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Visit at least once! Kyoto - Famous places for autumn foliage

Kyoto: 30 Famous Places to See Autumn Foliage in Kyoto 30 Best Places to View the Autumn Foliage in Kyoto

Kyoto is dotted with many places famous for their autumn foliage, and as autumn deepens, you will encounter beautiful autumn leaves.
This time, we will introduce you to the latest autumn foliage spots in Kyoto in 2021, from classic autumn foliage spots to hidden gems, where you can drop by on your days off or even after work or school! We will introduce you to the latest autumn foliage spots in Kyoto in 2021, from classic autumn foliage spots to hidden gems.

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1. [Tofukuji Temple / Fushimi Inari, Tofukuji Area

Tofukuji Temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism and boasts a magnificent temple complex.
About 2,000 maple trees, including Irohamomiji and Yama-momiji, brightly decorate the temple grounds. The magnificent view of the valley and Isatama-kan from the Tsutenkyo Bridge is especially beautiful and overwhelming.

Best time to see/ Usually mid-November to late November
Visiting hours
End of Apr. to Oct. / 9:00 - 16:30 (last admission at 16:00)
First Sunday of November-December / 8:30-16:30 (last admission / 16:00)
First Sunday in December through the end of March / 9:00 - 16:00 (last admission at 15:30)
Regular admission fee
Tsutenkyo/Kaizando/adults 600 yen, children 300 yen
Tofukuji Honbo Garden (Hojo) / Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen
Tofukuji Temple Honbo Garden (Hojo), Tsutenkyo Bridge, Kaisando (common entrance ticket)/Adults 1000 yen, Children 500 yen
Fall admission fee: Nov. 10 - Nov. 30
Tofukuji Honbo Garden (Hojo) / Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen
Tsutenkyo Bridge and Kaisando / Adults 1,000 yen, children 300 yen
There is no common worship ticket available.

Tsuten Bridge of Tofukuji Temple

Tofukuji Temple

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  • 15-778 Honcho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 10-minute walk from JR/Keihan Tofukuji Station
    4 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Tofukuji"
  • Tel.075-561-0087

2. [Unryuin Temple / Fushimi Inari, Tofukuji Area

Unryu-in Temple was built by Emperor Go Kogon as a branch temple of Sennyu-ji Temple, a family temple of the imperial family.
During the fall foliage season, the reddish hues of the leaves delight the eyes of visitors from the picturesque "Shikishi Window" as well as from the rooms with the "Window of Enlightenment" and the "Window of Lostness".

Best time to see/ Usually mid to late November
Visiting hours9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:00)
admission fee/400 yen
Autumn special viewing/November 19 (Friday) to 23 (Tuesday)

Unryu-in Temple

Unryu-in Temple

  • Unryuin
  • 36 Sannaicho, Sennyuji, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 15-minute walk from Sennyuji-michi bus stop
  • Tel.075-541-3916

3. [Eikando (Zenrin-ji Temple) / Heian Shrine, Okazaki

Officially called "Zenrin-ji Temple," [Eikando] was originally built by monk Shinshao, a disciple of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), as a center for Shingon esoteric Buddhism.
It has been called "Eikando of maple trees" since ancient times and is famous for its autumn foliage. During the season, approximately 3,000 maple trees brightly decorate the pond garden and the pagoda.

Best time to see/ Usually mid to late November
Visiting hours9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:00)
admission fee600 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students (1,000 yen during the autumn exhibition of temple treasures)

Eikando (Zenrinji Temple)

Eikando (Zenrinji Temple)

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  • 48 Eikandocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 3-minute walk from the bus stop "Nanzenji Eikando-michi"
  • Tel.075-761-0007

4. [Nomiya Shrine] / Arashiyama

Nomiya Shrine is known as the god of marriage.
In autumn, the sky is decorated with maple trees, which contrast fantastically with the black wooden torii gate. One can recall the autumn foliage viewing that must have been enjoyed by the aristocrats of the Heian period (794-1192).

Best time to see/ Usually mid to late November
Visiting hours/9:00-17:00
admission feeFree of charge

Nonomiya Shrine

Nonomiya Shrine

  • Nonomiya Shrine
  • 1 Saganomiyacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 5 minutes walk from Randen "Arashiyama Station"
  • Tel.075-871-1972

5. [Rengeji Temple] / Takaragaike - Iwakura

Rebuilt by Chikayoshi Imaeda of the Kaga Maeda clan in the early Edo period.
During the fall foliage season, the pillars of the shoin are likened to a picture frame, and the view of the pond garden is exceptional.

Best time to see/ Usually mid to late November
Visiting hours/9:00-17:00
admission fee/400 yen

Rengeji Temple

Rengeji Temple

  • Rengeji
  • 1, Kamitakanohachiman-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 6 minute walk from Eiden Miyake Hachiman Station
  • Tel.075-781-3494
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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