KoriyamaKoriyama
Sado Is.
Izukyu-Shimoda
Aomori
Nagano
OmiyaUeno
Tokyo
Morioka
Yamagata
Fukushima
Sakata
Tsuruoka
Sakata
Tsuruoka
Shinjo
Sado Is.
Aizu-Wakamatsu
Sendai Airport
NaritaAirport Terminal 1
NaritaAirport Terminal2 • 3
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Sendai Airport
NaritaAirport Terminal 1
Izukyu-Shimoda
NaritaAirport Terminal2 • 3
JoetsumyokoJoetsumyoko
Aomori
Hirosaki
Higashi-Noshiro
Hirosaki
Nagano
OmiyaUeno
Tokyo
Morioka
Yamagata
Fukushima
HanamakiHanamaki
Hachinohe
Higashi-Noshiro
KitakataKitakata
Ichinoseki
Shin-AomoriShin-Aomori
NiigataNiigata
TokamachiTokamachi
AkitaAkita
Sendai Airport
NaritaAirport Terminal 1
NaritaAirport Terminal2 • 3
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Sendai Airport
NaritaAirport Terminal 1
NaritaAirport Terminal2 • 3
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
TakasakiTakasaki
SendaiSendai
Nikko
Iiyama
Mito
Atami
Ito
Haneda Airport
Yokokawa
Komoro
Kofu Otsuki
Utsunomiya
MinamiOtariMinamiOtari
Niitsu
Minakami
Matsumoto
Niitsu
Echigo-YuzawaEchigo-YuzawaMinakamiIiyama
Komoro
MatsumotoYokokawa
Kofu Otsuki
Atami
Ito
Haneda Airport
Mito
UtsunomiyaNikko
KoriyamaAizu-Wakamatsu
Mito
Yokokawa
Kofu Otsuki
Utsunomiya
Koriyama
Sado Is.
Izukyu-Shimoda
Aomori
Nagano
OmiyaUeno
Tokyo
Morioka
Yamagata
Fukushima
Sakata
Tsuruoka
Shinjo
Hanamaki
IchinosekiSakata
Tsuruoka
Shinjo
Sado Is.
Aizu-Wakamatsu
Sendai Airport
NaritaAirport Terminal 1
NaritaAirport Terminal2 • 3
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Sendai Airport
Nikko
Echigo-YuzawaMinakami
Nikko
Iiyama
Komoro
Matsumoto
Iiyama
Mito
NaritaAirport Terminal 1
Atami
Ito
Haneda AirportAtami
Ito
Izukyu-Shimoda
Haneda Airport
NaritaAirport Terminal2 • 3Yokokawa
Komoro
Kofu Otsuki
JoetsumyokoJoetsumyoko
Aomori
HirosakiHachinohe
Higashi-Noshiro
Hirosaki
Nagano
OmiyaUeno
Tokyo
Morioka
Yamagata
Fukushima
Utsunomiya
Hanamaki
Hachinohe
Higashi-Noshiro
KitakataKitakata
Ichinoseki
MinamiOtari
Shin-AomoriShin-Aomori
NiigataNiigata
NiitsuNiitsu
Echigo-YuzawaMinakami
TokamachiTokamachi
Matsumoto
AkitaAkita
Sendai Airport
NaritaAirport Terminal 1
NaritaAirport Terminal2 • 3
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Sendai Airport
NaritaAirport Terminal 1
NaritaAirport Terminal2 • 3
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
Kamaishi
Kuji
Kesennuma
TakasakiTakasaki
SendaiSendai
Mt Hakkoda5
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Bus is covered by JR East Pass ( Tohoku Area )
(only during autumn season)
Take in an expansive and panoramic view along the ropeway of Mt. Hakkoda!
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Mt Hachimantai4One of the earliest places on mainland Japan to change colors, be entranced by the panorama of reds, oranges and yellows at Mt. Hachimantai!
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Naruko Gorge1One of Japan's most stunning gorges, Naruko Gorge is often voted by locals as the region's best place for viewing autumn colors. Gorge is located between Naruko Onsen Station and Nakayamadaira Onsen Station, and is accessible by foot in 30-min from either station, or by bus from Naruko Onsen Station during the autumn season.
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Urabandai Highlands22
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Take a drive along the Bandai-Azuma Lake Line and enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the highlands and gorges. After the drive, take a hike along the Goshikinuma Walk and admire the glistening waters of the many colored ponds along the flat, easy-to-walk trail.
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Togakushi1At an elevation of 1,280m, Togakushi has plenty of natural beauty, and is a great escape from the city. Enjoy a relaxed countryside atmosphere and scenic views. Be sure to stroll through the mystical cedar-lined paths and to Kagamiike Pond!
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Yahiko Maple Valley3
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Turning a fiery red in autumn, the numerous maple trees create a stunning scene along with the streams and bright vermillion Kantsuki Bridge. You can also enjoy a different view in the evening, during the night illuminations.
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Viewing period: early ~ mid-October
Viewing period: late October ~ mid-November
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Hop on a 90-min boat ride down the river and soak in the gorge’s gorgeous autumn colors and imposing stone cliffs while being serenaded by the lively boatmen! Try your luck at casting lucky stones into the hole in the cliff!
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Viewing period: early ~ mid-October
Viewing period: early ~ mid-OctoberViewing period: late October ~ early NovemberJR Yahiko Station walk 5 min
Kamikochi2A beautifully pristine mountainous highland area, Kamikochi’s remoteness does not deter travelers from seeking its exceptional natural beauty, with the majestic Japanese Alps as the background! Private cars are banned, so the only way to reach is by bus or registered taxis.
AccessViewing period: mid ~ late October
JR Matsumoto Stationbustrain
90minJR Nagano Station bus 60min
JR Naruko Onsen Station bus 15minJR Inawashiro Station bus 30min
JR Geibikei Station walk 5 min JR Morioka Station bus 2hr
JR Aomori Station bus 60min
KakunodateSamurai Residences6
From late October to mid-November, the vibrant autumn hues make this street of old samurai residences even more stunning. Some houses are open for public viewing, so be transported to the past and take a peek at how the samurai used to live!
AccessViewing period: late ~ mid-November
JR Kakunodate Station walk 20min
Oirase Keiryu /Lake Towada7
Bus is covered by JR East Pass (Tohoku Area)
Enjoy magnificent autumn foliage along this picturesque 14km mountain stream flowing out of Lake Towada! While the dynamic views and ambience are best enjoyed hiking, buses run parallel to the walking path, so you can bring along young children and the elderly to enjoy the captivating sights as well.
AccessViewing period: mid ~ late October
JR Aomori Station bus 2hr
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Autumn Foliage