The park’s Garden Fest 2026 -Autumn- event is enveloped in a sea of fire this year that’s perfect for making fall memories.
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Fall means an abundance of good weather but a shortage of time in Japan, but here are eight spots that are quick to see but you’ll remember for a long, long time.
Getting up early and heading outside the regular tourist circuit could lead to an unforgettable experience this autumn.
Governor asks offseason hikers to “stop waving around their freedom to climb the mountain as if it’s the only thing that matters.”
![The confusing enjoyment of our day-trip bus tour from downtown Tokyo to Yamanashi [Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/0_c0d84a.jpg?w=640 "The confusing enjoyment of our day-trip bus tour from downtown Tokyo to Yamanashi [Photos]")
This bus tour wasn’t exactly what we’d expected, but it turned out to be something we wanted.
The question of whether it’s illegal to hike Mt. Fuji in the off-season is complex, and so is the question of who should pay for it.
Maps and predicated peak color dates to help you plan your autumn journey to see Japan’s natural beauty.
One of the cutest places in Japan needs visitors’ help keeping rabbit food, and rabbits themselves, from becoming boar food.
![This beautiful Okinawa beach gives you the best of both worlds when visiting the prefecture [Pics]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/1_af0912.jpg?w=640 "This beautiful Okinawa beach gives you the best of both worlds when visiting the prefecture [Pics]")
![This beautiful rural Japan river is a great alternative to touristy summer retreats [Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/0_04767c.jpg?w=640 "This beautiful rural Japan river is a great alternative to touristy summer retreats [Photos]")
The Enbaragawa River’s lighting and subsurface flow put it on a different level of natural beauty.
Before Hitachi Seaside Park turns red for autumn, it’s got a beautiful summer color to show you too.
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