In fall time, we can see autumn foliage everywhere in the north hemisphere in the world. Whereas, there is only place where you can see autumn foliage in conjunction with Japanese temples and shrines.
Due to world climate change effects on fall foliage in Japan, it is high time to change green leaves to yellow or red at the beginning of October, but it is running behind recent years.
Because leaves color are closely related to the temperature. In particular, cool temperature in the nights and mornings are an important condition for the leaves to turn a vibrant yellow or red.
Now, autumn foliage spots are crossing over Japanese continents from the north area to the south.
Earth Communication Provider reports “Release of 2025 Autumn Foliage forecast (2nd Forecast) as below the link
Https://n-kishou.com/corp/news-contents/autumn/?lang=en
I am going to Nikko to see autumn foliage with Nikko Toshogu 日光東照宮
And Kegon no taki 華厳の滝this year. Nikko is very close to Tokyo. Just Two hours train or bus ride will take you to Nikko!
There is so many autumn foliage spots in Japan, especially Kyoto, Nara.
If you love to pet wild animals, visit Nara and see and feed deer at Nara Park.
Nikko Tosho-gu 
Nikko Kegon no taki 
Kyoto 
Kyoto Arashiyama
Let’s start planning to visit autumn foliage spots during this beautiful season in Japan!!
Warning! Be aware of bears in Nikko. Hungry bears have been spotted frequently in towns and villages this autumn. They attacked human in some cases. Please keep update the latest information of bears when you plan to visit mountain areas.