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Red and gold autumn foliage filling the steep gorge at Hoheikyo Dam near Jozankei, Hokkaido
Places

Jozankei Autumn Leaves 2026: Sapporo Day Trip and What to Wear

Sep 3, 2026
The red bridge at Momijidani Park on Miyajima, framed by autumn maples
Places

Miyajima Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, Ropeway Reservations, and the ¥100 Tax

Sep 2, 2026
Illuminated autumn maples reflected in the pond at Rikugien Gardens during the nighttime viewing in Tokyo
Places

Rikugien Autumn Illumination 2026: November 25-December 6, Tickets from ¥1,000

Sep 2, 2026
A lantern-lit float of the Takayama Autumn Festival moving through the old castle town at night
Places

Takayama Autumn Festival 2026: Which Day to Go, Night Floats & the Rain Rule

Sep 1, 2026
The Nakaikebukuro Park and HAREZA Ikebukuro area in Tokyo during the Halloween season
Places

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026: Dates, the 18+ Friday Night, and How to Join

Sep 1, 2026
Illuminated maples and the vermilion Uguisu-bashi bridge over the Kamiya River at the Odoi Momijien garden, Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto
Places

Kitano Tenmangu Autumn Illumination 2026: When It Lights Up (Mid-November, Not October 31), Price and Hours

Aug 31, 2026
The golden pampas grass field at Sengokuhara with a single path running through it and the Hakone mountains beyond
Places

Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Fields, Hakone (2026): When to Go for the Golden Peak

Aug 30, 2026
Kodai-ji's garden and autumn maples lit up at night, with projection mapping on the Hojo sand garden
Places

Kodai-ji Autumn Illumination 2026: Dates, ¥800 Tickets & Evening Viewing Hours

Aug 28, 2026
Sugatami Pond near the top of the Asahidake Ropeway in mid-September, mirroring Mount Asahidake with crimson alpine ground cover in the foreground
Places

Daisetsuzan Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, Ropeways & Access for Asahidake and Sounkyo

Aug 28, 2026
Red maples at Momijiyama and golden ginkgo trees in Shinjuku Gyoen, autumn 2026
Places

Shinjuku Gyoen Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, ¥500 Entry & Hours

Aug 28, 2026
Autumn maple leaves reflected on the polished black table on the second floor of Rurikoin's shoin hall, Kyoto
Places

Rurikoin Autumn 2026: Reservations Needed Nov 13-Dec 6, ¥2,000 Admission

Aug 28, 2026
The five-story pagoda of To-ji reflected in Hyotan Pond amid illuminated autumn maples at night, Kyoto
Places

To-ji Temple Autumn Illumination 2026: Night Viewing 10/31–12/13, Tickets, and the Day-vs-Night Trap

Aug 26, 2026
Illuminated maples and the pagoda at Eikando reflected in the pond at night, Kyoto
Places

Eikando Autumn Illumination 2026: Nights from November 20, Tickets, and Crowds

Aug 26, 2026
Hello Kitty in a monster costume inside Sanrio Puroland, decorated for Halloween
Places

Sanrio Puroland Halloween 2026: LABUBU Collab from Sept 11, Horror Ride on Opening Day Plus Weekends and Holidays

Aug 26, 2026
Exterior and entrance sign of the Nintendo Museum in Uji, Kyoto
Places

Nintendo Museum Tickets 2026: How the Monthly Lottery Works and What to Do If You Miss Out

Aug 25, 2026
Tokyo Skytree rising over the surrounding neighborhood, the kind of view seen from nearby hotel rooms and top-floor baths
Places

Where to Stay near Tokyo Skytree: 6 Hotels by View, Location & Budget

Aug 25, 2026
View over Tokyo at night from the Tembo Deck at Tokyo Skytree
Places

Tokyo Skytree Tickets 2026: Prices, How to Buy & Skip the Counter Fee

Aug 24, 2026
Sunset view over Tokyo from SKY STAGE, the open-air rooftop deck of Shibuya Sky
Places

Shibuya Sky Tickets 2026: How to Land a Sunset Slot Before It Sells Out

Aug 24, 2026
Entrance gate at Ghibli Park in Aichi, with visitors arriving
Places

Ghibli Park Tickets 2026: Premium or Standard, and How to Buy from Abroad

Aug 23, 2026
Exterior and entrance sign of the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, beside Inokashira Park
Places

Ghibli Museum Tickets 2026: How to Buy from Abroad (Even When Sold Out)

Aug 21, 2026
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