Introducing recommended autumn foliage spots for 2026🍁 〈Don't forget to tap the "save mark" if you want to revisit later!〉 1. Kagami Pond (Togakushi) 【Best Viewing Period】Mid-October to Late October 【Entrance Fee】Free 【Parking】50 cars *Traffic regulations may be enforced during the autumn foliage season. *For details, please check the Togakushi Tourism Association website. 2. Kiyomizudera (Wakaho) 【Best Viewing Period】Early November to Late November 【Entrance Fee】Free for the precinct 【Parking】30 cars Many maple trees are planted along the approach, creating a vibrant display of colorful foliage. 3. Zenkoji Temple East Garden 【Best Viewing Period】Late October to Mid-November 【Entrance Fee】Free for the East Garden 【Parking】Paid parking available around Zenkoji Temple 4. Okususobana Nature Garden (Kinasa) 【Best Viewing Period】Late October to Early November 【Entrance Fee】200 yen for middle school students and older 【Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) Walking paths are also well-maintained. <Example Walking Course> ●Tourist Center ~ Rest House ~ Benten Island ~ Kichi Pond ~ Komihira Wetlands / About 2 hours *For details, please visit the Kinasa Tourism Promotion Association website. 5. Obo Pass (Kinasa) 【Best Viewing Period】Mid-October to Mid-November 【Entrance Fee】Free 【Parking】About 5 cars You can enjoy views of the Northern Alps and the legendary foliage of Ichiya Mountain, said to have been created by demons in a single night, along with the natural beauty of the hidden gem, Kinasa. 6. Lake Iizuna (Iizuna Highlands) 【Best Viewing Period】Mid-October to Early November 【Entrance Fee】Free You can enjoy the reflection of the autumn foliage of Mt. Iizuna on the water's surface. 7. Kumeji Gorge (Shinshu Shinmachi) 【Best Viewing Period】Late October to Early November 【Entrance Fee】Free 【Parking】About 5 cars The beautiful red colors of the foliage reflect on the water's surface, creating a picturesque scene. 8. Jozan Yamadera Historic Residence (Matsushiro) 【Best Viewing Period】Late October to Mid-November 【Entrance Fee】Free 【Parking】Zozan East Parking Lot (5-minute walk to Jozan Yamadera) 7 passenger cars and 7 large buses The foliage visible through the round window is very beautiful. The Nagano Tourism Convention Bureau website summarizes the autumn foliage conditions in Nagano City.