Japanese Festival Calendar 2026–27: Every Major Matsuri, All Year, by Prefecture
65 of Japan's best matsuri, month by month and by prefecture, with exact 2026–27 dates, what's confirmed and…
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Kyoto Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, Night Light-Ups and How to Beat the Crowds
Kyoto's leaves peak from late November in 2026: around 24 November in Arashiyama and into early December in…
Nikko Autumn Leaves 2026: The Easiest Day Trip From Tokyo, and How to Dodge the Irohazaka Jam
Nikko's colour runs top-down for six weeks: the high marshes now, Irohazaka from about 23 October, the shrines…
Japan Autumn Leaves Calendar 2026: 36 Best Spots by Peak Date
When 45 autumn leaves spots in Japan peak in 2026, from Hokkaido in September to Tokyo in December,…
7 Best Fall Foliage Spots in Japan 2026, in Date Order
From an alpine cirque turning now to a Tokyo garden lit up in December: seven fall foliage spots…
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