Introduction to Autumn Colours in Tokyo suburbs Resorts – with information about the best time to view fall foliage in different regions

Photo: Tanigawadake Ropeway (谷川岳ロープウェイ)

Tokyo suburbs Region

Although Tokyo is a giant metropolis, you can easily find rich natural environments and beautiful fall colours in its suburbs. 

*Remarks: 

1. This article introduces the best time to view the foliage in each area’s onsen resorts, as well as a number of selected ryokans in each onsen area.

2. The best time to view fall colours listed here is based on open information published in Japan.（Survey date : September 25, 2019） Influenced by the weather and other natural factors, the actual period when autumnal leaf colouration meets its peak might be a little bit different from our prediction.

 

 

 

Lake Kawaguchi (河口湖)

Best time to view fall foliage
Early November (Around November 12, 2019)

Access　105 min by direct bus from Shinjuku Station(Tokyo) to Kawaguchiko Station.

List of Ryokans in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Onsen

 

Hitachi Seaside Park (国営ひたち海浜公園)　Official site

Best time to view fall foliage
Mid-October 

Access　1h 15 min by JR Limited Express from Tokyo Station (東京) to Katsuta Station (勝田), then 15 min by bus/taxi to Hitachi Seaside Park (ひたち海浜公園).

List of Ryokans in Hitachinaka & Itsuura Onsen

 

Kakui-no-yado Shiunso（ 紫雲荘）

Best time to view fall foliage
Early to late November（Around November 17, 2019）

Access　35 min by JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station, then 20 min by Hakone Tozan Railway from Odawara Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station.
Or 87 min by Odakyu Limited Express from Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station.

List of Ryokans in Hakone Onsen

Shuzenji Onsen town (修善寺温泉街)

Best time to view fall foliage
Mid-November to early December (Around November 30, 2019)

Access　120 min by JR Limited Express from Tokyo Station to Shuzenji Station, then 10 min by taxi.

List of Ryokans in Shuzenji Onsen

 

Lake Chuzenji (中禅寺湖)

Best time to view fall foliage
Mid to late October (Around October 23, 2019)

Access　120 min by Tobu Limited Express SPACIA from Asakusa Station (Tokyo) to Nikko Station, then 50 min by bus.

List of Ryokans in Nikko Onsen

 

Kinugawa Onsen town (鬼怒川温泉街)

Best time to view fall foliage
Late October to mid-November (Around November 2, 2019)

Access　120 min by Tobu Limited Express SPACIA from Asakusa Station (Tokyo) to Kinugawa-Onsen Station.

List of Ryokans in Kinugawa Onsen

 

Mt. Chausu (茶臼岳)

Best time to view fall foliage
Early to mid-October

Access　74 min by JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station Nasushiobara Stationthen , then 77 min by bus to Nasu Ropeway.

List of Ryokans in Nasu-Shiobara Onsen Onsen

 

Ikaho Onsen town (伊香保温泉街）

Best time to view fall foliage
Early November (Around November 7, 2019) 

Access　 150 min by direct bus from Shinjuku Station (Tokyo) to Ikaho Onsen.

List of Ryokans in Ikaho Onsen

 

Hotel Boun (望雲)

Best time to view fall foliage
Mid to late October (Around October 26, 2019)

Access　 240 min by direct bus from Shinjuku Station(Tokyo) to Kusatsu Onsen.

List of Ryokans in Kusatsu Onsen

 

Tanigawadake Ropeway (谷川岳ロープウェイ)

Best time to view fall foliage
Mid to late October (Around October 26, 2019)

Access　65 min by JR Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Jomo-Kogen Station、then 45 min by bus to Tanigawadake Ropeway

 

List of Ryokans in Minakami-Tanigawa Onsen Onsen

 

Naspa New Otani (ナスパニューオータニ)

Best time to view fall foliage
Late October to early November (Around October 31, 2019)

Access　85 min by JR Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo-Yuzawa Station、then 3 min by taxi.

List of Ryokans in Echigo-yuzawa Onsen

 

Shirafune Grand Hotel（白船グランドホテル）

Best time to view fall foliage
Mid-October (Around October 22, 2019)

Access　170 min by JR Limited Express Azusa from Tokyo Station/Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto Station. Then 130 min by bus from Matsumoto Station to Shirahone Onsen.

List of Ryokans in Shirahone Onsen