It's hard to take a bad picture at these gorgeous locations!

Fall in love with the stunning fall foliage of Hida Takayama, a beautifully preserved castle town tucked in the remote mountains of Gifu Prefecture.

If you take just two to three hours to get outside of Tokyo, you'll be able to have some truly wild and beautiful autumn adventures!

Want to know the best, cheapest spots for fall colors in Japan?

Easily accessible from Tokyo by bullet train, Koshinetsu is fantastic for a fall getaway.

Places in Tohoku can be quite spread out, so if you're traveling through a number of spots in the area, a train pass or bus pass is your best bet.

Think you know your 'koyo'? Here's the autumn color hall of fame!

The Tokai area is covered in beautiful mountains that change into fiery reds, apricot oranges and golden yellows in the fall. The following are our favorite spots to enjoy and admire the colorful autumn leaves.