Search by scene Autumn foliage spots
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too much to seeSeason Late November to early December
Kiyomizu 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. -
Period early to late November
Heian Shrine
From mid-November, maple trees begin to change color in the shrine's grounds, including the shrine garden, which covers an area of about 10,000 m2. -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Tofukuji Temple
The main temple of the Tofukuji sect of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, with approximately 2,000 maple trees and maples in full autumnal hues from mid to late November. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Former 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. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Rurikoin Temple
This is a branch temple of Jodo Shinshu's Muryozan Komyoji Temple, which has its main temple in Gifu. It is open to the public in spring and fall. The contrast between the autumn leaves and moss is very beautiful in the fall. -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Reikanji Temple
Reikanji Temple is also known as the "temple of camellias. The temple is usually closed to the public, but is open to the public twice a year, in spring and fall, when the temple grounds are decorated with azaleas and camellias in spring and Japanese maples and maple trees in fall. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Kozanji Temple
Kozanji Temple is famous for its World Heritage Site and National Treasure, the caricatures of birds, animals, and humans. From the porch of the national treasure Seoksuin Temple, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Mukoyama and the autumn leaves. -
too much to seeEarly November to late November
Saimyoji Temple
[Saimyo-ji Temple is a favorite spot for viewing the autumn leaves! The colorful autumn leaves peek out from the main hall, providing an elegant view. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Koshoji 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. -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Shisendo
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. -
too much to seePeriod early to late November
Kifune Shrine
[Kibune Shrine is dedicated to the god Takakami-no-mikoto, who is in charge of water supply. It is a favorite spot for locals to visit for the autumn foliage! -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Shinnyodo
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.