“Momijigari” means hunting autumn leaves and people consult forecasts and follow predictions to find the most beautiful displays. This itinerary adds history and a sense of spirituality to the colors.
While Japan is known for its cherry blossom season, its fall foliage is also spectacular, with more than 1,000 varieties of maples alone. Credit...Noriko Hayashi for The New York Times
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By Lisa Lucas
Photographs by Noriko Hayashi







