The autumn colors of Nikko are the ultimate ceiling of fall foliage! Most tourists, 99%, don’t know these secret spots

Wow! Japan’s Nikko is definitely the top-tier destination for autumn leaves✨
Want to see a unique fall foliage view? You must check out Nikko’s autumn leaf waterfalls! Absolutely stunning😍

🍁【Top 5 Must-Visit Fall Foliage Spots in Nikko】🍁

✅Nikko National Park (2300 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture)
⏰Open 24 hours
Here are countless jaw-dropping beautiful maple scenes!
📍Kegon Falls: Starts showing fall colors in early October! The surrounding mountains look like a spilled palette🧡💛💚 Layers of crimson, orange, and yellow, combined with the cascading waterfall, are breathtaking! The waterfall plunging down surrounded by autumn leaves is even more majestic📸

📍Lake Chuzenji: The clear lake water acts as a natural reflector, perfectly mirroring the surrounding autumn leaves, a photographer’s dream place～Every snap looks like a postcard✨

📍Toshogu Shrine (2301 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture): Ancient shrine + autumn leaves = the ultimate display of Japanese style! The historic buildings are full of charm framed by the fall colors🏯

📍Irohazaka: The legendary "Autumn Leaf Tunnel"! On the winding mountain road, the maple trees on both sides seem to be composing an autumn poem🍂 Driving through feels like traveling through a fairy tale world🚗

📍Rinnoji Temple (2349 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture): Chinese-style garden + Japanese red maples = a perfect blend! Every corner inside the temple offers surprises, full of Zen vibes🛤️

❗️【Important Reminder】:
Hotels during the autumn leaf season are super popular! Be sure to book at least 3 months in advance⌛
Trip.com booking service is now open, lock in your fall foliage trip now!

Post by RoamingRevelry | Oct 17, 2025