Kyoto Autumn Foliage Special
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberEnkoji Temple
This temple was established by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1601. The autumn leaves in the garden, which can be viewed while sitting on a seat in the shoin (drawing room), are as beautiful as if they were a painting.Google Map -
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Season Mid to late NovemberNonomiya Shrine
Nomiya Shrine is known as the god of marriage. In autumn, the sky is decorated with maple trees, and the contrast with the black wooden torii gate is fantastic.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberGio-ji Temple
A temple of the Daikakuji school of Shingon Buddhism, famous for the tragic love story in "The Tale of the Heike. In autumn, the moss garden is covered with many scattered autumn leaves.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberKoshoji Temple
A famous Soto Zen temple founded by Dogen Zenji in Fukakusa in the Kamakura period (1185-1333). It is known for its approach to Kotozaka, where old trees covered with autumn leaves grow on both sides of a gentle uphill slope.Google Map -
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Season Mid to late NovemberShisendo
The Shisen-do Hall was named after the portraits and poems of the 36 poets. During the popular fall foliage season, it is recommended to visit just after the gate opens.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberShinnyodo
Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple is a temple of the Tendai sect, and its official name is [Shinsho Gokuraku-ji Temple]. Founded in 984 (Eikan 2). It is also known as a famous place for autumn leaves.Google Map -
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Time of year Late November to mid-DecemberFormer Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
Former villa of the wealthy merchant Mitsui family, open to the public since 2016 (Heisei 28), with special openings of normally closed areas held during limited periods such as autumn.Google Map -
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Season Late November to early DecemberMyoshinji Temple
Tazo-in Temple is located just west of the south main gate of Myoshin-ji Temple. The beautiful and elegant garden is tinted red with autumn leaves in fall.Google Map -
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Time of year Mid-November to late NovemberKurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple
The origin of this temple is a hermitage built by Honen Shonin. During the fall foliage season, the tunnel of autumn leaves and the three-story pagoda at the back of the tunnel create an exceptional view.Google Map -
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Season Late November to early DecemberYangkuji Temple
The temple was founded in 806 (Daido-gen) in the early Heian period (794-1185). During the fall foliage season, trees such as maples and maple trees turn brilliant colors.Google Map -
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Period: Early to late NovemberJingoji Temple
Jingo-ji Temple, a temple associated with Kukai, is a hidden spot where visitors can enjoy the contrast between the lush, beautiful moss garden and the autumn leaves.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberKeishun-in Temple
Founded in 1598. Visitors can enjoy the autumn leaves in the Shinnyo Garden and the Garden of Thought, both national historic sites, as well as in the Shoin, which was relocated from Nagahama Castle.Google Map