Kyoto Autumn Foliage Special
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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 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 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 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 to late NovemberNonomiya Shrine
Nomiya Shrine is known as the god of marriage. In autumn, the sky is decorated with maple trees, and the contrast with the black wooden torii gate is fantastic.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 -
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Season Late November to early DecemberYangkuji Temple
The temple was founded in 806 (Daido-gen) in the early Heian period (794-1185). During the fall foliage season, trees such as maples and maple trees turn brilliant colors.Google Map -
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Season: late November to early DecemberRokuo-in Temple
The origin of this temple is the pagoda of Hodananji Temple, which was built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1379. The approach straight after passing through the temple gate is a highlight of the autumn foliage.Google Map -
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Season Mid to late NovemberUnryu-in Temple
Built as a branch temple of Sennyu-ji Temple. The autumn leaves can be enjoyed from the rooms with "Shikishi no mado", "Enlightenment no mado", and "Lost window".Google Map -
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Season Mid to late NovemberKurama Temple
Kuramadera Temple is a power spot known as the place where Ushiwakamaru trained. The rich nature of Mt. Kurama will enchant you with its autumn foliage.Google Map -
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Season Mid to late NovemberZuishin-in Temple
Zuishin-in Temple in Yamashina is a temple associated with Ono no Komachi. The temple is also known for its autumn foliage and ume plum blossoms, and maple trees can be seen throughout the temple grounds.Google Map -
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Season Mid to late NovemberShorinji Temple
[This temple is located in the Tofukuji Temple and is called "Bishamonten of Tofukuji Temple. It is usually closed to the public, but is open to the public on special occasions in spring and fall every year.Google Map