Top 10 Unknown Autumn Destinations in Japan travel.gaijinpot.com

Fall off the beaten track with these lesser-known spots for enjoying autumn in Japan.
There’s no shortage of (justifiably) famous places to experience the best of autumn in Japan – but what about those that aren’t featured in your travel guidebook?
For an especially stunning autumn vista, make your way to Lake Toya and the surrounding slopes of Mt.
Peak: Mid to end of OctoberLake Daigenta (Niigata)See the autumn leaves reflected in the glossy surface of Lake Daigenta, close to Yuzawa Ski Park.
Peak: Mid November (15th – 23rd November only)Prettier than a really pretty picture, Yufuin’s autumn leaves showcase occurs around Lake Kinrinko on the edge of town.