Kyoto Autumn Foliage Special
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Season Late November to early DecemberKiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto, and from late November to early December, approximately 1,000 maple trees and mountain maples turn into autumn colors.Google Map -
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Season Late November to early DecemberToji Temple
Founded in 796 (Enryaku 15) as a temple for national protection. Known for its beautiful autumn foliage, the contrast between the leaves and the five-story pagoda is a must-see.Google Map -
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Season early December to mid-DecemberShimogamo Shrine
It is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, with records dating back to 90 BC. The best time to view the autumn leaves is relatively late, from early to mid-December.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberRurikoin Temple
This is a branch temple of Jodo Shinshu's Muryozan Komyoji Temple, which has its main temple in Gifu. It is open to the public in spring and fall. The contrast between the autumn leaves and moss is very beautiful in the fall.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberByodo-in Temple
This temple was founded by Fujiwara no Yorimichi. During the fall foliage season, the colored maple trees and the Phoenix Hall are reflected on the surface of the water, creating a beautiful scene.Google Map -
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Time: Early November to early DecemberNinnaji Temple
The temple was founded by the 59th Emperor Uda in 888 (Ninna 4) during the early Heian period. The autumn leaves adorning the majestic five-story pagoda and other structures are exceptionally beautiful.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberFormer Imperial Villa Nijo Castle
Tokugawa Ieyasu built the castle in 1603. It is also known for its beautiful autumn foliage, with ginkgo and maple trees turning beautiful colors.
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberKodaiji Temple
The shrine was built in 1606 by Nene Kitamasasho, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to mourn his death. It is also known for its beautiful autumn foliage.
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Time of year Mid-November to late NovemberChion-in Temple
The head temple of the Jodo sect. In the fall, the autumn foliage of Japanese maples and zelkova trees is beautiful, especially in the Yuzen Garden and Hojo Garden.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberTenryu temple
It was built by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339. The Sogen Pond Garden, which retains the atmosphere of those days, changes its appearance depending on the season, and is tinted with autumn leaves in fall.Google Map -
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Season Late November to early DecemberDaigoji Temple
This ancient temple is also known for Hideyoshi Toyotomi's "Daigo no Hanami" (cherry blossom viewing in Daigo). The maple trees and dodan-tsutsuji (azalea) on the temple grounds are colorfully tinted, creating a special atmosphere unique to this time of year.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberSagano Romantic Train
Popular sightseeing train [Sagano Trolley Train]. You can luxuriously enjoy the dynamic and fantastic autumn leaves of the Hozugawa River Gorge from the train window.Google Map