The bright red and yellow maple leaves have started to fall ... cementing Nikko's status as one of Japan's most sought-after autumn destinations. "Nikko is picturesque," says David Doughty ...

The Irohazaka slope winds through the fall foliage in this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. (Mainichi/Kentaro Ikushima) UTSUNOMIYA ...

In Japan, going into the mountains to view autumn leaves has been a custom for more than 1,000 years. 14:44 Japan has many places famous for their beautiful fall colors.

KYOTO--Unseasonably high temperatures are playing havoc with the autumn foliage season that draws hordes of visitors to Kyoto at this time of year. Officials now say the autumn leaves will be at ...

Ryuoko Gorge is a breathtaking natural formation in Nikko ... autumn, the foliage of the surrounding forest turns a vivid red color, making Ryuoko Gorge one of the best places to see autumn leaves ...