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Tag · Season

#Autumn

September through November, the season that rewards flexible dates. Fall color runs the opposite direction from the cherry blossoms, working south from Hokkaido in late September to Kyoto in late November, so two full months separate the two ends of the country. Seasonal menus, Halloween events, and where to buy a jacket when you packed for warmer weather than you got.

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The giant shimenawa rope at the Kagura-den hall of Izumo Taisha, with worshippers during the Kamiarisai

Kamiarizuki 2026 at Izumo Taisha: Dates & How to Attend

A family in formal kimono walking a shrine approach in November for Shichi-Go-San, a child holding a chitose-ame candy bag, seen from behind

Shichi-Go-San 2026: Dates, Tokyo Shrines to See It & Photo Etiquette

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

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

The red bridge at Momijidani Park on Miyajima, framed by autumn maples

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

Costumed participants in the Jidai Matsuri procession walking through central Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri 2026: Route, Times, and How to Book a Paid Seat (October 22)

Illuminated autumn maples reflected in the pond at Rikugien Gardens during the nighttime viewing in Tokyo

Rikugien Autumn Illumination 2026: Dates, Tickets and Access

A lantern-lit float of the Takayama Autumn Festival moving through the old castle town at night

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

The Nakaikebukuro Park and HAREZA Ikebukuro area in Tokyo during the Halloween season

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

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

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

A traveler in a sweater, light jacket and scarf walking through a Kyoto temple garden of autumn foliage in November

What to Wear in Japan in Autumn 2026: A Region-by-Region Packing Guide

The golden pampas grass field at Sengokuhara with a single path running through it and the Hakone mountains beyond

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rurikoin Autumn 2026: Do You Need a Reservation? Dates, Hours, and the Table Reflection

Starbucks Japan's autumn Beni Haruka sweet-potato Frappuccino in a Tall cup, topped with roasted-sweet-potato sauce, chips, and whipped cream

Starbucks Japan Beni Haruka Frappuccino 2026: Price, Dates & Where to Buy

McDonald's Japan 2026 tsukimi (moon-viewing) burgers: the classic Tsukimi Burger and the new Aburi Gyu Sukiyaki Tsukimi

McDonald's Tsukimi Burger 2026: Sept 2 Launch, Prices & 3 New Items

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

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

Illuminated maples and the pagoda at Eikando reflected in the pond at night, Kyoto

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

2026 tsukimi (moon-viewing) pizza in Japan: Pizza Hut's sukiyaki tsukimi pizza and Domino's otsukimi egg tarts

Tsukimi Pizza Japan 2026: Pizza Hut and Domino's Dates, Prices, and How Long They Last

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