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Ryuzu waterfall fall foliage and autumn leaves

Ryuzu waterfall fall foliage and autumn leaves

Nikko is the 3rd largest “city” in Japan according to land size, therefore the ~40km x ~40km land area, 1,449.87 km2 to be exact, and 400m – 2578m above sea level makes picking the perfect time to visit Nikko completely dependent on where you want to go to see autumn leaves and fall foliage. Koyo [...]

Fall Foliage, the autumn leaves of the Japanese Maple Tree (Momiji)

Fall Foliage, the autumn leaves of the Japanese Maple Tree (Momiji)

Asking when the peak season for autumn leaves in Nikko is like asking when it snows in Japan? Dates vary widely with latitude and elevation. Nikko is 40km X 40 km and is between 500m and 2486m above sea level. This photograph was made on November 3rd in southern Nikko, in the village of Okorogawa. [...]

Autumn Leaves : Momiji, lounge area, Zen Hostel Nikko Japan October 29th

Autumn Leaves : Momiji, lounge area, Zen Hostel Nikko Japan October 29th

Momiji, often referred to as the Japanese maple. The timing and dates of leaf spotting and autumn leaves in Nikko Japan varies greatly with the location. As the 3rd largest city in Japan, Nikko City covers a large area about 40km by 40km with elevations ranging from 500m about sea level to 2,500m! The total [...]

Momiji Autumn Leaves Foliage 2010

Momiji Autumn Leaves Foliage 2010

The momiji trees framing the river in the lounge area.  There are many momiji trees (Japanese Maple) along the river.  (KuroKawa – Black River)  

Autumn leaves and foliage report for Nikko Japan

Near Zen Hostel there are many areas close by to see autumn leaves and foliage within walking and biking distance.  We have bikes for hire for 500 yen for the length of your stay. leaves at Zen Hostel have started to change colors The top of Nantai mountain is ~2500 meters above sea level and [...]