The Sagano Trolley Train lights up the Hozugawa River valley with autumn leaves.
The lights and illuminations that produce high-quality scenery of mystically colored mountains and sparkling rivers can be enjoyed from the train windows more fantastically than ever before.

Date and Time/Mid-October to December 29, 2022 (Thursday) *From 16:30 at Torokko Kameoka Station to the last train.
ChargeAdults: 880 yen, Children: 440 yen

Heian Jingu Shrine was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital to Heian, and was dedicated to the 50th Emperor Kammu, the god of the capital.
Creative company NAKED, INC. will hold "NAKED Yoru Moude," a new style of nocturnal worship, where visitors can enjoy the art of light with the "NAKED Distance Lantern ®︎" in hand in 2022.

Date and Time/November 18 (Friday) to December 25 (Sunday), 2022
17:30 - 21:30 (last admission at 20:50)
Charge／/
Advance tickets (available at various play guides and convenience stores)
Monday-Thursday/Junior high school students and older: 1,800 yen, elementary school students: 1,200 yen; Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays/Junior high school students and older: 2,200 yen, elementary school students: 1,600 yen
Free admission for preschool children
*For more information about purchasing tickets, please contact the officialHPsee

Konkai Komyo-ji Temple in Kurodani [Kurodani] originated from a hermitage built by Honen Shonin in the Kurodani area.
The tunnel of autumn leaves stretching from both sides of the hill and the three-storied pagoda at the back of the tunnel are exceptional sights. During the special nighttime viewing, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto from the temple grounds with the illuminated gate, and the autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the water in the "Garden of Purple Clouds" will captivate visitors.

Date and Time/November 18, 2022 (Friday) - December 14, 2022 (Wednesday) 17:30 - 20:00
Charge/ Daihojo Garden 1000yen

Koudaiji Temple was built by Koudai-in (Nene), the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as his family grave and final resting place.
It is also known for its autumn foliage, and the fantastic scenery reflected in the mirror-like Garyu Pond when it is lit up is a must-see.
During the special season, the Hojo garden "Hashinniwa" will be specially decorated according to the theme, and will be a different karesansui (dry landscape garden) from the regular season.

Period/ October 21, 2022 (Friday) - December 11, 2022 (Sunday)
Visiting hours/9:00-17:30 (Reception close/17:00)
Special nighttime viewing period ~22:00 (reception closes at 21:30) *Light-up time: 17:00
ChargeAdults 600 yen, Junior and senior high school students 250 yen, Kodaiji Temple (including Palm Art Museum) and Entokuin Temple common admission ticket 900 yen
* Free for elementary school students and younger when accompanied by an adult guardian (one guardian is required for every 10 children under elementary school age)
Free admission for those with a disability certificate and up to one accompanying person upon presentation of the certificate.

Toji Temple was founded by the national government as a temple for the protection of the nation.
During the special nighttime viewing, the temple grounds are lit up and the fantastic contrast between the red and yellow colored trees and the five-story pagoda is mesmerizing.

Date and Time/October 29, 2022 (Saturday) - December 11, 2022 (Sunday)
18:00 - 21:30 (Registration closes at 21:00)
ChargeSpecial nighttime admission: Adults 1,000 yen, children elementary and junior high school students 500 yen

It is one of the most famous places in Kyoto, known as "Eikando of maples." In autumn, the temple holds an exhibition of temple treasures during the daytime, and at night, the temple is lit up with lights on a rotating basis. The precincts of the temple are illuminated by approximately 3,000 maple trees, including "Iwagaki-momiji". The view of the illuminated leaves reflected in Houshoike Pond is breathtaking. The illumination of the Amida Hall, where the main deity "Mikaeri Amida" is enshrined, is also a must-see.

Period/November 5, 2022 (Saturday) - December 4, 2022 (Sunday)
Hours./ Autumn Temple Treasures Exhibition 9:00-17:00 (registration closes at 16:00)
light up　17:30 - 21:00 (Reception ends at 20:30)
ChargeAutumn Temple Treasures Exhibition ¥1,000 for adults, ¥400 for elementary, junior high and high school students
Light-up: 600 yen for junior high school students and older
Discounts for temple treasures are available for holders of disability certificates.
Need to present your passport at the counter (no discount is set for lights).
*The exhibition of temple treasures and the light-up are interchangeable (cannot be viewed continuously).

Byodoin was originally established in 1052 when Yorimichi Fujiwara converted Uji-den, the villa of his father, Michinaga Fujiwara, into a temple.
The special nighttime viewing, which was suspended after the fall of 2019, will be held for the first time in three years to coincide with the 970th anniversary of the founding of the temple in 2022. The autumn leaves and the Phoenix Hall (National Treasure) built on the central island of Ajiike will be illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The scenic garden and Museum Hoshokan will be open to the public.

Period/ November 19 (Sat.), 20 (Sun.), 23 (Wed., holiday), 26 (Sat.), 27 (Sun.), December 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 2022
*Limited to 1,000 people each day,HPAdvance reservation required from
Hours.18:00~20:30 (last admission at 20:15)
Charge/Adults 1000 yen (junior high school students and older) *Free for elementary school students and younger (however, application with at least one adult is required)

This ancient temple is also known for Hideyoshi Toyotomi's "Daigo no Hanami" (cherry blossom viewing). The temple is full of seasonal scenery, historical buildings, and temple treasures. The maple and ginkgo trees on the temple grounds are in full bloom, creating a special seasonal atmosphere.
The five-story pagoda built in the Heian period (794-1192) and the vermilion-lacquered Benten-do (Benten Hall) float beautifully in the night sky.

Date and Time/November 18 (Friday) to December 4 (Sunday), 2022 18:00 - 20:50 (last admission / 20:10) *Complete changeover between day and night
Charge/1000 yen

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of Tenmangu Shrine and Tenjinsha throughout Japan, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning.
The surface of the Kamiya River, which runs north-south through the maple garden, is illuminated and dyed red, making it even more fantastic. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade while gazing up at the colorful autumn leaves of approximately 350 trees.

Date and Time/November 12, 2022 (Sat) - December 4, 2022 (Sun) 9:00 - 20:00
*Lighting is from sunset to 20:00 (last admission/19:40)
Charge/ Adults 1000 yen, children 500 yen *Tea cakes included

Chion-in Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism and was founded in 1175 by Honen Shonin, the founder of the sect, who built a hermitage near the present Mikado Hall.
The temple is illuminated in spring and fall. In the fall, the Yuzen-en Garden, a garden associated with Miyazaki Yuzenzai, the founder of Kyoto Yuzen, the Sanmon Gate, one of the largest double wooden gates in Japan, the Onna-zaka slope, and the Hojo Garden are lit up. The vast grounds are illuminated in a spectacular way.

Date and Time/November 12 (Saturday) to December 3 (Saturday), 2022 17:30 to 21:30 (last admission/ 21:00)
ChargeAdults 800 yen, children 400 yen

At Nijo Castle, the stage of many historical events, the Karamon Gate, an important cultural property, and the inner moat will be decorated with glittering phoenixes and projection mapping to create a gorgeous and colorful venue. The real and the metaverse are interlinked, and visitors and Ikenobo "co-create" ikebana in each space, creating a participatory work.

venue/ Gen-rikyu Nijo Castle
Date and Time/ October 28 (Friday) to December 4 (Sunday), 2022 18:00-22:00 (last admission/21:00)
ChargeMonday-Thursday/Junior high school students and older: 1,800 yen, elementary school students: 1,200 yen; Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays/Junior high school students and older: 2,200 yen, elementary school students: 1,600 yen
Free for preschool children

One of the Tenryu-ji temple's pagoda temples, founded in 1461.
Normally closed to the public, the garden is open for special viewing from early October and lit up in November when the autumn foliage season begins. Shishikaro-no-niwa," a circular landscape garden with Arashiyama in the background, is a famous garden that was recorded in "Miyako Rinsen Meisho Zue," a guide to famous places in Kyoto during the Edo period (1603-1868).

Date and Time/November 12 (Sat.) to December 4 (Sun.), 2022 17:30 to 20:30 (last admission / 20:00) *Complete changeover between day and night
ChargeAdults: 600 yen, Junior high school and elementary school students: 300 yen

Officially known as Daikakuji Temple, also called Saga Gosho or Saga Gosho, it is the head temple of the Daikakuji School of Shingon Buddhism.
The vermilion-lacquered Shinkei treasure tower and the surrounding maple trees are reflected on the surface of Houshoike Pond, which is a beautiful and lustrous sight. During the fall foliage season, Osawa Pond, known as one of the three best places in Japan to view the moon, is illuminated. The reflection of the maple trees and the Shinkyohoto Pagoda on the surface of the water at night is also very atmospheric.

Date and Time/November 11 (Friday) to December 4 (Sunday), 2022 17:30 - 20:30 (registration closes / 20:00)
ChargeAdults: 900 yen, Junior high and high school students: 500 yen *Novelty included

Ninna-ji Temple was founded by Emperor Uda in the early Heian period (794-1185) and has a strong connection with the imperial family.
In the maple illumination, the environment is designed with brightness and light positions that make it easy to take pictures, and the autumn leaves adorning the majestic five-story pagoda and other structures come to life in a fantastic way.

Date and Time/October 28, 2022 (Friday) - December 4, 2022 (Sunday)
18:00 - 21:00 (Reception desk opens at 17:30 and closes at 20:00)
*Only held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (except November 27)
Charge/Adults ¥1,000, Free for high school students and younger (cultural support for the next generation)

The approach from the main gate to the main hall is flanked on both sides by pine trees and colored leaves, which in autumn create a beautiful contrast between the green of the pine trees and the red of the colored leaves. At night, the garden facing the Kyakuden, the "Shikai Shoin no Niwa" and the autumn leaves are lit up, creating a fantastic scene different from that of the daytime.

Date and Time/November 14 (Monday) to December 4 (Sunday), 2022, 18:00 - 20:30 (last admission / 20:00)
Charge/800 yen (free for elementary school students and under)

Koseiji Temple is a famous Soto sect temple known for its approach to Koto-zaka, where old trees with autumn leaves grow on both sides of a gentle uphill slope.
During the illumination of the autumn leaves, Kotosaka, a 200-meter approach to the Ryugu-zukuri temple gate, and the garden on the temple grounds will be lit up.

Date and Time/November 11, 2022 (Friday) - December 4, 2022 (Sunday) 17:30 - 20:30
Charge/* Inquiries required for private parties. For details, please contactHPsuffix used as a rough indicator of location, direction, time, etc.

Yanggok-ji Temple was founded in 806 (Daido-gen) in the early Heian period (794-1185) by priest Enchin, the founder of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
During the lighting-up period, the Kamishoin will be open to the public and limited red seals will be conferred. Visitors can also view the "Hana-Tezui" (flower water with hands), which has become a hot topic on SNS and in magazines, and an exhibition of temple treasures representing the present world and the next world that have been handed down from generation to generation.

Date and Time/November 23 (holiday), November 26 (Saturday), November 30 (Wednesday), December 3 (Saturday), 2022 17:00-18:00
donation money/ 3,000 yen (with souvenir)

The Kyoto Botanical Garden opened in 1924 as Japan's first public botanical garden.
During the nighttime illumination, various trees are illuminated with light. In particular, the reflection of approximately 200 Japanese maple trees around the pond in the Nakaragi Forest area on the surface of the water is a fantastic sight that should not be missed.

Date and Time/November 12 (Saturday) to December 4 (Sunday), 2022
Light-up: "Sunset - 20:00 (last admission/19:30), Greenhouse 17:00 - 20:00 (last admission/19:30)
Charge200 yen, 150 yen for high school students, free for junior high school students and under
The greenhouse is open free of charge only at night (17:00 - 20:00).

Kiyomizu Temple is one of the representative temples of Kyoto.
In December 2020, the main hall and the stage of Kiyomizu were given a new look and became the talk of the town. The main hall, known as the stage of Kiyomizu, and the surrounding mountain maples will be lit up, creating an even more ethereal scene.

Period/November 18 (Friday) to 30 (Wednesday), 2022
Hours./ 17:30 - 21:00 (reception closed)
ChargeAdults (high school students and older) 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen

Tofukuji Temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism and boasts a magnificent temple complex.
From mid to late November, visitors can view the magnificent autumn leaves from Tsutenkyo Bridge in the precincts of the temple, which is also known as a famous autumn foliage viewing spot. The Tsutenkyo Bridge and the Hachiso-no-niwa (eight-phase garden) are the highlight of the autumn foliage illumination. The vermilion-painted Shinkyō Hōtō and the surrounding maple trees are reflected in the surface of Hōshō-ike Pond.

Date and Time/November 18 (Friday) to November 30 (Wednesday), 2022 17:00~20:00 (by appointment)
November 24: 17:15 - 20:00, November 28: 18:00 - 20:00
ChargeFree for elementary school students and younger.

Unryuin Temple is a branch temple of Sennyuji Temple, which is a family temple of the Imperial Family.
In addition to the picturesque "Shikishi Window," visitors can enjoy the reddish autumn leaves from the "Window of Enlightenment" and "Window of Lostness" rooms. When the garden is lit up at night, visitors can enjoy the ethereal scenery of the garden from rooms with different atmospheres from those in the daytime.

Autumn Special Open House
Date/Time: November 12 (Sat.) - December 4 (Sat.), 2022 9:00 - 17:00 (Registration ends at 16:30)
light up
Date/Time: November 18 (Fri.) - 23 (Wed., holiday), 2022 Sunset - 21:00 (reception ends at 20:30)
Fee／400 yen
No day/night changeover

Oharano Shrine is the first branch of Kasuga Shrine, one of the thousands of Kasuga shrines in Japan. During the autumn lighting, the 200-meter-long approach to the shrine and the Koisawa Pond, which has been talked about for its resemblance to Monet's famous painting "Water Lilies Pond and Bridge in Japan," are illuminated, creating a more fantastic atmosphere.

venue/ Oharano Shrine
Date and Time/November 25 (Friday) to 27 (Sunday), 2022 17:00 to 20:00
ChargeFree of charge

This event allows visitors to fully enjoy the autumn scenery of Kibune, a secluded area in Kyoto. On the Eizan Railway, visitors can view the autumn leaves in the "Maple Tunnel" between Ichihara and Ninose Stations, and stroll along the "Road of Love" in the Kibune Ryokan (Japanese inn) district, which is lit by lanterns. Visit Kibune Shrine, where the entire precincts are illuminated. During the festival, a handmade market will be held at the inner shrine of Kibune Shrine.

Period/November 5 (Saturday) to 27 (Sunday), 2022
Lighting time/ Eiden Maple Tunnel Dusk to 21:00
Kibune area Dusk - 20:30
Hours of Prayer／6:00 - 20:00
Extended hours of worship during the illumination period
* Reception hours at the conferment office: 9:00 to 17:00
ChargeFree of charge on the premises

Umekoji Park is an urban oasis close to Kyoto Station.
Umekoji Park During the Autumn Leaves Festival, the Suzaku Garden is lit up to create a fantastic atmosphere. In particular, the upside-down autumn leaves reflected on the surface of "Suikagami," a shallow pond in the center of the garden, is a must-see.

venue/ Umekoji Park Vermilion Bird Garden
Date and Time/November 11 (Fri.)-27 (Sun.), 2022 17:00-21:00 (registration closes at 20:30)
*Closed on November 14 (Mon.) and 21 (Mon.)
ChargeAdults 400 yen, elementary school students 200 yen, preschool children free
100 yen discount for holders of same-day ticket stubs from Kyoto Aquarium or Kyoto Railway Museum

The enclave precincts of Seiren-in Monzeki, located on the summit of Mt. Seiryuden, which enshrines the national treasure Aoifudo (replica), and the grand stage from which one can view the whole city of Kyoto are popular. The color of the trees growing at an altitude of 200 meters is different from that of the city.
Take a leisurely stroll through the garden that leads from the observation deck and enjoy the intoxicating view of approximately 220 maple trees.

Date and Time/October 28 (Friday) to December 4 (Sunday), 2022 17:00~21:30 (last admission/21:00, no changeover)
ChargeAdults: 500 yen, Junior and senior high school students: 400 yen, Elementary school students: 200 yen (free when accompanied by a parent or guardian)
*Fall 2022 has been cancelled.