Momiji Corridor, Lake Kawaguchiko
Peak Early to mid November
Tunnel of red maples along the Nashigawa river. Illuminated each evening during the festival.
Autumn
Koyo with Mt Fuji.
Maples around Mt Fuji peak from the first week of November at the lakes down to early December in Hakone. The contrast with the first snow on the summit is the year's most photogenic week.
Where to go
Best maple spots
Arakurayama Sengen Park, Chureito
Peak Mid to late November
Red leaves frame the pagoda and Fuji together.
Lake Yamanakako, Asahigaoka
Peak Early to mid November
Lakeshore line of maples with the classic Diamond Fuji shot around the same window.
Hakone, Choanji and Gora Park
Peak Mid November to early December
Lower elevation means Hakone peaks a week or two after the Five Lakes.
Plan