Mitarai Valley, one of Nara’s great natural wonders, is an ideal place for hiking in spring and autumn and for escaping the heat in summer.
Genko-an Temple / Kyoto
Genko-an is a Zen temple with a tranquil garden in Takagamine of northern part of Kyoto city. It’s famous for its bloody ceiling and unique windows.
Onyu Pass Viewing Point / Shiga
Onyu Pass, a spectacular viewing point created by autumn leaves and sea of clouds is an 820m high forest road located on the border between Shiga and Fukui.
Joruri-ji Temple / Kyoto
Joruri-ji Temple, located in the southern part of Kyoto, home to the only surviving Heian-period Amida Hall is famous for its autumn foliage and the pagoda.
Hokyo-in Temple（宝筐院）/ Kyoto
Hokyo-in is a small temple, located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, opposite Seiryo-ji. Its garden is especially beautiful in the autumn when the leaves change color.
Entsu-ji Temple / Kyoto
Entsu-ji Temple, located north of Kyoto is home to a beautiful dry garden with the borrowed scenery of the sacred Mount Hiei-zan.
Yawata 1-day Autumn Trip
Yawata is a home to Iwashimizu hachimangu Shrine on the top of Mt. Otokoyama in the south part of Kyoto.You can enjoy a rural area to explore with autumn color.
Momoyama no misasagi / Kyoto
Momoyama no misasagi, the tomb of the Emperor Meiji, located on the hill in the Fushimi area of southeastern Kyoto offer a fantastic view across the town.
Takedao Abandoned Train Tracks Trail/ Hyogo
Takedao abandoned train tracks, located in the Mukogawa Valley is surrounded by the great nature with 6 tunnels and 3 bridges, to open as a unique hiking trail.
Ushitaki-san Daiitoku-ji Temple/ Osaka
Daiitoku-ji Temple, located in the mountain of Ushitakiyama, Kishiwada City of Osaka is a famous for autumn color, beautiful waterfalls and silky smooth bath.
Inunaki-san(犬鳴山) / Osaka
Inunaki-san, located in Izumisano of Osaka is well known for its hidden hot spring resort with mountain scenery and spiritual sanctary, Shipporyu-ji Temple.
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.