Yugawara, a small onsen resort town on Kanagawa's Izu coast, peaks for koyo later than inland spots, making it a perfect late-November destination. The Oku-Yugawara valley walk leads through maple-lined paths to the dramatic Fudo Waterfall, whose spray catches the last autumn light filtering through scarlet canopies. Ryokan inns throughout the town offer rotenburo (outdoor baths) with garden views of autumn foliage, combining relaxation with natural beauty. The town's relative smallness ensures a quieter, more intimate koyo atmosphere than larger destinations in the region.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Late November–Early December
- Region
- Kanto
- Prefecture
- Kanagawa
- City
- Yugawara
Highlights
- ◆Late-season colour peak extending the koyo calendar
- ◆Fudo Waterfall framed by vivid maple canopy
- ◆Rotenburo outdoor onsen baths surrounded by autumn leaves
- ◆Charming small-town atmosphere with traditional ryokan stays