Feeling the Fresh Air, Seeing the Fall Leaves, and Admiring the Spectacular Autumn Cherry Blossoms of Toyota City, Aichi

For a few glorious weeks every fall, the city of Toyota in Aichi prefecture turns into an autumn wonderland. Leaves turn into a mosaic of reds and yellows, and pale pink petals float down from the unique fall-blooming sakura trees, carried on crisp, fresh breezes. While the name Toyota is likely to bring thoughts of vehicles to the minds of many, the city is a great destination for travelers looking for a lot more than automobile museums! Highly recommended for travelers heading to Japan in the fall, the city's views of extremely rare autumn cherry blossoms, and the colorful foliage of Korankei Gorge, are things to behold.

Clean, Comfortable, Cozy, and Chic: GRIDS Tokyo Ueno Hotel + Hostel

The brand new and unrelentingly sleek GRIDS Tokyo Ueno Hotel + Hostel is actually a pretty cozy place to stay, and it's also just steps from the exit of a major Tokyo train and shinkansen hub. Forget any bad stereotypes of worn-out old hostels - GRIDS is a burgeoning group of affordable hostel/hotels offering modern accommodations that will make both you and your wallet happy. Aside from the swanky rooms, the comfortable, low-key atmosphere and the friendly events hosted in the GRIDS lounge make the recently opened GRIDS Tokyo Ueno an even more appealing choice for travelers exploring Tokyo.