Sunlight Red Leaf Season Ultimate Guide: See a Different Maple Waterfall!

Where is the best place to see autumn colors? Nikko is definitely on the list!✨
🍁 Want to experience something different during the red leaf season? Come to Nikko to see the maple waterfall, it will absolutely amaze you!

📸【Must-Visit Spots for Maple Viewing in Nikko】
✅Nikko National Park (Address: 2301 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture)
📍Kegon Falls:
⭐Best viewing period: Early October
🎨Autumn exclusive colors: The waterfall is surrounded by orange-red and lush green, a true visual feast! It’s recommended to come in the morning to avoid crowds~
📍Lake Chuzenji:
⏰Open all day
📸Perfect for photos! The lake paired with surrounding red leaves makes every shot a masterpiece!
📍Toshogu Shrine:
🕘Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎫Admission: 1300 yen
🏯A century-old shrine + gradient-colored red leaves = stunning compositions, come and snap away!
📍Irohazaka (around Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture):
🚗Recommended to drive, the maple leaves along the road are as beautiful as a fairy tale!

🌈【Other Amazing Maple Viewing Spots】
📍Nikko Futarasan Shrine:
✨Extremely mystical! Red leaves + ancient trees give a transcendent feeling~
📍Rinnoji Temple:
🏮Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🚶Stroll along the maple forest trail, perfect for wearing a kimono and taking photos!

⚠️Important Tips:
🔔Hotels fill up instantly during red leaf season! It’s recommended to start planning your trip now
🎯October is the best viewing period, book your tickets early~

Post by RadiantHarmons | Oct 17, 2025

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