"Koyo" (colorful leaves) are to the Japanese autumn what cheery blossoms are to spring. Beginning in late September of each year, the "koyo front" sweeps slowly southwards from Hokkaido in the North until it reaches the lower elevations of central and southern Japan towards the end of November. Kyoto is one of those very special places in Japan where a new discovery awaits you around every corner. The autumn months are particularly nice with clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and explosions of color throughout the city from the changing leaves.

Photo: Jeff Laitila