Deepening autumn scenery contrasts with the volcanic mists of Mt. Esan in Hakodate City, Hokkaido. Near the center of the ...

Japan’s stunning mountain scenery becomes even more breathtaking in autumn, making it many people’s favorite season in Japan.

Known for its magnificent 11-faced statue of Kannon and beautiful hydrangeas in early summer, Kamakura’s Hasedera temple is ...

Peak viewing usually comes at the end of November. But this year the leaves in Kyoto only began to change around mid-November ...

KYOTO--Kiyomizudera temple here, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has kicked off its special autumn nighttime viewing, ...

SHIOBARA, Japan -- In travel, timing can be everything ... in shallow rock pools along the Hokigawa River. But it is in autumn that the area comes into its glory. Adding to the picturesque ...

Enjoy the colorful scenery on temple grounds, by lakes, and even in open-air baths. Deep red maples are commonly associated ...