By the MOOK Scenic Spots Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
As autumn arrives, bringing with it vibrant foliage, the landscape is draped in hues of red, compelling travelers to immediately set off to famous leaf-viewing spots and embark on a foliage adventure.
The red leaf tunnel at Yabakei Gorge in Japan. (Photo provided by the MOOK Editorial Team)
Breathtaking Zen Beauty Among Crimson Leaves – Japan
Kyoto is a renowned destination for leaf peeping in Japan. The season kicks off with a stroll through the vermilion forests of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The “most beautiful red leaf window view” at Ryoan-ji’s Saimyo-ji Temple has a magical quality that encourages visitors to slow down. You can also take the Sagano Romantic Train, which winds through maple woods, en route to Arashiyama, a former holiday retreat for ancient nobility.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto. (Photo provided by Hotels.com)
The World’s Longest Maple Leaf Avenue – Canada
Canada’s over 800-kilometer-long Maple Road attracts travelers from around the world who come to admire the scenic views from Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal to Quebec. Located in Quebec, the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Gorge — formed by glacial meltwaters — showcases its beauty amid waterfalls, rushing rapids, and picturesque valleys set against a backdrop of crimson foliage.
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. (Photo provided by Hotels.com)
A Mysterious Fairy-Tale Land – Russia
In September, Russia ushers in early autumn with golden-red hues. Against the backdrop of distinctive Eastern Orthodox architecture, Moscow’s fall foliage offers a uniquely beautiful experience. Red Square, meaning “the burned place,” becomes even more solemn and serene when framed by surrounding bell towers, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Lenin’s Mausoleum.
InterContinental Resort Moscow. (Photo provided by Hotels.com)
A Romantic Journey Through the Foliage Season – South Korea
The crimson leaves stretch from the northern Seoraksan Mountain all the way south to Jeju Island, intermingling with golden ginkgo trees to create rich layers of color. You can also visit Geumsun and To-dae Waterfalls, as well as Naejangsan Mountain’s red leaf tunnel, to soak in the enchanting scenery known as the “Secret Realm of Crimson Leaves.”
Hwagae Tourist Hotel Gwangju. (Photo provided by Hotels.com)
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