Originally Posted by
sakuya
Any recommendations in foliage in Eastern Japan? I actually prefer somewhere that is quiet and less crowded, so by the time I go back to the States, I am recharged for another two months of work.
If you're making a mid-week trip, then it's probably safe to arrive, check the weather map to find the best locations at that time and head off to see them. The places with "leaf" marks on this map are known for beautiful foliage, but we can't know at this stage which ones will be at their peak during your visit:
http://weathernews.jp/koyo2007/
There's also some information in English about some famous spots here:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/i...ts/cherry.html
My personal favorite kouyou memories... iroha zaka in Nikko (but beware the traffic jams) and the Arakawa valley in Yamanashi. (although the Shosenkyo is more spectactular and more famous).