Recommend the best time and place to view red leaves in Northeast Japan

Japan’s maple leaves will gradually turn red in another month. November is the most beautiful season here. The red maple leaves that can be seen everywhere bring the richest season to Japan. Let’s learn about maple leaf viewing in Northeast Japan today!

Oirase Stream in Aomori Prefecture

The Aoinase Stream, known as "the most beautiful stream in the world", attracts many people to visit every year. It is famous for its waterfalls and streams. Every fall, the leaves turn red, making you feel like you're surrounded by a ball of fire on the trail. It looks more beautiful at sunrise and sunset.

Viewing time: mid-October to early November

Address: Aosawa, Ishida City, Aomori Prefecture

Opening hours: Free admission.

Transportation/How to get there: Get off at JR "Aomori" station, then transfer to a JR bus and get off at "Shaoshan", about 2 hours.

Tatsunuma, Aomori Prefecture

Kamema Shaochao, located in Aomori Prefecture, attracts many tourists and photographers every year. Because every maple leaf season, if the weather is good, at sunrise every day, the night has just faded, and the red reflections of the trees reflected on the lake are like red fireworks in the water, which is very spectacular. After sunrise, the reflection on the lake is actually beautiful.

From the second half of October to the first half of November.

Address: Ounkanye Hall, Shihada City, Aomori Prefecture

Opening hours: The trail is open all day long, and the best viewing time is half an hour before and after sunrise.

Transportation/How to get there: Take the JR1 bus

Chusonji Temple in Iwate Prefecture

Viewing time: late October to late November

Address : Room 202, Hiraizumi Shikikan, Hiraizumi Town, Nishibandi Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture

Golden Hall Tickets: 800 yen for adults, 500 yen for high school students, 300 yen for junior high school students, and 200 yen for elementary school students.

Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 (March 1st to November 3rd) 8:30-16:30 (November 4th to February 28th)

Transportation/How to get there: Transfer from the Tohoku Shinkansen "Pass" station to the JR Tohoku Line and get off at "Hiraizumi" station and walk for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Naruko Gorge in Miyagi Prefecture

The entrance to Ziming Gorge is at Zhongshanping. There is a 2.5-kilometer-long trail that takes you through the 100-meter-deep Grand Canyon. During the peak season for red leaf viewing, red leaves from all directions will surround you on the long trail. The scene is spectacular and beautiful. Moreover, this place is known as the "Hometown of Ziming Hot Spring". Going after viewing the maples is definitely the best enjoyment of autumn travel.

Viewing time: late October to mid-November

Address: Ziming Hot Spring, Oki City, Miyagi Prefecture

Opening hours: The trail is open all day.

Transportation/How to get there: Get off at JR Ziming Hot Spring Station or Zhongshanping Hot Spring Station, then take a taxi for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Goseki Marsh in Fukushima Prefecture

Goseki Marsh is known as the Jiuzhaigou Valley of Japan. Because the lake water contains a large amount of minerals, it stimulates the growth of plants in the water. Coupled with the sunlight from different angles, it shows various mysterious colors such as green, blue, dark purple, and brown. During the red leaf season, the red and yellow leaves beside the lake complement the lake water beautifully. Punishment is a picturesque thing. In addition, the entire trail is small and flat, suitable for a family.

Address: Kitahara, Kitahara Village, Maya Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture

Opening hours: Free admission.

Transportation/How to get there: Take the bus from JR "Inami" Station to "Panti Plateau Leisure Village" for about 23 minutes, get off at "Goseki Entrance", and it will take about 3 minutes to arrive.

Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture

Kakunodate is known as the "Little Kyoto of Mutsu". In the southern part of Qiudong County, many samurai lived in the Edo period, and there are still many buildings with black walls and black wood. The contrast and interweaving of black and red create a strong and uniquely beautiful landscape. Friends who like antique and nostalgic style can come to Jiaoguan for a walk and enjoy the maples.

Visiting time: late October to mid-November

Address: 394-2 Kamekanda, Akita Tohoku Kakuodatemachi

Opening hours: Liu Qingzhijia, Kuroishi House 9:00~17:00 (until 16:30 in winter)/Others 9:00~16:30 (closed from December to April in winter)

Transportation/How to get there: Akita Shinkansen Get off at "Jiaoguan" station.

This is information about maple leaf viewing in Northeastern Japan.

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