The autumn foliage around Lake Tsuta Numa in Towada, Aomori Prefecture, is a sight to behold at this time of year as beech and mizunara oak trees turn various shades of red in the morning sun.

Koli National Park is "daubed in orange, red and yellow" by the third week of September and you can hike to the top of Ukko-koli to see the "iconic" autumn landscape of Lake Pielisjärvi ...