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Complete Guide to Japan's Autumn Foliage Season: One-Click to Get the Stunning Red Leaf Viewing Period!

The autumn in Japan captured through the lens is absolutely breathtaking! 🍂 Save this red leaf viewing schedule No worries for your Japan trip this year! Best Autumn Foliage Viewing Period Revealed 👇 🔹 Tokyo/Fuji Mountain: Late November to Mid-December 📍 Recommended Spots: Shinjuku Gyoen, Lake Kawaguchi at Mount Fuji (Address of Shinjuku Gyoen: 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) 🔹 Osaka/Kyoto: Mid-November to Early December 📍 Recommended Spots: Arashiyama in Kyoto, Tofukuji Temple’s Tsutenkyo Bridge (Address of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Sagano, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto) 🔹 Hokkaido: Mid-October to Early November 📍 Recommended Spots: Daisetsuzan National Park, Jozankei Onsen (Address of Daisetsuzan: Higashikawa, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido) ✨ Outfit Suggestions: It’s recommended to wear warm-toned wool coats Pair with a solid color scarf for photos with great atmosphere A light-colored beret is also a plus! 📸 Photography Tips: - Overcast and rainy days create a more artistic mood for red maple photos - Include buildings in wide shots for context - Use fallen maple leaves on the ground as foreground in close-ups 🍁 Don’t miss this year’s limited-edition autumn leaf desserts! Matcha red bean maple leaf cake Maple leaf-shaped sweets All are autumn exclusives
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