Kyoto Autumn Foliage Special
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too much to seeSeason 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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too much to seeTime 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 -
too much to seeSeason 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 -
too much to seeSeason 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 -
Best time to seeSeason Late November to early December
Daigoji 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 -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Eikando (Zenrinji Temple)
Built in 853. It has been called "Eikando of maple trees" since ancient times, and is famous for its autumn foliage, with approximately 3,000 maple trees in brilliant color.Google Map -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Sagano 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 -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Komyoji Temple
The head temple of the Nishiyama Jodo sect, famous throughout Japan in recent years for its autumn foliage. The vast precincts of the temple are dyed bright red, overwhelming visitors.Google Map -
Best time to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Umekoji Park
The park was opened in 1995 to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the founding of the Heian Capital. During the Umekoji Park Autumn Foliage Festival, the Suzaku Garden is illuminated!Google Map -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Daikakuji Temple
Also called Saga Gosho, this is the head temple of the Daikakuji school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Visitors can see various expressions of autumn leaves, such as maple leaves reflected on the surface of Osawa Pond.Google Map -
Best time to seeSeason Late November to early December
Kyoto Botanical Garden
Japan's first public botanical garden. During the fall foliage season, approximately 1,000 trees, including yellow maples and ginkgo trees, are brilliantly colored.Google Map -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Bishamondo
After being repeatedly burned down and relocated, it moved to Yamashina in 1665. The sight of the Teshizaka slope turning bright red in autumn is breathtaking.Google Map
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