Kyoto Autumn Foliage Special
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Season Late November to early DecemberKiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto, and from late November to early December, approximately 1,000 maple trees and mountain maples turn into autumn colors.Google Map -
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Season Late November to early DecemberToji Temple
Founded in 796 (Enryaku 15) as a temple for national protection. Known for its beautiful autumn foliage, the contrast between the leaves and the five-story pagoda is a must-see.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberSagano 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 -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberByodo-in Temple
This temple was founded by Fujiwara no Yorimichi. During the fall foliage season, the colored maple trees and the Phoenix Hall are reflected on the surface of the water, creating a beautiful scene.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberDaigoji 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 -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberFormer Imperial Villa Nijo Castle
Tokugawa Ieyasu built the castle in 1603. It is also known for its beautiful autumn foliage, with ginkgo and maple trees turning beautiful colors.
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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 -
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Season Late November to early DecemberDaihikaku Senkoji Temple
This Zen temple is located halfway up Arashiyama after climbing a series of stone steps. In the fall, the temple overlooks the Kamearashi-kyo Gorge, which is colored a brilliant red.Google Map -
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時期 例年11月中旬~下旬Oharano Shrine
This is the first branch shrine among the thousands of Kasuga shrines in Japan. In late autumn, the reflection of autumn leaves on the surface of the water peeking through the gaps between the leaves of water lilies is beautiful.Google Map -
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Season Late November to early DecemberShogunzuka Seiryuden
The enclave precincts of Seiren-in Monzeki, located at the top of Mt. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and be intoxicated by the scenery of about 220 maple trees.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberYoshimine-ji Temple
The temple was founded in the mid-Heian period by Shonin Gentoku. During the season of autumn leaves, the entire mountain is dyed in vermilion, creating a spectacular scene unique to mountain temples.Google Map -
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時期 例年11月下旬から12月初旬Jonangu
It was built as a national guardian deity in the south of the capital on the occasion of the relocation of the capital to Heian period (794-1185). It is widely worshipped as a god of protection from the sun. It is known for its autumn leaves, weeping plum blossoms, and camellias.Google Map