Autumn in Japan - Want a trip to a four-season country? Let’s enjoy the four seasons in Japan which will also provide a pleasant experience.

If you don't like too cold or too hot weather, you can visit Japan during autumn. During autumn, you will see Momiji in Japan or the so-called soothing colorful scenery. You can also try various autumn specialities such as pumpkin, sweet potatoes, Japanese chestnut, salmon, and matsutake mushrooms.

There are also many discounts on summer clothes and other autumn festivals. All you can do during autumn in Japan, and here's the guide trip holiday in Japan in Autumn for you.

Before moving on to our destination, it's good for us to know what things will happen in Japan during autumn. The best time to visit Japan in autumn is late October to early November.

In that period, the Hokkaido area will experience autumn early. Meanwhile, the Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka areas will experience Koyo in late November to early December.

Besides that, because this holiday is autumn, you must try some foods in Japan that will only be available during autumn. Some of the foods that will appear in autumn are shinmai, sanma, yakiimo, Kuri, and matsutake mushrooms.

Not only food, but during autumn, Japan often does onsen or warm baths. This activity is routinely carried out by local residents during autumn, especially in open onsen.

And what's more interesting is that Japan often holds festivals which are always attended by local residents and foreign tourists. Some of these festivals are;

Kishiwada Danjiri festival is always held in mid-September. The purpose of this festival is for the harvest in autumn. Festival participants are usually nearly 1,000 people.

The next festival is the Asakusa Tori no Ochi festival. This festival aims to pray for profit and success in running a business.

If you want to see this festival, you should visit at the beginning of November. The venues for the festival are Ohtori Shrine and Chokokuji Temple.

The next fall festival is the Takayama Festival. This festival is usually held at the Sakurayama Hachiman shrine in Gifu.

Later you will see 11 parade rides that enliven this festival. Each parade float will be decorated with a Karakuri Ningyo, a lifelike, moving doll. Plus, there will be 100 lanterns in each parade. The time for the festival to be held is around the beginning of October.

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival is the most famous festival in Japan. Usually, this festival is held in early October. The aim of this festival is to present a performance called the Ja Odori dance, the dragon dance.

Plus, this festival is held along the main streets in Tokyo, Kyoto, and other big cities in Japan.

The next festival is the Jidai Festival. This festival consists of three major festivals in Japan, especially in Kyoto. Usually, this festival is held at the end of October.

You will later see a performance in the form of a mycosis parade followed by a procession of traditional Japanese costumes from various eras. So, while on vacation while studying, right?

The Onomichi Lantern Festival is held at 16 shrines and several other locations every year. This festival always comes with 30,000 candles and lanterns.

This festival is a precious moment for local residents because they can feel warmth and togetherness in the middle of the city surrounded by lanterns.

Usually, when this festival is held – there are also several tenants selling Japanese street food and handicrafts from local residents.

One of the recommended tourist attractions in Japan you can visit during autumn is Minoo Park in Osaka. Minoo Park is a park that presents a serene landscape. You can see beautiful maple leaves typical of autumn.

Around the park, there are stalls selling warm snacks. Minoo park is located at 1-18 Minooken, Osaka. To go to this park you can use the Shenri-chuo Subway station.

The next destination is Osaka Castle. During autumn, you will see a view of the yellow leaves at Osaka Castle. Make sure you bring your favorite camera to capture this beautiful moment.

The location of this place is at 1-1 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Osaka. The hours of operation are from 9 am to 5 pm local time. Entrance to this place is around 600 yen.

You can also book tickets to Mount Gozaisho. What's interesting about this mountain is that there is a cable car that will take you from the base to the top of the mountain.

The location of this mountain is in Komono, Higashiomi, Shiga. This place is open from 9 am to 5 pm local time. The nearest station is Takao Station – you need to prepare around 100 yen to 500 yen.

To enjoy a vacation with your family or partner, it is best if you visit the Sagano Romantic train. This place provides a train that will take you for 25 minutes around Arashiyama.

You can also enjoy the view of the Hozugawa river from the boat, it's in the same location. The operational time of this place is from 9 am to 4 pm local time.

Next up is Tofukuji Temple, the best temple in Japan in autumn. The most beautiful scenery is along the Tsutenkyo bridge, where you can see all the natural scenery in Japan in autumn.

The location of this shrine is at 778 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto. The operating time of this shrine is during autumn from 9 am to 5 pm local time.

The next destination is to depart for the Watarase Keikoku Railway. The scenery presented is as seen in Japanese dramas.

You will go around the city by train while enjoying Japanese katsu and bento. To take the train, you only need to go downtown and then to the tourist center in Tokyo.

Rikugien is one of the most popular parks in Tokyo. There is also the Togetsukyo Bridge – a place where you can see views of Japan's cities in autumn. The location of this place is at 6 Chome-6-13 Honkomagome, Bunkyo City, Tokyo.

The operating time of this place is every day from 9 am to 9 pm. However, in December to January this place is not operating. Meanwhile, the entrance ticket is around 300 yen.

Icho Namiki is an area that is always filled with ginkgo trees every year. In autumn, this place will hold the Jingugaien itcho festival, held from mid-November to December.

The operating time of this place is from 10 am to 5.30 pm local time. The location is 1 Kasuigaoka, Shinju-Ku, Tokyo.

After knowing the tourist destinations, festivals, and food that will appear in autumn in Japan. You also need to pay attention to what needs to be prepared before leaving for Japan.

First, of course, you need to prepare health documents. Because after the covid-19 pandemic, all tourists must have been vaccinated dose one and dose two. For some countries, it is usually required to get three doses before leaving for Japan.

Then the second is preparing passports and visas. Make sure your passport has been extended or not expired at least 3 months before departure. You also need to prepare a visa to Japan which can be arranged at the Japanese embassy in Singapore.

The third is to prepare warm clothes. Even though autumn is not as cold as winter, the wind in autumn also tends to be cool towards cold. For that, make sure you prepare lots of jackets, sweaters, coats, and scarves.

Next is the fourth where you have to prepare medicines. Even though Japan has a pharmacy, it is highly recommended to bring your own medicines. Make sure you include a doctor's letter because regulations for flights abroad usually strictly control medicines that come from outside.

The fifth thing is electronic devices. Usually the sockets in Japan and in Singapore are different. For that you need to prepare the right socket. To make it easier, you can bring a universal converter adapter – suitable to be taken anywhere because it can adjust the socket in another country.

The final thing is to bring light food ingredients that are easy to cook. This is important if you have allergies or restrictions on certain foods. Apart from going out, some supermarkets in Japan are not open 24 hours. By bringing your own supplies, you won't be hungry in the middle of the night.

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Well, those are the guide trip holidays in Japan in Autumn. For a week or two, you can enjoy everything in Japan during autumn. To make your vacation easier, you can start by booking flight tickets, hotel rooms, and tourist tickets, to car rentals, - you can book all those things through the Traveloka App.

For flights abroad, make sure you provide complete documents such as passports, visas, health letters, and vaccine letters for mutual safety and health. This way, you are ready to enjoy the autumn season in Japan with your family and partner. Let's enjoy autumn in Japan!