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Enchanting snow foxes playing in Miyagis winter wonderland. Frosty
Japan

Zao Fox Village

At Zao, in Miyagi prefecture, lies the answer to an eternal question: why do we say something is foxy!? With a hundred foxes roaming around, you'll have an extreme immersion experience.

Snow Monsters
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Serene Goshikinuma Lake in Japan surrounded by lush forests and vibrant autumnal foliage. Easy walk
Autumn

Goshikinuma : Five Coloured Lakes

Goshikinuma is a hidden corner at the foot of the mountain in Fukushima prefecture, with five differently coloured volcanic lakes.

Some crowds
Half day (allow ~2–4 hours for the 4 km one-way walk plus photos); full day if you do the 8 km round trip and add a lunch break at Lake Hibara
Tranquil Mifuneyama Park in Japan offers lush greenery, colorful flowers, and sweeping mountain views. Vibrant
Kyushu

Mifuneyama Rakuen: An Avalanche of Azaleas

Near the small town of Takeo there rises Mifuneyama, a proud mountain apparently covered with heads of broccoli. But a magical gardener has passed by and poured the juice of soft fruits over them, to announce the arrival of spring. Welcome to Mifuneyama Rakuen, a park that literally transports you to paradise.

Azalea Bloom
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Kochia Bushes in Full Bloom at Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan. Vibrant
Autumn

Hitachi Seaside Park in Autumn

I am not always fair with Ibaraki Prefecture. I always say that there is not much to it besides the occasional haikyo, but it actually does have its charms.

Autumn Cosmos
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Mount Shirane Easy walk
Autumn

Mount Shirane

After visiting the wonderful Yumi-ike Pond, it’s time to go to the Mount Shirane.

Busy
Half day (3–6 hours) if focusing on the crater viewpoint and short walks; full day if combining nearby ponds (e.g., Maruike Pond) and sunset views.
Tranquil autumn lake with colorful trees, snow-capped mountains, and clear blue sky. Crisp
Autumn

Nagano’s Autumn Cinnamon

Mostly know for his ski resorts, Hakuba's village is also a very nice place to be in the end of autumn. That's where took place 1998's Winter Olympic Games.

Autumn Foliage
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Mount Shirane Vibrant
Autumn

Yumiike Pond

From this point, we can choose to visit the Yumiike pond or go up directly to Mount Shirane summit.

Autumn Foliage
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Red fox walking through autumn leaves in Gunma, Japan forest under dappled sunlight Photogenic
Autumn

Autumn at Sakurayama & Rikugien

Sakurayama is a unique place in Japan : this is a mountain where koyo (autumn’s leaves) and sakura (cherry blossom) gather in an original union.

Autumn Foliage
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