Japan’s Off-Beat Locations Autumn Colors– Photography Special

Japan Offbeat Locations Autumn Colors Special– Photography Tour

Photography Tour Background:

Accompanied by photographer & Japanese language expert Kiran Joshi, we shall be exploring exclusive access to culture of Japan and scenic beauty during the colorful autumn season.

Autumn Tours of Japan are a selection of trips dedicated to the stunning colors, sites, nature, culture, and food of autumn in Japan.

During our Autumn Japan tours we will enjoy red, yellow, and orange hues as the Fall leaves enhance all the sites through off-beat locations of Japan.

Join this magical photography tour of Japan, the land of the rising sun, to best capture its vibrant nature and fascinating culture.

What is the significance of autumn in Japan?

Japan is extremely popular for its 4 distinct and spectacular seasons.

Among which the Fall colors or autumn leaves colors being magnificent many tourists, travel photographer, landscape photographer visits Japan to capture beautiful autumn.

Join us in the ravishing Autumn leaves photography tour to Japan this 2025.

As temperatures starts dropping after fiery summers, the nature starts changing its colors of the leaves change into vibrant shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown.

In Japan, this natural phenomenon is called koyo (紅葉) or momiji (meaning red leaves) and observing the most striking shades of leaf is known as Momijigari (red leaf hunting) has been extremely popular in Japan and is now the major attraction for tourist, travel photographer, landscape photographer and artist.

Maple-shaped cakes are typical during the fall season, and the leaves themselves are often eaten as tempura: a delicious, deep-fried, sweet snack.

There are various varieties of maple leaf tempura served throughout the country during the season, often accompanied by a cup of Japanese tea.

Based on the Buddhism philosophy in Japan, spiritually and symbolically this season represent the cycle of life and it transient.

There are abundant locations in Japan to experience this beautiful season.

But, across Japan the locations and its days differs within the span of this season starting from Mid-September to Early December and the peak typically last for two weeks in each region.

For an utterly unique autumn color (Koyo) experience at a relaxed pace, our Japan Photography Tour capturing Autumn leaves Colors is based on this theme to capture breath-taking images of changing colors which will have a very heavenly feel in our images.

This Japan photography tour is bit exclusive in nature to shoot Japan Dreamscapes photographs.

The colorful shades and tones of the nature with the changing nature means pictures or the photograph of a lifetime.

We have carefully selected off-beat yet top autumn leaves color locations of Japan which will be truly enticing for photographers at all levels.

Itinerary of the Japan Photography tour includes 3 Main destination and opportunities to follow the Japanese autumn time color celebrations and culture closely.

This will allow photographer enough time to capture and create stupendous images for their portfolio

Apart from autumn leaves color locations, we will visit other places of Japan which includes iconic historical and natural sites.

Some of our time will be spent in couple of cities nearby Tokyo, however majority of our time will be in the countryside, time to be with nature and around rustic villages and to enjoy less populated areas.

You will have dual benefit during this Autumn photography tour, as the organizer who himself has travelled to Japan for several times and is a good Japanese Language expert as well as a good photographer who can be mentor for the beginners too.

We will take care of all logistical matters.

We will provide all necessary information and guidance when needed and leave you free to explore place so that you can capture the images you want, to enjoy the company of like-minded traveler’s and to enhance your understanding and appreciation of visions of Japan.

This Autumn photography tour to Japan includes accommodation, meals and transport specifically selected with your comfort, convenience, and satisfaction in mind to best possible extent.

The schedule of our Japan- Autumn photography tour is based on the timing so that there is a best chance of quality autumn color viewing, however, change in temperature, elevation, and latitude may lead to shift in the season slightly.

The transitory gorgeousness of the Autumn Color awaits you.

Akame waterfall

Akame Shijuhachi Waterfalls is known for the training ground of Iga Ninja’s.

With the trail of 4-kilometer-long Akame Keikoku Valley we can see beautiful landscapes of various waterfalls in many sizes including Fudotaki Waterfalls, Senjudaki Waterfalls, and Biwadaki Waterfalls. Gorgeous panoramic view of the valley and the red-tinged mountain range in autumn can be seen during the hiking course to Mount Nagasaka.

Meoto Iwa

Located in the Ise City, these Meoto Iwa (夫婦岩, the Wedded Rocks) are two sacred rocks in the ocean near Futami.

The larger of the two rocks represents the husband and the smaller one represents the wife.

Both rocks are tied by a shimenawa rope which is symbolic representation of the division between the spiritual and earthly realms. In a ceremony, the shimenawa rope is replaced three times a year.

Ago Bay

Ago Bay (英虞湾, Agowan) is a scenic, island dotted bay with a rugged coastline, located at the southern tip of the Shima Peninsula.

The bay is famous for pearl cultivation with many oyster rafts floating in the water.

The art of pearl cultivation was first mastered by Mikimoto Kokichi in 1893. Mikimoto was born and grew up on the Shima Peninsula, not far from Ago Bay.

Sobue Cho

Sobuecho is the name of a town in Inazawa city located in the west of Aichi.

The Yamazaki area is also known for the beautiful yellow leaves of the gingko trees. The Sobue Ichou Matsuri is held at the end of every November.

The Kiso river flows from the west and the town is rich with nature.

The town also has three large parks: Kiso Sansen National Government Park, Kisogawa Sobue Ryokuchi Greens Park and Sobue Wild Nature Ryokuchi Greens Park. Near Kisogawa Sobue Ryokuchi Greens Park, there is a riverside dune called Sobue Sakyuu.

The pine trees planted in the dunes create a beautiful landscape known as as Sabo forests. In recent years, Makai beach has become a base for windsurfing, with many young people flocking to it.

Korankei Gorge

Located in the corner of the Aichi Kogen National Park is a valley created by the Yahagi River Rio Tributary. When you think about famous spots to check out the leaves in the fall, Kourankei is first in everyone’s mind. You’ll find 4,000 trees consisting of 11 different types of Japanese maples that paint the landscape in gorgeous yellow and crimson.

The best time to visit Kourankei is November. The mountainside is lit until 9 PM each night, but even in the afternoon, it’s a gorgeous place to be, and you can get a lovely view of Kourankei’s symbol—the Taigetsukyou [Samurai Moon Bridge].

Hakone

Hakone (箱根) is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than one hundred kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, natural beauty and the view across Lake Ashinoko of nearby Mount Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists looking for a break from Tokyo.

Owakudani

Owakudani (大涌谷, Ōwakudani) is the area around a crater created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone some 3000 years ago. Today, much of the area is an active volcanic zone where sulfurous fumes, hot springs and hot rivers can be experienced.

Additionally, Owakudani has good views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Eggs cooked in Owakudani’s hot spring pools with their shells blackened by the sulfur are on sale at shops in the area, and eating one is said to prolong one’s life by seven years.

A short walking trail leads from the ropeway station into the volcanic zone to a number of steam vents and bubbling pools. The walk takes around 30 minutes in total. Admission to the trail requires advance reservations and costs 500 yen.

Lake Ashinoko

Lake Ashinoko (芦ノ湖, Ashinoko) was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano’s last eruption 3000 years ago.

Today, the lake with Mount Fuji in the background is the symbol of Hakone. The lake’s shores are mostly undeveloped except for small towns in the east and north and a couple of lakeside resort hotels.

The best views of the lake in combination with Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from Moto-Hakone (a few steps south from the sightseeing boat pier), from the Hakone Detached Palace Garden and from the sightseeing boats cruising the lake.

Hakone Shrine:

Hakone Shrine (箱根神社, Hakone Jinja) stands at the foot of Mount Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashinoko. The shrine buildings are hidden in the dense forest, but are well advertised by its huge torii gates, one standing prominently in the lake and two others over the main street of Moto-Hakone.

A path leads from the torii gate in Lake Ashinoko up a series of steps flanked by lanterns through the forest to the main building of the shrine, which sits peacefully among the tall trees. The shrine is beautiful throughout the year and is particularly breathtaking when shrouded in mist.

A second shrine, Mototsumiya (“original shrine”) stands at the summit of Komagatake, one of Mount Hakone’s multiple peaks. It is accessible by the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway from Hakone-en or via hiking trails

Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan’s capital and the world’s most populated metro cities. Tokyo was known as Edo before1868. It was a small castle town, and Edo became Japan’s political center in 1603 during the establishment of feudal government by Tokugawa Ieyas. After few decades, Edo became one of the world’s largest cities. After the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo, which Edo was renamed as Tokyo. Literal meaning of Tokyo means “Eastern Capital”. Tokyo was destroyed twice i.e.  in1923 during Great Kanto Earthquake & in 1945 during air raids of second world war.

As on date, Tokyo offers a unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture, and dining to its tourist. The city has historical places such as Asakusa and in many museums, shrines, temples, and gardens.

This place also offers best cityscapes, landscapes and one of the best places for travel photography

If you are excited to experience magnificent autumn leaves color landscapes in Japan, we are happy to accommodate you for fall color trip to witness beautiful Autumn, so Contact us without any delay.

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