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In Search of Urban Colors

True fall aficionados know that there is some striking natural scenery to be found in Japan’s urban centers as well as in the great outdoors.

Tokyo’s Ginkgo Road is Enchanting in Autumn

This autumn foliage video by Discover Nippon highlights a famous stretch of road in central Tokyo.

Weekend Break in Yamanashi

Travel in Boots' Ada Wilkinson headed out to mark the start of autumn color season with Mount Fuji, thatched roofs and a bat cave.

Hokkaido's Top 5 Autumn Color Spots

Japan's autumnal color change begins up in Hokkaido, so you need to explore the area early if you want to catch the season's best.

A Grumpy Tour of Mount Takao

It's less than an hour from Shinjuku to Takaosanguchi Station, where a very steep chairlift awaits.

Autumn Colors in Naruko Gorge

There are various walking paths and even a train that goes through the 100-meter-deep (328 ft) gorge, which is covered this with stunning oranges and golds when the temperature begins to drop.

Waterfall with Autumn Colors in Nikko

Enjoy the seasonal display in Tochigi Prefecture.

6 Autumn Origami Designs

Red and golden leaves, chestnuts, apples… all the things that remind us of autumn!

These 4 Kyoto Videos Will Make Your Heart Ache

Day or night, there’s no place in Japan better for enjoying Japan's gorgeous autumn season than Kyoto.

5 Stunning Fall Spots on the Boso Peninsula

Late in November, take a trip to the Boso Peninsula in Chiba to enjoy the spectacular colors of Japanese maples and ginkgo trees in an array of vibrant reds and yellows.

'Momiji' Sushi Art

What could be more seasonal than maple leaves in a sushi roll?

Japan: Home of the Lorax?

At Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki, the poofy pink kochia plants of Kochia Hill—all 36,000 of them—look like something from a Dr. Seuss dreamscape in any season.

Serene Autumn Leaves in Oirase Gorge

Travel down one of Aomori's most beautiful spots at the best time of year.

A Muslim-Friendly Autumn Trip around Tokyo

For Muslim travelers, we know it's tough to find halal food when you’re on the road. Not to worry: here some tips on Muslim-friendly trip for you to enjoy Tokyo's autumn view at ease!

Experience the Beauty of Japan in 4K!

In these jaw-dropping videos, TokyoStreetView has truly captured the beauty of Japan through the camera's lens.

Autumn Bento for Nikko

A trip to Nikko inspires Shirley Wong to come up with a stunning seasonal bento design.

Autumn Colors by Tokyo Tower

Check out this gorgeous 4K video from Akihabara News!

Gifu's Top 5 Autumn Color Spots

Gifu Prefecture is full of mountains, which means lots of trees—and especially beautiful Japanese maples!

Autumn Nikko for Bento?

Little Miss Bento travels to Tochigi's most famous sightseeing spot for culinary inspiration.

Autumn Starts in Daisetsuzan

The first place where you find leaves turning color in Japan is Hokkaido's Daisetsuzan National Park.

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