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Autumn foliage, Naoe Tsutsumi Park, Yonezawa — Photo by contri / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYKoyo· Annual
Autumn Foliage Viewing - Yonezawa
米沢紅葉
Yamagata · Tohoku
Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture is a scenic Tohoku destination for autumn foliage, known for its historic sites and colorful fall scenery.
- Dates
- October 10–31Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Yamagata · Tohoku
- Nearest station
- Minami-Yonezawa Station · 25 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- okitama-kanko.com/koyo_spot
Happens every year
What to expect
Yonezawa's autumn offers a vibrant tapestry of red and gold leaves against the backdrop of historic samurai residences and tranquil gardens. The crisp air carries the scent of fallen leaves and the distant murmur of streams.
Best viewing tips
Visit the Uesugi Shrine area in the late afternoon for the best light on the foliage. Bring a camera to capture reflections in the nearby ponds.
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~1h 43m by car
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