【Autumn Leaves Special】Autumn Foliage in Kyushu, Japan!

It’s November again, and that means peak foliage season. When you think of autumn leaves, Japan probably comes to mindJapan. But besides Kyoto and Tokyo, what other places are worth visiting? This time, we’re introducingJapanKyushu’s autumn foliage information!

Top Autumn Foliage Spots inKyushuPrefecture – Oita

OitaPrefecture has many great spots to see autumn leaves, including not only well-known attractions such asKinrin LakeandYufuin,Kumamoto Dream Suspension Bridgeis also a great place to enjoy the fall colors. As Japan’s tallest suspension bridge (the highest and longest pedestrian-only bridge), you can take in the beauty of nature from above. From Yufuin no Mori or Limited Express Yufu, get off at Yufuin Station and you can also visit Shonyabaku Gorge.JapanThe tallest suspension bridge (the highest and longest pedestrian-only bridge), offering stunning natural views from above. Alternatively, you can take the Yufuin-no-Mori or Tokkyu Yufu train, get off at Yufuin Station, and visit the Shonya Valley.Shonyabaku Gorgefeatures a special viewpoint known as “One View Eight Sceneries.” From there, you can see eight landscapes simultaneously: Sea-Watching Ridge, Immortal Rock, Howling Monkey Mountain, Couple Rocks, Monkey Group Mountain, Eboshi Rock, Stag-Tail Ridge, and Eagle Nest Mountain—hence the name.

Top Autumn Foliage Spots inKyushuPrefecture –

Sagaprefecture is located inKyushuThe northern part is surrounded by the Chikuzen Mountain Range, while to the south lies the vastSagaPlain, making the prefecture rich in natural scenery. Among them, 'Mifuneyama Rakuen' isSaga's most famous and easily accessible hotspot for autumn foliage. Additionally, there is a bus stop outside Mifuneyama Rakuen that can take you to the neighboring city of Iki, where you can enjoy theJapanese"Three Great Skin-Beautifying Hot Springs" at Iki Onsen. If you stay at a nearby hot spring inn, you can admire the autumn leaves in both daytime and nighttime settings.

JapaneseKyushuPrefecture's top spots for autumn foliage –

ByKumamoto, you can choose to take the JR sightseeing train ‘Akebono 0 Series’. This train is finished with a large amount of wood, featuring elegant curves, soft lighting, and a cozy atmosphere — truly a first-class experience.

And inKumamoto’ssouthern sightseeing area “Hitoyoshi,” besides the nostalgic steam locomotive route mentioned above, the area around Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins and along the Kuma River are covered with lacquer trees and maple trees. When autumn arrives, the red and yellow colors blend together, creating a stunning view.

Next time you visitJapan’sKyushu, you’ll know where to go for great autumn foliage photos. Want to learn more? You can also check out our DCFever guide onJapantourist attractionsfor reference.

?/p>

-Ctrip Room booking discountsGTJPHKD)

-Expedia Room booking discounts: (10% OFF discount code:AMEXHK10)

-AGODA Room booking discounts: Japan | Korea | Taiwan | Thailand