Nikko's Autumn Colors Display Diverse Stages
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6 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app6 attractions in Nikko: Shōyō-en Garden, Ryuzu Falls, Kegon Waterfall., and 3 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a Facebook post by japanguidecom.
Shōyō-en Garden
Garden
4.5
• Japanese garden at Rinnoji Temple • Showcases varied autumn foliage • Features a pond and traditional architecture
Ryuzu Falls
Place
4.2
• 'Dragon Head Waterfall' with two streams resembling a dragon's head • Autumn colors were approaching their best as of October 8, 2026 • Easily accessible with walking paths and viewpoints
Kegon Waterfall.
Place
4.4
• One of Japan's three most beautiful waterfalls • Main fall plunges 97 meters into a basin • View the falls from an observation deck or via an elevator to the bottom
Yumoto
Place
• Hot spring town at the northern end of Lake Yunoko • Known for milky white, sulfurous waters • Offers several ryokan with rotenburo (outdoor baths)
Senjōgahara Marshland
Nature preserve
4.4
• Highland marshland offering scenic walking trails • Autumn colors were approaching their best as of October 8, 2026 • Features diverse alpine plants and wildlife
Lake Chūzenji
Natural feature
4.4
• Formed 20,000 years ago by an eruption of Mt. Nantai • Featured only the first hints of autumn as of October 8, 2026 • Offers scenic boat cruises and watersports
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