Kyoto Autumn Foliage Special
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberShojiji Temple
This temple of the Tendai sect is said to have been rebuilt by Saicho. The temple is planted with an equal amount of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery of the four seasons.Google Map - 
						
							
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Season early December to mid-DecemberShimogamo Shrine
It is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, with records dating back to 90 BC. The best time to view the autumn leaves is relatively late, from early to mid-December.Google Map - 
						
							
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberRurikoin 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.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 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-November to early DecemberShinnyodo
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.Google Map - 
						
							
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Time of year Late November to mid-DecemberFormer Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
Former villa of the wealthy merchant Mitsui family, open to the public since 2016 (Heisei 28), with special openings of normally closed areas held during limited periods such as autumn.Google Map - 
						
							
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Period early to late NovemberHeian 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.Google Map - 
						
							
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Season Mid to late NovemberYase Maple Tree Path
[Yase Maple Trail is a walking path near Yase Hieizamaguchi Station. In autumn, visitors can enjoy the vivid autumn leaves and the murmuring of the river.Google Map - 
						
							
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Season Late November to early DecemberKyoto Botanical Garden
日本最初の公立植物園。紅葉シーズンは、イロハモミジやイチョウをはじめ約1000本の木々が鮮やかに色づく。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