Autumn

Autumn

Follow me into Japan’s ember-bright corners; spider lilies, mountain temples, and quiet towns glowing between summer and snow.

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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Sakurayama Ethereal
Autumn

Sakurayama : The Fuyuzakura Mountain

Sakurayama is a mountain with sakura (cherry blossom) quite peculiar. Those ones bloom during autumn!

Winter Sakura
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Serene Beauty: Miyajimas Iconic Torii Gate in Seto Inland Sea. Easy walk
Autumn

The Torii of Miyajima

I visited the back alleys of Miyajima, I discovered the place where fawns meet together, I took a unique walk in a temple that was even more unique, I ate a lot both grub and junk food.

Busy
Half day to full day (allow extra time if hiking up the mountain and exploring back alleys/temples).
Tranquil hot spring village in Tohokus wilderness, Nyuto Onsen offers a serene escape. Easy walk
Akita

Nyuto Onsen: Tsurunoyu

I bring you in the most popular onsen in the Akita prefecture : the Nyuto onsen. We’ll then go for a nap in the Tsurunoyu ryokan.

Busy
Half day for a day trip to the baths; Full day/overnight if staying at Tsurunoyu Ryokan
Enchanting autumn waterfall with rainbow and vibrant foliage, creating a mesmerizing display of beauty. Vibrant
Autumn

Nikko : Beautiful Waterfalls in Autumn

Do you like, sweet waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes? Then Nikkō is not only the perfect place but it is also not very far from Tokyo.

Autumn Foliage
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Chatsubomigoke Serene
Autumn

Chatsubomigoke, The Most Enchanting Hell on Earth

Be careful, this is not the natural Onsen you want to bath in!

Autumn Onsen Season
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Enchanting autumn scene of Nishizawa Valley with waterfalls, foliage, and serene atmosphere in Japan. Vibrant
Autumn

Shosenkyo & Nishizawa Valley in Autumn

This is the perfect opportunity for me to go to Yamanashi Prefecture where I spotted two beautiful valleys: Shosenkyo Valley and Nishizawa Valley.

Autumn Foliage
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Exploring Pyongyang Metro: Curved tunnel with moving walkway, daily ridership up to 700,000. Hidden
Autumn

Pyongyang Inside Out

After showing respect to every monument in Pyongyang, it is now time to inspect some of the impressive facilities North Korea beholds.

Difficulty
Risk
North Korean village surrounded by mountains, fields, and vegetation in a rugged landscape. Some hiking
Autumn

North Korea by train, Kaesong and the DMZ

We arrived at carriage No.13 on time but was turned down at the door. Apparently there is another carriage No.13 at the end of train, that is 'especially' prepared for foreigners going to North Korea.

Some crowds
About 27 hours on the train Beijing → Pyongyang (can be longer depending on border/customs delays); plus several hours of stops around Dandong/border procedures.