Japan Autumn Foliage 2026: Peak Forecast & 4-Region Guide
Region-by-region peak-forecast map from late-September Hokkaido to mid-December Kyushu, with itineraries and booking timing.
Region-by-region peak forecast, itineraries, and booking timing. (6 field-tested guides)
Region-by-region peak-forecast map from late-September Hokkaido to mid-December Kyushu, with itineraries and booking timing.
Mt. Kurodake ropeway, Sounkyo basalt gorge, Jozankei — chase Japan’s earliest foliage in late September.
Japan’s Top-100 foliage stream: reverse-walk strategy, Lake Towada cruise, JR East Pass math.
Tokyo’s top suburban foliage: Akechidaira’s 4-in-1 composition, Irohazaka jam-avoidance, Tobu Nikko Pass math.
Tokyo’s latest and grandest fall: 8 must-visit spots + Mt. Takao day-trip + Tokyo Subway Pass math.
18 temple-by-temple foliage timings + crowd-avoidance tactics.
From Shinjuku to Asakusa, from family trips to Mt. Fuji day excursions.
Browse →Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara — every Kansai travel essential covered.
Browse →JR Pass, regional passes, airport transit — the difference between an easy and an expensive trip.
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