This has always been the case for travelers visiting Japan because the country is at its best in October when the wet summer is succeeded by a beautiful autumn.
Mosquitoes disappear, and the sights turn vivid red, orange, and yellow—the koyo, or autumn leaf viewing period, sets in. While the best time for viewing leaves is often during November, October promises early color changes of both the trees and the people and good enough temperatures for outdoor activities and celebrations.
Ghost Tours and Haunted Houses in Japan:
It’s okay to be spooky in October. While people in Japan tell scary stories in summer, Halloween is celebrated more often in this country. This shift makes October the perfect time to visit ghost tours, haunted houses, etc.
Ghost Tours:
Kyoto Haunted and Scary Places Tour: This scary tour lets guests ride around the city of Kyoto to visit locations associated with Japanese folklore and scary stories.
Tokyo Ghost Tour: In Tokyo, you may visit the areas of paranormal popularity and become familiar with its mysteries. For those interested in visiting haunted places alone, find the list of the most haunted places in Tokyo.
Haunted Houses:
Obaken in Tokyo: For a theatrical scare, the Obaken team brings a perfect result of an empty yet technologically advanced and fully interactive haunted house.
Outdoor Adventures and Hiking: Best Places to Enjoy:
October is also a fantastic month to commit to exploring the splendid outdoors that Japan possesses. Here are some of the top destinations for enjoying the temperate weather and colorful landscapes:
Kawaguchi Lake: There is no better place to go hiking and camping, especially with autumn colors around Kawaguchi Lake, which is close to Mount Fuji.
Hakone: As you know, the Hakone area is famous for hot springs. However, it is possible to try a meal in an onsen or just watch the view of the fall using the Hakone Ropeway. There is still quite low interference, which is even more important, and you can spend a day or a night in a Japanese style with outside onsen.
Kurobe Dam: Kurobe Dam, located in Toyama Prefecture and part of the Tateyama Alpine Route, is recommended for beautiful autumn foliage. It starts to turn mountain orange in October, which is quite literally a change of weather.
Each type of traveler will be happy to find something to do in Japan in October: roll around in bed and watch horror films or hike. For the same reasons, it is also the right time to visit the national parks since there is good weather and cooler temperatures.
