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Best Japan Kyushu Region Fall Foliage Viewing Spots
Japan Fall Foliage Destinations

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Here are famous fall foliage viewing spots in Tohoku Region
Kyushu 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.

1. Koumyozenji Temple

Location: 2-16-1 Saifu Dazaifu-city, Fukuoka
Access: 8 minute walk from Nishitetsu Line Dazaifu Station
Fall Foliage Season: Mid - Late November

2. Unzandake

Location: Unzen Obama-town Unzen-city, Nagasaki
Access: It takes about one and a half hour by bus to Unzen from JR Isahaya Station. Go to Nitadouge by bus or taxi, and take the Unzen Ropeway.
Fall Foliage Season: Mid. October - Early November

3. Takachiho Gorge

Location: Mitai Takachiho-cho, Miyazaki
Access: 5 minutes by taxi from Takachiho Bus Center.
Fall Foliage Season: Mid - Late November

4. Kikuchi Keikoku

Location: Haru Kikuchi-city, Kumamoto
Access: Takes about 70 minutes by bus from JR Kumamoto Station to Kikuzhi Plaza Stop. Take about 30 minutes by taxi from the bus stop.
Fall Foliage Season: Late October - Mid November

5. Sogino Taki Falls

Location: Okuchi Miyahito Isa-city, Kagoshima
Access: It takes about 20 minutes by bus from Oguchi Bus Center to Sogino Taki Iriguchi Stop.
Fall Foliage Season: Mid. - Late November

6. Daikouzenji Temple

Location: 3628 Sonobe Kiya-cho, Saga
Access: 10 minutes by taxi from JR Kiya Station
Fall Foliage Season: Mid November - Early December

7. Shinyabakei

Location: Shinyaba Yabakei-machi Nakatsu-city, Oita
Access: It takes about 25 minutes by bus from Bungomori Station to Shinyabakei Stop.
Fall Foliage Season: Late October - Mid November
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