Picturesque autumn foliage in Iwate

Maple trees at Nanshoso, a renowned destination for autumn foliage in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, are in vibrant color right now. Nanshoso, built 140 years ago as the residence for a mining magnate, boasts a garden that has been declared a national monument. Among its highlights is the red-leaf floor, where autumn leaves cast a beautiful reflection on the polished floor of the building. Visitors can enjoy the captivating autumn scenery there throughout the month of November.