Here are famous fall foliage viewing spots in Tohoku Region
Tohoku Region Travel Guide
Tohoku Region Travel Guide
To search more fall foliage viewing spots in Japan, go to Japan Fall Foliage Map
*Note: The best times to see fall foliages slightly change every year.
Towada-ko Lake
Location: Towada-city, AomoriAccess: Takes about an hour by bus from JR Towada Minami Station to Towadako Stop
Fall Foliage Season: Mid. - Late October
Hachimantai
Location: Hachimantai Hachimantai-city, IwateAccess: Takes about 2 hours by bus for Iwate Hachimantai Chojo Stop
Fall Foliage Season: Late September - Mid. October
Tazawa-ko Lake
Location: Tazawako Senboku-city, AkitaAccess: Takes about 15 minutes by bus from JR Tazawako Station
Fall Foliage Season: Mid. October - Early November
Chusonji Temple
Location: 202 Hiraizumi Koromonoseki Hiraizumi-cho, IwateAccess: Takes 5 minutes by bus from JR Hiraizumi Station to Chusonji Stop. 15 minute walk from the bus stop.
Fall Foliage Season: Late October - Early November
Zao Onsen
Location: Zao Onsen Yamagata-city, YamagataAccess: Takes about 40 minutes by bus from JR Yamagata Sation to Zao Onsen Stop
Fall Foliage Season: Late September - Late October
Naruko-kyo Gorge
Location: Naruko Onsen Osaki-city, MiyagiAccess: 5 minutes by taxi from JR Naruko Onsen Station
Fall Foliage Season: Mid. October - to early November
Bandai Kougen
Location: Kita-shiobaramura, FukushimaAccess: 30 minutes by bus from JR Inawashiro Station to Bandai Kogen Stop
Fall Foliage Season: Mid. October - Early November
