Minabe Bairin Plum Orchard, Japan’s largest plum grove in Minabe-cho, Wakayama offers a fantastic scenery of a million plum blossoms in early spring.
Settsukyo Gorge National Park/ Osaka
Settsu-kyo Gorge natural park, located in the north of Osaka that can be enjoyed throughout the year with the beauty of the seasonal nature and flowers.
Ryoan-ji Temple/ Kyoto
The World Heritage Site, Ryoan-ji, located near Kinkaku-ji, is well known for its zen style rock garden. This simple rock garden is more complex than it seems.
Seiryo-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Seiryo-ji, located in Kyoto Arashiyama is also known as the Saga-no-shaka-do. You can see attractive architecture and a unique statue along with autumn color.
Shoryaku-ji Temple/ Nara
Shoryaku-ji, an ancient temple, located on the Bodaisen mountain in Nara is called as the “Village of Brocade”, to offer an amazing scenery with autumn color.
Kogen-ji Temple/ Hyogo
Kogen-ji, located in Tanba-city, Hyogo is known as the historical zen temple and “Tenmoku maple”. It’s one of the best spots of red maple leaves in the area.
Negoro-ji Temple/ Wakayama
Negoro-ji, an ancient temple, located in the sacred Katsuragi mountains in Wakayama is enhanced by the seasonal colors. You can explore a national trasure.
Keisoku-ji Temple/ Shiga
Keisoku-ji, located in Nagahama of Shiga, an old abandoned temple is known for its beautiful “red carpet” approach, created by the falling red maple leaves.
Eigen-ji Temple/ Shiga
Eigen-ji, located along the gorge of the Echi-gawa river in Shiga is a beautiful spot for autumn foliage. 3,000 maple trees color the whole mountain in red.
Katsuo-ji Temple/ Osaka
A temple, located in the forested region of Minoo city, Osaka, filled with the daruma dolls is one of the best place for autumn color along with Minoo Park.
Konpuku-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Konpuku-ji, located in northern Higashiyama of Kyoto is a quieter small temple, one of the most important historic site of Haiku, a Japanese style poetry.
Entoku-in Temple/ Kyoto
Entoku-in, located in Southern Higashiyama of Kyoto, the most popular sightseeing area has delightful collection of art treasures and fine Japanese dry gardens.