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It's like being in a fairy-tale forest of the northland — a dreamy crimson maple wonderland that will move you to tears.

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 101 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — The beauty of Japan’s Tohoku region in autumn can be seen from the annual influx of eager travelers. The deeper you go, the more enchanted you become by those dreamlike maple forests, leaving you spellbound for a long time. ...

By / Scenic Spots Family | Photo / Wandering in the Clouds, Alishan
 
The beauty of Japan’s Tohoku region in autumn can be seen from the annual influx of eager travelers. The deeper you go, the more enchanted you become by those dreamlike maple forests, leaving you spellbound for a long time.

Surrounded by fiery maples along the winding road. (Photo / Wandering in the Clouds, Alishan)

Nestled in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, Tsuta Onsen is located near the entrance of the Oirase Gorge, which divides the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site. Surrounded by beech forests, it is a highly popular hot spring inn for autumn foliage viewing.

Driving along this road is an experience like no other. (Photo / Wandering in the Clouds, Alishan)

With its springs originating from the Heian period bubbling up right beneath your feet, Tsuta Onsen is one of the few renowned hidden hot springs in northern Japan, and also an exceptional secret spot for maple viewing.

The mountains ablaze with red leaves look like something out of an unreal dream. (Photo / Wandering in the Clouds, Alishan)

At Tsuta Onsen, visitors can not only admire the beauty of the crimson foliage but also enjoy the natural ambiance of the clear stream while savoring delicious Aomori cuisine made with seasonal ingredients, creating memorable and magical moments.

A seemingly endless forest of red leaves. (Photo / Wandering in the Clouds, Alishan)

Here, surrounded by vast beech forests, time seems to slow down. The serene woods nurture abundant water sources, making it hard to leave.

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