Breathtakingly beautiful: Japan’s most romantic wild hot spring “Golden Spring” – a dreamy autumn foliage screen

▲The maple leaf scenery in Otagiri Valley, Enzan Hot Springs, Yonezawa-Myoko, with a waterfall flowing through it.

Passing through the hot spring town of Enzan, you’ll arrive at the entrance to Otagiri Valley in Kanayama Mountain, standing at an elevation of 1,909 meters. From here, you can admire layer upon layer of red foliage. The winding forest trails, shrouded in mist, seem like the gateway to a fairyland. As you walk in, each turn reveals breathtaking views of the crimson maple leaves, and a waterfall gently flows through the maple forest, like a white ribbon, becoming the perfect embellishment to this natural beauty.

▲The view here is absolutely breathtaking.

Besides enjoying the maple leaves, one of the must-dos in Enzan Hot Springs is soaking in the wild hot springs. The "Golden Spring" nestled among the trees is a local must-try wild hot spring, divided into men’s and women’s sections, and it’s completely free to enjoy. In early autumn, the red leaf forest forms a natural screen of maple leaves all around. Visitors can soak in the hot spring while admiring the maple leaf scenery — the ultimate enjoyment during the maple leaf season.

▲%The view from the top is incredibly impressive and unforgettable. No matter how many times you go, the beautiful scenery always takes your breath away.