Kyoto Autumn Foliage Special
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too much to seeSeason Late November to early December
Shogunzuka Seiryuden
The enclave precincts of Seiren-in Monzeki, located at the top of Mt. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and be intoxicated by the scenery of about 220 maple trees. -
too much to seePeriod early to late November
Sennyu-ji Temple
The head temple of the Sennyuji School of Shingon Buddhism. A stroll in the autumn foliage season is also recommended, when the halls and precincts are enveloped by trees in red hues. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Yoshimine-ji Temple
The temple was founded in the mid-Heian period by Shonin Gentoku. During the season of autumn leaves, the entire mountain is dyed in vermilion, creating a spectacular scene unique to mountain temples. -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Zuishin-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. -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Komyoji 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. -
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. -
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
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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 seeTime of year Mid-November to late November
Koetsuji Temple
Koetsu-ji Temple is said to have originated when Hon'ami Koetsu established a hermitage. The temple grounds are surrounded by natural vegetation and beautiful autumn leaves. -
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.