visit. The collaboration with the valley is also a highlight.

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Various kinds of autumn-leaving trees, such as maples and ginkgo trees, are planted, and the yellow and red colors blend together beautifully with the solemn atmosphere of the ancient temple, creating a beautiful landscape. There is also the Kaiun Fudo Hall and Mizuko Jizo Statue, and it is recommended to pray while looking up at the autumn leaves.

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National Route 292, commonly known as the "Shiga-Kusatsu Highlands Route," is the perfect route for a drive to see the autumn leaves. The autumn leaves of the Yoshigadaira Wetlands, which can be viewed from Shibu Pass, the highest point on the national route, are truly spectacular.

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The illuminated autumn leaves are vibrant in color, allowing you to immerse yourself in a fantastical world. There are also valleys and ancient shrines nearby, so you can see different views during the day and at night.

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The sound of flowing spring water can be heard from nowhere, and the cool grounds offer a tranquil and beautiful scene unique to an ancient temple standing in nature. The maple trees lining both sides of the approach to the temple create a veritable tunnel of autumn leaves.

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The clear water of the gorge and the colorful autumn leaves of the Yoro Valley are attractive. There are many scenic spots along the gorge formed by the Yoro River, and the crimson-colored valley shows off its stunning beauty.

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Maple, ginkgo and other trees change color, painting the entire valley in fiery reds and yellows.
The panoramic view of autumn leaves from the suspension bridge over Akigawa River is beautiful, and the contrast between the clear stream and the autumn leaves is truly spectacular.

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Eiheiji Temple, located in a secluded valley deep in the mountains, is the head temple of the Soto sect of Buddhism. Seven temple buildings are neatly lined up among a forest of ancient cedars, connected by corridors, creating beautiful scenery in every season. Many people visit the temple in the autumn, when the leaves change color and the solemn scenery unfolds amid the silence of the season.

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Approximately 380 broadleaf trees change color beautifully from late November to December, and from mid-November early-blooming plum blossoms bloom, allowing you to enjoy the autumn leaves at the same time. During the Momiji Festival, the area is lit up, creating a fantastical landscape.

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Lake Ippeki, the largest lake on the Izu Peninsula, is called the Eye of Izu and has been selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan. A 4km walking trail has been constructed around the lake, which was created by an eruption about 100,000 years ago, and you can enjoy a stroll through the autumn leaves while taking in the beautiful scenery unique to autumn, with the main focus on yellow leaves.

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Within the grounds, various kinds of autumn-leaving trees, such as maples and ginkgo trees, are planted, allowing you to enjoy the contrast of red, yellow, and green.
Along the Miyagawa River, which runs north and south through the sacred grounds, there is a 1km long walking path lined with autumn leaves, and the sight of the colorful autumn leaves reflected on the water's surface is truly magnificent.

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At the Naiku Shrine toilet, where Amaterasu Omikami, the ancestor of the Imperial family and the Japanese people, is enshrined, the colorful trees are reflected on the surface of the Isuzu River, making you feel the arrival of autumn. You can enjoy a scene that truly represents autumn in Japan, where traditional Japanese culture and nature come together.

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Genkyuen Garden is a daimyo garden with a pond and a stroll-style garden built by Ii Naoki (the 4th head of the Ii clan) in 1677, located to the north of Hikone. The way the trees in the garden are dyed red and yellow and reflected on the water's surface is captivatingly beautiful, and the view of Hikone main tower from the garden, colored by the autumn leaves, is especially beautiful.

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This is one of the most famous spots for viewing autumn leaves in the Kansai region, and was praised by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who said, "No matter how much I look at it, I never get bored." Every November, you can enjoy the autumn leaves at Momiji Chaya, where rows of bright red umbrellas line the streets.

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About 600 maple trees are planted here, and when the leaves turn red, the scenery looks as if it is burning. On the way from Shuentei to the Literary Path and Children's Song Path, there is a monument to the poem "Akatonbo" by Miki Rofu.

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In the vast garden, various kinds of maple trees and ginkgo trees are planted, and in autumn a carpet of red and yellow spreads across the grounds. The collaboration with the flowers in the flower beds is also one of the attractions, and the colorful flowers further enhance the beauty of the autumn leaves.

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Nara has a vivid contrast between the autumn leaves and evergreen trees. The deer walking quietly through the park, dyed in autumn colors by the morning sun rising from Mount Wakakusa, is a mystical sight. In this season, when the autumn leaves accentuate the atmosphere of the ancient capital, we recommend walking early in the morning to avoid crowds.

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Located upstream of the river, Kizetsukyo Gorge is a valley blessed with abundant nature. You can enjoy the beauty of the valley in every season, with fresh greenery and cherry blossoms in spring, a cool waterfall in summer, and scarlet autumn leaves in autumn. Another highlight is the "Great Stone Buddha with Three Stones Carved on a Cliff," painted based on an original painting by artist Domoto Insho, located up the mountain trail from the waterfall.

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During the peak season, the area around Nachi Falls and the worship hall is vibrantly colored with autumn leaves, and the combination of the autumn leaves with Nachi Falls, Japan's tallest waterfall at 133 meters, is a sight to behold. The Autumn Leaves Festival is held every year in mid-October, in honor of the story that Emperor Kazan, who trained at Mount Nachi during the Heian period, wrote a poem about the beauty of the autumn leaves on a strip of paper and let it fall over the falls.

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Located near the World Heritage site Kintaikyo Bridge, this historic garden was created by turning the ruins of several temples from the Edo period into a park. The garden is home to around 1,000 broadleaf trees, including maples, which turn red and yellow in the fall, creating a picturesque landscape.

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Located on Mount Unpenji at an altitude of 927m, it is also the 66th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage and attracts many believers. You can easily Access the summit by using the Unpenji Ropeway and enjoy a spectacular view of the autumn leaves spreading out below.

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This park, rich in nature and easily Access from the center of Kochi City, is also popular as a walking course. When the maples change color, the whole area turns yellow with the fallen leaves covering the ground, creating a fantastical landscape.

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Sarakurayama is a scenic spot that represents Kitakyushu-shi. In autumn, the entire mountain turns red and yellow, creating a breathtaking view. The panoramic view of autumn leaves that spreads out below from one of the largest cable cars in western Japan is truly spectacular.

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This garden is a nationally designated place of scenic beauty and is said to have been created by the painter-monk Sesshu during the Muromachi period.
The garden, where natural and man-made beauty blend together, shows different faces with every season, but is especially beautiful in autumn when the Japanese maples turn a vibrant crimson.

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Kumamoto Natural Recreation Forest is a primeval forest made up of a diverse range of tree species, and untouched nature remains.
When the maple and beech trees change color, the entire valley is painted in gradations of red and yellow, and the autumn leaves reflected in the pool at the bottom of the waterfall create a landscape that is just like a painting.

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From a gondola ride through the air, you can look down over the autumn leaves of the mountains and down to Beppu. It's a moment where you can enjoy a dynamic 360-degree view.

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