Tohoku Autumn Leaves 2026
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Last updated: July 28, 2026
Where to see the autumn leaves (koyo / momiji) in Tohoku, Japan in 2026: 4 of the region's best-known spots, with the typical peak-viewing period, access and admission for each — compiled from official and tourism-association sources.
Tohoku Autumn Leaves Spots
| Spot | Typical peak | Location | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachimantai Aspite Line 八幡平アスピーテライン | Late September to mid-October | Hachimantai / Kazuno (Iwate-Akita border), Iwate | Free to drive the road; summit parking is 500 yen per day. | Official site |
| Mt. Zao & Zao Onsen 蔵王・蔵王温泉 | Late September (summit) to mid-October (peak), coloring the onsen town into early November | Yamagata, Yamagata | Free for the onsen town and Echo Line road; the Zao Ropeway charges a fare - confirm current rates on the official site | Official site |
| Naruko Gorge 鳴子峡 | Mid-October to mid-November | Osaki, Miyagi | Free (gorge and lookouts); some parking is paid in autumn - confirm current rates on the official site | Official site |
| Oirase Gorge & Lake Towada 奥入瀬渓流・十和田湖 | Mid to late October | Towada, Aomori | Free (gorge trail, roads and lakeshore) | Official site |
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