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Autumn in Japan with red maple leaves, golden ginkgo trees, Kyoto temple illuminations, and harvest festivals—seasonal travel guide from Hokkaido to Kyushu for tourists and locals exploring koyo foliage, Kurama Fire Festival, Takayama Autumn Festival, moon-viewing traditions, Nikko and Arashiyama colors, and autumn food like chestnuts, persimmons, sanma, kabocha, matsutake mushrooms, and hiyaoroshi sake.

Autumn in Japan with red maple leaves, golden ginkgo trees, Kyoto temple illuminations, and harvest festivals—seasonal travel guide from Hokkaido to Kyushu for tourists and locals exploring koyo foliage, Kurama Fire Festival, Takayama Autumn Festival, moon-viewing traditions, Nikko and Arashiyama colors, and autumn food like chestnuts, persimmons, sanma, kabocha, matsutake mushrooms, and hiyaoroshi sake.

Autumn in Japan: How to Plan Around Foliage, Festivals, and Fall Flavors

Why Autumn is Special in Japan Autumn in Japan is a season of contrasts — blazing red maple leaves ( momiji ), golden ginkgo trees, crisp...

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