Autumn activities/leisure/experience/play│Recommended tours that you can enjoy together with autumn leaves viewing

Autumn activities/leisure/experience/play│Recommended tours that you can enjoy together with autumn leaves viewing
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Activity Japan editorial department

After summer vacation, Obon vacation and Silver Week, a full-fledged " autumn ", And the trees turn red and yellow. autumn leaves season of ' is coming.

In 2023, the best time to see the autumn leaves is approaching at famous places scattered all over the country, Autumn leaves hunting I think there are many people who have a plan.





On this page, Famous spots for autumn leaves x activities, leisure, experience, play ”, and thoroughly introduce recommended tour plans for each region.

Be active in outdoor sports, or relax in Japanese culture experience leisure, Fully enjoy "Japanese autumn" when going out is pleasant let's do it.

Best time to see autumn leaves in Japan in 2023

Autumn activities/leisure/experience/play│Recommended tours that you can enjoy together with autumn leaves viewing

A natural phenomenon in which the leaves of trees turn red and yellow as the temperature drops during the limited season from autumn to winter. autumn leaves (yellow leaves) ".

First of all, all over Japan (except Okinawa where there are no autumn leaves) Best time to see autumn foliage spots and foliage spots I will check the rough autumn leaves season.

The beginning of coloring and the best time to see For detailed information on each area, check the "Autumn Leaves Prediction/Prediction Site" Please enjoy autumn leaves viewing in 2023.

Best time to see autumn leaves

prefectures Best time to see
Hokkaido (Sapporo) Early November
Aomori early to mid-November
Sendai Late November
Tokyo Late November
Kanazawa Late November
Nagano Late November
Nagoya early December
Kyoto early to mid-December
Osaka early to mid-December
Wakayama early to mid-December
Hiroshima Late November
Kochi early to mid-December
Fukuoka early to mid-December
Kagoshima early to mid-December
According to Activity Japan

2022 autumn foliage spots recommended Activity, leisure, experience, play

Autumn activities/leisure/experience/play│Recommended tours that you can enjoy together with autumn leaves viewing

Below, autumn leaves Activities, leisure, experiences, and play that are compatible with the season ” will be introduced in the popularity ranking format based on the number of reservations for Activity Japan.

In Japan, where 67%, which is about two-thirds of the country, is a forest area, Hokkaido is in the north and Kyushu is in the south. You can enjoy autumn leaves and yellow leaves in almost all areas .

Among them, mountains, rivers, lakes, etc. are held as playfields Various outdoor sports are popular every year as activities that go well with autumn leaves are collecting.

Ranking of popular experience events in the autumn leaves season

Smelt fishing
Canoe / kayak
SUP (SUP) stand-up paddle board
Ceramic art experience / ceramic art class
Four-wheeled buggy
Paraglider
Bus tour
Kimono rental
Sightseeing tours, guided tours, tours
Trekking (climbing / hiking)
Based on activity Japan reservation data

Then, we are currently accepting online advance reservations at Activity Japan " National Autumn Foliage Famous Places x Recommended Activities / Leisure / Experience / Play We will introduce recommended experience tour plans for each region.

The fields of mountains, rivers and valleys Outdoor activities And the outdoor fields around it Sightseeing guided tour Many reservations are gathered every year.

Hokkaido autumn leaves tour recommended plan

[Hokkaido, Lake Shikotsu] Clear kayak tour (autumn leaves season) Superb view! Tour photo present ♪

Nature Activity Center Ocean Days Lake Shikotsu Main Store
Ishikari / Sorachi / Chitose
9,000 circle 8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.1
  • (4 reviews / experiences)

Autumn leaves at a level comparable to Jozankei ♪ Free gifts of photos during the tour experience! Let's row with a clear kayak to see the underwater world created by the transparency of water, which is the best in Japan for more than 10 years in a row, and the magnificent autumn colors of Lake Shikotsu! You can enjoy it from 4 years old ♪

[Hokkaido / Sapporo City] Jozankei Toyohira River Canoe

Amuse Sports (AMUSE SPORTS)
Sapporo
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (4 reviews / experiences)

A relaxing time at Sapporo's Okuzashiki "Jozankei" ♪ In the summer, you can feel the deep green valley and the refreshing breeze, and in the fall, the entire valley is colored with colored leaves. The valley looking up from the surface of the river is a spectacular view that you can't usually see!

[Hokkaido/Chitose] Chitose enjoyment private tour of cycling & river descent!

Hokkaido Lion Adventure
Ishikari / Sorachi / Chitose
9,900 Yen ~ (tax included)

The “Enjoy Chitose Course” where you can fully enjoy the Chitose area from Lake Shikotsu. It is a private tour where you can enjoy cycling and boat cruising while enjoying the vast and Hokkaido scenery of Lake Shikotsu and its great nature. In early October, when the autumn leaves are at their best, you can see the beautiful trees dyed red by cycling or boating.

Tohoku autumn leaves tour recommended plan

[Fukushima Urabandai] Kinshu's autumn leaves hunting kayak experience!

Activity Japan Tohoku (Fukushima)
Urabandai / Bandai Highlands
4,900 Yen ~ (tax included)

"Lake Sohara" where the experience is held is small but full of charm. It is a scenic lake loved by photographers.・It is not affected by the wind (few waves, calm, high rate of operation!) ・Motor boats are prohibited (quiet, relaxing and enjoyable! Beginners are also welcome!) from” and “from a lower point of view”

[Akita/Lake Tazawa] Deepest water in Japan! Lake Tazawa kayak tour with outstanding transparency

Lake Tazawa outdoor tour
Lake Tazawa/Kakunodate/Omagari
4,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (1 review / experience)

Kayak tour at Lake Tazawa. The highly transparent Lake Tazawa offers a beautiful gradation of emerald green in shallow areas and cobalt blue in deep areas. Beginners are welcome! It is a stable kayak, so you can practice in shallow water first, so even beginners can participate with confidence. For parents and children, we have two-seater kayaks

[Iwate/ Hachimantai] Enjoy the nature of Hachimantai Mountain bike ride tour 1day [with original lunch]

CLUBMAN
Appi/Hachimantai/Ninohe
13,200 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (2 reviews / experiences)

How about mountain biking in Hachimantai and Appi where you can feel the nature of the four seasons? Broad-leaved trees such as beech, birch, and konara are spread out, and the Hachimantai/Appi area is a picturesque area typical of Tohoku, with gentle hills spreading out from the foot of the mountains. Spring with fresh greenery and a refreshing breeze, summer with a refreshing sky and sunshine filtering through the trees, autumn where you can leisurely run while watching the autumn leaves, etc. M

Kanto autumn leaves tour recommended plan

[Gunma, Minakami, Lake Canoe] Participation from 5 years old OK ♪ Okutone Lake Canoe Tour (half day)

Nature Navigator water base
Minakami
7,000 circle 6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!

Experience lake canoeing in the Okutone area of Minakami Town! Take a walk on the lake with a highly stable and lightweight folding canoe called Falt Kayak. As soon as you start rowing, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama, and spending time while feeling a sense of unity with nature is truly a healing time. Use a two-seater canoe. Recommended for couples and families. to experience

1 hour and 30 minutes by highway bus from Tokyo! Chiba Prefecture Lake Kameyama Autumn leaves half-day canoe tour (weekdays only)

Outdoor Sports Club ZAC
Kisarazu/Kimitsu/Futtsu
7,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Lake Kameyama in Chiba Prefecture is famous for the late autumn foliage in the Kanto region, and is easily accessible by express bus from Tokyo (1 hour and 30 minutes)! You can enjoy the spectacular autumn leaves by rowing to places where you can not go on foot due to the intricate terrain. Special tour only on weekdays to avoid crowded weekends! ZAC's tours are characterized by holding tours in small groups, and canoeing for women for the first time and between friends

[Kanto / Saitama Gunma prefecture border] Lake canoe kayak near Nagatoro Plenty of long touring in a little-known spot (equivalent to 1 day boarding) Lake Nakajima in the valley ◎ Fresh green in spring ☆ Autumn leaves in autumn!

Outside play experience tour earth
Chichibu and Nagatoro
10,900 Yen ~ (tax included)

A seasonal lake canoe kayak trip to enjoy at the border between Saitama and Gunma prefectures. Kanto's water jar, the water source of the Tone River, and the refreshing spring greenery on the large lake on the border of Saitama and Gunma ☆ Let's enjoy a spectacular canoe! The islands floating in the emerald blue valley of the Kanto region's clearest water, the Kannagawa River and Lake Kannaru, are truly picturesque. Nearby are two famous winter cherry blossom spots, Sakurayama Park and Castle.

Koushinetsu autumn leaves tour recommended plan

[Nagano / Omachi City Canoe] Lake Aoki Boyager Canoe de Experimental Tour [Lunch included]

Omachi Lake Aoki Adventure Club
Azumino/Omachi
6,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Take your time and enjoy the Voyager canoe tour while enjoying the natural changes on the shores of Lake Aoki, enjoying fun experiments and nostalgic games while viewing Mt. Once you reach the north shore, it's time for a bento lunch brought by your guide. Families with children and three generations can also enjoy it.

[Yamanashi Prefecture, Minamitsuru] Overlooking Mt. Fuji and Aokigahara Jukai! Sankodai Nature Guided Tour (180 minutes course)

Fugaku Wind Cave / Narusawa Ice Cave
Otsuki / Tsuru / Doshi Valley
16,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

It is a mountain climbing course that walks through the forest made of volcanoes, the forest made of trees and the uplift of the seabed. You can enjoy the scenery around Mt. Fuji in the background of Koyodai, and you can see the magnificent view that has been selected as one of the eight views of Fuji. From the observation deck of Sankodai, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama, overlooking Mt. Fuji, Aokigahara Jukai, and three lakes. Start the ice cave, Jukai

[Nagano/Tateshina] Seasons of fresh green and autumn leaves are also recommended! Visit famous waterfalls while walking through the valley! Yokoya Gorge Hiking

October Deer
Tateshina, Lake Shirakaba, Mt. Kuruma, Lake Megami, Himekidaira
18,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

It is a Yokoya Gorge hiking plan in Okutateshina Onsen. Let's take a leisurely stroll through the valley with many famous waterfalls such as Otome no Taki and Otaki. The season of fresh green and autumn leaves is also recommended.

Hokuriku Autumn Leaves Tour Recommended Plan

[Toyama Prefecture, Nanto] The mountains in the western part of Toyama Prefecture are wonderful in autumn! Gokayama Trekking Tour/Satoyama Plan

tm navi
Tonami, Gokayama, Shogawa
20,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

When the mountains of the Northern Alps begin to be covered with snow, the mountains in the western part of Toyama Prefecture are in the season of autumn colors, which is perfect for enjoying mountain climbing in Akiyama! Why don't you walk safely and enjoyably in Akiyama in the western part of Toyama Prefecture with a guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association? ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Clothes, belongings check, mountain advance explanation (10 minutes) ② Travel by car from the meeting place to the mountain climbing entrance (60 minutes) ③ Semi

[Nanto, Toyama Prefecture] The mountains in western Toyama Prefecture are wonderful in autumn! Gokayama trekking tour / Ningyoyama plan

tm navi
Tonami, Gokayama, Shogawa
30,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

When the mountains of the Northern Alps begin to be covered with snow, the mountains in the western part of Toyama Prefecture are in the season of autumn colors, which is perfect for enjoying mountain climbing in Akiyama! Why don't you walk safely and enjoyably in Akiyama in the western part of Toyama Prefecture with a guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association? ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Clothes, belongings check, mountain advance explanation (10 minutes) ② Travel by car from the meeting place to the mountain climbing entrance (60 minutes) ③ Semi

Tokai autumn leaves tour recommended plan

[From Ishikawa/Kanazawa] Superb seafood kaiseki cuisine at Natadera Temple, Ataka no Seki and a long-established restaurant with autumn leaves! One-day tour / with lunch, with a local guide, accompanied by a tour conductor

White Ring Co., Ltd.
Kaga/Komatsu/Tatsunokuchi
19,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

This autumn, would you like to visit Natadera Temple and Ataka no Seki, which is familiar from Kanjincho, and its surroundings on a bus tour?・Safe tour with a tour guide!・Visit the 1300-year-old Natadera Temple with a local guide!・Enjoy seafood kaiseki cuisine at Nagaoki, a long-established restaurant with 130 years of history!・It is said to have been built in the Nara period by a shrine maiden guide, and is the only guardian deity in Japan to break through difficult obstacles.

[Gifu/ Gujo] Enjoy the nature of the Nagara River Rafting experience and facilities enhancement (half-day tour)

River Adventure Tours
Minokamo and Gujo
6,700 circle 5,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 5.0
  • (5 reviews / experiences)

Go down the river with your friends! ! Fresh green in spring, swimming in the river in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. A 3-hour course full of fun for each season. There are many points that you can enjoy in both the morning and afternoon! There is no doubt that this summer will be a fun memory!! Summer vacation is here for adults and children alike!

[Gifu Prefecture, Lake Miboro] ☆ Easy canoe tour ☆ For the first time, families are welcome ☆ Participation from 4 years old is OK!

GREEN ALIVE OUTDOORS
Hida and Takayama
6,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (5 reviews / experiences)

The stage of the tour is a lake in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. It is a lake that boasts water quality that boasts the 1st and 2nd highest transparency in Honshu. Using that lake, we will set off on an expedition in search of a view that can only be seen from the lake. Canoes also use cloth-covered types that are difficult to capsize. That's why you can experience it from 4 years old ♪ ♪ So it's possible for 3 generations of parents and children to participate! In addition, since it is a tour format, a guide will accompany you.

Kansai autumn leaves tour recommended plan

[Kyoto/Gojo] Recommended for couples dating ♪ For women, hair sets are included, and lace accessories are more cute! To Kyoto sightseeing and autumn leaves viewing

Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata
Around Kyoto Station
15,180 circle 11,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!

For women, lace accessories make your kimono look more gorgeous! This is a plan that includes a braided down hair set and a ribbon. Recommended plan for those who want to enjoy a different atmosphere from the usual kimono! You can return it by 17:30. As an option, you can change to next day return or home delivery return. Addition of hair set on the day is 2200 yen (tax included). Reservation status

[Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple] <Local coupons available> Toro, modern, pure silk kimono, visiting clothes rental

Kyoto Kimono Rental Rei
Around Gion, Higashiyama, Kitashirakawa
6,000 circle 4,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!

Houmongi can be rented for 4,800 yen per person (for a limited time only)♪ What's more, you can use the obi decoration rental, which is usually 500 yen, for free, so you can casually add a higher level of glamor ♪ Go To Travel You can also use "regional coupons"! Optional hair styling is also available at a low price of 1,000 yen♪A short walk to Yasaka Shrine

[Kyoto/Gojo] You can also go to Kyoto for one day sightseeing and autumn leaves viewing in kimono and yukata! ! It is OK for one man to use! "Regional coupon available"

Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata
Around Kyoto Station
5,280 circle 4,180 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!

It may not be enough just to visit the famous spots in Kyoto. Strolling around Kyoto in a kimono is very popular among couples and women♪ You can come to the store empty-handed and enjoy sightseeing in kimono for the day! Enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring, the kawadoko in summer, and the beautiful autumn foliage in autumn. You can return it by 17:30. As an option, you can change to next day return or home delivery return. hair set

Sanin / Sanyo Autumn Leaves Tour Recommended Plan

[Hiroshima/Kitahiroshima Town] Trip! Cycling Oasa Enjoy the autumn leaves of Oasa! e-bike guided tour For those who like bicycles and nature

Oasa Mobility Station “OMS”
Hiroshima / Miyajima
6,600 Yen ~ (tax included)

Oasa, Kitahiroshima Town, is located in the northern part of Hiroshima City. Enjoy a comfortable and leisurely E-BIKE cycling through a town surrounded by nature and where the original scenery of Satoyama remains! A dedicated guide will happily guide you through not only autumn leaves spots in the morning, but also local culture and historical sites. It is ecotourism where you can feel the countryside with all five senses, and it is recommended for those who love outdoors and nature. Held throughout the Chugoku region

[Hiroshima/Miyajima] Popular No.1 * Kimono/Yukata rental plan * Sightseeing in Miyajima with stylish kimono/Yukata.

Rental Kimono Miyajima Komachi
Hiroshima / Miyajima
7,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Rent a cute kimono or yukata from "Miyajima Komachi" and take a walk around Daishoin Temple and Momijidani Park, as well as the World Heritage Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine. You can have a different experience than usual. You can return it until 19:30 on the same day and until 12:00 on the next day, so you can enjoy the night view of Miyajima at your leisure. If you rent a kimono from "Miyajima Komachi", sightseeing in Miyajima will be easier.

[Hiroshima/Miyajima] Aki no Kuni Tour Miyajima Misen Daishoin "Maneki-neko Painting and Coloring of Momijidani Park Four Seasons"

OTSUKISUN
Hiroshima / Miyajima
5,100 Yen ~ (tax included)

Experience a special time at Daisho-in, the oldest temple in Miyajima in Aki. You can experience painting a traditional Japanese toy, "Beckoning cat papier-mâché," and experience coloring the four seasons of Momijidani Park. Papier-mâché is a colored toy made by piling up paper according to a mold, and is said to have been widely popular in the Edo period. "Beckoning cat"

Kyushu autumn leaves tour recommended plan

[Fukuoka Uminonakamichi] Segway experience at the historic and vast Uminonakamichi Seaside Park! A guide will guide you through the nature and history of the park while riding a Segway!

Umi no Nakamichi Segway Tour
Fukuoka City (Hakata / Tenjin) / Dazaifu
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (8 reviews / experiences)

☑︎ Regional common coupon dealer ☑︎ Anti-virus store You can experience a Segway tour at Uminonakamichi Park in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City! The vast grounds of the park are full of various attractions! Let's enjoy the charm of the park that can not be reached in one day on a Segway. Go around with a guide such as a flower garden, an off-road course, and a cape overlooking the sea

*The information in this article is current as of August 2023.

Frequently asked questions about autumn leaves

Q When is the best time to see the autumn leaves?

A Did you know that there is an "autumn leaves front" in autumn as well as a "cherry blossom front" in spring? The autumn leaves front starts in Hokkaido in mid-September and goes south to Kyushu in early December. The altitude of each region and the climate from spring to summer also affect the autumn colors, so for detailed information such as the beginning of coloring and the best time to see the autumn colors, it is a good idea to check the autumn leaves forecast and forecast site for that year.

Q Why do the leaves of the trees turn red?

A From spring to summer, the leaves actively photosynthesize, but as the seasons progress and the daylight hours become shorter, the energy obtained by photosynthesis decreases. Therefore, the trees prepare for winter by collecting green chlorophyll, which photosynthesizes, from the leaves as nutrients and dropping the leaves. Until the leaves fall, the pigments left on the leaves and the newly created ingredients entertain people as yellow and red "autumn leaves."

Q How to enjoy "Autumn Leaves" more?

A Of course, orthodox hunting for autumn leaves, where you can see the mountains colored by trekking at the autumn leaves spot, is also good, but how about enjoying the autumn leaves from a place that is a bit different from usual? It is also recommended to enjoy the red and yellow gradation from the "water surface" with a kayak or SUP, or from the "air" with a helicopter or bungee jump.

Q What are the activities unique to autumn?

A Autumn, which has a better climate than summer and winter, is a perfect season to enjoy physical activity. Enjoy the autumn scenery by cycling or Nordic walking. For those who are a little outdoors, we recommend cultural experiences such as guided tours of history and kimono rental. You can expect the photos taken with the autumn leaves in the background to look good on SNS!

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