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The best autumn leaves spots in Tokyo and Japan, destination by destination (2026)
Every autumn leaves spots guide we publish for Tokyo and Japan.
We also publish destination guides for Tokyo, Kyoto. Every pick is hand-chosen and written up with its neighborhood, what it does well and what to know before you go.
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The 8 Best Autumn Leaves Spots in Tokyo (2026)
The best autumn leaves in Tokyo in 2026 are the golden ginkgo avenue at Meiji Jingu Gaien, the illuminated maples at Rikugien, Koishikawa Korakuen and…
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The best autumn leaves in Kyoto in 2026 are at Tofuku-ji's Tsutenkyo bridge, Eikando with its evening illuminations, Kiyomizu-dera's hillside, Arashiy…
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