Things to do in Japan this Autumn Season

Autumn is one of the most awaited season in countries with four seasons like Japan. It is the second spring where flowers are the leaves that changes into autumn colors. Also, it is the perfect weather to do everything you want to do like travel, eat and even sleep.

In Japan, Autumn starts from September to November. It is also the best time to visit the country during this season.

But have you ever wonder, what are the things to do in Japan this Autumn season or maybe every autumn to enjoy it? No problem! We got you!

Here are some of the things that you can do in Japan to enjoy the Autumn season:

See Autumn Leaves

There are hundreds of places to see autumn leaves in Japan from September to November. It is the season of the year when green trees turn in to colorful red, yellow, brown and orange. Cities such as Nikko and Kyoto are famous during this season. These are just two of the must visit cities during Autumn.

Here are some of the Best Autumn Spots in Tokyo:

Best Autumn Spots in Tokyo

Try Autumn Food

Autumn season is the best season to eat and eat and eat especially in Japan! They have this phrase “Autumn Appetite” to say that this is the best season for eating in their country. Some of the autumn food that you must try are Sweet Potato, Matsutake Mushroom and Sanma Fish.

Here are the 5 MUST try Autumn food:

The Flavors of Autumn: 5 Best Autumn Food in Japan

Go to Festivals

Japan is one of the countries that you can enjoying visiting anytime of the because of their festivals. Visit Summer, Spring, Autumn or Winter, they will always have many festivals every season.

Here are some of the festivals that you can visit during the Autumn Season:

Japanese Events and Festivals October 2021

Japanese Events and Festivals November 2021

Go Hiking

One of the best activities that you can do during Autumn season in Japan is to go hiking as the weather is so fine. It is also the way to see beautiful colors of autumn besides from going to Gardens and Parks. One of the best place to hike is in Mt. Takao. Other places are Mt. Oyama and Hakone.

Here is our experience in our Mt, Takao hike in the previous year:

Mt. Takao Day Hike

Halloween

As Autumn season in Japan falls in October, which is the season of Halloween. Every year, Halloween is becoming a huge thing in Japan. There are some famous Halloween events that you can go, see, join and witness.

Halloween Events:

Shibuya Halloween
Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resorts
Halloween at Universal Studios Japan
Tokyo Tower Halloween

Another one is the Halloween Pumpkin Month Celebration in Yumenoshima:

Halloween Pumpkin Month Celebration, Yumenoshima 2017

Winter Illuminations

Even if it still Autumn Season, some of the Winter Illuminations in Japan starts as early as October. This is the best chance to witness Winter Illiminatios here.

Winter Illuminations this October and November: