Beautiful autumn leaves can be viewed in mid to late November in Mount Takao which is a popular hiking destination in Tokyo. It takes less than one hour by train to Takaosan-guchi Station from
Shinjuku, and you can also take the cable car or the lift to halfway up the mountain where the
Takaosan Yakuoin Temple is located. It's the best spot to see red and orange Japanese maple leaves in Mount Takao, and the leaves peak in late November. If you take a hike to the mountain's peak, Mt. Fuji can be viewed on clear days.
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The annual November
Grand Sumo Tournament (Kyushu-basho) is held from November 15 - 29, 2009 at
Fukuoka Kokusai Center. Check the
ticket information and go to see exciting
Japanese sumo matches in
Fukuoka where you can also find many
tourist attractions.
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To commemorate
the 20th anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Japan's government ministries and agencies have been carrying out many
events this year besides the public celebration on November 12, 2009 in Tokyo. Let's take advantage of free admission to the following tourist attractions in the coming week.
Free Admission to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden on November 12, 14, and 15 in 2009
Free Admission to 12 National Museums in Japan on November 12 in 2009
Free Admission to 12 National Government Parks in Japan on November 14 or 15 in 2009
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Many popular Christmas trees and
holiday lights in Japan are illuminated from mid-November. One of the most popular
Christmas trees in Tokyo is the Mikimoto Christmas Tree, which has been lightening up the holiday season in Ginza over 30 years. The 2009 Mikimoto Christmas Tree lighting ceremony is held on November 7, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. Stop by the Mikimoto Pearls main store to see the tree when you go
shopping in Ginza.
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