When do the leaves change in Kyūshū & Western Japan?

Name: Kyūshū & Western Japan
Address: Japan

Western Japan's volcanic peaks and river valleys turn color latest in the archipelago, from Kirishima and Aso's crater slopes to Miyajima's Momijidani valley and Shikoku's Iya Gorge.

Sweetgum foliage in yellow, orange, and scarlet — Autumn in Kyūshū & Western Japan· Photo: Ontologicalpuppy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Known for

Momijidani maple valley (Miyajima)
Aso and Kirishima volcanic slopes
Iya Valley vine bridges

Things to do in fall in Kyūshū & Western Japan

1 iconic stop, including scenic drives, farms, haunts, and the views locals plan their October around.

Yabakei Gorge

Viewpoint

Cliffs and pinnacles carved from volcanic rock line this gorge in Oita, threaded by the Ao-no-Domon tunnel a monk reputedly hand-dug in the…

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