Saturday, October 16, 2010

Autumn In Japan: Timing The Tree Leaves



The bulk of Japan’s landmass lies across four major islands. This territory spans from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south.

As the autumn season hits Japan, tree leaves begin to change color starting first in the north and descending gradually to the southern regions.

Osaka and Kyoto, which are situated relatively south on the main island of Honshu, typically see autumn colors beginning around late November.

Furthermore, tree leaves tend to change color earlier at higher elevations. This means the hillsides surrounding Osaka Bay will offer a spectacular color change a bit before the trees in the city and lower delta follow suit.

Traveling to Osaka and the Kansai area in November is an excellent time to view the autumn colors as they reach the pinnacle of their brilliance.

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