Autumn leaves color information
We provide information on the changing colors of autumn leaves in Iwate. Information on the best time to see autumn leaves and famous spots is updated regularly.
Foliage Color Information for Autumn Foliage Viewing Spots
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Northern Iwate
| Destinations | Blooming Information | Typical Peak Viewing Time | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakano Shirataki | Green | Late October to early November | Hirono Town |
| Kuji Stream | Green | Late October to early November | Kuji City |
| Osanai mountain stream | Green | Late October to early November | Kuji City |
| Masen Gorge | Green | Late October to early November | Ninohe City |
| Okunakayama Plateau | Green | Late October to early November | Ichinohe Town |
Central Iwate
| Destinations | Blooming Information | Typical Peak Viewing Time | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park) | Green | Late October to early November | Morioka City |
| Morioka City Central Community Center Former Nanbu Clan Villa Garden | Green | Late October to early November | Morioka City |
| Namshoso | Green | Early to mid-November | Morioka City |
| Hachimantai | Green | Late September to early October | Hachimantai City |
| Mori no Ohashi | Green | Mid to late October | Hachimantai City |
| Mt. Mitsuishi | Green | Late September | Shizukuishi Town |
| Kakkonda Valley | Green | Early to mid-October | Shizukuishi Town |
Southern Iwate
| Destinations | Blooming Information | Typical Peak Viewing Time | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongtan Valley | Green | Mid to late October | Tono City |
| Hayachine Mountain | Green | Late September to late October | Hanamaki City |
| Natsuyu Plateau | Green | Early to late October | Kitakami City |
| Lake Kinshu | Green | Mid-October to early November | Nishiwaga Town |
| Yakiishi mountain range beach line | Green | Mid-October to early November | Oshu City |
| Historical Park Esashi Fujiwara no Sato | Green | Mid-October to early November | Oshu City |
| Chusonji Temple [World Heritage Site] | Green | Late October to early November | Hiraizumi Town |
| Motsuji Temple [World Heritage Site] | Green | Late October to early November | Hiraizumi Town |
| Mt. Kurikoma | Green | Late September to early October | Ichinoseki City |
| Genbikei | Green | Late October to early November | Ichinoseki City |
| Geibikei Gorge | Green | Mid-October to early November | Ichinoseki City |
Coast
| Destinations | Blooming Information | Typical Peak Viewing Time | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otoge Dam (along National Route 106) | Green | Mid to late October | Miyako City |
| Sennin Pass | Green | Late October to early November | Kamaishi City |
| Okubo Valley | Green | Mid-October to early November | Ofunato City |