With vivid colors,
Tell the season
Visit the beautiful scenery
Waiting under the clear autumn sky,
The burning autumn leaves and breathtaking view!
A large panorama that spreads below your eyes, a tree-lined road that runs endlessly
Colors and flowers reflected on the water surface, etc.
Here are some travel destinations where you can enjoy plenty of autumn scenery.
Hokkaido

Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Moiwayama Ropeway
About 15 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park
The mountain surface dyed in various colors, such as orange, yellow, and red, is unique to a primeval forest where a variety of trees live. Let's enjoy the aerial walk while loving the beauty of painting. From the summit observation deck, you can also see the cityscape of Sapporo.
The best time to see every year from mid to late October

Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Jozankei Hot Spring and Futami Suspension Bridge
About 40 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park
When you listen to the voices of wild birds while walking in the forest and meet about 800 species of wild grass, you will feel the depth of nature of Shikotsu-Toya National Park "Jozankei".
The best time to see every year from mid to late October

Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Hokkaido University Ginkgo Namiki
About 10 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park
"Hokkaido Univ. Ginkgo Namiki" is a spot where about 70 ginkgo trees line 380 meters east-west on Kita-13-dori Street on the premises of Hokkaido University in Kita-ku, Sapporo.
The best time to see each year from late October to early November
Tohoku

Zao-machi, Miyagi
Zao Echo Line (Ogama )
About 30 minutes by car from Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
The Zao Echo Line, a mountain road that crosses Mount Zao east and west, is a famous spot where you can enjoy the autumn leaves drive. Because of the difference in altitude, you can enjoy the gradients of different colors depending on the location. It is also a must-see for the co-starring of the emerald green pot and autumn leaves.
The best time to see the yearly period from late September to early October

Zao-machi, Miyagi
Takimidai [Sankai Falls, Fudo Falls, Jizo Falls]
About 10 minutes by car from Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
It is a waterfall located between 572 and 700m above sea level and falls in three steps from Ishikozawa, which flows on the east side of Ushiro-eboshi-dake to Sumikawa.
It has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, and the view of autumn leaves in particular is breathtaking beauty.
The best time to see every year from mid to late October

Kitashiobara-mura, Fukushima
Goshiki-numa Lakes and Lakes
About 10 minutes by car from Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa
Goshiki-numa Lakes, where about 30 large and small lakes, such as "Rurinuma" and "Aonuma", gather. If you take a stroll along the nature exploration path of about 1 hour and 20 minutes, you can enjoy the fantastic lakes and lakes filled with water of various colors such as cobalt blue, and the superb view of the colored trees.
The best time to see every year from mid to late October

Bandai-machi, Fukushima
Mount Bandai Gold Line
About 20 minutes by car from Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa
A driveway that sews the mountains of Nishikishu. The gradation of autumn leaves color the car window.
The best time to see every year from mid to late October
Kanto

Nasu-machi, Tochigi
Komazu me Falls (Nasu Heisei no Mori)
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Nasu Highlands Resort & Spa
Komazu Falls, nestled in colorful autumn leaves, and slides down the cliff. The clear two-stage flow like a white thread and the blue waterfall pot are so beautiful that it is called "Nasu Daiichi Falls". You can enjoy the elegant appearance of both the sound that echoes in the silence.
The best time to see every year from mid to late October

Nasu-Shiobara-shi, Tochigi
Momijidani Large Suspension Bridge
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Nasu Highlands Resort & Spa
A large panorama of autumn leaves seen from the suspension bridge over the valley. You can enjoy the autumn colors gracefully.
The best time to see each year from late October to mid-November

Nasu-machi, Tochigi
Nasu Ropeway (Chausu-dake , Ubagahira )
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Nasu Highlands Resort & Spa
Nishiki autumn scenery covering the slope of Mt. Chausu. Please experience the color of the masterpiece seen from the sky.
The best time to see each year from early October to mid-October

Minamiboso-shi, Chiba
Komatsuji
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa
Located in the deep mountains, it is an ancient temple built in the Heian period. Komatsuji Temple, known as the "Momiji Temple" in Minami Boso, where autumn is slowly coming, the precincts will change color until December and welcome visitors. The lit up night scenery is also fantastic.
The best time to see each year from late November to mid-December
Koshinetsu

Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi
Utsukushimori shimori
About 10 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa
Utsukushimori is a small hill at an altitude of about 1,542 meters and is perfect for casual hiking. From the summit, the colorful mountains of the Kiyosato Kogen and the Southern Alps spread out, and you can see Mount Fuji on a clear day. The autumn leaves seen in the fresh air are exceptional.
The best time to see every year from mid to late October

Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi
Kawamata River Valley , Higashisawa-ohashi Bridge
About 10 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa
A red arch bridge with a length of about 90 meters over the Higashizawa Valley, originating from Mt. Jigokudake in Yatsugatake, commonly known as "Red Bridge". In autumn, the red color of the bridge shines against the backdrop of Yatsugatake, which is popular as a perfect place for sketching and shooting.
The best time to see each year from mid-October to early November

Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi
Kiyosato Terrace
About 15 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa
The view from Kiyosato Terrace overlooks the mountains of Mount Fuji, the Southern Alps, and Okuchichichibu, and the beauty of autumn leaves on clear days is exceptional.
The best time to see each year from early October to mid-October

Nagano-shi, Nagano
Matsuyo Castle Ruins
About 10 minutes by car from Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Matsuyo Castle, based on Shingen Takeda, Kagekatsu Uesugi, and Nobuyuki Sanada, is a natural fortress that makes use of the terrain on the banks of the Chikuma River. In autumn, when the rough stone walls piled up with almost no processing of natural stones and moats full of taste are added to color, you can enjoy the scenery of history and nature.
The best time to see each year from early November to mid-November

Nagano-shi, Nagano
Yamadera Tsuneyama House
About 10 minutes by car from Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
There is a garden designated as a national registered monument (scenic spot), and it is a spot where you can enjoy the quaint autumn leaves.
The best time to see each year from early November to mid-November
Tokai

Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
Hamamatsu Castle Park
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
Hamamatsu-jo Castle, where Ieyasu Tokugawa laid the foundation for taking over the world. At its feet, there is a migratory garden that expresses a valley. A stroll in the park where wooden bridges and Ishibashi are arranged in the pond, and maples and ginkgo beautifully color is a time to feel the deepening season.
The best time to see each year from late November to mid-December

Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
Ryo
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
Ryutan-ji Temple in connection with Naotora Ii.
Enshu-style garden designed by Enshu Kobori, a daimyo who served Ieyasu Tokugawa, is attractive. Dodan azalea and maple turn red, creating a beautiful contrast in the mossy garden.
Photo courtesy of: Hamamatsu / Hamanako Tourism Bureau
The best time to see the year from mid-November to mid-December

Mori-machi, Shizuoka
Okuni -jinja Shrine
About 50 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
Kokuni Shrine is the first shrine in the Enshu region with a history of more than 1460 years, with the enshrined deity of "Onamuchi no Mikoto".
There are about 1,000 large and small maples in the precincts, and when the best season is reached, one side is dyed in Nishiki color.
The best time to see each year from late November to mid-December
Hokuriku

Nanto-shi, Toyama
Mt. Goka Gassho no Sato
About 50 minutes by car from Mercure Toyama Tonami Resort & Spa
The village of Mt. Goka Gassho is composed of 13 Gassho-zukuri houses adjacent to the World Heritage Site of Mt. Goka (Suganuma Village). While being healed by the original scenery of Japan and the autumn leaves of the mountains, you can also experience the rich history and traditional culture at Mt. Goka Folk Museum.
The best time to see each year from late October to mid-November

Nanto-shi, Toyama
Shogawakyo
About 20 minutes by car from Mercure Toyama Tonami Resort & Spa
The contrast between the emerald green on the river surface and the red and yellow autumn leaves is truly a mysterious landscape that captivates visitors.
The best time to see each year from late October to mid-November

Takaoka-shi, Toyama
Takaoka Kojo Park
About 30 minutes by car from Mercure Toyama Tonami Resort & Spa
The autumn leaves planted in the park begin to change color, and the vivid red and yellow reflect on the surface of the water to create a landscape like a painting.
The best time to see each year from late November to early December
Kinki

Shima-shi, Mie
Shima City Tourist Farm
About 15 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa
Co Kia, which spreads out on a gentle slope, is very popular with its adorable form of colon. In autumn, the color changes little by little from the bright green, and in November it turns red. I'm looking forward to meeting seasonal flowers such as cosmos.
The best time to see each year from late October to mid-November

Minamiise-cho, Mie
Daiginkgo of former Hobara Elementary School
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa
Daiginkgo is cherished in the area as a symbol of the Hobara area.
It is registered as a town designated cultural property (natural monument) as "Ohatsuki Ginkgo".
The best time to see every year from mid-November to late November

Nagahama-shi, Shiga
Nagahama-jo Castle, Toyo Park
About 5 minutes on foot from Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
Toyo Park is located in the ruins of Nagahama Castle, which was the residence of Hideyoshi Toyotomi. During the season when the trees are dyed, it is recommended to take a walk along the garden path facing Lake Biwa. At the Nagahama Castle History Museum, which imitates the castle tower of Nagahama Castle, you can encounter a painting-like landscape with co-starring with autumn leaves.
The best time to see each year from early November to late November

Nagahama-shi, Shiga
Kyu Temple (formerly Iifuku-ji Temple)
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
It is also called a carpet of autumn leaves, and the scenery of the stone steps to the main hall is dyed red every time you look.
The best time to see each year from early November to late November

Nagahama-shi, Shiga
Omi Koho-an
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
Omi Koho-an has a simple stone-framed Karesansui Garden and a Ikeizumi Kaiyu-style garden near the main hall, which is said to be a favorite of Enshu, and is designated as a scenic spot in Shiga Prefecture.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to late November

Miyazu-shi, Kyoto
Nariaiji
About 40 minutes by car from Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa
Nariaiji Temple overlooks Amanohashidate, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. The red, yellow, and orange gradations gorgeously color the precincts where the strict air flows. The scenery of the five-storied pagoda, which is about 33 meters high, is wrapped in autumn leaves, is the beauty that penetrates the heart.
The best time to see each year from early November to late November

Miyazu-shi, Kyoto
Amanohashidate Amanohashidate Ama Viewland
About 20 minutes by car from Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa
The autumn leaves seen from the Hiryukan Corridor are a great photo spot! You can see the scenery as if you were drawn in a picture.
The best time to see each year from early November to late November

Fukuchiyama-shi, Kyoto
Sandanike Park
About 60 minutes by car from Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa
Surrounded by rich nature and pine forests, it is a comprehensive park well known as a famous spot where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to late November

Uda-shi, Nara
Muro-ji Temple
About 50 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara
Muro-ji Temple stands quietly in the mountains dyed like burning. Vivid autumn leaves wrap around the national treasure Kondo and the five-storied pagoda, and the approach to the shrine is full of rich atmosphere. The night illumination, which highlights the precious cultural properties and the beauty of autumn leaves, is also fantastic.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to early December

Sakurai-shi, Nara
Danzan -jinja Shrine
About 20 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara
Approximately 3,000 maple and ginkgo trees color the entire precincts, making the majestic atmosphere of the thirteen-story pagoda even deeper.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to early December

Asuka-mura, Nara
Okadera
About 15 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara
One of the best autumn leaves spots in Asuka Village. Every fall, the approach around the triple treasure pagoda is dyed red, making it look like a tunnel of autumn leaves.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to early December

Tanabe-shi, Wakayama
Kizuke
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa
If you cross the red balustrade Takimi Bridge while enjoying the colors woven by the trees, you will be a strange rock that rolls in countless large and small under your eyes. At Kizenkyo Gorge, which is designated as a part of Yoshino-Kumano National Park, you can fully enjoy the spectacular scenery beauty.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to late November

Tanabe-shi, Wakayama
Daiginkgo of Fukusada (Hosenji)
About 60 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa
The large ginkgo, an estimated 400-year-old tree in the precincts of Hosenji Temple in Fukusada, is considered a city-designated cultural property.
The circumference of the trunk is about 5.3 meters and the height is about 22 meters. The trunk is about 4 meters high from the base and the trunk is divided into several, and is also called Senbon Ginkgo.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to late November

Wakayama-shi, Wakayama
Wakayama Castle Komeikei Garden
About 60 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa
A pond spring garden located in Wakayama Castle was built in the early Edo period.
It is designated as a national scenic spot, and in autumn, you can see stunning autumn leaves, so it is popular under the name of "Momijikei Garden".
The best time to see each year from late November to early December

Wakayama-shi, Wakayama
Kosen-ji
About 30 minutes by car from Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa
Kosenji Temple, which is estimated to be 400 years old, tells the deepening autumn of the large ginkgo. The appearance of a giant tree, which is about 30 meters high and about 6 meters around, is divine, and the colors of the fallen leaves that cover the earth are breathtaking.
The best time to see each year from early November to late November

Kozagawa-cho, Wakayama
Monolith Koza River Kozagawa
About 30 minutes by car from Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa
A large rock with a height of about 100m and a width of about 500m, standing in the Kawabuchi of the Koza River that penetrates through to the bottom of the river.
The best time to see each year from early November to late November

Kozagawa-cho, Wakayama
Jizo Takigawa-ji Temple Ryosenji
About 30 minutes by car from Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa
It is a large autumn foliage over 200 years old, a height of about 10m, a trunk circumference of about 2.9m, and a tree that has been popular with local residents as "Jizo Autumn Leaves" in connection with the enshrined Jizo.
The best time to see each year from early November to late November

Minami-Awaji-shi, Hyogo
Nariaiji
About 20 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa
Nariaiji Temple is the oldest Buddha statue in Awajishima and the main statue of Yakushi Nyorai, an important cultural property of the country. The more you walk along the approach to the precincts of the quiet appearance where many maples are planted, the more you can reach the moist atmosphere of an ancient temple.
The best time to see each year from late November to early December

Awaji-shi, Hyogo
Asano Park
About 50 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa
There is a "Fudo Falls" with a drop of about 15m, which is also known as "Autumn Leaves Falls", where you can enjoy the beautiful contrast between the waterfall and autumn leaves.
The best time to see each year from late November to mid-December
China

Hoki-cho, Tottori
Masumizu Highland
About 15 minutes by car from Mercure Tottori Daisen Resort & Spa
On the gentle slopes of the northern side of Oyama, you can enjoy the autumn scenery full of openness. The pampas grass sways in the autumn breeze, and the whole surface of the mountain becomes a mosaic-like color. We also recommend walking in the air to enjoy a large panorama on the sky lift.
The best time to see each year from early October to early November

Kofu-cho, Tottori
Kaikake Pass
About 40 minutes by car from Mercure Tottori Daisen Resort & Spa
The contrast between the exposed mountain surface and the fresh greenery and autumn leaves that extend from the middle is gaining popularity as one of the best scenic spots in Oyama.
The best time to see each year from early October to mid-November
Shikoku

Kochi-shi, Kochi
Makino Botanical Garden, Kochi Prefecture
About 30 minutes by car from Mercure Kochi Tosa Resort & Spa
A botanical garden commemorating Dr. Tomitaro Makino, the father of plant taxonomy, is a famous spot where about 3,000 kinds of plants show their seasonal appearances. In the fall, flowers such as reddish brown numusgi, yellow-leaved metasequoia, and pretty wild giku will also soften you.
The best time to see each year from late November to mid-December

Kochi-shi, Kochi
Godaisan Chikurin-ji Temple ji Temple
About 30 minutes by car from Mercure Kochi Tosa Resort & Spa
Chikurin-ji Temple was founded in 724 during the Nara period. Located in Godaisan, a small mountain, a Kochi Prefectural Urban Park, it is also known as a famous spot for autumn leaves.
The best time to see each year from late November to mid-December

Kitagawa-mura, Kochi
The Garden of Monet, Marmottan
About 50 minutes by car from Mercure Kochi Tosa Resort & Spa
A beautiful garden that recreates the garden of French painter Claude Monet. In autumn, the trees in the park turn red, and you can enjoy a fantastic scenery along with ponds and flowers.
The best time to see each year from early November to early December
Kyushu

Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka
Kawachi Fujien
About 50 minutes by car from Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa
Kawachi Fujien is known for its stunning wisteria flowers. In autumn, about 700 autumn leaves turn color, and it attracts visitors with different beauty. Enjoy a fantastic time in a tunnel of autumn leaves wrapped in vivid colors to the top of your head.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to early December

Munakata-shi, Fukuoka
Chinkoku-ji
About 10 minutes by car from Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa
Jinkoku-ji Temple, an ancient temple opened by Kobo Daishi Kukai, is a charming temple standing in the mountains, and is also known as a famous spot for autumn leaves.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to early December

Karatsu-shi, Saga
Forest of Environmental Art
About 30 minutes by car from Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort
For more than 40 years, more than 10,000 trees such as maples, maples, and ginkgo have been planted and maintained. Fuyuzanso, where colorful walking paths and colored leaves are reflected on lacquered tables, is also a very popular photo spot.
The best time to see every year from mid-November to late November

Ogi-shi, Saga
Shimizu zu Falls
About 80 minutes by car from Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort
Autumn Shimizu, where the roaring waterfall is colored with bright red and golden autumn leaves. The view from the promenade is also exceptional.
The best time to see every year from mid-November to late November

Karatsu-shi, Saga
Kannon-no-taki Falls
About 35 minutes by car from Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort
A dynamic valley beauty where maples and Yamazakura turn red against the backdrop of a waterfall with a drop of about 45m.
The best time to see each year is early to late November

Beppu-shi, Oita
Beppu Ropeway
About 30 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
Go up the steep slope with a height difference of about 800 meters, and take about 10 minutes to climb the mountain of Tsurumidake. Enjoy the gradation of autumn leaves that vary depending on the altitude, on the largest ropeway in Kyushu. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the city of Beppu, Beppu Bay, and Kuju Mountains.
The best time to see each year from mid-October to late November

Bungotakada-shi, Oita
FukiOdo hall of Fukiji Temple)
About 40 minutes by car from Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
During the autumn foliage season, the oldest wooden building in Kyushu, the front door, which is usually occupied, is opened and you can see the statue of Amida Nyorai.
The best time to see each year from mid-November to early December
Okinawa

Yomitan-son, Okinawa
Cape Zanpa
5 minutes on foot from Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort
Cape Zanpa is known as the last place to set the sunset on Okinawa Island. Autumn, when the air is clear, is a season when its beauty stands out even more. You can enjoy a dramatic superb view, such as the sky and sea dyed in a burning color, and the silhouette of the lighthouse that emerges.
The best time to see each year: Early October 18:15 and late 17:50