It is one of the most famous places in Kyoto, known as "Eikando of maples." In autumn, the temple holds an exhibition of temple treasures during the daytime, and at night, the temple is lit up with lights on a rotating basis. The precincts of the temple are illuminated by approximately 3,000 maple trees, including "Iwagaki-momiji". The view of the illuminated leaves reflected in Houshoike Pond is breathtaking. The illumination of the Amida Hall, where the main deity "Mikaeri Amida" is enshrined, is also a must-see.

Period/November 3, 2023 (Friday, holiday) - December 3, 2023 (Sunday)
Hours./ Autumn Temple Treasures Exhibition 9:00-17:00 (registration closes at 16:00)
light up　17:30 - 21:00 (Reception ends at 20:30)
ChargeAutumn Temple Treasures Exhibition ¥1,000 for adults, ¥400 for elementary, junior high and high school students
Light-up: 600 yen for junior high school students and older
Discounts for temple treasures are available for holders of disability certificates.
Need to present your passport at the counter (no discount is set for lights).
*The exhibition of temple treasures and the light-up are interchangeable (cannot be viewed continuously).

Tofukuji Temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism and boasts a magnificent temple complex.
From mid to late November, visitors can view the magnificent autumn leaves from Tsutenkyo Bridge in the precincts of the temple, which is also known as a famous autumn foliage viewing spot. The Tsutenkyo Bridge and the Hachiso-no-niwa (eight-phase garden) are the highlight of the autumn foliage illumination. The vermilion-painted Shinkyō Hōtō and the surrounding maple trees are reflected in the surface of Hōshō-ike Pond.

Date and Time/November 18, 2023 (Sat) - December 3, 2023 (Sun) 17:30 - 19:30 (last admission/19:00)
Charge/2,800 yen
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At the stage of many historical events [Nijo Castle], the Karamon Gate, an important cultural property, and the inner moat will be decorated with spectacular projection mapping, and the venue will be decorated with autumn leaves and Naked digital art. In addition, the traditional Japanese culture of ikebana will be updated with works created in collaboration with Ikenobo, the head of the Iemoto Ikebana school of flower arrangement. Enjoy autumn hanami with a drink and sweets from Kyoto's long-established tea shop "Fukujuen" in hand.

venue/ Gen-rikyu Nijo Castle
Date and Time/ October 27 (Friday) - December 3 (Sunday), 2023 18:00 - 22:00 (last admission / 21:00)
ChargeMonday-Thursday: 2000 yen for junior high school students and older, 1200 yen for elementary school students; Friday-Sunday and holidays: 2400 yen for junior high school students and older, 1600 yen for elementary school students *Free for pre-school children
Early-bird tickets: Junior high school students and older - 400 yen, Elementary school students - 200 yen
Sales period September 22 (Friday) - October 26 (Thursday)

Kiyomizu Temple is one of the representative temples of Kyoto.
In December 2020, the main hall and the stage of Kiyomizu were given a new look and became the talk of the town. The main hall, known as the stage of Kiyomizu, and the surrounding mountain maples will be lit up, creating an even more ethereal scene.

Period/November 18 (Saturday) to November 30 (Thursday), 2023
Hours./ 17:30 - 21:00 (reception closed)
ChargeAdults (high school students and older) 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of Tenmangu Shrine and Tenjinsha throughout Japan, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning.
The surface of the Kamiya River, which runs north-south through the maple garden, is illuminated and dyed red, making it even more fantastic. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade while gazing up at the colorful autumn leaves of approximately 350 trees.

Date and Time/November 11, 2023 (Sat) - December 3, 2023 (Sun) Sunset - 20:00 (last admission/19:30)
No day/night changeover
ChargeAdults 1200yen, Children 500yen *including tea cakes
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This event allows visitors to fully enjoy the autumn scenery of Kibune, a secluded area in Kyoto. On the Eizan Railway, visitors can view the autumn leaves in the "Maple Tunnel" between Ichihara and Ninose Stations, and stroll along the "Road of Love" in the Kibune Ryokan (Japanese inn) district, which is lit by lanterns. Visit Kibune Shrine, where the entire precincts are illuminated. During the festival, a handmade market will be held at the inner shrine of Kibune Shrine.

Period/November 3 (Friday, holiday) to 26 (Sunday), 2023
Lighting time/ Eiden Maple Tunnel Dusk to 21:00
Kibune area Dusk - 20:30
Hours of Prayer／6:00 - 20:00
Extended hours of worship during the illumination period
* Reception hours at the conferment office: 9:00 to 17:00
ChargeFree of charge on the premises

Kenninji Temple is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, founded in 1202 by Eisai, the founder of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, and is one of the five temples of Kyoto.
The Autumn Special Viewing is not open to the general public, but is part of the JR Tokai "Let's go to Kyoto! The special autumn viewing is not open to the general public, but is a part of the JR Tokai "Let's go to Kyoto! In addition to the illuminated autumn leaves in the beautiful garden, visitors can view the powerful ceiling painting "Souryuu" in the Dharma Hall from chairs or lying on tatami mats in the inner sanctuary, which is normally inaccessible to the public.

Date and Time/December 1 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday), 2023 17:30 - 19:30 (last admission/19:00)
Charge/ 1800 yen *advance reservation required (for details)here(from)

This ancient temple is also known for Hideyoshi Toyotomi's "Daigo no Hanami" (cherry blossom viewing). The temple is full of seasonal scenery, historical buildings, and temple treasures. The maple trees and dodan-tsutsuji (azalea) in the precincts of the temple turn bright colors, creating a special atmosphere unique to this time of year.
The five-story pagoda built in the Heian period (794-1192) and the vermilion-lacquered Benten-do (Benten Hall) float beautifully in the night sky.

Date and Time/November 11 (Sat.) - December 3 (Sun.), 2023 18:00 - 20:50 (last admission / 20:10) *Complete changeover between day and night
Charge/Junior high school students and older: 1,000 yen

Officially known as Daikakuji Temple, also called Saga Gosho or Saga Gosho, it is the head temple of the Daikakuji School of Shingon Buddhism.
The vermilion-lacquered Shinkei treasure tower and the surrounding maple trees are reflected on the surface of Houshoike Pond, which is a beautiful and lustrous sight. During the fall foliage season, Osawa Pond, known as one of the three best places in Japan to view the moon, is illuminated. The reflection of the maple trees and the Shinkyohoto Pagoda on the surface of the water at night is also very atmospheric.

Date and Time/November 17 (Friday) to December 3 (Sunday), 2023 17:30 to 20:30 (reception ends at 20:00) *Day/night changeover system
ChargeAdults: 900 yen, Junior high and high school students: 500 yen *Novelty included *Daytime visitors also pay a separate fee.

Byodoin was originally established in 1052 when Yorimichi Fujiwara converted Uji-den, the villa of his father, Michinaga Fujiwara, into a temple.
To commemorate the 970th anniversary of the construction of the Phoenix Hall as the Amida Hall in 1053 during the Heian period (794-1185), a special nighttime viewing will be held this year as well. The autumn leaves and the Phoenix Hall (National Treasure) built on the middle island of Ajiike will be illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The scenic garden and museum Hoshokan will be open to the public.

Period/ November 18 (Sat.), 19 (Sun.), 23 (Thu.), 24 (Fri.), 25 (Sat.), 26 (Sun.), December 2 (Sat.), 3 (Sun.), 2023
*Limited to 1,000 people each day,Home PageAdvance reservation required from
Hours./ 18:00 - 20:30 (last admission / 20:15)
ChargeAdults: 1,500 yen, Junior high and high school students: 1,000 yen
*Pre-registration through the website is required. For more information, please contactHome PageSee
*Applications will begin in late September.

Ninna-ji Temple was founded by Emperor Uda in the early Heian period (794-1185) and has a strong connection with the imperial family.
For the maple illumination, the environment is designed with brightness and light positions that make it easy to take pictures, and the autumn leaves adorning the majestic five-story pagoda and other structures come to life. In addition, this year, artificial mist will be generated to create a fantastic space. In addition, a mural of the national treasure Kondo Godai Myoo, which is unveiled once every five years, and a café next to Kannondo will be open for a limited period of time, where visitors can enjoy a drink.

Date and Time/October 13, 2023 (Friday) - December 3, 2023 (Sunday)
18:30 - 21:00 (Reception desk opens at 18:00 and closes at 20:30)
*Only held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (except Nov. 20 and 27, and Dec. 1)
ChargeAdults: 2,800 yen for Unkai Light-up only, 3,500 yen for a common ticket with Godai Myoo Special Viewing, free for high school students and younger (cultural support for the next generation)

Koudaiji Temple was built by Koudai-in (Nene), the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as his family grave and final resting place.
In 2024, the 400th anniversary of Nene's death, a projection mapping in the Hojo front garden "Hashinniwa" will be upgraded to a public performance.

Period/ Saturday, October 21, 2023 - Sunday, December 10, 2023
Hours.17:00-22:00 (last admission at 21:30)
ChargeAdults 600 yen, Junior high and high school students 250 yen
*Except during the nighttime hours in November, 5 elementary school students and younger with 1 guardian are exempted from paying the entrance fee.
Free admission for those with a disability certificate and up to one accompanying person upon presentation of the certificate.

Chion-in Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism and was founded in 1175 by Honen Shonin, the founder of the sect, who built a hermitage near the present Mikado Hall.
The temple is illuminated in spring and fall. In the fall, the Yuzen-en Garden, a garden associated with Miyazaki Yuzenzai, the founder of Kyoto Yuzen, the Sanmon Gate, one of the largest double wooden gates in Japan, the Onna-zaka slope, and the Hojo Garden are lit up. The vast grounds are illuminated in a spectacular way.

Date and Time/ November 16, 2023 (Thursday) - December 2, 2023 (Saturday) 17:30 - 21:30 (last admission / 21:00)
ChargeAdults: 800 yen, Junior high school and elementary school students: 400 yen

Unryuin Temple is a branch temple of Sennyuji Temple, which is a family temple of the Imperial Family.
In addition to the picturesque "Shikishi Window," visitors can enjoy the reddish autumn leaves from the "Window of Enlightenment" and "Window of Lostness" rooms. When the garden is lit up at night, visitors can enjoy the ethereal scenery of the garden from rooms with different atmospheres from those in the daytime.
During the special opening in the fall, Fudo Myoo after repairs are made will be on display.

Autumn Special Open House
Date/Time: November 11 (Sat.) - December 3 (Sun.), 2023, 9:00 - 17:00 (Registration ends at 16:30)
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Date/Time: Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Thursday, November 23, 2023 Sunset - 21:00 (registration ends at 20:30)
Fee／400 yen
No day/night changeover

Konkai Komyo-ji Temple in Kurodani [Kurodani] originated from a hermitage built by Honen Shonin in the Kurodani area.
The tunnel of autumn leaves stretching from both sides of the hill and the three-storied pagoda at the back of the tunnel are exceptional sights. During the special nighttime viewing, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto from the temple grounds with the illuminated gate, and the autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the water in the "Garden of Purple Clouds" will captivate visitors.

Date and Time/November 15, 2023 (Wed) - December 3, 2023 (Sun) 17:00 - 20:00
Charge/1000 yen

Toji Temple was founded by the national government as a temple for the protection of the nation.
During the special nighttime viewing, the temple grounds are lit up and the fantastic contrast between the red and yellow colored trees and the five-story pagoda is mesmerizing.

Date and Time/November 1, 2023 (Wed) - December 10, 2023 (Sun) 18:00 - 21:30 (Registration ends/21:00)
ChargeSpecial nighttime admission: Adults 1,000 yen, children elementary and junior high school students 500 yen

The origin of the temple is the pagoda of Hodan-ji Temple, which was built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1379.
The special nighttime viewing was held for the first time in three years. The Arashiyama-style bamboo grove has been renewed with new stones placed on both sides, making it possible to stroll around during the lighting-up. The Shariden, which will undergo a three-year restoration project to be completed in October 2023, will also be illuminated for the first time.

Date and Time/November 10 (Friday) to December 17 (Sunday), 2023 *Closed on Mondays 17:30~20:00 (last admission/19:30)
Charge2,500 yen (with tea and original Japanese confectionery) *On weekdays, Kyogen will be performed to entertain guests.
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One of the Tenryu-ji temple's pagoda temples, founded in 1461.
Normally closed to the public, the garden is open for special viewing from early October and lit up in November when the autumn foliage season begins. Shishikaro-no-niwa," a circular landscape garden with Arashiyama in the background, is a famous garden that was recorded in "Miyako Rinsen Meisho Zue," a guide to famous places in Kyoto during the Edo period (1603-1868).

Date and Time/November 11 (Sat.) to December 3 (Sun.), 2023 17:30 to 20:30 (last admission / 20:00) *Complete changeover between day and night
deposit (e.g. for a donation)Adults: 1000 yen, Junior high school and elementary school students: 300 yen

Yanggok-ji Temple was founded in 806 (Daido-gen) in the early Heian period (794-1185) by priest Enchin, the founder of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
During the lighting-up period, the Kamishoin will be open to the public and limited red seals will be conferred. Visitors can also view the "Hana-Tezui" (flower water with hands), which has become a hot topic on SNS and in magazines, and an exhibition of temple treasures representing the present world and the next world that have been handed down from generation to generation.

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donation money/ 3,000 yen (with souvenir)

The approach from the main gate to the main hall is flanked on both sides by pine trees and colored leaves, which in autumn create a beautiful contrast between the green of the pine trees and the red of the colored leaves. At night, the garden facing the Kyakuden, the "Shikai Shoin no Niwa" and the autumn leaves are lit up, creating a fantastic scene different from that of the daytime.

Date and Time/ November 18 (Sat.) - December 10 (Sun.), 2023, 18:00 - 20:30 (last admission / 20:00)
Charge/800 yen (free for elementary school students and under)

Zuishin-in Temple in Yamashina, a temple associated with Ono no Komachi.
The main hall, which is built in the shinden-zukuri style, the area around the temple buildings such as Okushoin and the Oosugi moss garden near the main hall are illuminated. Visitors can enjoy a different atmosphere from that of the daytime, surrounded by silence.

Date and Time/November 17 (Friday) to 26 (Sunday), 2023, 18:00 to 20:30
ChargeAdults 700 yen, Junior high school students 400 yen

The Kyoto Botanical Garden opened in 1924 as Japan's first public botanical garden.
During the nighttime illumination, various trees are illuminated with light. In particular, the reflection of approximately 200 Japanese maple trees around the pond in the Nakaragi Forest area on the surface of the water is a fantastic sight that should not be missed.

Date and Time/November 10, 2023 (Friday) - December 3, 2023 (Sunday)
Light-up: "Sunset - 20:00 (last admission/19:30), Greenhouse 17:00 - 20:00 (last admission/19:30)
Charge200 yen, 150 yen for high school students, free for junior high school students and under
The greenhouse is open free of charge only at night (17:00 - 20:00).

Umekoji Park is an urban oasis close to Kyoto Station.
Umekoji Park During the Autumn Leaves Festival, the Suzaku Garden is lit up to create a fantastic atmosphere. In particular, the upside-down autumn leaves reflected on the surface of "Suikagami," a shallow pond in the center of the garden, is a must-see.

venue/ Umekoji Park Vermilion Bird Garden
Date and Time/November 10 (Friday) to November 26 (Sunday), 2023 17:00 - 21:00 (last admission / 20:30)
ChargeAdults 600 yen, elementary school students 300 yen, preschool children free

The Sagano Trolley Train lights up the Hozugawa River valley with autumn leaves.
The lights and illuminations that produce high-quality scenery of mystically colored mountains and sparkling rivers can be enjoyed from the train windows more fantastically than ever before.

Date and Time/Mid-October to December 29, 2023 (Friday) *From 16:30 at Torokko Kameoka Station to the last train.
ChargeAdults: 880 yen, Children: 440 yen