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All About's travel guide reveals the real top spots for autumn colors in Kyoto.

While Kyoto is a very traditional city, with more than 1,000 years of history, it's also an open-minded place and full of hidden romantic spots to enjoy with your loved one.

Tokyo certainly has charm and no one could doubt the convenience of living or staying in the major city. However, there’s so much more to see outside of Tokyo and I'm happy to give you a few examples... it’s literally my job to promote the entire country.

Kyoto should be on the top of your travel list at any time of the year, but the city makes a truly special transformation in early spring.

Filmmaker Osamu Hasegawa takes us on a stunning journey through spring and fall in Kyoto, making majestic use of drones, glidecams and time-lapse photography. Even if you've visited the city a dozen times, you're sure to find something new!

Instagram released its Top 10 Japanese spots of 2016 on December 1. The list includes international airports as well as the biggest tourist spots in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. See if your favorites made the list!

Follow the colorful leaves of autumn from Hokkaido to Kyoto to experience a historical journey of Japan.

Want to know the best, cheapest spots for fall colors in Japan?