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

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

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

Exterior of Makuhari Messe, the venue for Tokyo Game Show 2026

Tokyo Game Show 2026: Which Day to Go and Which Tickets Are Left

Halloween decorations and costumed visitors at a Japanese theme park in 2026

Halloween in Japan 2026: Which Event to Plan Around (Dates, Costume Rules & Tickets)

The wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera above a valley of red and gold autumn maples in Kyoto's Higashiyama district

Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Illumination 2026: November 21–30, Tickets & Hours

The open-air Rich Car of the Sagano Romantic Train beside the Hozugawa River gorge

Sagano Romantic Train 2026: Is the Open-Air Rich Car Worth It, and Which Seat to Pick?

2026 tsukimi (moon-viewing) burgers from KFC, Zetteria, and First Kitchen in Japan

Tsukimi Burgers in Japan 2026: KFC, Zetteria & First Kitchen Dates and Prices

Autumn maples filling the Sengyokukan ravine, seen from Tsutenkyo bridge at Tofuku-ji, Kyoto

Tofuku-ji Autumn Leaves 2026: The ¥1,000 Ticket, 8:30 Opening, and Bridge Photo Ban

Autumn foliage at Murodo on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, with red mountain slopes below the snow-dusted Tateyama peaks

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Autumn 2026: When to Go, WEB Tickets & What to Wear

Street Zombies roaming Universal Studios Japan after dark during Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios Japan Halloween 2026: Dates, Horror Nights & the R-18 Attraction

A hillside of round kochia bushes glowing deep red in autumn on Miharashi Hill at Hitachi Seaside Park

Hitachi Seaside Park Kochia 2026: Illumination Sept 18-27, Peak Red in Mid-October

Golden kumade rakes decorated with lucky charms at a Tori-no-Ichi stall in Tokyo

Tori-no-Ichi 2026 Dates: Nov 7 & 19 in Tokyo (Asakusa & Shinjuku's Hanazono Shrine)

Lantern-lit dashi floats rolling through Kawagoe's clay-walled storehouse streets at night during Kawagoe Matsuri

Kawagoe Matsuri 2026: October 17–18, the Hikkawase Float Showdown, Road Closures & Paid Seats

Crowds crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing at dusk, with Center Gai signage in view

Shibuya Halloween 2026: Is It Still On? The Rules, the Hachiko Closure and How to Visit

Kiyomizu temple at night

Getting Around Kyoto in Autumn 2026: The Bus Day Pass Is Gone — Use the Subway and Trains

Illuminated autumn maples reflected on the pond at Rikugien's evening night viewing

Tokyo Autumn Illumination 2026: Koishikawa Korakuen from Nov 13, Rikugien from Nov 25

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