Best Autumn Destinations In Chugoku

Kintai-kyo Bridge Changes Into Profound Appearance By The Gentle Lights Of BonfiresKintaikyo Bridge

At Iwaguni of Yamaguchi pref, Kintai-kyo Bridge is a fine wooden architecture and a popular tourist attraction. At the event held in autumn, they make bonfires by the bridge. The flickering flames and the Kintai-kyo Bridge produce the fantastic scene.

The Event 'Fantasy Garden in Autumn' Held in Koraku-en Garden that is One of 3 Famous Gardens in Japan.Korakuen Garden

The event 'Fantasy Garden in Autumn' is held more scale-up than the previous in Koraku-en garden that is one of 3 famous gardens in Japan. Okayama castle and Japanese umbrellas are illuminated and the famous garden is enveloped in fantasy world.

A Blanket Of Yellow! The Precinct Covered With Ginkgo Leaves In Late AutumnBeppu-itsukushima Shrine

Beppu-itsukushima Shrine is a small shrine located at the center of great nature of Yamaguchi. There're many huge trees in the precinct and some of them designated as a city natural monument. In late autumn, the ginkgo leaves dye it yellow and make a wonderful scenery.

Maple Leave Carpet At A Temple In NatureGakuen-ji Temple

Gakuen-ji, standing at Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, is a best fall foliage spot in San'in Region. There're many Japanese maple trees, and in late autumn, its red carpets seen everywhere in the temple are wonderful.◎The best season is from the middle of November to the end of November.

Most Beautiful Fall Foliage Scenery In OkayamaOkutsukei Valley

Okutsukei Valley is famous for its beautiful rivers, rocks and waterfalls, and what's more, a most beautiful fall foliage spot in Okayama. The maple trees turn into vivid colors, so you can see the beautiful autumn scenery.◎Okutsu Momiji Matsuri Festival & Night Illuminations: 2017, 10/28-11/12. You can park your car at the side of the road. The best season is the first half of November.

The Tranquil Evening On A Perfect Autumn Day Of MiyajimaItsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine on the quiet autumn evening which I had wanted to take pictures of. The weather was perfect, I could get the silhouette with good timing.

Over 900 Years Old, So Huge Ginko TreeA Huge Ginko Tree At Bodai-ji

A huge ginko tree at Bodai-ji Temple in Nagi-cho, a north part of Okayama pref. You would be overwhelmed with the powerful energy for life of the tree estimated to be over 900 years old.

Autumn Colored Chinese Pistache Trees Standing By A School As A Special Historic SiteShizutani School

Opened in the early Edo era, the old Shizutani School is designated as a special historic site. In autumn, two huge trees show the beautiful colors of red and yellow.

Fall Foliage Scenery Of Kamba Waterfall, A Greatest Fall In Western JapanYubaraokutsu Prefectural Natural Park

Kamba Waterfall is as high as 110 meters and the biggest one in western Japan. What's more, you can see the beautiful fall foliage with the great waterfall in autumn. The path takes you very near Kamba Waterfall and you can feel it impressive!◎Open hours: 8:30-17:15 Admission fee: 300yen You need to walk about 7minutes to Kamba Waterfall. Fall foliage season is the middle of November.

The Largest Scale In Western Japan, Autumn Dahlia FestivalSera Kogen Farm

Serakogen Farm has various flowers in large scale every season, and many people visit repeatedly. Also, you can borrow Japanese outfit kimono, and enjoy walking in the farm.◎Dahlia Festival in 218: 9/8-10/21