4. Nagano, once hosted the Winter Olympics, is
another place to enjoy winter sports and onsen
baths at the ryokans
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5. Tokamachi Snow Festival, Niigata
Prefecture
The festival features
various snow
sculptures depicting
traditional Japanese
gods. Other cultural
programs are also
held during the
entire festival season
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6. Another thing to Enjoy in the Winter is,
Autumn Leaves
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7. Here are a few places to visit in Japan to see
autumn leaves…
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8. Daisetsuzan National Park in
Hokkaido
The mountains
surrounding Daisetsuzan
National Park are the first
place to see the autumn
colours of leaves every
year. The best time to visit
the spot is between mid
September to mid
October
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9. Hachimantai in Tohuku
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The Hachimantai
mountains offer some of the
most spectacular autumn
colours. Popular spots are
the summit of Mount
Hachimantai, Goshogake
Onsen with nearby Onuma
Pond and Tamagawa Onsen.
Visit the Hachimantai from
early to late October.
10. Lake Towada and Oirase Stream
in Aomori prefecture
The Lake Towada and its
Oirase Stream is famous
as one of the most
outstanding spots to see
autumn leaves. Visit the
spot in late October for
the best viewing of
changing colours of
leaves
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11. Rikugien Landscape Garden in
Tokyo
Rikugien is among the
best landscape Japanese
gardens in Tokyo and
popular for the best
autumn leaves in the
city. Go for special
illuminations in the
peak season, from late
November to early
December
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12. Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto
Visit the Tofukuji
Temple for the most
spectacular autumn
foliage. Get on the
Tsutenkyo Bridge for an
impressive view of the
autumn leaves. Go to
the spot in mid to late
November
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13. Visit Japan in the
winter to
experience the
true essence of
Japanese culture
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