Eight Non-U.S. Fall Foliage Destinations That Rival New England
Various nations present autumn leaf displays that compete with those of New England, each with distinct peak periods. In Japan, the koyo season in Kyoto spans from October 15 to December 15, reaching its height around November 15, with notable temples such as Tofuku-ji and Jojakko-ji. The momiji festival at Korankei Gorge offers an immersive experience. In South Korea, Seoraksan National Park experiences color shifts by mid-October, while Naejangsan National Park peaks in mid-November. The Canadian Rockies exhibit golden larches from late September to early October. Bavaria's woodlands near Neuschwanstein Castle and the Lake District in England showcase vibrant autumn hues. In Chile, Torres del Paine experiences fall from March to May, peaking late March to early April, providing breathtaking views with fewer visitors.
Key facts
- Kyoto's koyo season runs from October 15 to December 15, peaking around November 15.
- Seoraksan National Park is South Korea's first annual foliage destination, peaking in mid-October.
- Naejangsan's Momiji festival coincides with its mid-November crimson maple peak.
- The Canadian Rockies' golden larches appear for a narrow window from late September to early October.
- Bavaria's autumn foliage around Neuschwanstein Castle overlaps with the region's wine and beer harvests.
- The Lake District is associated with generations of English Romantic poetry.
- Korankei Gorge offers maple reflections along a river, with fewer crowds than Kyoto.
- Torres del Paine experiences fall from March to May, peaking in late March to early April.
Entities
Institutions
- Tofuku-ji
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Jojakko-ji
- Seoraksan National Park
- Naejangsan National Park
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Torres del Paine National Park
Locations
- Kyoto
- Japan
- Uji
- Kitayama Mountains
- Philosopher's Path
- Korankei Gorge
- Seoraksan
- South Korea
- Seoul
- Jeju Island
- Naejangsan
- Canadian Rockies
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Bavaria
- Germany
- Lake District
- England
- Cumbria
- Torres del Paine
- Chile
- Lake Pehoé
- Lake Grey
- New England
Sources
- Quartz —