{"id":56628,"date":"2019-11-30T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-30T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=56628"},"modified":"2020-11-12T18:24:37","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T09:24:37","slug":"autumn-leaves-oyasukyo-gorge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/autumn-leaves-oyasukyo-gorge\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn leaves and wild onsen in the Oyasukyo Gorge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you already live in Japan or are just passing through, you will naturally want to go southwest of Tokyo and visit the most popular tourist destinations, such as Kyoto or Osaka. However, a trip north to the T\u014dhoku region which covers the northeast of Honshu, the main island of the Japanese archipelago, will allow you to enjoy magnificent landscapes<\/strong> and the warm hospitality of the inhabitants<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the places to see, the city of Yuzawa in Akita Prefecture<\/strong> is nestled in the mountains, among ancient volcanoes. Its many hot springs and the Oyasukyo Gorge<\/strong> make it an ideal destination for nature and onsen lovers. The landscapes are magnificent, especially between mid-October and mid-November during the Momiji (red maple<\/strong>) season. And from what they say, it is in this region that the most beautiful women in Japan are found…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akita Airport is a 1-hour flight from Tokyo and it will take 1h30 by car or about 2 hours by train to reach Yuzawa. The city can be explored over a weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yuzawa and the enchantment of autumn colors <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you drive to Yuzawa, you will pass through beautiful landscapes. During the autumn, the road crosses forests of fir trees that sometimes reveal misty mountains<\/strong> with bright red and orange colors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To begin your journey in the region, I strongly recommend that you visit the Oyasukyo Gorge<\/strong>. Resulting from the erosion of the river that has followed its course for tens of thousands of years, the gorge offer a breathtaking panorama<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alongside the free car park, a shop offers souvenirs and some local specialties (they even sell ice cream, a commonly found treat in the onsen regions). A chance to renew your strength before you head off on the hiking trail that begins its descent into the mountains. On the left side of this store, there is a viewpoint that gives a first glimpse of the impressive Oyasukyo Gorge and its vibrant colors<\/strong>. During my trip in mid-October, the trees were just beginning to be red-orange, but the colors were already giving the landscape a most splendid appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n