Best Autumn Color Spots In Asia

Here're best Autumn Color Spots in Asia. We released a ranking of reviews about Autumn Color Spots posted by travel influencers who have actually been to Asia.

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Address:1-294 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Gojōzaka, then 10 min walk. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.

Tel:075-551-1234

Hours:6:00-18:30

Kiyomizu Temple in Kiyomizu, Kyoto. Speaking of the famous spots for autumn leaves in Kyoto, the place where the name always comes up. The day I visited was a weekend, and although there were many people, the site itself was large, so the flow of people was surprisingly smooth. The autumn leaves that decorate the stage of Kiyomizu and the area around the three-storied pagoda are so beautiful that it is a masterpiece. Illumination at night that is being held until 11/30. Also recommended because you can enjoy a different atmosphere from the daytime.

2

Address:Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:10 min walk from Keage Station. 25 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Nanzenji Eikando, then 10 min walk.

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

3

Nara Park

11 Review

Address:469 Zoshi-cho, Nara-shi, Nara

Access:On foot: 5 min from Kintetsu Nara Station, 20 min from JR Nara Station. By bus: 2 min from Kintetsu Nara Station, or 9 min from JR Nara Station to Nara Park. By car: 45 min from Osaka, 60 min from Kyoto.

Tel:0742-27-8036

A scenic spot of autumn leaves and deer. I went there for the first time, but there are more deer than I imagined. I was surprised to walk normally on the general road. I thought he was greeting me by shaking his head up and down, but it seems that it means give me deer rice crackers. I was healed by the wonderful scenery and the cute deer.

4

Address:55 Higashiyama Kamitakano Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:5 min walk from Yase Hieizan-guchi Station, 5 min walk from Yase Station. By bus, 50 min from Kyoto Station to Yase Station, then 7 min walk.

Tel:075-781-4001

Ruriko-in Temple is located at Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. It has 'Special Visiting' in the season of autumn colors. There're many thing s to see such as fall foliage and a tasteful Japanese garden.◎I took this pics in 2017. During the term of 'Special Visiting', it's get so crowded with tourists that please enjoy beautiful scenery with good manners.

5

Address:Sawa Makino-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga

Access:6 min by bus from JR Makino Station to Makino Pic Land, then it's located just near. By car, 65 min from Otsu city, 90 min from Kyoto city. Free parking area in Makino Pic Land is available.

A row of metasequoia trees with a superb view that represents Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. Autumn leaves are especially popular and many people and cars come, but the 2.4km tree-lined road dyed in orange is a photogenic view that you want to see at least once.

6

Okuni Shrine

7 Review

Address:3956-1 Ichimiya Morimachi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka

Access:10 min by taxi from To'otomi Ichimiya Station. Bus service, for only Sundays and stated days, from To'otomi Ichimiya Station. By car, 50 min from Hamamatsu city, or 60 min from Shizuoka city. Free parking area is available.

Okuni Shrine is a famous spot to see autumn colors in Shizuoka. Its highlight is the ray of light falling to the bridge. It appears at 8:30 in the morning. Many people come and fill up the place to take pictures, so it's better for you to go earlier than the morning sun rises!

7

Address:48 Eikando-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:15 min walk from Keage Station. By bus, 25 min from Kyoto Station or 10 min from Sanjo-keihan Station to Nanzanji Eikando. Free parking area is available.

Tel:075-761-0007

Hours:9:00-17:00

The Momiji maple tree dyed in red welcomes us at the entrance gate. There're 3000 maple trees, and the world commanding 360 degrees of autumn colors is so impressive. The reflections of maple leaves and Gokuraku Bridge on the pond is specially beautiful. When you visit here, you must see the light-up, too!

8

Address:5019-1 Hoshida, Katano-shi, Osaka

Access:70 min walk from JR Hoshida Station, or 40 min walk from Sakiichi Station. By car or taxi, 45 min from Shin Osaka Station.

Hours:9:30-16:30

I could meet this view after one hour walk from the parking area. Because of the little exercise or something, I could get a sense of accomplishment and impression at the same time.

9

Address:36 Sagatenryu-ji Susukinobaba-cho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Tel:075-861-0091

Hours:9:00-17:00

The autumn foliage of Arashiyama. Hogon-in Temple is usually closed, but it admits you to the garden only in spring and autumn. The autumn colored trees are lightened up at night and show us the different scenes from daytime.

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Address:2-5 Atsuta Nishi-machi Atsuta-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi

Tel:052-681-8928

Hours:9:00-17:00

Closed:Mon

Autumn foliage viewing in the city. A spacious and calm scene weaved by Japanese style structures and maple leaves. The reflected autumn colors on the water surface are also beautiful.

11

Address:24 Saga Kitabori-cho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:5 min walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Station. 3 min walk from Araden Rokuouin Station. By bus, 40 min from Kyoto Station to Shimo Saga, then 3 min walk. By car or taxi, 30 min from Kyoto Station.

Tel:075-861-1645

Hours:9:00-17:00

Rokuou-in Temple's stone paved approach is like an autumn colored red tunnel. We can walk along the approach slowly, and enjoy autumn of Kyoto. Going through the pass, there's a garden where the tranquil time glides by. Please try to look up sometimes.

12

Address:13 Kotani-cho Ichijo-ji Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:35 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Ichijoji Sagari Matsu-cho, then 10 min walk. 15 min walk from Ichijoji Station. By car, 30 min from Kyoto Station.

Enko-ji Temple has become popular for its autumn colors. The beautiful green garden in summer becomes more beautiful with many colors in autumn. During the term of maple leaves falling, a red carpet will appear around the Jizo♡◎To take picture like a frame, you need to wait the timing people go away. But, the temple's attendant will tell you a good timing, so you can take picture like this!

13

Address:81-8 Iwaya-cho, Seto-shi, Aichi

Access:By car or taxi, 20 min by Owari Seto Station, or 50 min from Nagoya Station.

From November 10th to 18th, we can enjoy illuminations here. There're beautiful nature, such as Iwaya-do Shrine made up by a natural huge stone, and some waterfalls. They're illuminated and reflected beautifully on the river surface.

14

Address:Senmi-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi

Access:35 min by car, from Yakusa Station

Kawami Shikizakura no Sato, located in the Obara district of Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture, has 1,200 four-season cherry trees that bloom on the slopes of the mountain in spring and autumn. The number and colors of the autumn season are much higher, and the sight of a dreamland that can be seen with the autumn leaves is a beauty that fascinates everyone. Usually, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is from mid-November to the latter half of November, but it's best if the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves coincide with each other's peaks.

15

Address:1-20-16 Risturin-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa

Access:3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen North Station, 10min walk from Kotoden Ritsurin Koen Station. 3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen Kitaguchi Station. The nearest bus stop is Ritsurin Koen Mae. By car, 30min from Takamatsu Airport, 15min from Takamatsu Chu'ou IC.

Tel:087-833-7411

Hours:7:00-17:00,5:30-19:00

Ritsurin Garden's autumn illumination is one of the events that I recommend to visit every year. It's near the central of the city and has an easy access from both Takamatsu Station and airport. This illumination is held for limited 10 days, 11/19-11/28 in 2016!

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Address:168 Otsu Kankakedori Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa, Shozu-gun, Kagawa

Kagawa's best autumn scenery, Kankakei Gorge. The beautiful and impressive view can be seen from the observatory as high as the top of Tokyo Sky Tree. Takatori Observatory offers the superb view!

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Address:1 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa

Access:10 min by bus from Kanazawa Station. By car, 30 min from Kanazawa Nishi (West) IC, 30 min from Kanazawa Higashi (East) IC, or 20 min from Kanazawa Morimoto IC.

Tel:076-234-3800

Hours:7:00-18:00,8:00-17:00

Kenrokuen Garden is a symbolic spot of Kanazawa, which has easy access for the opening of Hokuriku Shinkansen Superexpress. For they often have light-up event in a year, I think it's good to visit during such events. I like especially autumn! I took the first pic in autumn, the second in winter. ◎The bus following a circular route from Kanazawa Station is useful!

18

Koran Valley

2 Review

Address:Iimori Asuke-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi

Access:45 min by bus, from Toyotashi Station

Japanese maples on both side of Tomoe River had been planted since Kanei 11 (1634) in Edo era. Leaves of red, yellow and orange create a beautiful contrast with the sky blue and green conifers.

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Address:96 Kanewari Tawa, Sanuki-shi, Kagawa

Tel:0879-56-2278

The pilgrimage of Shikoku has become a little boom. Among the 88 temples, Okubo-ji Temple is the last one. And it's also famous as a fall foliage spot. There're many tall trees and the precinct wrapped with red and yellow is very beautiful.◎The contrast of green and red is beautiful. The best season is the beginning of November.

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Address:3 Kitasaga Kitanodan-cho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Tel:075-871-1880

Hours:9:00-16:00

A calm atmosphere surrounded by bamboo grove and a little known spot for autumn foliage. You can write down your memories or feelings as you like on 'Omoide-gusa' notebook. There's a 'Omoide Kannon Bosatsu' Statue in the site, it's liked by people as a healing temple.

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Kansai

Address:1-294 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Gojōzaka, then 10 min walk. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.

Tel:075-551-1234

Hours:6:00-18:30

Kiyomizu Temple in Kiyomizu, Kyoto. Speaking of the famous spots for autumn leaves in Kyoto, the place where the name always comes up. The day I visited was a weekend, and although there were many people, the site itself was large, so the flow of people was surprisingly smooth. The autumn leaves that decorate the stage of Kiyomizu and the area around the three-storied pagoda are so beautiful that it is a masterpiece. Illumination at night that is being held until 11/30. Also recommended because you can enjoy a different atmosphere from the daytime.

Shikoku

Address:1-20-16 Risturin-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa

Access:3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen North Station, 10min walk from Kotoden Ritsurin Koen Station. 3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen Kitaguchi Station. The nearest bus stop is Ritsurin Koen Mae. By car, 30min from Takamatsu Airport, 15min from Takamatsu Chu'ou IC.

Tel:087-833-7411

Hours:7:00-17:00,5:30-19:00

Ritsurin Garden's autumn illumination is one of the events that I recommend to visit every year. It's near the central of the city and has an easy access from both Takamatsu Station and airport. This illumination is held for limited 10 days, 11/19-11/28 in 2016!

Hokkaido・Tohoku

Address:67 Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi

Access:5 min walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station. By car or taxi, 40 min from Sendai Station, or 40 min from Sendai Airport.

Tel:022-354-3206

Hours:8:30-17:00

Entsu'u-in Temple has just started the light-up of autumn colored trees. Though the trees remains green, the lights change its colors and makes good mood. I think momiji (Japanese maple tree) reflected on the water mirror will dye in red from now and fascinate us with its beautiful autumn colors.◎Addmission fee: 500 yen

Tokai

Okuni Shrine

7 Review

Address:3956-1 Ichimiya Morimachi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka

Access:10 min by taxi from To'otomi Ichimiya Station. Bus service, for only Sundays and stated days, from To'otomi Ichimiya Station. By car, 50 min from Hamamatsu city, or 60 min from Shizuoka city. Free parking area is available.

Okuni Shrine is a famous spot to see autumn colors in Shizuoka. Its highlight is the ray of light falling to the bridge. It appears at 8:30 in the morning. Many people come and fill up the place to take pictures, so it's better for you to go earlier than the morning sun rises!

Kansai

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

14 Reviews

Kiyomizu Temple in Kiyomizu, Kyoto. Speaking of the famous spots for autumn leaves in Kyoto, the place where the name always comes up. The day I visited was a weekend, and although there were many people, the site itself was large, so the flow of people was surprisingly smooth. The autumn leaves that decorate the stage of Kiyomizu and the area around the three-storied pagoda are so beautiful that it is a masterpiece. Illumination at night that is being held until 11/30. Also recommended because you can enjoy a different atmosphere from the daytime.

Nanzen-ji Temple

18 Reviews

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

Nara Park

11 Reviews

A scenic spot of autumn leaves and deer. I went there for the first time, but there are more deer than I imagined. I was surprised to walk normally on the general road. I thought he was greeting me by shaking his head up and down, but it seems that it means give me deer rice crackers. I was healed by the wonderful scenery and the cute deer.

Shikoku

Ritsurin Garden

18 Reviews

Ritsurin Garden's autumn illumination is one of the events that I recommend to visit every year. It's near the central of the city and has an easy access from both Takamatsu Station and airport. This illumination is held for limited 10 days, 11/19-11/28 in 2016!

A national park Kankakei Gorge

5 Reviews

Kagawa's best autumn scenery, Kankakei Gorge. The beautiful and impressive view can be seen from the observatory as high as the top of Tokyo Sky Tree. Takatori Observatory offers the superb view!

Okubo-ji Temple

3 Reviews

The pilgrimage of Shikoku has become a little boom. Among the 88 temples, Okubo-ji Temple is the last one. And it's also famous as a fall foliage spot. There're many tall trees and the precinct wrapped with red and yellow is very beautiful.◎The contrast of green and red is beautiful. The best season is the beginning of November.

Hokkaido・Tohoku

Entsu'u-in Temple

2 Reviews

Entsu'u-in Temple has just started the light-up of autumn colored trees. Though the trees remains green, the lights change its colors and makes good mood. I think momiji (Japanese maple tree) reflected on the water mirror will dye in red from now and fascinate us with its beautiful autumn colors.◎Addmission fee: 500 yen

Shiramizu Amidado Temple

3 Reviews

A beautiful temple shining in the gentle lights, and a Jodo-style Japanese Garden wrapped in the silence. The night Shiramizu Amida-do Temple is differ from that in daytime. We can experience the atmosphere of Heian Period of Japan. ◎Night Illumination in 2018: 11/3-11/11. Time: 17:30-20:30 (final enter 20:00)

Naruko Gorge

1 Reviews

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.

Tokai

Okuni Shrine

7 Reviews

Okuni Shrine is a famous spot to see autumn colors in Shizuoka. Its highlight is the ray of light falling to the bridge. It appears at 8:30 in the morning. Many people come and fill up the place to take pictures, so it's better for you to go earlier than the morning sun rises!

Iwaya-do Park

3 Reviews

From November 10th to 18th, we can enjoy illuminations here. There're beautiful nature, such as Iwaya-do Shrine made up by a natural huge stone, and some waterfalls. They're illuminated and reflected beautifully on the river surface.

Senmisikizakuranosato

4 Reviews

Kawami Shikizakura no Sato, located in the Obara district of Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture, has 1,200 four-season cherry trees that bloom on the slopes of the mountain in spring and autumn. The number and colors of the autumn season are much higher, and the sight of a dreamland that can be seen with the autumn leaves is a beauty that fascinates everyone. Usually, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is from mid-November to the latter half of November, but it's best if the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves coincide with each other's peaks.

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