2018 Japan Maple Viewing Guide: Where can you see maple leaves in Japan?

The most important thing to do in autumn is to go see the maple trees. There are several places in Japan where you can go to see the maple trees. The following is a guide on going to Japan to appreciate the maple leaves. Everyone should go there quickly, otherwise winter will come soon and there will be no chance to see it. Distribution of scenic spots during the red leaf season

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In order not to miss the best time for viewing maple leaves, please apply for a Japanese visa in time and plan a maple viewing trip. You should also pay attention to the latest Japanese red leaf season prediction news to make the best maple viewing strategy. Hokkaido

It is the Daisetsuyama Mountains in Hokkaido that announce the beginning of the autumn leaf season every year. Here are the earliest red leaves in Japan. From the beginning of September, the red leaves run across Japan from north to south, from high to low, in the opposite direction to the cherry blossoms. It is the prelude to the maple viewing on the entire island of Hokkaido. The red leaves are composed of coniferous forests with rich layers. Beautiful picture.

Take the cable car to the top of the mountain and have a panoramic view of the valleys and streams. From September to October, follow Xiao u to the front line of red leaves. These places in Hokkaido are the most stunning.

1. Sounkyo Gorge

Sounkyo Gorge is a grand canyon formed by the Ishikari River originating from the Daisetsu Mountains. It is one of the most famous places in Japan for viewing red leaves. First, Akadake Ginsendai in mid-September, Kurodake in late September, and the Autumn Leaves Valley in early October are all beautiful. Be sure to take the _Yue Cable Car to enjoy the maple leaves 360 degrees in the air!

You can also choose to soak in a secret hot spring in a hidden valley, and hike to see the magnificent cliffs, rivers and waterfalls. During the red leaf season, you can also hike the Red Leaf Valley Promenade. This promenade is open from June to early November every year. From late September to mid-October, the overwhelming red and yellow leaves are amazing, and it is not as popular as the red leaf areas close to the city. Generally overcrowded.

The best time to enjoy the autumn leaves: mid-September to mid-October

How to get there: Take the Dohoku bus to Sounkyo from Kawa Station on the JR Ishihoku Main Line, which takes about half an hour. arrival.

2. Lake Shikotsu

Lake Shikotsu-ko is located directly south of Sapporo and is surrounded by towering volcanoes. It is the second deepest lake in Japan and the deepest. The ice-free lake in the north. The altitude here is 250 meters, and the deepest point of the lake reaches 363 meters, which is 113 meters lower than sea level! This outstanding place is perfect for camping enthusiasts.

In autumn, there are spectacular red foliage forests along Lake Shikotsu. Due to the extremely high transparency of Lake Shikotsu, the shadow-like reflection of the mangroves on the water gives people a dreamy feeling.

The best time for viewing autumn leaves: early October to mid-October

Transportation: Get off at JR Chitose Station and transfer to the Chuo Bus bound for Lake Shikotsu. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the terminal. minute.

3. Jozankei

Jozankei Hot Spring is located in Minami District, Sapporo City, Hokkaido. The surrounding environment is beautiful and the many hot spring facilities provide visitors with the elegant enjoyment of watching the red leaves beside the hot spring. . The Toyohira Gorge Dam in Jozankei is one of Sapporo's top maple viewing destinations. The magnificent scenery of the dam, set against the backdrop of red and yellow leaves, has captivated the eyes of many tourists.

The best time to enjoy autumn leaves: early October to mid-October

How to get there: Take the Tetsubus from JR Sapporo Station, take the Donan Bus, and get off at Jozankei. The whole journey About 1 hour and 20 minutes. , Kansai region

The red leaves in the Kansai region are recognized as the most beautiful in the red leaf season, and it is also the area where you can watch them for the longest time. Whether in Osaka, Kyoto or Nara, you can find beautiful viewing spots.

When it comes to the place with the strongest red leaves in Japan, Xiao u thinks Kyoto should be the first place. When the autumn leaves are in full bloom, the mountains and rivers beside the Togetsukyo Bridge are poetic and picturesque. The red leaves cover the path, and there is a rustling sound step by step. The red leaves fall like clouds and fire...

Speaking of the best in Kyoto When viewing maple leaves, you can’t miss Genkoan. As a Zen temple, Zen words are everywhere in Genkoan, and the round windows and corner windows in the temple add a unique Japanese beauty to the viewing of maple leaves. The round window in Yuankwang Temple represents wisdom, the universe and the world, and the corner window represents obsession, pain, birth, old age, illness and death in the world. Come to Genkoan and watch the maple leaves in the courtyard through the round or corner windows of the courtyard. They are picturesque and exquisite, adding a touch of Japanese aesthetics, and you can also appreciate the profound influence of Zen on Japanese courtyard construction.

The best time to enjoy maple leaves: mid-November to early December

How to get there: Take the Kyoto Bus to Takamine, get off and walk for about 5 minutes

Rurikoin, a beautiful garden that is only open in spring and autumn

Rurikoin, which is only open twice a year, is a famous maple viewing spot in northern Kyoto. After entering, you first copy sutras, sit on the tatami, drink hot tea and watch the fireplace and slowly appreciate the details in the courtyard and the room, including the grass and flower screens from the Edo period and the Buddhist paintings from the Muromachi period, which all give people a very peaceful feeling.

The design concept of the Glazed Garden in the center of the temple is to create a "Pure Land World" garden on earth. The surface is covered with glaze-colored moss. The red leaves in the courtyard are gorgeous. There are more than 100 species of plants on both sides of the approach. Red leaf trees. The combination of the two is really too beautiful....

How to get there: From Kyoto City, you can take the Tozai Subway Line, get off at Sanjo Station, and walk to Demachiyanagi Station to transfer to _山 Electric Railway, there are signs along the way, about 3 minutes on foot

Ticket: 2,000 yen (including an art museum next to it and the cost of copying money) Daigoji Temple, you can see the scenery and treasures

< p>Daigoji Temple is a famous place in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing in spring and maple viewing in autumn. Daigoji Temple's Sanhoin Garden was designed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi himself when he was "appreciating Daigo flowers" in the third year of Keicho period. It still retains the gorgeous atmosphere of the Momoyama period. The rocks in Sanbaoyuan are extremely expensive vine stones, which are arranged in a luxurious manner in the courtyard.

If you have enough time, you can enjoy the night maples at Daigoji Temple, which is a unique experience.

How to get there: Get off at Daigo Station on the Tozai Subway Line and walk for 15 minutes through a residential area

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 daily

< p>Fare: 1,500 yen (including Sanhoin, Rehokan and Shimo-Daigo)

Travel advice: There are only two lines in the Kyoto Subway, the Toriyama Line and the Tozai Line. On the day you go to Daigo-ji Temple , it is recommended to purchase a one-day pass for the Kyoto Subway, which costs 600 yen. In the spare time, you can visit attractions accessible by the Tozai Line.

Arashiyama, the beautiful autumn colors dyed red by maple leaves

As expected, Arashiyama is indispensable for viewing maple leaves in Kyoto. Arashiyama has been a villa for nobles since ancient times, and is now one of the most popular spots for viewing maple leaves. The maple leaves in Arashiyama are not like those in Kyoto that are always half-hidden among the pavilions. Here they are completely open and closed in the mountains and forests.

Standing on the Millennium Arch Bridge, you can feel the beautiful autumn colors of the mountains and rivers dyed red by maple leaves, and feel heroic. The Hozu River under the Togetsuki Bridge also has a unique artistic conception under the red maple leaves. Arashiyama will also hold a red leaf festival in November, and cruise ships with various themes will go down the Katsura River like a float parade. What a beautiful Oriental style painting!

Arashiyama has to go, but Xiao u today is not introducing you to the long queues of the Sagano Train and Tenryuji Temple, but to the elegant and Zen-like autumn colors of Arashiyama in this garden.

Jōjikoji Temple is known as the most famous maple viewing spot in the Sagano area. From the Sanmon gate to the Niomon gate and then to the main hall, the stone steps are filled with red maples, which are so beautiful that it takes your breath away. The maple red carpet on the ground after the maple leaves have fallen is equally stunning. Climbing up the main hall to the pagoda area, you can even have a bird's-eye view of Kyoto's streets.

The best time to enjoy maple leaves: mid-November to early December

Ticket fee: 400 yen

How to get there: JR Sanin Main Line at Sagaran Get off at Yama Station and walk for about 5 minutes, or take the Keifuku Arashiyama Main Line and get off at Arashiyama Station. The beauty of Nara Park

When it comes to Nara, most people know that Nara has many monuments and temples, and red leaves. The seasons are full of scenery, especially in Nara Park, where towering ginkgo trees and colorful maple trees can be seen everywhere

Deer will look for fruits everywhere in the fields covered with ginkgo leaves, even if there are live He doesn't care when people approach him. At this time, you might as well go up and take a photo with them, turning this into the most beautiful and vivid memory of Nara in autumn.

The best time to enjoy maple leaves: early November to early December

How to get there: Get off at Kintetsu Nara Station and walk for about 10 minutes to Rikugien Garden, in the Japanese garden Savor the stunning scenery of autumn

Rikugien Garden, located at __ Station in Tokyo, is a circulatory rockery spring garden with a history of 300 years. Together with Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, it is also known as "the two representative gardens of the Edo period".

In late November, wild sumac, ginkgo, and maple trees are all dyed with bright colors of yellow and red by the autumn wind.

The quiet and elegant courtyard immediately turned into a colorful and lively scene. The fiery red scenery, which is rare in the city, is intoxicating and lingering.

Between November 19th and December 7th, visit Rikugien Garden to enjoy the red leaves under the night lights. The first recommended night view spot is "Nakano_" (Nakanoshima), where the soft-colored lights appear in the dark night. The vermilion trees rendered by bright and colorful lights are reflected on the calm pool surface, which is indescribably beautiful and makes people lose their words.

In addition, using blue lights and thin The mist creates a very mysterious scenery combining the river and the red leaves, "Mizuka River", which also has a unique dreamy and romantic feeling.

The best time to enjoy autumn leaves: late November to early December

How to get there: Get off at __ station on the JR Subway Namboku Line and walk for about 7 minutes

Ticket: 300 yen for Hasedera, a red leaf hunt in the ancient capital of Kamakura

Known as the "Temple of Flowers", Hasedera in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is visited every June during the rainy season. The colorful hydrangeas are in bloom, attracting countless tourists. Many domestic people only know this about it. In fact, Hasedera Temple has another scenery that cannot be missed, and that is the red leaves in autumn. Many Japanese people come here especially to appreciate the red leaves. This is Kamakura's representative place for viewing red leaves

The red leaves at Hasedera Temple present a unique three-dimensional effect due to the height difference between the mountains and the temple. The various small Buddha statues in the mountains seem to be in the red carpet, very cute and pleasing.

There will also be light activities during the night visit. The lights will be lit up with the sunset. If you enter the courtyard to watch it when it is bright, you can enjoy a different flavor. Although there are many maple viewing spots in Kamakura City, only Hasedera Temple has night lights, which you shouldn’t miss.

The best time to enjoy autumn leaves: late November to early December

How to get there: get off at Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line

Red leaves + hot springs + Mount Fuji =Hakone

When it comes to vacation and relaxation around Tokyo, Japan, the first thing to mention is Hakone!

Hakone’s red leaves rank second in Kanto, and the red leaves begin to appear from Lake Ashi in early November. , and then slowly dyed Sengokuhara, Gora, and Kowakudani red. When it comes to Lake Ashi, of course you have to take a pirate ship. If the time and place are harmonious, you can also see Mount Fuji!

When it comes to Hakone, it is also a famous hot spring town in Japan. Imagine being in a traditional Japanese hot spring hotel in the mountains on a cold late autumn day. While taking a bath, you can look up and admire the hazy dreamy feeling brought by the dense water vapor and mottled red leaves in front of you. It is quiet and unique.

The best time to enjoy maple leaves: early November to mid-November

How to get there: get off at Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Odakyu Line

Japan has four distinct seasons The country has beautiful scenery in all four seasons, including spring cherry blossoms, summer cicadas, autumn maples, and winter snow. Just like the delicate minds of the Japanese, they are good at grasping the short-lived beauty in the changing seasons, which is why they have the concept of "seasonal restrictions". These products are only available in season, so be sure to enjoy them.

Can maple leaves also be used as food? Red leaf tempura is the most famous wagashi in Minoh National Park, Osaka, Japan. The production process of raw materials is relatively long. The raw materials used are not fresh red leaves that year, but must be picked a year in advance, washed and placed in wooden barrels, marinated with salt, and rolled in flour and sprinkled with salt in the following autumn. Fragrant sesame seeds are fried. Enjoy the tea and have a mellow aftertaste in the gentle and sweet fragrance, which is the autumn thoughts that have accumulated for a year.

Hiroshima Fujiya Momiji Manju

Fujiya is an old-fashioned Japanese confectionery shop in the Hiroshima area. It sells specialty food Momiji Manju, which is shaped like a leaf. The outer shell is made of flour, eggs, and sugar. The fillings of steamed buns usually include kidney bean filling and adzuki bean filling, as well as matcha bean filling, chestnut bean filling, cream and cheese, and many other variations. Hongye Manju is usually served with tea and coffee.

Genji Zhaoan Riya_

Genji Zhaoan is a purely handmade Japanese confectionery shop. It retains the original appearance of the fruit through traditional craftsmanship. shape and taste to create innovative Japanese confectionery. Integrating the characteristics of Japan's four seasons into small snacks, you can feel the obvious seasonal atmosphere. Launched this fall, "Riya_" is made from chestnuts. Chestnut puree is stuffed with egg yolk and garnished with soft, sweet chestnuts boiled in sugar water. It is a good choice as a souvenir.

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