Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

NIKKO, Japan - A sun-kissed Iroha-zaka in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, is full of cars and buses carrying tourists who hope to enjoy watching autumn leaves on Nov. 5.

Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

NIKKO, Japan - A sun-kissed Iroha-zaka in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, is full of cars and buses carrying tourists who hope to enjoy watching autumn leaves on Nov. 5.

Tourists head to Nikko to see autumn leaves on Iroha-zaka

Tourists head to Nikko to see autumn leaves on Iroha-zaka

Tourists' cars drive through Iroha-zaka, a famous winding road in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, on Oct. 22, 2015 as trees on the mountains around the area display their autumn colors of red and yellow. Since the best time to view the leaves is said to last for only one week, a large number of tourists are expected in the upcoming days to drive up the road. Photo was taken from a Kyodo News helicopter. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

NIKKO, Japan - A sun-kissed Iroha-zaka in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, is full of cars and buses carrying tourists who hope to enjoy watching autumn leaves on Nov. 5. (Kyodo)

Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

NIKKO, Japan - A sun-kissed Iroha-zaka in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, is full of cars and buses carrying tourists who hope to enjoy watching autumn leaves on Nov. 5. (Kyodo)

Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

Nikko crowded with tourists hoping to see autumn colors

NIKKO, Japan - A sun-kissed Iroha-zaka in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, is full of cars and buses carrying tourists who hope to enjoy watching autumn leaves on Nov. 5. (Kyodo)