Nara Park
Unlike other normal parks, Nara Park does not have a zoo or amusement parks, but simply trees and historical architecture. However, once you step into this park, especially in autumn, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of this place: winding paths, tall trees with golden leaves, giant lanterns lighting the way to Kashuga Shrine... like a scene from a romantic movie.
Rikugien Garden, Tokyo
Located in Bunkyo Ward, Rikugien Garden was built in the Edo period (1603-1868) in the style of a Japanese garden with streams and mountains, you can enjoy the changing scenery with each step around the pond area in the garden. More than 400 maple trees are planted here, creating a temperate forest right in the center of the city so you can enjoy the breeze and air of the autumn leaves season. During the period from late November to early December, after 9 pm, the garden will be installed with thousands of lights around the tree trunks.
Shirakawago Ancient Village, Nagoya
The ancient village of Shirakawago is recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage with its unique and extremely intelligent architecture. These ancient houses, which are over 300 years old, are built in the unique architecture of "Gassho-zukuri", the roofs here are covered with dried grass with a high slope so that snow can easily fall down. The roof is designed to easily receive sunlight, helping the snow melt faster, reducing the weight, and not collapsing when heavy snow covers the village. The attics with windows to receive wind and light are also used to grow mulberry, raise silkworms, and make gunpowder...
The road to the village must pass through a 107 m long bridge named Deai basi (Fantastic Bridge) which is considered one of the symbols of Shirakawago with the meaning of wishing for harmony and reunion. Autumn in Shirakawago is a brilliant picture with many interwoven colors - the color of leaves, trees, of the sky and earth, the color of people, and of the snow-capped peaks in the distance.
Kyoho Grape Harvest Season, Kofu
With over 1,300 years of experience in growing and producing grapes, the charming Kyoho vineyards begin to be harvested in the fall (July - November). Kyoho grapes are unlike the grapes you often see in supermarkets. Kyoho grapes are extremely delicious and larger than other grapes. The sweet and sour taste of this grape will make you addicted as soon as you take the first bite.
Autumn Festival Colors
Japan is a country of festivals. Not only can you immerse yourself in the beautiful autumn scenery, but traveling to Japan during these months, you also have the opportunity to participate in unique Japanese festivals, such as: Takayama Autumn Festival, Kichijoji Aki Matsuri, Sapporo Autumn Festival, Morioka Autumn Festival, Shuki Taisai Autumn Festival, Meguro Sanma Matsuri and many others.
Some typical festivals:
- The Sumo Festival in Tokyo takes place every September and lasts for 15 days.
- Kunchi Festival at Suwa Shrine in Nagasaki takes place over 3 days (7, 8, and 9) of October every year, featuring dragon dances and performances of traditional Japanese dances.
- Takayama Festival at Hachimangu Shrine, one of the three biggest festivals of the year in Japan and held twice a year. The autumn Takayama Festival takes place on October 9-10, expressing gratitude to the gods. The highlight of the festival is the extremely splendid palanquins next to the palanquin pullers in traditional festival costumes, attracting thousands of visitors every year.
- The Nagoya City Festival is held on the third week of October, and only lasts for 2 weekends. The festival is held to commemorate three Samurai heroes: Hideyoshi, Nobunaga and Ieyasu.
