🍁 Mechanism of autumn leaves and the best time to see them
Autumn leaves are a phenomenon in which the green color of leaves breaks down and turns red or yellow as the temperature drops. The best time to see the autumn leaves is greatly influenced by temperature and sunshine hours. Generally, the leaves begin to turn red when the minimum temperature drops below 8℃, and turn bright colors when the temperature drops below 5-6℃.
The autumn leaves front starts from Hokkaido in September and moves south to Kyushu from November to December. The best time to see each area is about 2 to 3 weeks, and once the peak has passed, the flowers will disappear all at once, so timing is important.
🗾 Recommended autumn leaves spots by area
📸 Tips for photographing autumn leaves
To take beautiful photos of autumn leaves, we recommend taking soft light in the early morning or evening. If you take a photo against the light, the leaves will show through and look more vivid. Also, the colors of autumn leaves appear darker when there are droplets of water, so it’s a great opportunity to see them after the rain. The best time to visit popular spots is early in the morning, when there are fewer tourists and you can take pictures in a quiet atmosphere.