September is one of the most favorable periods for sightseeing in Japan. The heat subsides, the humidity is lower and the rains end by the twentieth of the month. This is a great time to devote it to excursions in Kyoto and other ancient cities of Japan. Tea houses, picturesque ancient temples and gardens will be revealed in all their glory.
When vacationing in Japan in the fall, it's worth visiting the city's gardens and parks. Chrysanthemums, no less important to the Japanese than sakura, are in bloom. And also at this time the leaves of maple trees turn scarlet, which is also a sacred phenomenon for the Japanese. It's also very picturesque, so it's well worth a trip to see the maples in the mountains.
