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Season Late November to early December

Kiyomizu 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

November Autumn foliage spots Gion and Kiyomizu Temple

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Period early to late November

Kifune Shrine

［Kibune Shrine is dedicated to the god Takakami-no-mikoto, who is in charge of water supply. It is a favorite spot for locals to visit for the autumn foliage!Google Map

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Season Late November to early December

Toji 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 Mid-November to early December

Rurikoin 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

November Autumn special viewing Autumn foliage spots close to the station Ichijoji, Yase and Ohara

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Season Mid to late November

Yase Maple Tree Path

［Yase Maple Trail is a walking path near Yase Hieizamaguchi Station. In autumn, visitors can enjoy the vivid autumn leaves and the murmuring of the river.Google Map

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Season Mid-November to early December

Byodo-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 December

Ninnaji 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

November Autumn special viewing close to the station Kitano Tenmangu Shrine/Ninnaji Temple

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Season Mid-November to early December

Former 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 December

Kodaiji 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 November

Chion-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 to late November

Sanzen-in Temple

Sanzenin Temple is one of the five monasteries of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. The leaves usually change color from mid to late November, and the maple trees in Juhokuen turn brilliant colors.Google Map

November Autumn special viewing Autumn foliage spots Ichijoji, Yase and Ohara

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Season Mid-November to early December

Tenryu 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

November Autumn special viewing Autumn foliage spots close to the station Saga and Arashiyama

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