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Japan is one of the best travel destinations on the planet. Here’s why.

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.

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

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

While there are countless famous places in Hokkaido to enjoy the colors of fall, this piece focuses on the downtown autumn foliage spots that are conveniently accessible from the Sapporo subway.

Tokyo may be a sprawling city, but it still has plenty of space to get lost in nature.

Hokkaido is a must-visit place for nature lovers. After its harsh and snowy winters, the land shows off tulips in spring, lavender fields in summer, cosmos in autumn, and many more colorful flowers throughout the year.