Best Autumn Colors In Tohoku Region Of Japan

Here're most beautiful autumn colors in Tohoku Region. We selected top ones from 'special places to travel in Japan' posted in City's Pride by travelers and the locals who have actually been there. And released the ranking for best fall foliage in Tohoku Region (Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata and Fukushima Prefectures).

Best Autumn Colors In Tohoku Region Of Japan [1-5]

1Chuson-ji Temple

The Vivid Autumn Leaves Of Solemn Chuson-ji Temple

Chuson-ji was built in Heian Era. You can see the beautiful vivid fall foliage that give the colors to the temple and pagoda. Everywhere in the large precinct is photogenic! Hiraizumi has also unified and beautiful townscape.

2Goshikinuma Lakes, Bishamon Lake

Only One Japanese Maple Tree Stands by the Goshikinuma Lake Turning Red in Late Autumn

There is only one maple tree by Bisyamon Lake. In fact, this maple turns its color later than the other! It annually turns red in the end of October. The north part of Fukushima's colored leaves have reached a peak just now. Why don't you visit Fukushima to watch the beautiful trees?

3Tsutanuma Lake

Tsutanuma Lake In Autumn Colors That Changes Into Scarlet By The Sun Light

At Tsutanuma Lake in autumn, the mountain changes its color in a flash when the light of the morning sun comes, and it reflects on the quiet water surface. Breathtakingly beautiful scenery! And it's Aomori's proud water mirror. I really want you to see this gorgeous scenery in a cool air of autumn...

4Kakunodate Samurai Residential Area

Fall Foliage Of Kakunodate Samurai Residential Area

Kakunodate Samurai Residential Area is famous as a great spot of weeping cherry blossoms in spring. And, actually, some of them have great fall foliage hanging out of the house such as Onoda House in autumn. What's more, they are illuminated in spring and autumn!◎Access: 20 min walk from Kakunodate Station of Akita Shinkansen. Parking lot is available.

5Naruko Gorge

The Colorful Autumn Mountain Enjoyable From Both Railroads & Cars

Naruko Gorge has wonderful autumn colors covering over its high cliff! Red, yellow, orange and various colors are all beautiful. What's more, we can see this scenery from both cars and railroads on the bridge, and even enjoy walking around from the parking area.◎Parking area is available. For railways, it's a little away from Naruko Onsen Station, but you can enjoy scenery from the window of slow railway. I took the second pic at a tour railway Resort Minori.

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