Nara Autumn Leaves (Fall Foliage)

The information about Nara Autumn Leaves (Fall Foliage) is presented here. In Nara, there are popular spots to see the autumn leaves such as Yoshinoyama, Chogaku-ji Temple, Nara Park, Shoryaku-ji Temple, Tsubosaka-dera Temple, Muro-ji Temple, Tanzan Shrine, Takatori Castle Ruins, and Odaigahara. Yoshinoyama and Chogaku-ji Temple have been selected as one of the top 100 spots for autumn leaves in Japan. Generally, the best time to see the autumn leaves in Nara is from early November to early December. However, it is depends on the climate of the year.

• Nara City area
• Ikoma. Shiki, Ikaruga and Katsuragi areas
• Yamanobe, Asuka, Kashihara and Uda areas
• Yoshinoji area

【Basic knowledge of autumn leaves (fall foliage) 】

Generally, the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is earlier when the autumn temperature is low, and later when the autumn temperature is high. It is said that the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) closer when the minimum temperature is 8 degrees Celsius or lower, and it progresses quickly when the minimum temperature is 5 to 6 degrees Celsius. It is said that autumn leaves (fall foliage) will become vivid under the following conditions: fine weather (direct sunlight), moderate humidity, temperature difference between day and night, consecutive days with a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius or less, and high temperature and heavy rain in summer.

【Autumn Leaves Spots in Nara City area】

In Nara City area (奈良), the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is usually around early November. In places at higher elevations, such as Nara Park, which is at a high altitude, and Enjo-ji Temple, the best time to see autumn foliage is from late October.
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

• Nara Park (奈良公園): late October to early December
• Isui-en (依水園): mid to late November
• Shoryaku-ji Temple (正暦寺): early November to early December
• Enjo-ji Temple (円成寺): late October to late November

【Autumn Leaves Spots in Ikoma-Shiki-Ikaruga and Katsuragi areas】

In Ikoma-Shiki-Ikaruga and Katsuragi areas (生駒・信貴・斑鳩・葛城), the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is usually around mid-November. The silver grass on Mt. Katsuragisan (Katsuragi Plateau) begins in mid-September.
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

• Chogosonshi-ji Temple (朝護孫子寺): mid-November to early December
• Tatsuta Park (竜田公園): late November to early December
• Mt. Katsuragisan (葛城山): Mid-September to late October

【Autumn Leaves Spots in Yamanobe-Asuka-Kashihara and Uda areas】

In Yamanobe-Asuka-Kashihara and Uda areas (山の辺・飛鳥・橿原・宇陀), the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is usually around mid-November. However, the season is a little earlier at higher elevations. Tanzan Shrine, Muro-ji Temple, and Tomi Shrine may be illuminated during the best time to see the autumn foliage. (confirmation required) The silver grass on the Soni Plateau begins in early October.
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

• Tsubosaka-dera Temple (壷阪寺): mid-November to early December
• Oka-dera Temple (岡寺): mid-November to early December
• Muro-ji Temple (室生寺): Mid-November to early December
• Tanzan Shrine (談山神社): mid-November to early December
• Chogaku-ji Temple (長岳寺): late November
• Hasa-dera Temple (長谷寺): mid-November to early December
• Tomi Shrine (等彌神社): early November to early December
• Kadofusa Shrine (門僕神社): late November
• Takatori Castle Ruins (高取城跡): mid-November to early December
• Torimiyama Park (鳥見山公園): mid to late Novembe
• kaichou-ji Temple (戒長寺): mid to late November
• Nara Kaedenosato Hirara (奈良カエデの郷ひらら): late October to late November
• Soni Plateau (曽爾高原): early October to late November

【Autumn Leaves Spots in Yoshinoji area】

In Yoshinoji area (吉野路), the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is usually around early November. However, In the higher elevations of Odaigahara, however, the viewing season begins around mid-October. Yoshinoyama may be illuminated during the best time to see the fall foliage. (Confirmation required)
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

• Yoshinoyama (吉野山): early November to early December
• Mitarai Valley (みたらい渓谷): early to mid-November
• Odaigahara (大台ヶ原): mid-October
• Tsuburoko (津風呂湖)：mid-November to early December

【Remarks】
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