Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of Tenmangu Shrine and Tenjinsha throughout Japan, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning.
On the west side of the precincts is a maple garden consisting of a natural forest and a part of the "Godoi," an earthen mound built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a feudal lord.
The view of approximately 350 autumn leaves changing colors and turning the surface of the Kamiya River, which runs north to south through the garden, red is breathtaking.
During the fall foliage season, the temple is illuminated to create an ethereal scene.

Best time to see/ Usually mid-November to early December
Tower gate and opening/closing hours／6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Treasure House - Hours of Operation／9:00～16:00
The gate is open at night during the illumination of the maple garden and at New Year's.
admission feeFree of charge
Admission to the Treasure House (open on the 25th of each month and other days)Adults ¥800, Junior high and high school students ¥400, Children ¥250
Admission fee is required for Ume-en (plum garden), Midori no Ao-momiji (green maple leaves), and Maple Garden.

Myokenji Temple, located in a quiet residential area, is a little-known spot for autumn foliage.
The approach to the main hall from the main gate is greeted by autumn leaves and pine trees on both sides. They are arranged alternately, and the contrast between the green of the pine and the red of the autumn leaves is beautiful in autumn.

Best time to see/ Usually mid-November to early December
Visiting hours／10:00～16:00
admission fee/500 yen
Autumn Lighting/ November 13 (Saturday) - December 5 (Sunday)
18:00 - 20:30 (Registration closes at 20:00)
800 yen

It is said that Hon'ami Koetsu established a hermitage on this land given to him by Tokugawa Ieyasu [Koetsu-ji Temple].
From the viewpoint 160 m above sea level, visitors can enjoy the autumn foliage of Takagamine Sanzan (three peaks of Takagamine, Washigamine, and Tengamine), which offer beautiful mountain views, and the 36 peaks of Higashiyama, where Kiyomizu Temple and Chion-in Temple stand at the foot of the mountain.

Best time to see/ Usually mid-November to early December
Visiting hours/ 8:00-17:00 (from 8:30 during autumn foliage season)
admission fee400 yen (500 yen during the season of autumn leaves)

Keishun-in Temple is the pagoda temple of Myoshin-ji Temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.
In autumn, visitors can enjoy the autumn leaves in Shinnyo-no-niwa, Wabi-no-niwa, Shiso-no-niwa, and Shoin, which was relocated from Nagahama Castle.

Best time to see/ Usually mid-November to early December
Visiting hours/9:00-17:00 (16:30 from November to February)
admission fee/400 yen

Daikakuji Temple, which still retains the atmosphere of the former imperial palace.
The vermilion-lacquered Shinkyō Hōto (treasure tower) and the surrounding maples reflected on the surface of Hōshō-ike Pond are beautiful and lustrous. The reflections of the maple trees on the surface of Osawa Pond, known as one of the three best places in Japan to view the moon, are also very atmospheric, and you can see various expressions of the autumn leaves.

Best time to see/ Usually mid-November to early December
Hours of Prayer/ 9:00 - 17:00 (Reception close / 16:30)
The hall area may be closed on certain days due to temple events.
Hall Area Entrance FeeAdults: 500 yen, Junior high and high school students: 300 yen
Oosawaike Pond Area Entrance FeeAdults: 300 yen, Junior high and high school students: 100 yen
*People with disabilities in any area,
　Only those who present their passport will be exempted from paying the entrance fee.