Autumn is one of the best season to visit Japan. The reason is Autumn leaves.
Nikko Autumn Leaves Spot
Nikko is also a great place to see Autumn leaves. Actually, this season, between October and November is the most crowded. When tourists go sightseeing in Nikko, they generally take a bus to go to autumn leaves spots. ( Chuzenji-Lake, Irohazaka Winding Road, etc.)
Irohazaka Winding Road Autumn Leaves
But unfortunately, most use the same way, so the traffic is really heavy. Sometimes it takes 3 or 4 hours to go to Chuzenji-Lake from Nikko station via bus.For a tourist who is considering “a one day trip” from Tokyo to Nikko, it might be difficult to come back to Tokyo on the same day with the same transport mode.
Are you giving up on the idea of going to Nikko to see beautiful autumn leaves? If so, I suggest that you to change your perspective.
Kuriyama Autumn Leaves Spots
Have you ever heard Kuriyama Village? A part of Nikko city. For more detail→What about Kuriyama Village in Nikko?
There are lots of autumn leaves spots in Kuriyama. I believe these spots are as beautiful as those in Nikko.Kuriyama village is said to be “The Last Unexplored Region in Kanto”, so there aren’t many tourists and not a lot of traffic. You can relax and do more comfortable sightseeing in Kuriyama.
Here are some of them.
(1) Kawamata Seto-aikyo
(2) Okukinu area
(3)Jaou Waterfall
(4) Yunishigawa Heike-no-sato
Access
You can go to all the spots via bus from Kinugawa-Onsen station.
How to travel between Kinugawa onsen and Tokyo (Japan-guide.com)
(1) Kawamata Seto-aikyo
The best way to get here is by taking your own vehicle. If coming via public transportation take the Tobu Nikko Line to Kinugawa Onsen Station (鬼怒川温泉駅). From there take the bus in the direction of Meotobuchi (女夫渕) and get off at Kawamata-Heikeduka (川俣平家塚). The bus fare costs ¥1,280 and takes about 80 minutes. There are only 4 buses a day with two in the morning and two in the afternoon. The bus timetable can be found in the link below.
Kinugawa onsen husband and wife edge(Meotobuti) line
(2) Okukinu area
If coming via public transportation take the Tobu Nikko Line to Kinugawa Onsen Station (鬼怒川温泉駅). From there take the bus in the direction of Meotobuchi (女夫渕) and get off at Meotobuchi (女夫渕). The bus fare costs ¥1,580 and takes about 80 minutes. There are only 4 buses a day with two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
No unauthorized vihicles are allowed entering beyond Meotobuchi parking lot. You have to walk to go to Okukinu area from Meotobuchi parking lot. If you stay at Kaniyu or Hattyounoyu, The hotels offer the pick up service.
The bus timetable can be found in the link below.
Kinugawa onsen husband and wife edge(Meotobuti) line
(3)Jaou Waterfall
If coming via public transportation take the Tobu Nikko Line to Kinugawa Onsen Station (鬼怒川温泉駅). From there take the bus in the direction of Meotobuchi (女夫渕) and get off at Jaounotaki (蛇王の滝). The bus fare costs ¥1,010 and takes about an hour. There are only 4 buses a day with two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
(4) Yunishigawa Heike-no-sato
If coming via public transportation take the Tobu Nikko Line to Kinugawa Onsen Station (鬼怒川温泉駅). From there take the bus in the direction of Yunishigawa-onsen (湯西川温泉) and get off at Yunishigawa-onsen (湯西川温泉). The bus fare costs ¥1,750 and takes about an hour. There are only 4 buses a day with two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
Yunishigawa Onsen Travel Guide
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