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Break Your Shell: Autumn Abroad

Autumn is a perfect season when nature dances with enchanting colors and tourist routes
are free from the summer crowds. This season, filled with a slight chill, golden leaves, and

cultural festivals, offers wonderful opportunities for exploration around the world. Here
are some must-visit international travel destinations for autumn:

Kyoto, Japan: The Splendor of Golden Colors
Munich, Germany
In autumn, Kyoto becomes one of the most enchanting cities in Ja-
pan. Especially in November, the leaves of the maple trees (momiji)
that dominate the city begin to fall in shades of red and gold. Kyo-
to's mystical Zen temples, tranquil gardens, and historic buildings
appear almost like paintings alongside this natural beauty. Kiyo-
mizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Fushimi Inari
Shrine are spiritual stops that merge with the colors of autumn. The
city is also filled with autumn festivals; Jidai Matsuri and Kura-
ma-no-Hi Matsuri are events where you can experience traditional
Japanese culture at its best.

Munich, Germany: The Festive Atmosphere of Oktoberfest
varian capital is filled with lively celebrations, traditional Bavarian
The world-famous Oktoberfest, which lasts from the end of Sep- dishes, and of course, plenty of beer. Experiencing local flavors at
tember to the beginning of October, offers a perfect opportunity to Munich's historic Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, as well as feel-
celebrate the autumn season in Munich. During this time, the Ba- ing the golden touches of autumn at Nymphenburg Palace, further

Kyoto, Japan