Search by scene Autumn foliage spots
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Season Mid to late NovemberSanzen-in Temple
Sanzenin Temple is one of the five monasteries of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. The leaves usually change color from mid to late November, and the maple trees in Juhokuen turn brilliant colors.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberTenryu temple
It was built by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339. The Sogen Pond Garden, which retains the atmosphere of those days, changes its appearance depending on the season, and is tinted with autumn leaves in fall.Google Map -
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Season Late 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 to late NovemberEikando (Zenrinji Temple)
Built in 853. It has been called "Eikando of maple trees" since ancient times, and is famous for its autumn foliage, with approximately 3,000 maple trees in brilliant color.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 to late NovemberKomyoji Temple
The head temple of the Nishiyama Jodo sect, famous throughout Japan in recent years for its autumn foliage. The vast precincts of the temple are dyed bright red, overwhelming visitors.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberDaikakuji Temple
Also called Saga Gosho, this is the head temple of the Daikakuji school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Visitors can see various expressions of autumn leaves, such as maple leaves reflected on the surface of Osawa Pond.Google Map -
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Season Late November to early DecemberKyoto Botanical Garden
Japan's first public botanical garden. During the fall foliage season, approximately 1,000 trees, including yellow maples and ginkgo trees, are brilliantly colored.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberBishamondo
After being repeatedly burned down and relocated, it moved to Yamashina in 1665. The sight of the Teshizaka slope turning bright red in autumn is breathtaking.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberEnkoji Temple
This temple was established by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1601. The autumn leaves in the garden, which can be viewed while sitting on a seat in the shoin (drawing room), are as beautiful as if they were a painting.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberKoshoji 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.Google Map -
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Season Mid to late NovemberShisendo
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.Google Map