Kyoto Autumn Foliage Special
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too much to seeSeason Late November to early December
Hogon-in Temple
One of the Tenryu-ji temple's pagoda temples. Normally closed to the public, it is open for special viewing from early October and illuminated in November during the fall foliage season. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Sagano 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. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
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. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Shokokuji Temple
Shokokuji Temple is the head temple of the Shokokuji School of the Rinzai Sect. The highlight of the temple is the Karesansui (dry landscape garden) Kaisando-Teien, which is open for special viewing only during the fall foliage season. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Kodaiji Temple
The shrine was built in 1606 by Nene Kitamasasho, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to mourn his death. It is also known for its beautiful autumn foliage. -
too much to seeSeason Late November to early December
Daigoji 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.